UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry a printed e-Admit Card and one original photo ID proof.
• Reporting time is 60 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the exam.
• Electronic devices, calculators, and Bluetooth gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the hall.
• Use only a black or blue ballpoint pen for marking responses on the OMR sheet.
• Biometric attendance is mandatory; failure to provide fingerprints will result in immediate disqualification.

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) officially conducts the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard recruitment under the Forest and Wildlife Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates must monitor the official portal at upsssc.gov.in for the 2026 notification release. All recruitment stages, including the Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), strictly adhere to the guidelines prescribed in the latest Uttar Pradesh Forest Subordinate Service Rules.

To download the official notification, navigate to the official website https://upsssc.gov.in. Locate the 'Live Advertisements' or 'Notifications' tab on the homepage. Click on the link titled 'Detailed Advertisement for Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026' to view the PDF. Ensure you verify the document's authenticity by checking the commission's official circular number and the digital signature on the document footer.

The total number of vacancies for the 2026 cycle will be notified in the official UPSSSC gazette. Post-wise distribution is as follows:

• Forest Guard: To be declared
• Wildlife Guard: To be declared

The application fee structure as per the latest UPSSSC norms is:

• General/OBC: Rs. 25 (Online processing fee)
• SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 25 (Online processing fee)

Payment must be completed via SBI E-Pay or authorized payment gateways provided on the official portal.

Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as of July 1 of the recruitment year.

• SC/ST/OBC: 5 years
• Skilled Players: Up to 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years plus period of service
• PwD: 15 years

Candidates must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) Examination from the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent recognized board. Physical standards mandate a minimum height of 168 cm for males (160 cm for ST) and 152 cm for females (147 cm for ST), along with mandatory chest measurements for males.

1. Written Examination (Objective Type)
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4. Medical Examination
5. Document Verification

Note: Negative marking is 1/4th (0.25) per incorrect answer.

The Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard positions fall under Pay Matrix Level 3. The basic pay starts at Rs. 21,700. Gross monthly salary includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other standard state government allowances applicable in Uttar Pradesh.

Admit cards are released exclusively on upsssc.gov.in. Candidates must download the document using their Registration Number and Date of Birth. At the examination center, candidates must present the printed admit card along with an original photo identity proof, such as an Aadhar Card, Voter ID, or Passport.

The commission releases the provisional answer key on the official website shortly after the examination. Candidates can access the response sheet link and file objections within the stipulated 3-5 day window. A nominal processing fee per question is required for each challenge submitted through the official portal.

The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the written examination, followed by qualifying the PET/PST stages. In case of tie-breaking, the candidate older in age is ranked higher. Normalization is applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts to ensure equity across candidate groups.

Focus on Hindi Grammar, as it carries the highest weightage (80 marks). Practice General Intelligence puzzles daily to improve speed. For General Knowledge, prioritize UP-specific static GK and environmental science related to forest conservation. Utilize previous years' papers to understand the recurring question patterns and maintain a strict 2-hour mock test routine.

The following historical cut-off data for the UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard examination is sourced directly from official result notifications published by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). Data is presented as per the final official result declarations for the respective recruitment cycles.

UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Recruitment (Advt. No. 05-Exam/2019) - Final Cut-off

This recruitment cycle concluded with the final selection based on the written examination and physical efficiency test (PET).

Source: Official UPSSSC Result Notification, Advt. No. 05-Exam/2019, Dated: 29/02/2024.

UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard (Advt. No. 05-Exam/2019) - Horizontal Reservation Cut-off

Source: Official UPSSSC Result Notification, Advt. No. 05-Exam/2019, Dated: 29/02/2024.

Note: As of the current date, the "UPSSSC Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard (2026)" examination has not been conducted; therefore, no historical cut-off data exists for this cycle. The data provided above represents the most recent completed recruitment cycle for this cadre.