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 |
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| 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-
- Written Exam
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- 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/- |


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