The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has confirmed the exam date for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026. The UPSSSC Forest Guard Main Examination will be held on 27 September 2026 in offline (pen-and-paper) mode at centres across Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment covers 708 vacancies and is open only to candidates who registered using their UPSSSC PET-2025 score. This article covers the confirmed exam date, important dates, vacancy breakdown, eligibility, fees, application steps, exam pattern, and answers to common candidate questions.
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UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Guard / Wildlife Guard |
| Advertisement No. | 12-Exam/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 708 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mandatory Prerequisite | Valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score |
| UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 | 27 September 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (single shift, 10 am to 12 noon) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UP Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 - Key Announcement
UPSSSC has officially notified on www.upsssc.gov.in that the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard written exam will be conducted on 27 September 2026, in a single shift from 10 am to 12 noon. The exam will be held offline at designated centres across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates should download their admit card and check their allotted exam centre in advance on the official website.
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UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 - Important Dates
The table below lists all key dates for the UP Forest Guard Vacancy 2026, from notification release to the exam date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 27 July 2026 |
| Exam City Slip Release | 18 September 2026 |
| UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date | 27 September 2026 |
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How to Apply for UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026
The online application window for this cycle is closed, but here is the process UPSSSC used, for reference and for future cycles:
- Visit the official UPSSSC website: www.upsssc.gov.in.
- Find the relevant advertisement under the "Latest Advertisement" section and read the notification carefully.
- Log in using either your Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) registration number, name, domicile, date of birth, gender and category, or via OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email.
- Your personal details (as filled during PET registration) will appear automatically on screen.
- Fill in your educational qualification details.
- Enter the verification code and click "Submit".
- Your photograph and signature (from your PET record) will be auto-populated.
- Pay the online processing fee and proceed.
- Your registration for the Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard post is complete once payment is confirmed.
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Important Instructions for UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam 2026
- Only candidates who registered against this recruitment using a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score can appear for the exam.
- The exam is offline, held in a single shift from 10 am to 12 noon on 27 September 2026.
- Download the exam city slip and admit card from the official website ahead of the exam.
- Carry a valid original photo ID along with the admit card to the exam centre.
- Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time; late entry may not be permitted.
- Keep checking www.upsssc.gov.in for any official update, corrigendum, or change related to the exam.
