UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 , Ending date -20 july 2026

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow 🌿 UP Govt / Forest Dept
UPSSSC Forest Guard &
Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026
Advt. No. 12-Pariksha/2026 | PET-2025 Based | Apply at upsssc.gov.in | Permanent Posts
708 Total Posts
647 Forest Guard
61 Wildlife Guard
₹19,900 Min. Basic Pay
📅 Last Date to Apply Online 20 July 2026
🟢 Opens 30 June 2026
About
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released official notification for 708 permanent vacancies of Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) and Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) under Advertisement No. 12-Pariksha/2026. This recruitment is exclusively for candidates who qualified PET-2025 and hold a valid UPSSSC PET Score Card. Minimum qualification: Intermediate (10+2). Online applications open from 30 June to 20 July 2026 at upsssc.gov.in. Pay Scale: Level-2 — ₹19,900 to ₹63,200.
⚠️ PET-2025 Mandatory: Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and possess a valid Score Card are eligible. Candidates without a PET-2025 Score Card CANNOT apply.
Important Dates
Official Notification Released 23 April 2026
Online Application & Fee Payment Opens 30 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee 20 July 2026 ⏰
Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Correction 27 July 2026
Written Examination Date To Be Announced
Vacancy Details (708 Posts)
🌲 Forest Guard (Van Rakshak)
647
Total Forest Guard Posts
General Selection318 Posts
Special Selection329 Posts
Sub-Total647 Posts
🦁 Wildlife Guard (Vanya Jeev Rakshak)
61
Total Wildlife Guard Posts
General Selection10 Posts
Special Selection51 Posts
Sub-Total61 Posts
Job Type: All 708 posts are Permanent (Sthayi). Both General Selection and Special Selection posts are permanent government positions under Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Uttar Pradesh.
Eligibility Criteria
🎓 Essential Qualification Intermediate (10+2) Pass
Intermediate (10+2) passed from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh or any equivalent examination recognised by the Government.
📝 PET-2025 Requirement Mandatory — Score Card Required
🇮🇳 Nationality Indian Citizen
Preferential Qualifications (Any One)
🌟 Having any ONE of the following gives preference in merit:
🪖Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 2 years
🎖️Obtained "B" Certificate of NCC (National Cadet Corps)
💻Obtained a Computer Application Certificate from a Central/State Govt. recognised institution
🏅Represented the State in any sport or game
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
Category Age Limit
General / EWS (Unreserved)18 to 40 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)Up to 43 Years (+3 Years Relaxation)
SC / STUp to 45 Years (+5 Years Relaxation)
UP State Govt. EmployeesUp to 45 Years (+5 Years Relaxation)
Ex-ServicemenMilitary Service Period + 3 Years (as per UP Govt. rules)
Mukhyamantri Abhyetavrutti BeneficiariesAs per UP Govt. Order (30-01-2026)
Age Proof: Date of birth as recorded in the High School (10th) or equivalent certificate will be the basis for age determination. No other document will be accepted.
Application Fee
₹25 Only Online Processing Fee — Same for ALL categories (SC/ST/OBC/General)
Payment Mode: Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI / SBI e-Challan. No examination fee for any category — only ₹25 online processing fee is payable. Application is treated as submitted ONLY after successful fee payment and reconciliation.
Salary & Pay Scale
💰 Pay Level-2 (7th CPC) ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
📌 Pay BandLevel-2 (7th CPC)
📍 Job LocationUttar Pradesh (Across UP Districts)
📋 Job NaturePermanent (Sthayi) Government Job
🏛️ Controlling AuthorityPrincipal Chief Conservator of Forests, UP
Selection Process
Shortlisting via PET-2025 Score Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Written Exam based on PET-2025 Normalised Score. Candidates up to 15 times the number of advertised posts (up to cut-off, rounded to 2 decimal places) will be called.
Main Written Examination (Objective Type) 100 MCQ questions, 100 Marks, Duration: 2 Hours (120 minutes). Negative marking of ¼ (0.25 marks) for each wrong answer.
Physical Standard Test (PST) — Qualifying Measurement of height and chest as per category-wise prescribed standards. Clearing this is mandatory.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Qualifying Male: 25 km walk/run carrying 10 kg weight within 4 hours. Female: 14 km walk/run within 4 hours.
Medical Examination — Qualifying Conducted by Medical Board constituted by Chief Medical Officer at District Community Health Centres. Must pass to proceed.
Document Verification All original certificates verified at final stage. Any false/tampered document leads to disqualification.
Written Exam Pattern
Part Subject Questions Marks
Part 1Forest & Environment Knowledge5050
Part 2Elementary Mathematics & Biology1515
Part 3Computer & IT / Modern Technology1515
Part 4General Knowledge — Uttar Pradesh2020
Total — 2 Hours (120 Minutes)100100
Negative Marking: ¼ (0.25) marks deducted for each wrong answer. No penalty for unattempted questions. Paper is Objective MCQ type only.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Gender Category Min. Height Chest Weight
MaleGeneral / OBC / SC168 cm84/89 cm (5 cm expansion)
MaleST160 cm82/87 cm (5 cm expansion)
FemaleGeneral / OBC / SC152 cm45–58 kg
FemaleST147 cm45–58 kg
How to Apply
1 Visit upsssc.gov.in
2 Login via PET Reg. No.
3 Verify Auto Data
4 Fill Edu. Details
5 Pay ₹25 Fee
6 Submit & Print
Note: Your PET-2025 personal details (name, DOB, category, photo, signature) will be auto-populated — no changes allowed. Fill in educational details carefully. Only one application per candidate is allowed. Govt. employees must submit NOC from employer. UPSSSC communicates only via official website — no individual letters sent. Any misconduct or use of unfair means leads to DEBAR from all future UPSSSC exams.

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