The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2026 for the Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Main Examination (PET-2025/13). A total of 708 posts are to be filled under the control of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Uttar Pradesh.
📌 Key Highlights
Notification Date: 23 April 2026
Application Start Date: 30 June 2026
Application End Date: 20 July 2026
Fee Adjustment & Editing Window: Till 27 July 2026
Total Vacancies: 708 (Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard)
Recruiting Body: UPSSSC, Lucknow
Eligibility: Must have appeared in PET‑2025 and hold required qualifications
Selection Process: Shortlisting based on PET‑2025 normalized scores → Main Exam
📊 Important Dates
Activity | Date |
Notification Release | 23 April 2026 |
Online Application Start | 30 June 2026 |
Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment | 20 July 2026 |
Last Date for Fee Adjustment & Editing | 27 July 2026 |
Exam | To be notified (Main Exam) |
📊 Application Fee
क्र. सं० | श्रेणी | आवेदन शुल्क | ऑनलाइन प्रक्रिया शुल्क | शुल्क योग |
1 | अनारक्षित | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
2 | अन्य पिछड़ा वर्ग | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
3 | अनुसूचित जाति | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
4 | अनुसूचित जनजाति | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
👉 Only online process fee is applicable. Payment via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e‑challan.
📌 Eligibility
Must have appeared in PET‑2025 and possess a valid scorecard.
Educational Qualification: As per UPSSSC norms (details in notification).
Age Limit: As per UPSSSC rules with relaxations for reserved categories.
Reservation: Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen as per UP Govt. norms.
📥 Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): UPSSSC Forest Guard Notification 2026
Apply Online: UPSSSC Application Portal
🛠️ Helpful Tools for Candidates
Age Calculator: Check Age Eligibility
Date Calculator: Calculate Dates
Photo Resizer/Editor: Resize Photos for Application
✨ The UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 offers 708 vacancies for candidates shortlisted through PET‑2025. With a transparent selection process and structured application system, this is a great opportunity for aspirants seeking government service in Uttar Pradesh’s Forest Department.
