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UPSSSC Forest Guard/Wild Life Guard Recruitment 2023 - Physical Test Date Released

Updated: 13 Jan 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Board (UPSSSC) has announced the physical test dates for the Forest Guard and Wild Life Guard Examination 2023, advertised under Advt No. 10-Exam/2023. Applications for these 709 posts were initially accepted from September 20 to October 10, 2023. The Physical Eligibility Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) are now scheduled to commence from February 10, 2026. Candidates who applied can check their physical test dates on the official UPSSSC website.

📅 Important Dates - UPSSSC Forest Guard/ Wild Life Guard Recruitment 2023

  • Application Start Date: 20 September 2023

  • Last Date: 10 October 2023

  • Fee Payment Last Date: 10 October 2023

  • Correction Last Date: 17 October 2023

  • Eligibility Result Available: 07 October 2024

  • Exam City Available: 30 October 2025

  • Admit Card Available: 06 November 2025

  • Exam Date: 09 November 2025

  • Answer Key: 10 November 2025

  • Result: 08 January 2026

  • PET & PMT Date: From 10 February 2026

👤 Age Limit - UPSSSC Forest Guard/ Wild Life Guard Recruitment 2023

  • Age Limit As On 01 July 2023

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years

  • Maximum Age: 40 Years

  • Age Relaxation as per UPSSSC Forest Guard, Wild Life Guard Recruitment Rules.

💰 Application Fee - UPSSSC Forest Guard/ Wild Life Guard Recruitment 2023

  • General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 25/-

  • SC, ST: Rs. 25/-

  • PH (Dviyang): Rs. 25/-

  • Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

📌 Vacancies - UPSSSC Forest Guard/ Wild Life Guard Recruitment 2023

Total Vacancies: 709

CategoryUnreservedScheduled CasteScheduled TribeOther Backward ClassEconomically Weaker Section (E.W.S.)Total Posts
Forest Guard33318959769693
Wildlife Guard8304116
Total341192510170709

🎓 Post Qualifications - UPSSSC Forest Guard/ Wild Life Guard Recruitment 2023

PostQualifications
Forest Guard

  • Candidates who have passed their Class 12th (Intermediate) Examination from any Recognized Board in India will be eligible for this post.

  • Candidates should have UPSSSC PET 2022 Score Card.

Wild Life Guard

  • Candidates who have passed their Class 12th (Intermediate) Examination from any Recognized Board in India will be eligible for this post.

  • Candidates should have UPSSSC PET 2022 Score Card.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q 1: What is the advertisement number for the UPSSSC Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Main Examination 2023?

Answer: The advertisement number for the UPSSSC Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Main Examination 2023 is 10-Exam/2023.

Q 2: How many posts are available for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard?

Answer: There are a total of 709 posts: 693 for Forest Guard and 16 for Wildlife Guard.

Q 3: What is the primary eligibility criterion for applying to this examination?

Answer: Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2022) and possess a valid numerical score card issued by the commission are eligible to apply. Candidates with zero or negative scores in PET-2022 will not be shortlisted.

Q 4: What is the application fee for the main examination?

Answer: An online application processing fee of INR 25.00 is charged for all categories (Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST). The main examination fee will be collected separately from shortlisted candidates before downloading their admit cards.

Q 5: Can I modify my application after submission?

Answer: Yes, candidates can modify their application form only after submitting the application fee and before the last date for modification (October 17, 2023). Modifications can be done through the Applicant's Dashboard on the UPSSSC website.

Q 6: What are the educational qualifications required for these posts?

Answer: Candidates must have passed the Intermediate examination (10+2) from the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination recognized by the government.

Q 7: What is the selection process for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts?

Answer: The selection process includes a Written Examination, Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Examination.

Q 8: What are the physical standards required for male candidates?

Answer: For male candidates, the minimum height is 168 cm for General/OBC/SC and 160 cm for ST. Chest expansion is 84 cm (normal) and 82 cm (normal) for General/OBC/SC and ST respectively, with a minimum 5 cm expansion compulsory.

Q 9: What is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) requirement?

Answer: Male candidates must carry a 10 kg weight and complete a 25 km race in 4 hours. Female candidates must complete a 14 km race in 4 hours. This race is qualifying in nature.