UPSSSC Forest Guard Notice

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is conducting the recruitment for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Main Examination (Advertisement No. 10-Exam/2023). This recruitment drive aims to fill 709 total posts under the Forest and Wildlife Department, based on the scores of the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2022. 

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	12-09-2023
Application Start Date	20-09-2023
Application End Date & Fee Payment	10-10-2023
Form Correction Last Date	17-10-2023
Written Examination Date	09-11-2025
Provisional Answer Key Published	10-11-2025
Last Date to File Objections	17-11-2025

About UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam 

The UPSSSC Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) Exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission to recruit eligible candidates for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts. The exam aims to select physically fit and responsible individuals to protect forests, wildlife, and natural resources in the state. The selection process usually includes a written exam, PET/PST, document verification, and a medical test. Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and physical standards to apply. 

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for a total of 709 vacancies, broken down by post and category.

Post Name	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total Posts
Forest Guard	333	189	05	97	69	693
Wildlife Guard	08	03	00	04	01	16
Grand Total	341	192	05	101	70	709

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for the posts.

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Must Be Indian Citizen
Mandatory	Must have a valid score card for the UPSSSC PET 2022.
Educational Qualification	Must have passed the 12th (Intermediate) examination from any recognized board in India.
Age Limit	Must be between 18 to 40 years of age as of July 1, 2023.
Age Relaxation	Age relaxation is provided to reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC) as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.

Application Fee:

Selection Process

The selection process for the UPSSSC Forest Guard involves multiple stages:

1. Written Examination: Candidates shortlisted based on their PET 2022 scores are eligible for the main written exam.
2. Physical Tests: Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
3. Document Verification: Successful candidates will undergo document verification.
4. Medical Examination: A final medical examination will be conducted before appointment.

Exam Pattern

Part	Subject	Questions	Marks
1	Subject Related Knowledge (Forestry, Environment)	50	50
2	Elementary Maths & Biology	15	15
3	Knowledge of Computer & IT	15	15
4	General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh	20	20
	Total	100	100

Physical Standard & Efficiency Test Details

Candidates must meet specific physical standards (PMT) and pass a physical endurance test (PET).

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Gender	Category	Height	Chest (Male Only)	Weight (Female Only)
Male	Gen / OBC / SC	168 cm	84 cm  (5 cm expansion required)	N/A
Male	ST	160 cm	82 cm (5 cm expansion required)	N/A
Female	Gen / OBC / SC	152 cm	N/A	45-58 KG
Female	ST	147 cm	N/A	45-58 KG

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Gender	Task	Distance	Time Limit
Male	Running	25 km with 10 kg weight	4 Hours
Female	Running	14 km with 10 kg weight	4 Hours

Application Process

 

• Visit the Official Website: Candidates had to go to the official UPSSSC portal: upsssc.gov.in.
  

• Login Through PET 2022 Details: Since this recruitment was based on the PET 2022 score, applicants needed to log in using:
  

1. 1. • PET 2022 Registration Number
        
      • Date of Birth
        

• Verification Code (Captcha)
  

• Fill the Application Form: Candidates had to enter additional details including:
  

1. 1. • Educational qualifications
      • Address
      • Gender and category (if not auto-filled)
      • Any other required information
        

• Upload Documents: Candidates needed to upload:
  

1. 1. • Recent passport-size photograph
      • Signature
      • Required supporting documents (as per eligibility)
        

• Review and Verify the Form: Before final submission, applicants had to carefully check all entries.
  A preview option was provided to ensure that no details were incorrect.
  

• Pay the Application Fee: All categories were required to pay a ₹25/- fee (General/OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PH).
  Payment modes included:
  

1. 1. • Debit/Credit Card
      • Net Banking
      • SBI e-Challan
        

• Final Submission: After payment, candidates could submit the form. A confirmation message appeared on the screen.
  

• Print the Application Form: After successful submission, candidates were advised to download and print:
  

1. • Completed application form
   • Fee receipt
     For future reference during exam and document verification.

Result

Details on Filing Answer Key Objections

The main purpose of this notice is to outline the procedure for candidates to raise objections to the provisional answer key published on 10-11-2025.

Key Guidelines for Objections:

• Fee: An objection fee of Rs. 100 is required for each objection submitted.
• Deadline: The final date to submit objections and pay the fee is 17-11-2025.
• Method: Objections will only be accepted online through the official link on the Commission’s website. Objections sent via post or any other medium will not be considered.

Step-by-Step Objection Procedure:

1. Log In: Candidates must log into the objection portal using their Registration Number, Roll Number, and Date of Birth.
2. Select Question: Choose the question against which you wish to raise an objection.
3. Register Objection: Candidates must select their answer from the dropdown menu and then provide a description of their objection in the text box.
4. Upload Support: A supporting document must be uploaded in PDF format. The file size must be less than 5MB.
5. Final Submission: Candidates can submit one or more objections. To finalize, they must click “Final Submission” and pay the required fee online.
6. Print Record: After submission, candidates can view their filed objections and print a summary for their records.

Please Note: Once the payment process is completed successfully, no modifications will be allowed to the submitted objections.