UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official notification for Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) & Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026. A total of 708 vacancies have been announced.
Candidates who qualified PET 2025 are eligible to apply online.
π Overview
| Organization | UPSSSC |
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| Post Name | Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard |
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| Total Vacancies | 708 Posts |
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| Advertisement No. | 12-Exam/2026 |
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| Application Mode | Online |
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| Eligibility | PET 2025 Qualified |
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| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
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| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | 27 July 2026 |
π Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies (Selection Type) |
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| Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) | 318 (General) |
| Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) | 329 (Special) |
| Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) | 10 (General) |
| Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) | 51 (Special) |
| Total | 708 |
β Category-wise distribution available in official notification.
π Educational Qualification
- Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from recognized board
- Must be qualified in UPSSSC PET 2025
β Preferential Qualification: NCC βBβ Certificate / 2 yearsβ Territorial Army service / Certificate in Computer Application / state-level sportsperson.
π― Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
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- SC/ST/OBC: As per UP Govt rules
β Age criteria calculate as on 01 July 2025.
π° Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
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| General/OBC | βΉ25 |
| SC/ST | βΉ25 |
| PWD | βΉ25 |
π§ͺ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on PET 2025 Score
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
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- Document Verification
π Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
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| Subject Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Maths andΒ Computer & IT | 15+15 | 30 |
| General Knowledge about Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks
π Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category | Height | Chest (Male) |
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| General/OBC | 168 cm | 84β89 cm |
| SC/ST | 160 cm | 82β87 cm |
| Female (General/OBC) | 152 cm | Weight: 45-58 kg |
| Female (SC/ST) | 147 cm | β |
πββοΈ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Category | Distance | Time |
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| Male | 25 Km Walk with 10 kg load | 4 Hours |
| Female | 14 Km Walk | 4 Hours |
π΅ Salary & Benefits
- Pay Level-2 (βΉ19,900 β βΉ63,200)
- DA, HRA, TA
- Job Security & Government Benefits
π₯ How to Apply
- Visit official website https://upsssc.gov.in
- Login using PET Registration Number
- Fill application form
- Upload documents
- Pay fee & submit form
π Important Links