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UPSSSC Forest Guard Notification 2026 Out for 708 Posts, Apply from 30 June

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released an official notification on its official website www.upsssc.gov.in for 708 Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard posts. Interested candidates can check all details for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts from the detailed advertisement to know whether eligible to appear for the exam or not. UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment is going to start on 30th June 2026 and will end on 20th July 2026. UPSSSC PET-2025 Score holder candidates can apply online for the UP Forest Guard Vacancy 2026.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Notification 2026 Out

UPSSSC Forest Guard examination will be conducted for all those candidates who have successfully registered for 708 vacancies (647 vacancies for Forest Guards (वन रक्षक) posts and 61 vacancies for Wildlife Guards (वन्य जीव रक्षक)) posts in the Forest and Wildlife Department under the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026- Overview

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) invited online applications from eligible 12th-pass candidates for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts. It is the best opportunity for candidates seeking jobs in the UP Forest Department. Have a glance at the table below for an overview of details related to UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026.

UPSSSC Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026- Overview
Organization Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Post Name Forest Guard/ Wildlife Guard (वन रक्षक & वन्य जीव रक्षक)
Vacancies 708
Advt No. 12-Exam/ 2026
Category Govt Jobs
Mode of Application Online
Registration Dates 30th June to 20th July 2026
Selection Process
  • Written Exam
  • Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination
Job Location Uttar Pradesh
Salary Rs. 5200- 20200/- (Grade Pay 1900/-), Level-2
Official Website www.upsssc.gov.in

UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026

As per the official notification, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is going to recruit 647 vacancies for Forest Guards (वन रक्षक) posts and 61 vacancies for Wildlife Guards (वन्य जीव रक्षक) posts in the Forest and Wildlife Department under the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The vacancy details of UP Forest Gaurd Bharti 2026 as per category are mentioned below in the table.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026
Post Name UR  SC ST OBC EWS Total
Forest Guards (वन रक्षक) 128 199 10 279 31 647
Wildlife Guards (वन्य जीव रक्षक) 04 19 01 36 01 61
Total 132 218 11 215 32 708

UPSSSC Forest Guard Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates are suggested to carefully read the UPSSSC Forest Guard Notification pdf to ensure all eligibility criteria to be eligible to apply online for UPSSSC Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026. Candidates’ application forms will be rejected if they do not fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the notification pdf. Here we have provided the minimum eligibility criteria in terms of candidates’ Educational Qualifications and Age Limit.

Educational Qualification

The candidates who have completed their Intermediate/ 12th class or equivalent qualification from a recognised Board/ University are eligible to apply for UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026.

Age Limit

For UPSSC Forest Guard  Bharti, candidates’ age should be between 18 years to 40 years old. The age relaxation for the reserved category is applicable as per the government rules.

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 40 years
  • For the Forest Guard and Wildlife posts age limit is mentioned in the below table.
Post Name Minimum Age Maximum Age
Forest Guards 18 years 40 years
Wildlife Guards 18 years 40 years

UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 Selection Process

To get selected for the Forest Guard/ Wildlife Guard posts, candidates have to undergo several stages of the selection process. i.e. Written examination, physical exam, document verification, medical exam.

The stages of UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 are as follows- 

  1. Written Exam
  2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  3. Document Verification
  4. Medical Examination

UP Forest Guard Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026

The detailed exam pattern and syllabus for the UPSSSC Forest Guard written Examination 2026 has been notified by UPSSSC on its official website www.upsssc.gov.in. Here we have shared the previous year’s exam pattern for the candidate’s ease.

  • The UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam comprises 03 subjects: Hindi Language and Essay Writing, General Knowledge, and General Mental Ability.
  • The exam consists of a total of 200 questions for 200 marks.
  • For each correct answer 01 mark will be provided and there will be a negative marking; 1/4 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
  • The duration of the exam will be 02 hours 30 minutes.
  • The level of the exam will be intermediate.
Subject Total Questions Total Marks Duration
Hindi Language and Essay Writing 80 80 02 hours 30 minutes
General Knowledge 60 60
General Mental Ability 60 60
Total 200 200

UPSSSC Forest Guard Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

The candidates who qualified for the UPSSSC Forest Guard written examination will be screened for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) i.e. Height, Chest, and Weight measurements. If the candidate fails to fulfil the laid-down physical standard will be eliminated. We have tabulated below the required physical standards-

Parameter Male  Female
Height 152 cms (147 cms for SC) 168 cms (160 cms for SC)
Chest NA 84 cms (82 cms for SC) with 5 cms expansion
Weight 45 kgs to 58 kgs NA
Walking 14 Km in 4 hours 25 Km in 4 hours

UPSSSC Forest Guard Salary 2026

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) will offer an attractive salary package to the candidates shortlisted for the Forest Guard/ Wildlife Guard posts. The post-wise salary distribution is discussed below in the table.

Post Name Pay Band Grade Pay Pay Level Pay Scale
Forest Guards (वन रक्षक) Rs. 5200- 20200/- Grade Pay 1900/- Pay Level-2 Rs.19900/- to Rs.63200/-
Wildlife Guards (वन्य जीव रक्षक) Rs. 5200- 20200/- (Grade Pay 1900/- Pay Level-2 Rs.19900/- to Rs.63200/-

FAQs

How many vacancies are announced through UPSSSC Forest Guard Notification 2026?

A total of 708 vacancies are announced by UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026.

What is the selection process for UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026?

The selection of the candidates for UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancies includes the written exam, physical measurement test (PMT) and physical efficiency Test (PET), document verification, and medical examination.

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