The UPSSSC has released UPSSSC Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Vanrakshak (Forest Guard) and Vanayajeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) posts. A total of 708 vacancies are announced, under Advertisement No. 12‑Exam/2026. The posts are divided into General Selection (328) and Special Selection (380), with pay level‑2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200).
UPSSSC Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 |
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Recruiting
Body
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Uttar
Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
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Department
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Uttar Pradesh Forest Department (वन विभाग)
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Post
Name
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Forest Guard (वनरक्षक) Wildlife Guard (वन्यजीव रक्षक)
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Advt. No. | |
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Notification
Date
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23-04-2026
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Application Dates
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Start: 30 June 2026 Last Date: 20 July 2026
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Last
Date for Fee Payment
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27 July
2026
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Correction Window
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To be notified (Typically 7 days after closure)
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Exam
Date
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To Be Annouced
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Total Vacancies
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708 Posts
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Category‑wise
Vacancies
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UR: To
be notified EWS: To be notified OBC: To be notified SC: To be notified ST: To
be notified
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UPSSSC PET Mandatory
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Yes – Valid PET‑2025/2026 scorecard required
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Educational
Qualification
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Forest Guard: 10+2 (Intermediate) Pass from
recognized board Wildlife Guard: 10+2 (Intermediate) with Science
(Biology/Agriculture) preferred + Knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari script)
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Physical Standards
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Height: Male (UR/OBC/SC) – 168 cm; Male (ST) – 160
cm; Female (UR/OBC/SC) – 152 cm; Female (ST) – 147 cm Chest (Male only):
Unexpanded – 81 cm; Expanded – 86 cm (ST relaxation: 76–81 cm)
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Physical
Efficiency Test (Qualifying)
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Walking: Male – 25 km in 4 hours; Female
– 14 km in 4 hours
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Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
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18 – 40 years Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 yrs; OBC – 5
yrs; PwBD – 15 yrs; Ex‑Servicemen – as per UP Govt. rules
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Application
Fee
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₹25
(all categories)
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Selection Process
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1. Screening based on PET Score 2. Physical Standard Test
(PST) 3. Physical Efficiency Test – Walking 4. Written Exam (Mains) 5.
Document Verification 6. Medical Examination
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Salary
/ Pay Scale
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Level‑3:
₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (7th CPC) + allowances
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Job Location
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Uttar Pradesh (forest ranges & wildlife areas;
transferable)
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Official
Website
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UPSSSC FOREST GRARD 2026 VACANCIES
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Department
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Post
Name
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UR
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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EWS
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Total
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Forest
Department
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Van
Rakshak (Forest Guard) – General Selection
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127
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86
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67
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5
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33
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318
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Forest Department
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Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) – Special Selection
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132
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88
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87
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7
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15
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329
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Forest
Department
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Vanya
Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) – General Selection
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5
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2
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2
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0
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1
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10
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Forest Department
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Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) – Special Selection
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20
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12
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14
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1
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4
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51
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Total
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284
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188
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170
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13
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53
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708
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Total PwBD Posts: 53 out of 708 vacancies are
reserved for PwBD candidates.
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Post
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Total
PwBD Reserved
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LD
(Locomotor Disability)
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VI
(Visual Impairment)
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HI
(Hearing Impairment)
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Others*
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Van
Rakshak (Forest Guard) – General Selection
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12
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5
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3
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2
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2
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Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) – Special Selection
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28
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12
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7
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5
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4
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Vanya
Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) – General Selection
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2
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1
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0
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1
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0
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Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) – Special Selection
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11
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4
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3
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2
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2
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Total
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53
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22
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13
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10
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8
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UPSSSC FOREST GRARD NOTIFICATION 2026 QUALIFICATION
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Post
Name
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Essential
Qualification
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Additional
Details
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Van
Rakshak (Forest Guard)
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Intermediate
(10+2) from UP Board or equivalent recognized board
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Must
have valid UPSSSC PET‑2025 Score Card; Age 18–40 yrs; Pay Level‑2
(₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
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Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard)
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Intermediate (10+2) from UP Board or equivalent recognized
board
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Must have valid UPSSSC PET‑2025 Score Card; Age
18–40 yrs; Pay Level‑2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
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HOW TO APPLY—UPSSSC FOREST GRARD & WILDLIFE RECRUITMENT 2026
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Step
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Action
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Details
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1
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Visit
Official Website
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Go to UPSSSC
portal: upsssc.gov.in.
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2
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Registration
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Click on Candidate Registration. Enter basic
details (Name, DOB, Email, Mobile No.). Generate a Registration ID &
Password.
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Login
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Use
Registration ID & Password to log in. Select the post (Forest Guard /
Wildlife Guard).
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Fill Application Form
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Enter personal details, educational qualification, PET‑2025
roll number, and category information.
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Upload
Documents
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Upload
scanned copies of: • Passport‑size photo • Signature • Educational
certificates • PET‑2025 Score Card • Caste/Category certificate (if
applicable).
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Pay Application Fee
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Flat ₹25 for all categories
(UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD). Payment via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking /
UPI.
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Final
Submission
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Review
all details carefully. Submit the form. Download and save the confirmation
page.
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8
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Admit Card
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Admit card will be available on the portal before the
exam. Candidates must carry it along with a valid photo ID.
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