The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. 12 Exam 2026) for 708 vacancies. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to work in the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department.

The online application process will commence on June 30, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until July 20, 2026, through the official UPSSSC website. Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognized board and possess a valid UP PET 2025 Scorecard to be eligible for the recruitment.

If you are preparing for Uttar Pradesh Government Jobs, this is one of the biggest Forest Department recruitments of 2026.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026

The recruitment has been announced for a total of 708 vacancies under various reservation categories.

Category-wise Vacancy

Category	Vacancies
General	315
EWS	132
OBC	218
SC	32
ST	11
Total	708

Important Dates you Should Note:

Candidates should carefully note the important schedule for the recruitment process.

Event	Date
Notification Released	June 2026
Online Application Starts	30 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	20 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	20 July 2026
Application Correction Last Date	27 July 2026
Admit Card	Before Examination
Written Exam	To Be Announced
Result	Will Be Notified Later

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the UPSSSC Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the following educational qualifications:

• Must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognized Board or Institution.
• Must possess a valid UP PET 2025 Scorecard, as shortlisting for the written examination will be based on PET 2025 scores.
• Candidates should satisfy all eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification before submitting the application.

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	40 Years

Age relaxation will be applicable as per the UPSSSC Recruitment Rules for reserved category candidates.

Form Fee Details:

The application fee is the same for all categories.

Category	Fee
General	₹25
OBC	₹25
EWS	₹25
SC	₹25
ST	₹25
PH	₹25

 

Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Male Candidates

Category	Height	Chest
General / OBC / EWS / SC	168 cm	79–84 cm
ST	160 cm	77–82 cm

Female Candidates

Criteria	Requirement
Height	152 cm (147 cm for ST candidates)
Weight	45–58 kg

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates qualifying the written examination will have to appear in the Physical Efficiency Test.

Male Candidates

• Distance: 25 Kilometres
• Weight to Carry: 10 Kilograms
• Time Allowed: 4 Hours

Female Candidates

• Distance: 14 Kilometres
• Time Allowed: 4 Hours

How to Apply for UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these simple steps to submit the online application:

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website.
2. Click on the Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 link.
3. Login using your PET Registration details.
4. Fill in all personal, educational and communication details carefully.
5. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Verify all information before final submission.
8. Download and print the final application form for future reference.

Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online	Available from 30 June 2026 on the UPSSSC Official Portal
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Syllabus & Exam Pattern	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Note: Candidates should regularly visit the official UPSSSC website for updates regarding the written examination, admit card, answer key, result, and further stages of the recruitment process. Only information published on the official portal should be considered authentic.