UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026
UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Forest Guards and Wildlife Guards. This UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment provides a significant opportunity for candidates looking to join the state forest department across 708 vacant positions.
Vacancy Details for UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment
The total vacancies are distributed among general and special selection categories under the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests:
- Forest Guard (General Selection): 318 posts.
- Wildlife Guard (General Selection): 10 posts.
- Forest Guard (Special Selection): 329 posts.
- Wildlife Guard (Special Selection): 51 posts.
Key Dates for UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment
- Notification Date: April 23, 2026.
- Online Application Start Date: June 30, 2026.
- Last Date for Submission: July 20, 2026.
- Last Date for Modification: July 27, 2026.
Application Fee
All categories are required to pay a processing fee of ₹25 at the initial stage.
UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment– Eligibility Criteria
For the current UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- PET Score: Applicants must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and hold a valid score card.
- Education: Completion of Intermediate (10+2) from the U.P. Board or an equivalent government-recognized board.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years old as of July 1st of the advertisement year. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per state rules.
UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment- Selection and Physical Standards
Shortlisted candidates based on their PET-2025 normalized scores will be eligible for the Main Examination. Following the written test, candidates must meet rigorous physical standards. For instance, male candidates (General/OBC/SC) must have a minimum height of 168 cm, while female candidates (General/OBC/SC) must be at least 152 cm tall. Additionally, physical endurance is tested through a long-distance run: men must cover 25 km with a 10 kg weight, and women must cover 14 km, both within a 4-hour time limit.
Interested candidates should visit the official website at upsssc.gov.in to complete their application for this UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment before the July deadline.