UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: Applications open for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard in Uttar Pradesh..

The online application process for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Main Examination in Uttar Pradesh has commenced today, June 30. Candidates aspiring to work as Forest Guards and Wildlife Guards in Uttar Pradesh can complete the application process by visiting the official website.

A total of 708 candidates will be selected through this recruitment drive. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications until July 20, 2026. The deadline for making corrections to the application form is set for July 27, 2026.

**Required Educational Qualifications for Application**
To apply for the posts of Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard, candidates must possess a PET-2025 scorecard.

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized institution in India.

The minimum age for applicants is 18 years, and the maximum age should not exceed 40 years.
Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories.

**Main Examination Pattern**
The examination will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 100 marks. Topics will include subject-specific knowledge; elementary-level mathematics and biology; concepts of computer and information technology (including contemporary technological developments and innovations in this field); and general knowledge regarding the state of Uttar Pradesh. The exam will be conducted over a duration of two hours. A negative marking scheme of one-fourth (0.25) of a mark per incorrect answer will be applicable.

**How ​​to Apply Online from Home**
Applications for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Main Examination have started today. Candidates can fill out their forms by visiting the official UPSSSC website and following the steps outlined below:

First, visit the official website at upsssc.gov.in.
Click on the 'Live Advertisement Segment' on the website's homepage.
Carefully enter all the required details.
After filling out the form, upload scanned copies of the necessary documents. Finally, after filling out the form, be sure to take a printout of it as well.

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