UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 708 Vacancies @upsssc.gov.in

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2026 for recruitment to the posts of Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard. This recruitment is for candidates shortlisted through Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025.

As per the uploaded notification, a total of 708 vacancies are available. Candidates must complete the online application process through the official UPSSSC website. The notification also includes category-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limit, physical standards, written exam pattern, syllabus and application fee details.

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UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Overview

UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Intermediate / Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
• Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age relaxation will be applicable as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Physical Standards

Physical Efficiency Test

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on PET 2025 score
• Written Examination
• Physical Standard Test
• Physical Efficiency Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Application Fee

Written Exam Pattern

Exam Duration and Negative Marking

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Exam Duration: 2 Hours
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice
• Negative Marking: 25% marks of that question for each wrong answer

Syllabus Highlights

Part 1 – Subject Related Knowledge

• National Park and Bird Sanctuaries
• Reserved Forest and Protected Forest
• Elephant and Tiger Reserves
• Ecology and ecosystem balance
• Climate change and climate protection
• Soil and moisture conservation
• Afforestation and agro-forestry
• Forest produce
• Forest and wildlife conservation
• Forest ecology
• Indian agricultural system and crop circles

Part 2 – Elementary Mathematics and Biology

• Percentage
• Profit and Loss
• Simple Interest
• Average
• Area and perimeter
• Mean, median and mode
• Biological processes such as nutrition, respiration, transportation and excretion
• Control and coordination

Part 3 – Computer and Information Technology

• Introduction to computers
• Operating system
• Internet and email
• MS Word and MS Excel
• Social networking
• e-Governance
• Digital financial tools
• Cyber security
• Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Machine Learning

Part 4 – General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh

• History and culture of Uttar Pradesh
• Art, architecture and festivals
• Geography and natural resources
• Environment and forest
• Economy and agriculture
• Administration and current affairs of Uttar Pradesh

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: upsssc.gov.in
2. Open the Forest Guard / Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 application link.
3. Login using PET 2025 registration details.
4. Fill the online application form carefully.
5. Select the preferred post and category details.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the application form.
8. Download and print the final application form for future use.

Important Instructions

• Only candidates with valid PET 2025 score can apply.
• Candidates must complete fee payment before downloading the final submitted form.
• Application correction will be allowed only within the notified correction period.
• All certificates related to reservation, age relaxation and category must be valid as per government rules.
• Candidates should regularly check the UPSSSC website for examination updates.

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