Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has activated the online Mains examination fee payment facility for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard recruitment under Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 708 vacancies, and only candidates shortlisted through the eligibility result can proceed with the Mains fee payment process.
Applicants should confirm their eligibility status, category details and payment deadline on the official portal before submitting the examination fee. The fee payment facility does not constitute a fresh application window.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Guard / Wildlife Guard |
| Total Vacancies | 708 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | Original application window concluded; exact date TBA |
| Last Date | Mains fee payment deadline TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | Eligibility result released; final result TBA |
Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day to pay the fee. Any updated schedule, including the written examination date and admit card release, will be published separately on the UPSSSC website.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed the Intermediate or Class 12 examination from a recognised board or an equivalent qualification accepted by the commission.
- Applicants must satisfy the qualification requirements stated in the detailed recruitment notification as of the prescribed cut-off date.
- Eligibility for the Mains stage is limited to candidates shortlisted by UPSSSC, which may include consideration of the applicable Preliminary Eligibility Test score and other recruitment conditions.
- Candidates should retain their Class 12 certificate, marksheet, category certificate and other relevant records for document verification.
- The category-wise distribution of the 708 vacancies, including reserved posts, should be checked in the official notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 40 years.
- Age will be calculated with reference to the cut-off date specified in the detailed notification.
- Upper-age relaxation will apply to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and other eligible Uttar Pradesh categories under state government rules.
- Candidates claiming relaxation must produce a valid certificate in the prescribed format during verification.
Fees
- The Mains examination fee must be paid online through the candidate login facility.
- The payable amount may vary by category and will be displayed on the payment page after login.
- Candidates should verify the category-wise fee in the official notice before completing the transaction, as it may differ from the processing fee paid during the initial application stage.
- Payment can generally be made using the available online options, such as debit card, credit card, internet banking or other enabled digital methods.
- Applicants should download and retain the payment receipt. A deducted amount without a successful payment status should be reported through the official support channel.
Selection Process
- Mains Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates will appear for the Mains examination conducted under the notified syllabus, pattern and marking scheme.
- Physical Test: Candidates qualifying in the written examination may be called for the prescribed physical standard and physical efficiency tests. The requirements can differ for male and female candidates.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Final-stage candidates must produce original educational, identity, domicile and reservation documents and meet the applicable medical fitness standards.
Final selection will depend on performance in the notified stages, fulfilment of physical requirements, document validity and vacancy availability.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
- Open the candidate services, notifications or live advertisement section on the homepage.
- Locate the Forest Guard / Wildlife Guard recruitment notice bearing Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2026.
- Select the Mains examination fee payment link and log in using the required registration number, date of birth, verification code or other credentials.
- Check the candidate's name, post, category and eligibility status shown on the screen. Do not make payment if any major detail is incorrect.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through one of the available online payment methods.
- Wait for the portal to display a successful transaction message. Avoid refreshing the page or making a duplicate payment while the transaction is being processed.
- Download the payment receipt and updated application record for future reference.
- Regularly check the portal for the Mains exam date, examination city details and admit card notice.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Who can pay the UPSSSC Forest Guard Mains examination fee?
Only candidates declared eligible or shortlisted for the Mains stage under Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2026 can use the payment facility.
2. How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
The recruitment notification covers 708 Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts. Candidates should consult the detailed notice for the category-wise breakup.
3. Has the UPSSSC Forest Guard Mains exam date been announced?
No confirmed examination date is available in the provided notice. UPSSSC will publish the schedule and admit car
