The UPSSSC Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Eligibility Result 2026 has been declared on 27 August 2026 for 708 vacancies, including 647 Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) and 61 Wildlife Guard (Vanya Jeev Rakshak) posts under Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2026.
The eligibility result has been prepared on the basis of candidates’ UPSSSC PET 2025 scores and serves as the shortlisting stage for the upcoming Main Written Examination. Candidates should note that this is not the final selection result and being included in the eligibility list does not guarantee appointment;
final merit will be determined from the 100-mark Main Written Examination, while the subsequent physical and document-related stages are qualifying in nature.
The recruitment is for candidates who meet the prescribed educational, domicile and age requirements, with the next stage expected to include a written examination followed by Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test, document verification and medical examination.
In this article, candidates can check complete details of the UPSSSC Forest Guard Eligibility Result 2026, including the 708 vacancy breakdown, result status, important dates, eligibility criteria, written exam pattern, syllabus, physical standards, PET requirements, salary, selection process and instructions for shortlisted candidates.
UPSSSC Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Eligibility Result 2026 – Overview
Eligibility Result Declared 27 August 2026 — 708 Posts | PET 2025 Score Based Shortlisting for Written Exam
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Recruitment Name | Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) & Wildlife Guard (Vanya Jeev Rakshak) Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026 |
| Current Stage | Eligibility Result Out (27 August 2026) — Based on UPSSSC PET 2025 Score |
| Total Vacancies | 708 (Forest Guard: 647 + Wildlife Guard: 61) |
| Controlling Department | Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Department, Uttar Pradesh |
| Next Stage | Main Written Examination (100 Marks) — date to be announced via Admit Card |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
What Is the Eligibility Result — Read This Before Anything Else
This is NOT the final selection result. The Eligibility Result declared on 27 August 2026 only shortlists candidates — based purely on their UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard — who are eligible to appear for the Main Written Examination, the next and decisive stage of this recruitment. Being on this list does not guarantee a job; it only confirms that a candidate’s PET 2025 score and submitted application meet the basic eligibility bar to sit for the written exam. Final selection will depend entirely on marks scored in the Main Written Examination.
Important Dates 2026
- Notification Released: 23 April 2026 (Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026)
- Online Application Start Date: 30 June 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 20 July 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 20 July 2026
- Application Correction Window Last Date: 27 July 2026
- Eligibility Result Declared: 27 August 2026
- Main Written Exam Admit Card: Not Yet Announced
- Main Written Examination Date: Not Yet Announced
Analytical Note: UPSSSC typically leaves a gap of several weeks to a couple of months between an Eligibility Result and the Admit Card release for its Group-C written exams. Candidates should treat the period right after this Eligibility Result as active preparation time for the Main Exam rather than waiting for an announcement — the written exam is the only stage that decides final merit in this recruitment.
How to Check the Eligibility Result
- Visit the official UPSSSC website — upsssc.gov.in
- Go to the Results/Notifications section and locate “Forest Guard/Wild Life Guard” under Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026
- Alternatively, use the direct result link provided in the Important Links section below
- Check your name, roll number, or registration number against the eligibility list
- Download and save a copy of the result/notice for future reference
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
| Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) | 647 |
| Wildlife Guard (Vanya Jeev Rakshak) | 61 |
| Total | 708 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
| General / UR | 132 |
| EWS | 32 |
| OBC | 315 |
| SC | 218 |
| ST | 11 |
| Total | 708 |
Note: Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Women is applied as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
Analytical Note: OBC (315) and SC (218) together account for over 75% of the total vacancies, making them the two largest applicant pools in this recruitment — candidates in these categories should expect the sharpest overall competition purely by volume of seats, even though cut-offs are typically lower than General/EWS.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Passed Intermediate (Class 12th) or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board — UP Board, CBSE, ICSE, NIOS and other recognized boards are all valid. There is no stream restriction and no minimum percentage criteria specified in the notification.
- UP PET 2025: A valid UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 scorecard is mandatory — PET score is used only for shortlisting to the written exam and does NOT carry forward into the final merit.
- Domicile: Candidates must be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh.
- Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026): Minimum 18 Years, Maximum 40 Years, with age relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and others) as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
Salary & Pay Scale
| Component | Details |
| Pay Level | Level-2 (7th CPC), Pay Matrix ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Entry Basic Pay | ₹19,900/- |
| Approximate In-Hand Salary | ₹31,836 – ₹35,816/- per month (including DA, HRA and other allowances) |
Selection Process — All Stages
- Stage 1 — UPSSSC PET 2025: Qualifying stage; a valid PET score is mandatory just to be considered for shortlisting (completed already for eligible candidates)
- Stage 2 — Eligibility Result (Current Stage): Shortlisting of PET-qualified applicants for the Main Written Exam, declared 27 August 2026
- Stage 3 — Main Written Examination: 100 objective-type MCQs, 100 marks, 2-hour offline OMR-based test — this is the ONLY stage whose marks count toward final merit
- Stage 4 — Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest and weight measurement — qualifying in nature, conducted by a three-member panel using BIS-certified equipment
- Stage 5 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET/Walk-Run Test): Qualifying in nature — does not add marks
- Stage 6 — Document Verification: Original certificates verified at the Commission level
- Stage 7 — Medical Examination: Final medical fitness check before appointment
Important: As per the official notification, the Final Merit List is prepared purely from the 100 Main Written Exam marks — PET 2025 score and Physical Test performance do not add any marks to the final merit; they are used only as qualifying/shortlisting filters at their respective stages.
