UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026; The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released an official notification on its official website www.upsssc.gov.in for 708 Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard posts. Interested candidates can check all details for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts from the detailed advertisement to know whether eligible to appear for the exam or not. UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment is going to start on 30th June 2026 and will end on 20th July 2026. UPSSSC PET-2025 Score holder candidates can apply online for the UP Forest Guard Vacancy 2026.
UPSSSC Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Guard/ Wildlife Guard (वन रक्षक & वन्य जीव रक्षक) |
| Vacancies | 708 |
| Advt No. | 12-Exam/ 2026 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 30th June to 20th July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written ExamPhysical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)Document VerificationMedical Examination |
| Mandatory | UPSSSC PET-2025 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Salary | Rs. 5200- 20200/- (Grade Pay 1900/-), Level-2 |
| Official Website | www.upsssc.gov.in |
UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The online registration dates for UPSSSC UP Forest Guard Recruitment have been released on the official portal of UPSSSC www.upsssc.gov.in along with the detailed notification PDF. Candidates can check all important dates from the table below.
| Event | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 23rd April 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 30th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit the Application Fee | — |
| Last Date for Correction to the Application Form | — |
UPSSSC Forest Guard Notification 2026 PDF Out
UPSSSC Forest Guard examination will be conducted for all those candidates who have successfully registered for 708 vacancies (647 vacancies for Forest Guards (वन रक्षक) posts and 61 vacancies for Wildlife Guards (वन्य जीव रक्षक)) posts in the Forest and Wildlife Department under the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
UP Forest Guard Vacancy 2026
As per the official notification, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is going to recruit 647 vacancies for Forest Guards (वन रक्षक) posts and 61 vacancies for Wildlife Guards (वन्य जीव रक्षक) posts in the Forest and Wildlife Department under the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The vacancy details of UP Forest Gaurd Bharti 2026 as per category are mentioned below in the table.
| UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 | ||||||
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Forest Guards (वन रक्षक) | 128 | 199 | 10 | 279 | 31 | 647 |
| Wildlife Guards (वन्य जीव रक्षक) | 04 | 19 | 01 | 36 | 01 | 61 |
| Total | 132 | 218 | 11 | 215 | 32 | 708 |
UPSSSC Forest Guard Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates are advised to carefully read the UPSSSC Forest Guard Notification PDF to ensure all eligibility criteria to be eligible to apply online. Here we have provided the minimum eligibility criteria in terms of candidates’ Educational Qualifications and Age Limit.
Educational Qualification
The candidates who have completed their Intermediate/ 12th class or equivalent qualification from a recognised Board/ University are eligible to apply for UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
For UPSSC Forest Guard Bharti, candidates’ age should be between 18 years and 40 years old. The age relaxation for the reserved category is applicable as per the government rules.
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- For the Forest Guard and Wildlife posts, the age limit is mentioned in the table below.
| Post Name | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Forest Guards | 18 years | 40 years |
| Wildlife Guards | 18 years | 40 years |
UPSSSC Forest Guard Application Fee 2026
To apply online for UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026, candidates have to submit the online processing fee. The application fee for all categories is Rs. 25/-. Candidates can submit their application fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, or through SBI E-Challan. The category-wise application fee is tabulated below in the table.
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
| Unreserved/ General | Nil | Rs. 25/- | Rs. 25/- |
| OBC | Nil | Rs. 25/- | Rs. 25/- |
| SC | Nil | Rs. 25/- | Rs. 25/- |
| ST | Nil | Rs. 25/- | Rs. 25/- |
UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 Selection Process
To get selected for the Forest Guard/ Wildlife Guard posts, candidates have to undergo several stages of the selection process. i.e. Written examination, physical exam, document verification, medical exam.
The stages of UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 are as follows-
- Written Exam
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply for the UPSSSC Forest Guard/Wildlife Guards posts by using their personal information or by OTP. A complete step-by-step procedure to apply for the released vacancies is given below.
1. First, go to the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC), i.e. www.upsssc.gov.in.
2. Now find the advertisement notice under the ‘Latest Advertisement’ section and read the notification thoroughly.
3. Now, candidates will get 2 options to apply for the ‘UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026’ i.e. login through personal information (Preliminary Eligibility Test registration number, name, domicile of UP, DOB, gender & category) or log in through OTP sent on the registered mobile number/email.
4. After login, candidates’ personal information will be displayed on the screen (as filled during the Preliminary Qualifying Examination).
5. Now, the candidates have to fill in the details related to his/her educational qualifications.
6. After this, candidates will have to verify by entering the verification code and proceed further by clicking on the ‘Submit’ button.
7. The necessary documents, such as a photograph and signature, will automatically be displayed on the screen (as per the information entered in the Preliminary Qualifying Examination).
8. Candidates will now have to fill out the prescribed online processing fees (application fee will not be charged) and proceed further.
9. Here, the candidate’s registration for the UPSSSC Forest Guard post is completed.
Important Links
| UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
