🌿 UPSSSC Recruitment 2026: 708 Forest and Wildlife Guard Vacancies Announced

Kokila Chokkanathan
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate services Selection Commission (****) has released a major recruitment notification for the year 2026. This drive aims to fill 708 vacancies for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts in the state forest department.

📌 Overview of the Recruitment

This recruitment is a significant opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in the forestry and wildlife protection sector in Uttar Pradesh.

  • Organization: UPSSSC
  • Post Name: Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) & Wildlife Guard (Vanya Jeev Rakshak)
  • Total Vacancies: 708
  • Job Location: Uttar Pradesh
  • Application Mode: Online
🧾 Vacancy Details

The 708 posts are distributed as follows:

🌳 Forest Guard

  • General Category: 318 posts
  • Special Category: 329 posts
🐾 Wildlife Guard

  • General Category: 10 posts
  • Special Category: 51 posts
👉 These posts are distributed across various forest divisions in Uttar Pradesh.

📅 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the official schedule:

  • Notification Release: april 2026
  • Application Start Date: 30 june 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 20 July 2026
🎓 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for these posts, candidates must meet the following requirements:

📚 Educational Qualification

  • Must have passed Intermediate (Class 12) from a recognized board
  • Must hold a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard
🎂 Age Limit

  • Minimum: 18 years
  • Maximum: 40 years
  • Age relaxation applies as per government rules
🏃 Selection Process

The selection process will be conducted in multiple stages:

Shortlisting based on UPSSSC PET score

Written Examination

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)

Document Verification

👉 Physical fitness plays a crucial role in final selection.

🌲 Job Role of Forest & Wildlife Guards

Selected candidates will be responsible for:

  • Protecting forest resources and wildlife
  • Preventing illegal logging and poaching
  • Patrolling forest areas
  • Assisting forest officers in conservation activities
  • Ensuring environmental safety and biodiversity protection
⚡ Why This Recruitment is Important

This recruitment is one of the largest forest department hiring drives in Uttar Pradesh in 2026. It offers:

  • Stable government job
  • Field-based nature-related work
  • Opportunities in environmental conservation
  • Long-term career growth in the forest department
📝 Final Note

Eligible candidates are advised to apply within the deadline and start preparing early for both the written and physical tests. Proper preparation of PET and physical fitness will be key for selection.

 

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