UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment: Massive recruitment drive for Forest Guard posts; 12th-pass candidates can apply..

UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is recruiting for the posts of Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard. A recruitment notification has recently been issued, and the application process has commenced. Those seeking government jobs in UP should apply in a timely manner. A total of 708 vacancies for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard are to be filled. The deadline for submitting applications is July 20, 2026. Please note that only candidates who appeared for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 are eligible to apply. Let us look at the other required qualifications for application:

Who can apply?
Candidates must have passed the 12th standard (Intermediate) examination.
Candidates must have appeared for PET-2025.
The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum is 40 years.
Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to SC, ST, and other reserved categories.

What is the selection process?
Applicants will be shortlisted based on their PET-2025 scores. Shortlisted candidates will appear for the main examination. The main examination will carry a total of 100 marks and consist of multiple-choice questions. The total duration of the paper will be two hours. One-fourth of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Candidates who pass the main examination will undergo a Physical Standard Test (PST); those who clear this stage will take the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The final stages will involve a medical test and document verification. A final merit list will be prepared after the completion of these stages, containing the names of candidates who succeeded in all phases.

What is the salary?
Candidates selected for the posts of Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard will receive a salary under Level-02. The monthly salary will range from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200.

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