UPSSSC UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 notification, Advertisement Number 12-Exam/2026. This recruitment is being conducted for a total of 708 vacancies under the Forest Department of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who have appeared in PET 2025 and have a valid scorecard are eligible to apply for this main examination. The UPSSSC UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 23 April 2026, and the online applications are invited from 30 June to 20 July 2026.
This is an important opportunity for candidates preparing for UP government jobs, especially those aiming for forest department posts. The selection for the main examination will be based on the normalized score of PET 2025, and only shortlisted candidates will be allowed to appear in the main exam.
UPSSSC UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard |
| Advt No. | 12-Exam/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 708 |
| Exam Name | Main Examination (PET 2025 Based) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 July 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 27 July 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹25 |
| SC / ST | ₹25 |
| Payment Mode | Online |
The fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The Age Limit to apply for the UPSSSC UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 is 18-40 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2026. The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard | 708 | 12th Pass + UP PET 2025 Score |
UPSSSC UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process of UPSSSC UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 includes 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
Only shortlisted candidates from the PET will be eligible for the main exam.
UPSSSC UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Physical Standards
Candidates must meet the physical standards set by the department:
- Male Height: 168 cm (General/OBC/SC)
- Female Height: 152 cm
- Chest and other criteria as per category
Physical efficiency tests will be conducted after the written examination.
How to Apply For UPSSSC UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official UPSSSC website
- Login using PET 2025 Registration Number
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload required documents, photo, and signature
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form and take a printout
Important Links
| UPSSSC UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| UPSSSC UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Online Form (From 30.06.2026) | Apply Online |
| UPSSSC Official Website | UPSSSC |
