The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced conducting exams for Forest Ranger posts, a total of 655 vacancies have been released by the officials, and the candidates have to go through the selection process and eligible candidates will get the posts.
The eligible candidates can register themselves and must prepare for a written exam and a physical test. The dates for the exam haven’t been released yet and the admit card may release 10-15 days before the examination. Check here the brief details about how you can apply, eligibility criteria, the exam pattern, the brief detail about the admit card like the release date and steps on how to download it. All the information is gathered from official resources and by doing thorough research.
UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Details
| Organized By | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Examination Name | UP Forest Guard Exam 2023 |
| Name of the Post | Uttar Pradesh Forest Guard (Van Daroga) |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 655 Vacancies |
| Registration Procedure Began | 17th October 2022 |
| Registration Procedure End | 6th November 2022 |
| Mode of the Registration Procedure | Online |
| Admit Card Release Date | Yet To Be Announced |
| Examination Date | Yet To Be Announced |
| Age Limits | 21 Years to 40 Years |
| Pay Scale | INR 29200 to 92300 (Level-5) Grade Pay Rs. 2800 |
| Official Web Portal | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023: eligibility criteria
- The candidates must be a permanent and registered citizen of Uttar Pradesh
- The candidates must be ages between 21-40 years (age can be relaxed according to category)
- The candidates must have passed class 12th and have a bachelor’s degree in forestry and other related subjects
UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023: selection process
- The whole selection process will be done in 3 stages- written exam, physical test, the interview
- The written exam will be based on multiple choice
- The exam will be for 200 marks in total
- The exam will be of 2.5 hours
- Each question will carry one mark
- The wrong answer will deduct 0.25 marks (negative marking)
Marking Scheme: –
| Subjects | Maximum Question | Maximum Marks |
| Hindi Language and Essay writing | 80 | 80 |
| General Knowledge | 60 | 60 |
| General Mental Ability | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Physical Standard Test: –
| Categories | Unreserved/SEBC | ST/SC | ||
| Gender | Men | Women | Men | Women |
| Height | 168 cm | 152 cm | 160 cm | 147 cm |
| Chest (Without Expansion) | 84 cm | Not Applicable | 82 cm | Not Applicable |
| Chest (With Expansion) | 91 cm | Not Applicable | 87 cm | Not Applicable |
Physical Efficiency Test: –
| Race | Distance | Time limit | With weight |
| Male | 25 km | 4 hrs. | 10 kgs |
| Female | 10 km | 4 hrs. | 10 kgs |
UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023: how to apply
- The first step involves opening the official website i.e., https://uppsc.up.nic.in/
- Click on the Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Appy Online option available on the homepage
- Fill out the application form with all the required information
- Submit the required documents
- Pay the fees
- Click on the Submit option
UPSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023: how to download admit card
- The first step involves opening the official website i.e.,
- Click on the Uttar Pradesh Forest Guard Admit Card link option available on the homepage
- Enter the required details with the correct details
- Click on the submit option
- A new pdf will open
- Click on the Download option
Note- remember to carry your admit card to the exam hall or else you won’t be allowed to sit for the exam