Short Detail:
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 for total 708 posts. Candidates who want to apply for the Uttar Pradesh Van Rakshak vacancy 2026 can submit their online application form from 30/06/2026 to 20/07/2026 if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Uttar Pradesh UPSSSC Forest Guard / Wild Life Guard Vacancy 2026
Advt No.: 12-Exam/2026
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 30/06/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 20/07/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 20/07/2026
- Form Correction Last Date: 27/07/2026
- Admit Card Date: Before the exam
- Exam Date: Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹25/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹25/-
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/07/2026
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Reserved Categories | As per UP Govt. Rules |
| UP State Govt. Employees | Up to 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. Rules |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | As per Govt. Rules |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 708
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Guard | 128 | 199 | 10 | 279 | 31 | 647 |
| Wildlife Guard | 4 | 19 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 61 |
| Grand Total | 132 | 218 | 11 | 315 | 32 | 708 |
Eligibility Details
- Qualification: Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
- Eligibility Date: Required qualification must be obtained by 20 July 2026.
- PET Requirement: Must have a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Score Card.
- Note: Candidates with zero or negative PET-2025 normalized score are not eligible.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Criteria | Male (Gen/OBC/SC) | Male (ST) | Female (Gen/OBC/SC) | Female (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 168 cm | 160 cm | 152 cm | 147 cm |
| Chest (Normal + Expanded) | 84 cm* | 82 cm* | — | — |
| Weight | — | — | 45–58 kg | 45–58 kg |
*Note: Minimum 5 cm chest expansion is mandatory for male candidates.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Category | Requirement | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 km Run with 10 kg weight | 4 Hours |
| Female | 14 km Run | 4 Hours |
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UP Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Selection Process
- PET-2025 Based Shortlisting
- Written Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
Written Exam Pattern
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline / Objective Type |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks Deducted for Each Wrong Answer |
Subject-wise Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry, Environment & Wildlife | 50 | 50 |
| Elementary Mathematics & Biology | 15 | 15 |
| Computer & IT Concepts | 15 | 15 |
| Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Important Points
- PET-2025: Valid PET-2025 score card is mandatory.
- Shortlisting: Up to 15 times the total vacancies will be shortlisted category-wise for the Main Written Exam.
- PST & PET: Both are qualifying in nature.
- Medical Examination: Conducted after qualifying the PST and PET.
- Final Selection: Based on Written Exam Merit, subject to qualifying the PST, PET, and Medical Examination.
