Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Recruitment 2026

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Forest Guard, Wildlife Guard. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

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Deadline

20th July

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Published

27th April 2026

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UPSSSC Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2026 for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Main Examination 2026 under Uttar Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department. A total of 708 permanent posts are available.

Recruitment will be based on PET-2025 eligibility, main written examination, physical tests, document verification and medical examination.

Organization Details

Organization Name	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
Organization Name in Hindi	उत्तर प्रदेश अधीनस्थ सेवा चयन आयोग
Recruiting Department	Uttar Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department
Recruiting Department in Hindi	उत्तर प्रदेश वन एवं वन्य जीव विभाग
Advertisement Number	12-Exam/2026
Total Posts	708
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Country	India
Employment Type	Permanent Government Job
Pay Scale	Level-2, Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200

Post Details

Post Name	Hindi Name	Selection Type	Total Posts	Pay Scale
Forest Guard	वन रक्षक	General Selection	318	Level-2, Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200
Wildlife Guard	वन्य जीव रक्षक	General Selection	10	Level-2, Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200
Forest Guard	वन रक्षक	Special Selection	329	Level-2, Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200
Wildlife Guard	वन्य जीव रक्षक	Special Selection	51	Level-2, Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200

Important Dates

Notification Release Date: 23 April 2026
Online Application Start Date: 30 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 20 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 20 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Reconciliation: 27 July 2026
Last Date for Application Correction: 27 July 2026
Exam Date: To be notified later

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and must have a valid PET-2025 score.

Candidate must have passed Intermediate / Class 12 from Uttar Pradesh Board or an equivalent recognized examination.
Candidates with zero or negative PET-2025 score will not be shortlisted for the main examination.
Preference may be given to candidates who served in Territorial Army for at least 2 years.
Preference may also be given to candidates holding NCC “B” Certificate.

Age Limit

Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	40 Years
Age Relaxation	Applicable as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General	Rs. 25
OBC	Rs. 25
SC	Rs. 25
ST	Rs. 25

Fee can be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, SBI e-Challan or other available online payment modes.

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on PET-2025 score
Main Written Examination
Physical Standard Test
Physical Efficiency Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final merit as per rules

Exam Pattern

Part	Subject	Questions	Marks
Part 1	Subject Related Knowledge	50	50
Part 2	Elementary Mathematics and Biology	15	15
Part 3	Computer and Information Technology	15	15
Part 4	General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh	20	20
Total		100	100

Exam duration is 2 hours. Questions will be objective type. There will be negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer.

Physical Standards

Candidate Type	Height	Chest / Weight
Male General / OBC / SC	168 cm	Chest: 84 cm
Male ST	160 cm	Chest: 82 cm
Female General / OBC / SC	152 cm	Weight: 45 kg to 58 kg
Female ST	147 cm	Weight: 45 kg to 58 kg

Physical Efficiency Test

Male Candidates: 25 km walk/run within 4 hours
Female Candidates: 14 km walk/run within 4 hours

Reservation Details

Reservation will be applicable as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Vertical reservation: General, SC, ST, OBC and EWS
Horizontal reservation: Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women candidates, Outstanding Sportspersons and eligible reserved categories as per rules

How to Apply

Visit the official UPSSSC website.
Open the Applicant Authentication/Login Through PET Registration Number section.
Login using PET-2025 registration details.
Verify auto-filled candidate details, photo and signature.
Fill required details and post preference.
Accept declaration and submit the form.
Pay the application fee.
Complete final submission and print the application form.