Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Eligibility Result 2026, identifying candidates shortlisted on the basis of their UPSSSC PET 2022 scores. The recruitment drive, advertised for 709 vacancies, includes 693 Forest Guard posts and 16 Wildlife Guard posts. Candidates should note that the eligibility result is a shortlisting outcome and not the final recruitment result.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard |
| Total Vacancies | 709 — 693 Forest Guard and 16 Wildlife Guard posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 20, 2023 |
| Last Date | October 10, 2023 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | 2026 — Eligibility result declared |
Candidates must monitor the commission's portal for the main examination schedule, admit card release date and subsequent recruitment notices. Dates may be revised through official corrigenda.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed the Intermediate or Class 12 examination from the Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education or another recognised board.
- A valid score in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2022 was required for consideration under this recruitment.
- Candidates have been shortlisted for the next stage using the PET score and criteria prescribed by UPSSSC.
- Educational certificates, PET details and category documents will be verified during the document verification stage.
- Applicants must also meet the physical standards prescribed separately for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard duties.
Age Limit
- The minimum age for applicants was 18 years.
- The maximum age was 40 years, calculated with reference to the date specified in the recruitment notification.
- Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and other eligible categories are entitled to upper-age relaxation under Uttar Pradesh government rules.
- Date of birth recorded in the matriculation or equivalent certificate will normally be accepted for verification.
Fees
- The prescribed online processing/application fee was ₹25.
- Fee payment was required through the online facilities made available by UPSSSC.
- Any examination-stage fee or adjustment must be paid only after signing in to the candidate portal and checking the applicable instructions.
- Candidates should retain the payment receipt and application number until the recruitment process is completed.
Selection Process
- PET-based shortlisting: Applications are screened using UPSSSC PET 2022 scores and the eligibility conditions stated in the advertisement. The 2026 result indicates which candidates are eligible to proceed.
- Main written examination: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard main examination. The question pattern, syllabus, examination centre and reporting instructions will be communicated through the admit card or a separate notice.
- Physical tests and final verification: Candidates qualifying in the written examination may undergo a Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test, document verification and medical examination before preparation of the final selection list.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in and open the section for candidate registration, live advertisements or results.
- Locate the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard recruitment advertised against the relevant 2023 examination notification. Read the complete notice, category-wise vacancy details and eligibility rules before proceeding.
- Candidates who applied during the registration window were required to authenticate their details using their PET 2022 registration number, date of birth and other requested credentials.
- Complete the online form with accurate personal, educational, category and communication details. Ensure that the name and date of birth match the Class 10 certificate and PET record.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed size and format, pay the applicable fee and submit the application.
- To check the 2026 eligibility result, open the result or notice section, select the Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard eligibility result link and enter the requested login details, if required.
- Download the result notice or shortlist PDF and search for the registration or roll number. Save a copy for the main examination and future verification stages.
- Shortlisted candidates should regularly check the portal for the exam date, admit card, syllabus, physical test standards and document verification schedule. The original application window is closed, and fresh applications cannot be submitted unless UPSSSC issues a separate notice.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the UPSSSC Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Result 2026 the final result?
No. It is an eligibility or shortlisting result based on PET 2022 scores. Shortlisted candidates must complete the remaining stages.
2. How many vacancies are covered by the recruitment?
The recruitment covers 709 posts, comprising 693 Forest Guard vacancies and 16 Wildlife Guard vacancies.
3. What should shortlisted candidates do next?
They should download the eligibility result, verify their details and monitor the UPSSSC website for the main examinatio
