Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 notification for candidates registered under the recruitment drive. The examination is being conducted to fill 709 Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts across Uttar Pradesh. Applicants should check the detailed schedule and subsequent admit card updates through the commission’s official website.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard |
| Total Vacancies | 709 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 20, 2023 |
| Last Date | October 10, 2023 |
| Exam Date | 2026 — exact date and shift details as per official schedule |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must note that the application process has already concluded. The commission will separately provide admit card availability, reporting time, examination centre and shift-related instructions. Any revision in the examination programme will be published on the official portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the Intermediate or Class 12 examination from a recognised board or institution.
- Applicants were required to possess a valid score in the relevant UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) specified in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
- Eligibility is determined with reference to the prescribed cut-off date mentioned in the original notification.
- Candidates must produce their educational certificates, PET details and other supporting documents during verification.
Age Limit
- The minimum age prescribed for applicants is generally 18 years.
- The maximum age limit is generally 40 years.
- Age is calculated on the date specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class and other eligible Uttar Pradesh categories under state government rules.
Fees
- The online application processing fee was Rs 25 for candidates across the notified categories.
- Any examination fee payable at a later stage must be deposited only through the payment method approved by UPSSSC.
- Candidates should retain the transaction receipt or payment acknowledgement for future reference.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include the following stages:
- Written Examination: Shortlisted PET candidates will take an objective-type main examination covering the subjects and syllabus prescribed by UPSSSC.
- Physical Test and Document Verification: Candidates qualifying in the written examination will undergo the applicable physical standard or efficiency test, followed by verification of original documents.
- Medical Examination and Final Merit List: Provisionally selected candidates must meet the required medical standards before appointment. Final selection will depend on merit, eligibility and vacancy availability.
Candidates should carefully read the examination notice for instructions on negative marking, permitted items, identity proof and reporting time. Entry may not be allowed after the examination centre gates close.
How to Apply
The application window for this recruitment is closed. The original online application process involved the following steps, which registered candidates may also use to review their application details:
- Visit the UPSSSC official website at upsssc.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard recruitment section under the advertisement or candidate registration area.
- Log in using the PET registration number, date of birth and other requested credentials.
- Verify the personal, educational, category and communication details displayed in the application form.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format, where applicable.
- Pay the notified online processing fee and submit the completed form before the deadline.
- Download and print the final application form and payment receipt for examination and document-verification purposes.
- For the 2026 examination, regularly check the notice board and admit card section. Download the admit card when released and confirm the centre address, shift and reporting instructions.
Applicants should not rely on unofficial messages regarding changes to the examination date. They must also ensure that the photograph and identity details on the admit card match a valid government-issued photo ID.
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are covered by the UPSSSC Forest Guard recruitment?
The recruitment drive covers 709 Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard vacancies.
2. When will the UPSSSC Forest Guard examination be held?
The examination has been scheduled for 2026. Candidates should consult the official date notice for the exact day, shift and reporting time.
3. What is the minimum qualification for the Forest Guard posts?
Applicants must generally have passed Class 12 or Intermediate from a recognised board and meet the notified UPSSSC PET requirement.
