UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 708 Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially announced the Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 to fill 708 permanent government positions under the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Uttar Pradesh. This is a golden opportunity for candidates across the state who have completed their Intermediate (10+2) education and are looking for a stable and rewarding career in the government sector. This UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 is open to candidates who have already appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and hold a valid UPSSSC PET Score Card. The commission has released the official notification under Advertisement No. 12-Pariksha/2026 on 23 April 2026, and the online application window will be open from 30 June 2026 to 20 July 2026 at the official portal upsssc.gov.in. The 708 vacancies are spread across four categories — Forest Guard (General Selection), Wildlife Guard (General Selection), Forest Guard (Special Selection), and Wildlife Guard (Special Selection). All posts are permanent in nature and fall under Pay Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, offering a monthly salary ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 along with other government allowances and benefits. To be eligible for this government job, candidates must be Indian citizens, aged between 18 and 40 years as on 1 July 2026, and must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination from Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, or any equivalent recognised board. Candidates with additional qualifications such as NCC 'B' Certificate, Territorial Army service, a Computer Application certificate from a recognised institution, or state-level sports representation will be given preferential consideration. The selection process for UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026 is multi-stage and includes shortlisting based on PET-2025 normalised scores, a Main Written Examination of 100 marks, a Physical Standard Test (PST), a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a Medical Examination, and Document Verification. The written exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions covering Forest & Environment knowledge, Elementary Mathematics and Biology, Computer & Information Technology, and General Knowledge about Uttar Pradesh. The exam duration is 2 hours, and there is a negative marking of 25% for each wrong answer. Male candidates must meet a minimum height of 168 cm (160 cm for ST) and chest measurements of 84/89 cm, while female candidates must have a minimum height of 152 cm (147 cm for ST) and a weight between 45–58 kg to qualify the Physical Standard Test. The Physical Efficiency Test requires male candidates to complete a 25 km walk/run carrying 10 kg weight within 4 hours, and female candidates to complete 14 km within 4 hours. The application fee for all categories is essentially zero, with only a nominal online processing charge of ₹25 applicable to every applicant regardless of category. This makes the recruitment accessible to candidates from all economic backgrounds. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification PDF carefully before submitting their application, as any incorrect or incomplete information can result in rejection. Only one application per candidate will be accepted, and the photograph and signature from PET-2025 will be auto-populated — no changes will be allowed at this stage. This UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 is a fantastic chance for 10+2 pass candidates to secure a permanent government job in Uttar Pradesh with a steady salary, pension, and other state government benefits. Interested applicants should not miss the application window and apply online before 20 July 2026.