UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026 Recruitment - 708 Posts (Forest + Wildlife Guard), Apply 30 June - 20 July

UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026 - 708 Posts, PET 2025 Required, Apply Till 20 July

19 July Update: Apply ka KAL (20 July) AAKHRI DIN hai - PET-2025 walo, aaj hi form nipta lo, aakhri din server ka bharosa nahi. Correction window baad me alag milegi (notification ke hisab se).

Bhaiyon, UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) ne Forest Guard Main Examination 2026 notification 26 April 2026 ko release kar diya hai. Total 708 vacancies: 647 Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) + 61 Wildlife Guard (Vanya Jeev Rakshak). Apply 30 June - 20 July 2026 at upsssc.gov.in. 12th pass + UPSSSC PET 2025 Score Card mandatory hai - bina PET 2025 apply nahi kar sakte. Salary Rs 19,900-63,200 (Pay Level 2). Selection: Written Exam + PST + PET + Medical. Is guide me eligibility, physical standards, exam pattern, apply steps - sab clear.

Critical Rule: Sirf PET 2025 qualified candidates apply kar sakte hain Main Exam ke liye. PET 2025 score card UPSSSC se issue nahi hua to NOT eligible. Bihar/UP outside candidates check karein.

UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026 - Quick Info

Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria

Education + PET Score

• 12th pass (Intermediate) from recognized board
• Valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Score Card mandatory
• PET 2025 me appear nahi kiya = NOT eligible

Age Limit

• Min/Max: 18 - 40 years (as on 1 July 2026)
• Relaxation: SC/ST +5Y, OBC-NCL +3Y, PwBD +15Y, Ex-Servicemen per UP rules

Preferential Qualifications (Bonus Marks)

Any ONE of the following gives preference:

• NCC "B" Certificate OR
• Territorial Army (min 2 years service) OR
• Computer Application Certificate (govt-recognized institute) OR
• State-level sports representation

Physical Standards

Physical Standards Test (PST)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - Endurance

Critical: PET fail = full disqualification. 25 km long walk + 10 kg weight = high stamina required. Practice 6+ months pehle se start karo.

Exam Pattern - Main Written Exam

• Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Negative Marking: Per UPSSSC rules (typically 1/4)
• Language: Hindi (primary)

Salary + Benefits

• Pay Scale: Rs 19,900 - 63,200 (Pay Level 2, 7th CPC)
• Starting Basic: Rs 19,900/month
• DA + HRA: As per UP State govt rules
• Allowances: Forest area allowance + uniform + travel + medical
• Posting: UP Forest Department zones (Tarai, Western, Eastern, Bundelkhand)
• Career Growth: Forest Guard - Forester - Range Officer (departmental promotions)

Selection Process - 4 Stages

1. Main Written Exam (CBT) - 100 marks (cutoff-based shortlisting)
2. Physical Standards Test (PST) - height + chest verification
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - 25 km/14 km walking endurance
4. Document Verification + Medical Examination - final stage

Final Merit: Written marks pe primary cutoff. PST + PET qualifying. Medical mandatory pass.

UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026 FAQs

Q: UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026 apply last date? A: 20 July 2026 online application + Rs 25 process fee. Apply window 30 June se start hota hai. upsssc.gov.in pe link.

Q: PET 2025 score card nahi hai - apply kar sakta hu? A: NAHI - PET 2025 score card mandatory hai Main Exam apply karne ke liye. PET 2025 attempt nahi kiya = ineligible. Next PET wait karna padega.

Q: UPSSSC Forest Guard salary 2026? A: Rs 19,900 - 63,200/month (Pay Level 2, 7th CPC). Starting basic Rs 19,900 + DA + HRA + forest area allowance. Annual ~Rs 3-4 LPA initial.

Q: Female ko apply kar sakti hai? A: Haan - female candidates apply kar sakti hain. Modified physical standards: 152 cm height (Gen) / 147 cm (SC/ST), 14 km walk in 4 hours (no weight).

Q: UPSSSC Forest Guard physical test kaisa hai? A: PST: Height + chest verification. PET: Male 25 km in 4 hrs with 10 kg weight, Female 14 km in 4 hrs no weight. Both qualifying mandatory.

Q: Application fee kitni hai? A: Rs 25 process fee - all categories same (no exemption). Direct application charge nil hai. Online payment via Net Banking / Debit / UPI.

Q: UP outside candidate apply kar sakta hai? A: Domicile preferred - UP state recruitment me UP domicile candidates priority. Outside candidates apply kar sakte hain but PET 2025 attempt + score must.

Q: Selection me interview hoga? A: NAHI - CBT (Main) + PST + PET + Medical only. No interview. Written marks pe merit + physical qualifying = final selection.

Q: NCC B certificate ya sports certificate se bonus milega? A: Haan - NCC "B" / Territorial Army (2+ yrs) / Computer Application Cert / State-level sports me se koi bhi ek = preferential consideration. Tie-breaker me kaam aata hai.

Q: Application me galti ho gayi to correction milegi? A: Haan - 27 July 2026 tak correction window open hai (last date 20 July ke baad bhi). Once submitted, edit option upsssc.gov.in pe login karke milta hai.

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Source: upsssc.gov.in notification 26 April 2026 + Testbook + FreeJobAlert + Career Power + ShikshaMarg + Govt Exam Update cross-verified. Verified 27 April 2026.

Page Last Updated: 27 April 2026