UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 708 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow
• Notice No: Advertisement No. 12-Pariksha/2026
• Post Name: Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) and Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard)
• Total Vacancies: 708
• Application Mode: Online only (upsssc.gov.in)
• Eligibility Condition: Must have qualified PET-2025 and received score card from UPSSSC
• Pay Scale: Level-2, Pay Band Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 (approximate)
• Last Date: 20 July 2026
• Official Website: upsssc.gov.in

Important Dates

Application Fee

Note: Dependants of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Outstanding Sportspersons must pay fee as per their original/main category. Payment is accepted via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Vacancy Details

Note: Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease. The total advertised vacancies and category-wise breakup are subject to change as per UP Government instructions.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination from the UP Board of Secondary Education (Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad), UP, or a government-recognized equivalent examination of similar standard.
• Desirable Qualification: Candidates who have served in the Pradeshik Sena (Territorial Army) for a minimum of two years, OR have obtained the NCC "B" Certificate, OR have a Computer Application Certificate from a Central/State Government recognized institution, OR have represented the state in any sport, shall be given preference.
• Candidates must have qualified in PET-2025 and must have received a score card issued by UPSSSC. Candidates who scored zero or negative marks in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years
• Age will be calculated as of the first day of July of the calendar year in which direct recruitment vacancies are advertised.
• Upper age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, and other reserved categories as per UP Government orders.
• Candidates of other states who belong to reserved categories will be treated as General (UR) candidates and will not get any age or fee relaxation.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting for the Written (Main) Examination will be done on the basis of the normalized score obtained in PET-2025. Up to 15 times the number of advertised posts (up to the cut-off score) will be shortlisted for the written exam.
• Written Examination (Main Exam): Objective type, multiple choice, 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours (120 minutes) duration. There is negative marking of 1/4 marks for each wrong answer.
• Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates who qualify the written exam will appear in the physical standard test.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who clear PST will appear in the Physical Efficiency Test.
• Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify PET will undergo a medical examination.
• Document Verification: Final shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.

Examination Structure (Main Written Exam)

Note: There is a provision of negative marking of 1/4 (25%) for each wrong answer.

Physical Standards

Physical Efficiency Test

Medical Standards

• Candidates who clear the Physical Efficiency Test will undergo a medical examination conducted by a Medical Board constituted by the Chief Medical Officer of the concerned district.
• The medical board will examine eye sight (near/distance), color blindness, varicose veins, flat feet, and hearing ability among other parameters.
• The medical examination is qualifying in nature and will not affect merit ranking.
• Medical examination results will be announced daily and uploaded on the website wherever possible.

Syllabus for Main Written Examination

Part-1: Subject Related Knowledge

• National Parks and Bird Sanctuaries
• Reserved Forest and Protected Forest
• Elephant and Tiger Reserves
• Environment and Ecological Balance (Ecosystem, Food Chains, Ozone Layer, Waste Management)
• Climate Change and Climate Protection
• Soil and Moisture Conservation
• Afforestation and Agro-Forestry
• Challenges and Prevention of Forest Disasters
• Forest Produce
• Human-Wildlife Conflicts
• Forest Environment and its Benefits
• Forest and Wildlife Conservation
• Contribution of Forests in the Indian Economy
• Forest Ecology
• Indian Agricultural System and Crop Circles

Part-2: Elementary Mathematics and Biology

• Mathematics: Percentage, Profit-Loss, Simple Interest, Average, Real Numbers, LCM and HCF, Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures, Mean, Median and Mode of Grouped Data
• Biology: Biological Processes (Nutrition, Respiration, Transportation, Excretion), Control and Coordination (Animal Nervous System, Human Brain), Reproduction, Heredity

Part-3: Computer and Information Technology

• History, Introduction and Application of Computer, IT, Internet and WWW
• Hardware and Software, Input and Output Devices
• Internet Protocol/IP Address, IT Gadgets
• Creation and Operation of E-mail ID
• MS-Word, MS-Excel, Operating System, Social Networking, e-Governance
• Digital Financial Tools, Future Skills, Cyber Security
• Technological Development in AI, Big Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things

Part-4: General Information related to Uttar Pradesh

• History, Culture, Art, Architecture, Festivals, Folk Dance, Literature, Regional Languages, Heritage, Social Customs, Tourism
• Geographical Landscape and Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, Soil, Forest, Wildlife
• Economy, Agriculture, Industry, Business, Employment, Polity, Administration
• Current Events and Achievements of Uttar Pradesh State

How to Apply for UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in and go to the Live Advertisement Segment on the Homepage. Click on Advertisement No. 12-Pariksha/2026 to download or view the official notification.
2. Login using your PET-2025 Registration Number. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email ID for authentication.
3. After login, your personal details from PET-2025 (name, father's name, date of birth, category, etc.) will be auto-filled. Verify all details carefully.
4. Fill in your educational qualification details — select Yes/No for holding the required qualification, enter board/university name, year of passing, certificate number, and date of issue.
5. After filling all sections, enter the Verification Code shown on the registration page and click the Submit button. Your application form will be generated with an 11-digit registration number. Take a printout and keep it safe.
6. Proceed to the fee payment section. Pay the applicable processing fee of Rs. 25/- online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.
7. After successful fee payment and reconciliation, the application form will be auto-submitted. Download and print the final application form immediately.
8. If required, amendments to the application are allowed up to 27 July 2026 via the Applicant's Dashboard. No amendment requests will be accepted after this date.

Official Source

Candidates can check the complete official notification, admit card, result, and all updates on the official UPSSSC website. All communication from UPSSSC will be published only on the official website. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly in their own interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Van Rakshak Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and fee for UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026 is 20 July 2026. The last date for fee reconciliation and application amendment is 27 July 2026. No application or fee will be accepted after the last date under any circumstances.

Q2: What is the total number of vacancies for UPSSSC Van Rakshak and Vanya Jeev Rakshak 2026?
A total of 708 posts have been advertised — 318 Van Rakshak, 10 Vanya Jeev Rakshak, 329 Van Rakshak (Special Selection), and 51 Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Special Selection). The total vacancy count is tentative and subject to change.

Q3: Is PET-2025 mandatory for applying in UPSSSC Van Rakshak Main Exam 2026?
Yes, PET-2025 qualification is mandatory. Only those candidates who appeared in PET-2025, have a valid score card issued by UPSSSC, and have not scored zero or negative marks can apply for this Main Examination. Candidates without a PET-2025 score card are not eligible.

Q4: What is the application fee for UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026?
The application fee for all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST) is zero (Rs. 00). However, all applicants must pay an online processing fee of Rs. 25/- only. Payment must be made online through the available payment gateway options. No other mode of fee payment is accepted.

Q5: What is the selection process for UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026?
The selection process includes shortlisting from PET-2025 normalized score, followed by a Written Main Examination (100 marks, 120 minutes), Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Medical Examination, and finally Document Verification. Each stage is qualifying for the next. Final selection is based on merit in the written exam.