UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official notification for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement Number 12-Exam/2026 . This recruitment drive is being conducted for a total of 708 vacancies in the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department. Candidates who appeared in PET 2025 and have a valid scorecard are eligible to apply for this main examination. The notification was released on 23 April 2026 , and online applications will be accepted from 30 June to 20 July 2026 .
This is a good opportunity for candidates preparing for Uttar Pradesh government jobs, especially those interested in forest department posts. Shortlisting for the main examination will be based on the normalized score of PET 2025 , and only selected candidates will be allowed to appear in the next stage of the recruitment process.
Organization Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Advt No. 12-Exam/2026 Post Name Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Vacancies 708 Job Location Uttar Pradesh Pay Scale Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) Last Date to Apply 20 July 2026 Mode of Application Online Category UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Official Website upsssc.gov.in
Notification Out: 23 April 2026
Starting Date to Apply: 30 June 2026
Last Date to Apply: 20 July 2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 20 July 2026
Correction Last Date: 27 July 2026
Exam Date: To be released
General / OBC / EWS: ₹25/-
SC / ST: ₹25/-
Payment Mode: Online
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Limit as on: 01 July 2026
Age relaxation will be given as per government rules.
Post Name Qualification Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard 12th Pass + UP PET 2025 Score
Post Name Vacancies Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard 708
Type Male Female Height Gen / OBC / SC : 168 CMS, ST : 160 CMS Gen / OBC / SC : 152 CMS, ST : 147 CMS Weight Not Applicable 45-58 KG Chest Gen / OBC / SC : 84-89 CMS, ST : 82-87 CMS Not Applicable Race 25 KM in 04 Hours with 10 KG Weight 14 Km in 4 Hours with 10 KG Weight
The selection will be done in the following stages:
Shortlisting based on the PET 2025 score
Main Written Examination
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Candidates can apply online by following these simple steps:
Visit the official UPSSSC website.
Login using your PET 2025 Registration Number.
Fill out the application form carefully.
Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Q1: Where can I apply for UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026? Ans: Candidates can apply online through the official UPSSSC website. The application link will be active from 30 June 2026 .Q2: How many vacancies are available in this recruitment? Ans: A total of 708 vacancies have been announced for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts.Q3: Can I apply without appearing in PET 2025? Ans: No, only candidates who appeared in PET 2025 and have a valid scorecard are eligible to apply.Q4: What is the application fee for UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment? Ans: The online processing fee is ₹25 for all categories. The main examination fee will be paid later by shortlisted candidates.Q5: What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026? Ans: The last date to submit the online application form is 20 July 2026 .
