UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 708 Posts
UPSSSC put out Advertisement No. 12-Pariksha/2026 on April 23, 2026. Van Rakshak and Vanya Jeev Rakshak — 708 posts under the Forest and Wildlife Department, Uttar Pradesh.
- Applications open June 30, 2026
- Last date July 20, 2026
- Official portal: upsssc.gov.in
👉 Hard rule: PET 2025 scorecard mandatory. No scorecard, no form.
👉 Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) under 7th CPC
👉 Permanent government job
Post Distribution and Key Highlights
- 647 Forest Guard posts
- 61 Wildlife Guard posts
- 12th pass eligible
- 5-stage selection process
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 708 Posts
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 – Post Wise Details
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Eligibility Criteria 2026
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Age Limit 2026
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Application Fee 2026
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Salary 2026
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Selection Process 2026 – No Direct Recruitment
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Physical Test 2026 (PST & PET)
- How to Apply for UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026 Online?
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Important Dates 2026
UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | UPSSSC |
| Advertisement No. | 12-Pariksha/2026 |
| Posts | Van Rakshak & Wildlife Guard |
| Total Posts | 708 |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Start | June 30, 2026 |
| Last Date | July 20, 2026 |
| Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 – Post Wise Details
| Post | Vacancies | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Guard (General) | 318 | Permanent |
| Wildlife Guard (General) | 10 | Permanent |
| Forest Guard (Special) | 329 | Permanent |
| Wildlife Guard (Special) | 51 | Permanent |
| Total | 708 |
👉 Forest Guard dominates — 647 seats
👉 Wildlife Guard competitive — only 61 seats
UPSSSC Forest Guard Eligibility Criteria 2026
Mandatory Conditions
- PET 2025 scorecard required
- Intermediate (10+2) pass
- Indian citizen
Preferential Qualifications
- Territorial Army (2 years)
- NCC ‘B’ Certificate
- Computer certificate
- State-level sports
UPSSSC Forest Guard Age Limit 2026
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 – 40 years |
| OBC | Up to 43 years |
| SC / ST | Up to 45 years |
| Govt Employees | Up to 45 years |
👉 Age calculated from July 1, 2026
UPSSSC Forest Guard Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹25 |
👉 Pay via UPI / Card / Net Banking / SBI Challan
UPSSSC Forest Guard Salary 2026
- ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level-2)
- DA + HRA + allowances
- Permanent job + pension
UPSSSC Forest Guard Selection Process 2026 – No Direct Recruitment
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| PET | Shortlisting |
| Written Exam | 100 Marks |
| PST | Physical standards |
| PET | Physical test |
| Medical + DV | Final stage |
👉 Only written exam marks count in merit
UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Forest & Wildlife | 50 | 50 |
| Maths & Biology | 15 | 15 |
| Computer | 15 | 15 |
| UP GK | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
👉 Negative marking: ¼
UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026
Forest & Wildlife (50 Marks)
- Conservation, ecology
- Forest laws (1927, 1972, 1980, 1986)
- UP reserves & sanctuaries
Maths & Biology
- Class 10 maths
- NCERT biology basics
Computer & IT
- MS Office, internet basics
UP General Knowledge
- Geography, history, current affairs
UPSSSC Forest Guard Physical Test 2026 (PST & PET)
PST – Physical Standard
| Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 168 cm | 84/89 |
| Female | 152 cm | — |
PET – Physical Efficiency
| Gender | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 km | 4 hrs |
| Female | 14 km | 4 hrs |
How to Online Apply for UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026?
- Visit upsssc.gov.in
- Login with PET 2025 registration
- Verify details
- Fill education info
- Select post
- Submit form
- Pay ₹25
- Download confirmation
For more government job updates and latest recruitments , explore:👉https://indiaupdates.org
UPSSSC Forest Guard Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | April 23, 2026 |
| Apply Start | June 30 |
| Last Date | July 20 |
| Correction | July 27 |
Final Words – UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026
- 708 posts available
- Form starts June 30
- PET mandatory
- Focus on Forest syllabus (50 marks)
👉 Don’t wait. Start preparation now.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. All data is based on official UPSSSC Advertisement No. 12-Pariksha/2026. Always verify from upsssc.gov.in