UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 Announced - Mains Exam on September 27, Check Details Here
The UPSSSC has released the exam schedule for the Forest Guard recruitment 2026. The mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on September 27, 2026 for 708 posts. Check all details here.
Key Points
- UPSSSC Forest Guard mains exam is on September 27, 2026 (10 AM - 12 PM).
- The official exam schedule was released on September 18, 2026.
- A total of 708 vacancies will be filled in the Forest Department.
UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the exam schedule for the UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026. As per the official notice released today September 18, 2026 the mains exam will be conducted on September 27, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM . The test will be held in offline pen and paper mode. Candidates who have applied for these posts can now check the exam dates through the official website of UPSSSC at upsssc.gov.in. Through this recruitment drive a total of 708 vacancies would be filled in the Forest Department of Uttar Pradesh (Van Vibhag).
Along with the exam dates, the commission has also stated that every candidate must pay prescribed fees to be eligible to appear for the mains exam only then they can download their exam district information.
UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 OUT
UPSSSC will conduct the written exam for the Forest Guard Posts. Selected candidates will serve in Van Vibhag. These posts fall under Group C Category. The admit card is expected to be issued 4 to 5 days before the start of the exam. The notification was released under Advertisement No 12-Exam/2026 . When released candidates can download their hall tickets through the official website at upsssc.gov.in.
UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Highlights
The UPSSSC will fill around 708 vacancies. Eligible and Interested candidates can check the details related to the UP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 in the table below-
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Post Name | Forest Guard |
| Advertisement No. | 12-Exam/2026 |
| Exam Date | September 27, 2026 |
| Shift Timing | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Admit Card Release Date | 4 to 5 days before exam |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UP Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who will appear for the upcoming exam of UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 can now check the exam date and schedule in the table below.
| UP Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 |
Steps to Check UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date 2026
Candidates can follow the simple steps listed below to check the examination schedule-
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Visit the official website of UPSSSC at upsssc.gov.in.
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Homepage will open there you will find a link that states release of advance information of the examination district under Advertisement Number-12-Exam/2026, Wildlife Guard and Forest Guard (P.A.P.-2025)
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The examination schedule PDF will open on your device.
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Download and Save the same for future references.
UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026
The UPSSSC Forest Guard exam would be held in offline mode. There would be 100 multiple choice questions for 100 marks. Candidates will be allotted 2 hours to complete the exam. A negative marking of 0.25 marks would be applicable. Check the exam pattern in the table below.
| Part | Subject | No. of questions | Marks |
| Part 1 | Subject related Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Part 2 | Elementary Mathematics and Biology | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | Computer Information and Technology | 15 | 20 |
| Part 4 | General Information Related to the state of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
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| Total | 100 | 100 |
Deepanshu Upadhayaya is an education journalist with expertise in covering recruitment examinations, government job notifications, and UPSC success stories. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading media organizations such as Times Network Digital and is currently associated with Jagran New Media, where he covers competitive examinations, recruitment drives, admit cards, results, and exam preparation-related content. A graduate of Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi, Deepanshu brings a strong understanding of the education sector, through his accurate, timely, and reader-friendly approach. He also holds Master's degrees in Economics and Mass Communication. Apart from covering education news, Deepanshu enjoys singing, playing cricket, and reading books. He can be reached at deepanshu.upadhayaya@jagrannewmedia.com.
