UPSSSC
UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026
Organization
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Total Vacancy
708 Posts
Last Date to Apply
20 July 2026
Job Location
All india
Important Dates
Online Apply Start Date
30 June 2026
Online Apply Last Date
20 July 2026
Correction Last Date
27 July 2026
Application Fees
General, OBC, EWS
₹ 25/-
SC / ST/ PH Candidates
₹ 25/-
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
18 YearsMaximum Age
40 Years.Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSSSC Examination 2026
Recruitment Overview
Apply online for the UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026. Check eligibility criteria, selection process, important dates, and links for 708 vacancies.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Posts |
| Forest Guard (General Selection) | 128 | 65 | 10 | 84 | 31 | 318 |
| Forest Guard (Special Selection) | 0 | 134 | 0 | 195 | 0 | 329 |
| Wildlife Guard (General Selection) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Wildlife Guard (Special Selection) | 0 | 17 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 51 |
| Grand Total | 132 | 218 | 11 | 315 | 32 | 708 |
Eligibility Type & Requirement Criteria For this Post
| Eligibility Type | Requirement Criteria |
|---|---|
| Education | Must have passed Class 12th (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board. |
| Mandatory Exam | Must possess a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard with positive, non-zero marks. |
| Physical (Male) | Height: 168 cm minimum (160 cm for ST). Chest: 84 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion. |
| Physical (Female) | Height: 152 cm minimum (147 cm for ST). Weight: Between 45 kg and 58 kg. |
How To apply UPSSSC Forest Guard / Wildlife Guard Online Form 2026
Candidates can apply online for the UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 starting from June 30, 2026, through the official portal. The process is completely integrated with the UPSSSC PET database, allowing eligible applicants to quickly log in with their PET 2025 registration numbers, verify pre-filled details, and submit their forms easily.
- Log In: Go to https://upsssc.gov.in/ and log in using your PET 2025 registration number via OTP or personal details.
- Verify Details: Check your automatically fetched personal info on the screen and fill in any required new details.
- Photo & Signature: Your PET photo and signature will load automatically; simply verify them and click "Continue".
- Pay Fee: Agree to the declaration and pay the ₹25 application processing fee online.
- Print Form: Submit the application finally and print out the confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The online application window opens on June 30, 2026, and the final deadline to submit the form and pay the application fee is July 20, 2026.
Candidates must have passed the Class 12th (Intermediate) exam or its equivalent from a recognized government board.
Yes. Only candidates who appeared in the UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold a valid, non-zero normalized scorecard are eligible to register and be shortlisted for the Main written exam.
Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old as of July 1st of the advertisement year. Upper-age relaxation is provided to SC, ST, OBC, and other specialized categories according to Uttar Pradesh state government rules.
For the physical test, general, OBC, and SC male candidates must be at least 168 cm tall with an 84 cm chest (5 cm expansion required). Female candidates need a minimum height of 152 cm and a weight between 45 kg and 58 kg.