Main Written Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Part | Subject | Marks / Questions |
| Part I | Subject-Related Knowledge (Forest & Environment) | 50 |
| Part II | Elementary Mathematics & Biology | 15 |
| Part III | Computer & Information Technology | 15 |
| Part IV | General Information related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes | |
- Mode: Offline, Objective-Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Marking: 1 mark per correct answer; Negative marking of 0.25 (1/4th) mark for every wrong answer
- Exam conducted as per the examination plan approved by GoO Notification No. 279/47-ka-3-2024, dated 08-05-2024
- If the exam is held across multiple shifts, UPSSSC’s normalisation policy will apply
Analytical Note: Subject-Related Knowledge (Forest & Environment) alone carries 50 of the 100 marks — half the paper. Candidates should weight their preparation time heavily toward this section rather than spreading effort evenly across all four parts, since General UP GK (20) and the two 15-mark sections combined still add up to less than the single Forest & Environment section.
Physical Standards — Height, Chest & Weight
| Category / Gender | Minimum Height | Chest (Unexpanded / Expanded) |
| Male — General/OBC/SC | 168 cm | 84 cm / 89 cm (min. 5 cm expansion) |
| Male — ST | 160 cm | 82 cm / 87 cm (min. 5 cm expansion) |
Note: A minimum 5 cm chest expansion is compulsory for all male candidates regardless of category. Standards are measured by a three-member panel using BIS-certified equipment. Refer to the official notification for complete female candidate height/weight standards.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET/Walk-Run Test)
| Gender | Requirement |
| Male | 25 km walk/run carrying 10 kg load, within 4 hours |
| Female | 14 km walk/run within 4 hours |
Important: Both the PST and PET are strictly qualifying in nature — clearing them is mandatory to proceed to Medical Examination, but neither adds any marks to the final merit list, which is based solely on the Main Written Exam score.
Next Steps for Shortlisted (Eligible) Candidates
- Keep your UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard and Class 12th (Intermediate) certificate/marksheet ready for future document verification
- Start preparing for the Main Written Exam immediately, focusing heavily on Forest & Environment topics (50 of 100 marks)
- Begin physical fitness training now — the 25 km/10 kg walk (male) and 14 km walk (female) within 4 hours requires sustained conditioning, not last-minute preparation
- Admit Card release date is Not Yet Announced — regularly check upsssc.gov.in, since UPSSSC does not always send individual notifications to candidates
- Keep Domicile Certificate, Caste Certificate (if applicable), PET scorecard, photo ID and recent photographs organized in advance for eventual document verification
Common Mistakes Applicants Should Avoid
- Assuming the Eligibility Result is the final selection outcome — it is only a shortlist for the written exam
- Neglecting physical fitness preparation because it seems like a “later stage” — 4 months of consistent training is realistically needed to comfortably clear the 25 km/10 kg walk requirement
- Believing PET 2025 score or physical test performance will boost final merit — only the 100-mark Main Written Exam score counts
- Spreading exam preparation equally across all four subject parts instead of prioritizing the 50-mark Forest & Environment section
- Relying on third-party portals instead of upsssc.gov.in for admit card and exam date announcements — official confirmation should always be cross-checked
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the UPSSSC Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard Eligibility Result 2026?
It is a shortlisting result, based on UPSSSC PET 2025 scores, that qualifies candidates to appear for the Main Written Examination in the recruitment for 708 Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard posts under Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026, declared on 27 August 2026.
Q2. How many total posts are there in this recruitment?
708 posts total — 647 Forest Guard and 61 Wildlife Guard — with category-wise distribution: General 132, EWS 32, OBC 315, SC 218, and ST 11.
Q3. Is this the final result for UPSSSC Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard 2026?
No. This is only the Eligibility Result for shortlisting candidates to the written examination stage, not the final selection result.
Q4. Does the PET 2025 score or the Physical Test add marks to the final merit?
No. As per the official notification, the final merit list is based purely on the 100-mark Main Written Exam score. PET 2025 and the Physical Standard/Efficiency Tests are qualifying stages only.
Q5. What is the exam pattern for the Main Written Exam?
100 objective-type MCQs for 100 marks, 2-hour offline exam, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer, split across four parts: Forest & Environment (50), Maths & Biology (15), Computer & IT (15), and UP General Information (20).
Q6. What is the official website for UPSSSC?
The official website of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission is upsssc.gov.in.
Q7. What salary will a selected Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard get?
Pay Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200), with an approximate in-hand salary of ₹31,836–₹35,816 per month including DA, HRA and other allowances.