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UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2023, Check Exam Schedule

UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2023: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official notification pdf on the official website of UPSSSC. Through the recruitment drive a total of 709 vacancies are to be filed for the Forest Guard/ Wildlife Guard posts. The UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 (यूपी वन रक्षक भर्ती) online registration process has been closed. Now all registered candidates must be waiting for UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2023 which schedule will be announced by UPSSSC on its official website www.upsssc.gov.in. Go to the below section for complete details related UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2023.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2023

UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2023 will be released on the official website of Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) and the admit card for the same will be released 07 to 10 days before the exam date. The selection of the candidates for the Forest Guard/ Wildlife Guard posts includes the Written Exam, Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023- 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 the candidates seeking jobs in the UP Forest Department. Have a quick glance at the below table for overview details related  UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023- Overview
Organization Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Post Name Forest Guard/ Wildlife Guard
Vacancies 709
Advt No. 10-Exam/ 2023
Category Govt Jobs
Mode of Application Online
UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date To be notified
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 Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2023- Important Dates

The online registration dates for UPSSSC FUPSSSC Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2023 have been released on the official portal of UPSSSC www.upsssc.gov.in along with the UPSSSC Forest Guard Detailed Notification Pdf. The online application process for UP Forest Guard Recruitment has been initiated on the official website www.upsssc.gov.in. The Exam date for  709 vacancies of Forest Guard/ Wildlife Guard posts will be released soon on the official website www.upsssc.gov.in. Candidates can check all important dates from the below table.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023- Important Dates
Event Dates
UPSSSC Forest Guard Notification Release Date 12th September 2023
UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Apply Online Starts 20th September 2023
Last Date to Apply Online 10th October 2023
Last Date to Submit the Application Fee 17th October 2023
Last Date for Correction to the Application Form 17th October 2023
UPSSSC Forest Guard Admit Card 2023  To be notified
UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2023 To be notified

UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2023

As per the official notification, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is going to recruit 693 vacancies for Forest Guards (वन रक्षक) posts and 16 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 2023 as per category are mentioned below in the table.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2023
Post Name UR  SC ST OBC EWS Total
Forest Guards (वन रक्षक) 333 189 05 97 69 693
Wildlife Guards (वन्य जीव रक्षक) 08 03 00 04 01 16
Total 341 192 05 101 70 709

UPSSSC Forest Guard Notification PDF 2023

UPSSSC Forest Guard Notification PDF has been released on the official website www.upsssc.gov.in against advt. no. 10-Exam/ 2023. Through this recruitment drive a total of 709 vacancies are to be filled for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts in the Forest and Wildlife Department under the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can check all the important details for the UP Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2023 from the official notification. The direct link to download the UPSSSC Forest Guard Notification Pdf is shared here.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Apply Online Link

The UPSSSC Forest Guard online application link has been activated on the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC). Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must submit their application form by visiting the official website www.upsssc.gov.in. As the online registration link is made available on the official website of UPSSSC the same has been shared here for the candidate’s convenience. UPSSSC Forest Guard Bharti online application link will remain active till 10th October 2023. It is advisable for the candidates to submit their application form well before the closing date to avoid any kind of technical issue on the last date.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Application Fee

To apply online for UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023, candidates have to submit the online processing fee. The application fee for all categories is Rs. 25/-. Candidates can submit their application fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, or through SBI E Challan. The last date for submitting the application fee is 17th October 2023. The category-wise application fee is tabulated below in the table.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Application Fee
Category Application Fee Processing Fee Total Fee
Unreserved/ General Nil Rs. 25/- Rs. 25/-
OBC Nil Rs. 25/- Rs. 25/-
SC Nil Rs. 25/- Rs. 25/-
ST Nil Rs. 25/- Rs. 25/-

Steps to Apply Online for UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2023

All eligible candidates can submit their application for UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 from the official website by following the below steps.

Step 1: Visit the official website Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission at upsssc.gov.in.

Step 2: On the homepage go to the Live advertisement segment and click on the link that reads ” Direct Recruitment under Advt. No. 10-Exam/ 2023 start from 20/09/2023.

Step 3: A new login page will open login with the PET Registration number and other details.

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Step 4: Enter your educational details and other required details.

Step 5: After completing registration enter the verification code and click on the submit button

Step 6: Pay the Application Fee and click on the submit button.

Step 7: Download UPSSSC Forest Guard Application Form 2023 and take a printout for future reference.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria

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 2023. Candidates’ application forms will be rejected if candidates 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.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Educational Qualification

The candidates who have completed their Intermediate/ 12th class or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/ University are eligible to apply for UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2023.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Age Limit (as on 01/07/2023)

For UPSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023, 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.
UPSSC Forest Guard Age Limit
Post Name Minimum Age Maximum Age
Forest Guards 18 years 40 years
Wildlife Guards 18 years 40 years

UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 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. UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 selection phase is as follows.

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

UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern

The detailed exam pattern and syllabus for the UPSSSC Forest Guard written Examination 2023 will be 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 marks 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.
UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern 
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 fulfill the laid down physical standard will be eliminated. We have tabulated below the required physical standards-

UPSSSC Forest Guard Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
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 Recruitment 2023 Salary

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.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Salary
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/-

 

UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023- FAQs

Q1. Is UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Notification PDF released?

Ans. Yes, UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Notification PDF has been released on the official website of UPSSSC.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced by UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023?

Ans. A total 709 vacancies are announced by UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023.

Q3. What is the exam date for Uttar Pradesh Forest Guard Recruitment 2023?

Ans. The exam date for Uttar Pradesh Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 to be notified by UPSSSC.

Q4. What is the application fee for UPSSSC Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2023?

Ans. The application fee for UPSSSC Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2023 is Rs. 25/- for all categories.

Q5. What is the selection process for UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023?

Ans. The selection of the candidates for UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 includes the written exam, physical measurement test (PMT) and physical efficiency Test (PET), document verification, and medical examination.

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