UPSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026 Out: Provisional Key for 27 September Mains Exam — Latest Update
UPSSSC has released the provisional answer key for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Mains Exam held on 27 September 2026. It stays on upsssc.gov.in only till 5 October 2026, so download it and cross-check your answers in time. The Commission’s notice of 29 September 2026 does not mention any objection window. Read the UPSSSC Answer Key Notice (PDF) | Check the Answer Key on upsssc.gov.in
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice No. & Date | No. 225/16/Computer Section (12)/2026/12-Exam/2026, dated 29 September 2026 |
| Advertisement | No. 12-Exam/2026 — Van Rakshak & Vanya Jeev Rakshak Mains Exam (PET-2025)/13 |
| Total Posts | 708 |
| Mains Exam Held On | 27 September 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Where to Check | upsssc.gov.in (Commission website) |
| Available Till | 5 October 2026 |
| Objection Window | Not mentioned in the notice |
UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 — 708 Van Rakshak & Wildlife Guard Posts (Advt. 12-Exam/2026)
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has issued Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2026 for the Main Examination of Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) and Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard). A big 708 vacancies were advertised in the UP Forest Department under Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200). If you are a PET 2025 qualified candidate looking for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh, this was your direct route.
The online application window ran from 30 June 2026 to 20 July 2026 and has closed; the Main Exam was held on 27 September 2026. The online processing fee was a flat ₹25 for all categories (application fee nil). Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold a valid normalized score card are eligible — no fresh candidates could apply. This GovtJobsAlert.in guide breaks down the post-wise vacancies, physical standards, exam pattern and the apply-online flow in simple words.
What are the Key Highlights of UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026?
UPSSSC recruits Group C subordinate posts for all UP state departments. The current recruitment is for the UP Forest Department’s front-line field cadre — the men and women who guard our forests, wildlife sanctuaries and reserves.
- Post Names: Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) and Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard)
- Total Vacancies: 708
- Pay Level: Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
- Fee: ₹25 flat for all categories
- Last Date to Apply: 20 July 2026 (closed)
- Main Exam Date: 27 September 2026 (held)
How Many Vacancies are in UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026?
The 708 posts are split into General Selection (328 posts open to all categories) and Special Selection (380 posts reserved for SC and OBC candidates). The table below shows the post-wise split.
| Selection Type | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| General | Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) | 318 |
| General | Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) | 10 |
| Special | Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) | 329 |
| Special | Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) | 51 |
| Total | Combined | 708 |
Horizontal reservation for women, ex-servicemen, freedom fighter dependants and outstanding sportspersons is applicable as per UP state rules.
What is the Eligibility for UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026?
Educational Qualification
- Essential: Intermediate (12th Pass) from UP Board of Secondary Education OR equivalent from any recognised board / university.
- Mandatory Additional Requirement: Candidate must have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and must hold a valid normalized score card.
- Preferential Qualification (tie-breaker): NCC ‘B’ Certificate / 2 years’ Territorial Army service / Certificate in Computer Application / state-level sportsperson.
If you are a 12th pass candidate with PET 2025 score, you were inside the eligibility zone.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years (as on 01 July 2026)
- Age Relaxation: SC / ST and other notified categories — as specified by the UP government; UP state government employees — 5 years.
Physical Standards & PET
- Male (General / OBC / SC): Height ≥ 168 cm, Chest 84 cm + 5 cm expansion
- Male (ST): Height ≥ 160 cm, Chest 82 cm + 5 cm expansion
- Female (General / OBC / SC): Height ≥ 152 cm, Weight 45 – 58 kg
- Female (ST): Height ≥ 147 cm, Weight 45 – 58 kg
- Physical Efficiency Test: 25 km run in 4 hours with 10 kg load (male) / 14 km run in 4 hours (female) — qualifying
What is the Salary for UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026?
Both Van Rakshak and Vanya Jeev Rakshak posts carry Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200).
- Basic Pay: ₹19,900 per month (starting)
- Pay Matrix: Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
What is the Selection Process for UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026?
The selection is a multi-stage filter — the Main Written Exam is the only scoring stage, everything else is qualifying.
- Main Written Examination — 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours, 1/4 negative marking.
- Physical Standard Test (PST) — qualifying only.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — qualifying endurance run (25 km / 14 km).
- Medical Examination — qualifying fitness test.
- Final Selection — based on Main Exam score.
Exam pattern (Main Written):
- Part 1 — Subject Knowledge (Forest / Environment / Wildlife / Agriculture): 50 questions, 50 marks
- Part 2 — Elementary Mathematics & Biology: 15 questions, 15 marks
- Part 3 — Computer & IT Awareness: 15 questions, 15 marks
- Part 4 — General Information about Uttar Pradesh: 20 questions, 20 marks
Candidates declared successful in the written exam will be called for the PST. For section-wise tips, check the syllabus corner on GovtJobsAlert.in.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026 — Closed on 20 July
Applications were accepted online only until 20 July 2026, using these steps:
- Visit the official UPSSSC portal upsssc.gov.in and open the Live Advertisement section.
- Click on Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2026 and start the application.
- Log in using your PET 2025 Registration Number and OTP sent to your registered mobile / email.
- Personal details will auto-fill from PET 2025 — verify carefully and add educational qualification details.
- Choose your post preference — Van Rakshak, Vanya Jeev Rakshak or both.
- Submit the declaration and preview the form.
- Pay the flat ₹25 online processing fee via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI or SBI E-Challan.
- Download the final printout and the fee receipt for future reference.
The form correction window closed on 27 July 2026.
What are the Important Dates for UPSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 23 April 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Application End Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Form Correction Last Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Main Exam Date | |
| Provisional Answer Key Available Till | 5 October 2026 |
What was the Application Fee for UPSSSC Forest Guard 2026?
| Category | Application Fee + Online Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | ₹0 + ₹25 | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹0 + ₹25 | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹0 + ₹25 | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹0 + ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Freedom Fighter Dep., Ex-Servicemen, Women, PwBD, Outstanding Sportsperson | As per parent category | As per parent category |
| Main Exam fee (shortlisted candidates only) | Paid separately | Before admit card download |
The ₹25 was only the online processing fee; the Main Exam fee was paid separately. Payment is online through Credit / Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking or SBI E-Challan.
Essential Links — UPSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026
- Download Original Advertisement PDF (Advt. 12-Exam/2026)
- Download UPSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key Notice PDF (29 September 2026)
- UPSSSC Candidate Portal (applications closed on 20 July 2026)
- Visit UPSSSC Forest Guard Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join UP State Telegram Channel
The 708 Forest Guard posts in the UP Forest Department were open only to PET 2025 candidates; applications closed on 20 July 2026. The Main Exam was held on 27 September 2026; download the provisional answer key before 5 October 2026. For more UP government job updates, stay connected with GovtJobsAlert.in.