Overview
The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) has announced the schedule for the Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) second-level written examination 2026, identified by exam code FDFG26. The examination will be conducted in Raipur on December 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM. The exam notice does not separately specify the total number of vacancies; candidates should refer to the original Forest Guard recruitment advertisement for post-wise details.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board (CGSSB) |
| Post Name | Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the examination schedule |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 30, 2026 |
| Last Date | October 26, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card Date | To be announced before the examination |
| Exam Date | December 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates are advised not to wait until the closing day to submit the online form. The admit card release date and reporting instructions will be published separately on the official examination portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board, subject to the conditions prescribed in the original Forest Guard recruitment notification.
- As this is a second-level written examination, applicants may also be required to have qualified the preceding physical measurement or physical efficiency stage.
- Candidates must ensure that their educational, domicile and category documents are valid as of the prescribed eligibility date.
- Final eligibility will be determined only after verification of original certificates.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 18 years for Forest Guard recruitment.
- The upper age limit will be governed by the original recruitment rules and the applicable Chhattisgarh government provisions.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit may be available to SC, ST, OBC, women, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories.
- Candidates should verify the relevant cut-off date and category-specific relaxation before applying.
Fees
- The applicable online application or examination fee, if any, will be displayed during submission of the form.
- Candidates must complete the payment using the available online payment facility before the deadline.
- Any fee refund will be processed only under the conditions prescribed in the official examination rules, including eligibility and attendance requirements where applicable.
- Applicants who remain absent from the examination may not qualify for a refund. Bank or portal charges may also be treated separately.
Selection Process
The Forest Guard recruitment process is expected to include the following stages:
- Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Test: Candidates must satisfy the prescribed height, chest and physical performance standards. Only qualified candidates may proceed to the second-level test.
- Written Examination: Eligible candidates will take the FDFG26 written test in Raipur on December 13, 2026. The duration of the examination is two hours and 15 minutes.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of certificates and assessment of medical fitness before final appointment.
Merit preparation and qualifying standards will be governed by the detailed recruitment rules.
How to Apply
- Visit the official CGSSB examination portal at vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in.
- Open the online application section and locate the link for Forest Guard Second-Level Written Examination 2026 (FDFG26).
- Read the instructions carefully, particularly the eligibility, fee refund, photograph and signature requirements.
- Register using an active mobile number and email address. Candidates who already have a portal profile should log in with their existing credentials.
- Enter personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format and file size.
- Review the completed application before final submission. Incorrect entries may affect admit card generation or document verification.
- Pay the applicable fee online, if required, and submit the form no later than 5:00 PM on October 26, 2026.
- Download and retain the submitted application form, payment receipt and registration number for future reference.
- Check the portal regularly for the admit card. On the exam day, carry a printed admit card and an accepted original photo identity document to the allotted Raipur centre.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the CGSSB Forest Guard exam 2026 be held?
The FDFG26 second-level written examination will be held on December 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM in Raipur.
2. What is the last date to apply for the examination?
The online application must be submitted by October 26, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
3. When will the Forest Guard admit card be released?
The admit card date is yet to be announced. Registered candidates should monitor the official portal and download it before the examination.
