Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) invites online applications for recruitment to the post of Forest Guard and Wild Life Guard for 708 vacancies under Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Department, UP against the advertisement number 12-EXAM/ 2026. The eligible PET qualified candidates can apply online through the official UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in from 30th June 2026 till the last date of application submission 20th July 2026 for Forest Guard and Wild Life recruitment 2026.
Interested candidates read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 30-06-2026
- Application Last Date: 20-07-2026
- Last date for fee payment: 20-07-2026
- Last date for Editing in application: 27-07-2026
Application Fee
- General/ OBC/ EWS: Rs.25/-
- SC/ ST: 25/-
- Pay the examination fee through SBI I Collect and pay through E Challan mode only.
Age Limit
- Age as on : 01.07.2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
Total Post :- 708
Forest Guard and Wild Life Guard Eligibility Criteria 2026
It is mandatory for the candidate to have passed the Intermediate examination of the Board of Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh, or any examination recognized by the government as equivalent thereto.
UP Forest Guard and Wild Life Guard Vacancy Breakup 2026
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Guard | 128 | 65 | 10 | 84 | 31 | 318 |
| Wild Life Guard | 04 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 10 |
| Forest Guard (Special) | – | 134 | 00 | 195 | – | 329 |
| Wild Life Guard | – | 17 | 00 | 34 | – | 51 |
Forest Guard & Wild Life Guard Physical Test 2026
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 168 cm (ST – 160 cm) | 152 cm (ST – 147 cm) |
| Chest | 79-84 cm (ST : 77-82 cm) | NA |
| Weight | NA | 45-48 kg |
| Run | Male candidates are required to complete a 25 km run in 4 hours while carrying a load of 10 kg, and Female candidates are required to complete a 14 km run in 4 hours. | |
Forest Guard and Wild Life Guard Salary and Pay Scale 2026
Pay scale and salary for the above post will be in : Level-2, Pay Level, Rs.19,900 – 63,200/-
UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wild Life Guard Apply Online Links
| Apply Online | Click Here To Apply |
| Applicant Login | Click Here To Login |
| Download Notification | Click Here For Notification |
| Official Website | Click Here To Open Official Website |
