The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is likely to announce the Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) Recruitment 2025 shortly. As previous cycles have suggested, the selection process will consist of a written exam, followed, followed by physical tests and document verification. Here is everything candidates need to know.
Important Dates for UP Forest Guard Exam 2025
Timing for recruitment stages will be confirmed once the notification is released. Typical timeline—but will be updated when officially released.
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | To Be Announced |
| Application Start Date | To Be Announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card Release | ~10–15 days before exam (as per previous practice) |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Result Declaration | To Be Announced |
How to Download Admit Card (once released) 2025?
The candidates can download their admit card from the official website once released.
- Go to upsssc.gov.in
- Go to the recruitment section and find “Download Admit Card”.
- Input your registration number and then DOB/password.
- Download, and print for the exam hall.
Eligibility Criteria for UP Forest Guard Exam 2025
Candidates must meet the following requirements to apply for the UPSSSC Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) 2025 recruitment.
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen |
| Educational Qualification | Passed Intermediate (10+2) from a recognized board |
| UPSSSC PET | Must have qualified the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) |
| Age Limit | 18–40 years (Age relaxation as per UP Govt. rules) |
| Physical Standards | Male: Height 168 cm (Gen/OBC/SC), 160 cm (ST); Female: 152 cm (Gen/OBC/SC), 147 cm (ST); Chest (Male only): 84 cm (expandable by 5 cm) |
Selection Process for UP Forest Guard 2025
The selection process will be in four steps:
Written Examination – An objective written test worth a total of 100 marks.
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Checking of height, chest and weight.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Running test & endurance.
Medical Test & Document verification – The last step before being appointed to the position.
Exam Pattern for 2025
The written exam details have now been confirmed and updated:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Subject-related Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Elementary Mathematics & Biology | 15 | 15 |
| Computer & IT Concepts | 15 | 15 |
| General Knowledge (Uttar Pradesh) | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Syllabus for UP Forest Guard 2025
While preparing, the candidates should look out for these topics:
- General Knowledge: Indian History, Geography, Current Affairs, U.P. specific GK.
- Math’s & Biology: Clubs the whole lot of mathematics, basic computation, algebra, plant & animal biology, and environment.
- Computer & IT: Basics of MS Office, Internet, Hardware’s, Software’s, and not more the knowledge of the subject.
- Knowledge of Subject: Environment, all the Forest Conservation Acts relevant to U.P., Terms used in Wildlife (the subject you are appearing for) and ecology.
Salary Structure for UP Forest Guard 2025
Candidates appointed as Forest Guards will receive salary as per 7th CPC.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs. 5,200 – Rs. 20,200 |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 1,900 |
| Level | Pay Matrix Level-2 |
| In-Hand Salary | Rs. 27,000 – Rs. 30,000 (with allowances) |
OFFICIAL WEBSITE – https://upsssc.gov.in/
FAQs on UP Forest Guard Exam 2025
Candidates must be 12th pass, aged 18–40 years, and PET-qualified.
100 MCQs for 100 marks, 2 hours duration, negative marking 0.25.
Male – 25 km race in 4 hours with 10 kg weight; Female – 14 km in 4 hours with 10 kg weight.
Rs. 27,000 – Rs. 30,000 in-hand with allowances.
About 15 days before the written exam date.
