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UPSSSC Forest Guard And Wild Guard

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
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Pay: Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular

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Latest Update: UPSSSC has released the provisional answer key for the Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Mains Exam (Advt No. 12-परीक्षा/2026).
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Eligibility Specifications

Advertisement / Notice No: 12-Exam/2026
Age Limits: Between 18 and 40 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 July 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+5 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: 12th.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
  • Valid PET 2025 Scorecard
  • Height (Male): Min 168 cm, Chest: 84 cm
  • Height (Female): Min 152 cm, Weight: 45-58 kg
  • Male Running: 25 km with 10 kg in 4 hours
  • Female Running: 14 km in 4 hours
Document Specifications: Photo & Signature: Automatically loaded from PET-2025 registration, no modification permitted.
Helpline Contacts: Website: https://upsssc.gov.in

Vacancy Breakdown

Total posts: 708 vacancies

EWS
32
OBC
315
SC
218
ST
11
Gen/UR
132

Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Forest Guard (General Selection) 318 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement 12th Pass
Age Limit 18 - 40 yrs
Salary Scale Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)
Wildlife Guard (General Selection) 10 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement 12th Pass
Age Limit 18 - 40 yrs
Salary Scale Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)
Forest Guard (Special Selection) 329 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement 12th Pass
Age Limit 18 - 40 yrs
Salary Scale Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)
Wildlife Guard (Special Selection) 51 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement 12th Pass
Age Limit 18 - 40 yrs
Salary Scale Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)

Key Timelines & Fees

Registration Start Date: 30 June 2026
Application Closing Date: 20 July 2026
Last Date for Form Correction: 27-07-2026
Shortlist Notice Date: 27-Aug-2026
Main Written Exam Date: 27-09-2026 Expected
Written Exam Date: 27-Sep-2026
Admit Card Download Start Date: 23-Sep-2026
Provisional Answer Key Release Date: 29-Sep-2026
Answer Key Availability Last Date: 05-Oct-2026
Application Fee (All Categories): ₹25

Selection & Exam Pattern

Selection Process: Shortlisting based on PET-2025, Written Examination, Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Medical Examination
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR)
Negative Marking: 1/4th deduction for each wrong answer

Written exam has 100 questions of 100 marks to be solved in 2 hours. Sub-parts are: Part-1: Subject-related Knowledge (50 Q), Part-2: Elementary Mathematics & Biology (15 Q), Part-3: Computer & IT Concepts (15 Q), Part-4: General Information of UP State (20 Q). Negative marking of 1/4th (25%) per wrong answer applies.

Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the qualification required for UPSSSC Forest Guard recruitment?
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (12th Class) from UP Board or equivalent, and must have a valid scorecard of PET 2025.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age limit is 18 to 40 years as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories of Uttar Pradesh.
Is there any negative marking in the written exam?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 25% (1/4th mark) for each incorrect answer.