About UPSSSC Forest Guard 2027 Exam Series
📖 Table of Contents
- UPSSSC Forest Guard Mock Test 2027: Free Van Rakshak & Wildlife Guard Practice Series in Hindi & English (New 100-Mark Pattern)
- Why I Built This Mock Test Series
- URGENT CORRECTION / AMBER CALLOUT BOX
- The 4 Big Confusions About the UPSSSC Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) Exam 2026-27
- Official UPSSSC Van Rakshak Recruitment Overview & Important Dates
- UPSSSC Forest Guard 2027 Exam Pattern: The new 100 question 4 part blueprint as opposed to the old 200 question format
- Table 1 — Confirmed New 100 Question, 100 Mark, 120 Minute Pattern
- Table 2 — Legacy 200 Question, 200 Mark, 150 Minute Pattern (Archival Reference Only)
- Marking scheme and the 1/4th (-0.25) negative marking safe guess math
- Negative Marking Safe Guess Strategy Table
- Attempt Free UPSSSC Forest Guard Mock Test 2027 (5 Tab Architecture)
- Product Feature: AI-Based Weak Area Recommendation
- Real UPSSSC Forest Guard 2027 Practice Test (10 High-Yield Solved Questions with Option-by-Option Diagnostics & Hints)
- Part 1: Forestry, Wildlife Conservation & Ecology (Q1 - Q3)
- Part 2: Elementary Mathematics & Biology (Q4 - Q5)
- Part 3 & Part 4: Computer/AI & Uttar Pradesh GK (Q6 - Q7)
- Part 1 & General Practice: Hindi & Reasoning (Q8 - Q10)
- Physical Standards (PMT & PET: 25km Male / 14km Female walk), Medical Tests and the Dual Preparation Strategy
- Analyzing the 27 September 2026 Shift Paper: Competition Ratio (19,692 Shortlisted for 708 Seats) & How to Score Your OMR Sheet
- Competition Dynamics & Scoring Strategy:
- OMR Carbon-Copy Self-Analysis:
- Error-Log Template
- How to Maximize Your Score Using This Test Series
- 120 Minute Section Time-Split Table:
- Salary (7th CPC Pay Level 2 — Rs 19,900 to 63,200), Forest Beat Duties & Promotion Path to Forester (Van Daroga)
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Keep Environment, Tiger Reserves & UP GK Sharp
- Official UPSSSC Notification & Important Links
- About the Author
UPSSSC Forest Guard Mock Test 2027: Free Van Rakshak & Wildlife Guard Practice Series in Hindi & English (New 100-Mark Pattern)
Verification Disclaimer: Candidates must verify all post-wise vacancies, PET shortlisting cutoffs, physical standards and medical requirements against the official UPSSSC notification PDF on the UPSSSC website (upsssc.gov.in) prior to applying.
Why I Built This Mock Test Series
I'm Shubham Kumar Sah, founder of MockTestCenter.com. If you go and search for a UPSSSC Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) mock test you'll still find the major portals at odds with each other on the same page. One paragraph will be stating the old 200 question Hindi & Reasoning pattern and the very next will be the new 100 question pattern. Practicing on the wrong blueprint is absolutely a waste of time.
In both the most recent cycles (Advt. No. 10-Exam/2023 - held on 9th November 2025 for 709 posts and Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026 - held on 27th September 2026 for 708 posts) UPSSSC have given the candidates a special 100 question, 100 mark offline paper (120 minutes duration with 0.25 negative marking). Half of the paper (50 marks) is a direct test of Forestry, Wildlife Conservation, Tiger and Elephant Reserves, Ecology, Climate Change and Agroforestry. The other half (50 marks) is split as 20 marks UP GK, 15 marks Computer and IT and 15 marks Elementary Mathematics and High School Biology.
And of course clearing the written cutoff is only half the race. You still have to do the gruelling 4 hour physical walk (25km with 10kg load for men, 14km for women).
The series is all based on the actual 50+15+15+20 blueprint with dedicated tabs for the 100 mark full mocks, the 27th September 2026 and 9th November 2025 official shift papers, a 50 mark Forestry and Wildlife booster and a separate archive tab for the old 200 question papers and the printable OMR sheets. The bulk of the series is free. A diagnostic shouldn't be behind a paywall. Every test has to pass one test in my book: will it help the aspirant walk into the exam hall knowing the exact 4 part subject split, the 0.25 negative marking in maths and the UP forestry facts that will make the difference in selection? If not, it doesn't get published.
URGENT CORRECTION / AMBER CALLOUT BOX
Direct Clarification for Van Rakshak Aspirants:
- (1) The 100 Question Overhaul: There is a massive contradiction across all the coaching platforms (including the primary UPSSSC Forest Guard index on Testbook which shows 100 questions in the summary tables whilst describing 200 questions in the selection guidelines). The old pattern of 200 questions, 200 marks and 150 minutes (80 Hindi + 60 GK + 60 Reasoning from the 2019 cycle) has been permanently superseded by the UPSSSC's new 4 part, 100 question, 100 mark, 120 minute offline OMR pattern with 1/4th (-0.25) negative marking.
- (2) New Subject Distribution: Under the verified new pattern (implemented in Advt. No. 10-Exam/2023 for 709 posts held on 9 November 2025 and Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026 for 708 posts held on 27 September 2026) exactly 50 marks are devoted to Post Specific Forestry, Wildlife & Ecology Knowledge, 15 marks to Elementary Mathematics & High School Biology, 15 marks to Computer & IT (including AI, Big Data, IoT & Cyber Security) and 20 marks to Uttar Pradesh GK.
- (3) Current Benchmark Status: For any aspirant seeking current exam intelligence, it is important to note that the Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026 (708 posts; 19,692 PET shortlisted candidates) successfully conducted its offline Mains exam on 27 September 2026 and released its provisional answer key on 29 September 2026.
Preparation for the UP Forest and Wildlife conservation examinations requires an absolute command of the specialised principles of forestry, ecology and biodiversity as well as of elementary mathematics and computer applications. To secure a Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) or Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) appointment with the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, UP you will need a very rigorous diagnostic preparation. An effective upsssc forest guard mock test 2027 programme will be one which replicates the exact 4 part exam structure and will be able to assess your performance in the areas of forest management, biodiversity, elementary biology and UP GK. This platform provides a comprehensive, cycle aware practice environment specifically for 12th pass (Intermediate) aspirants who have a valid UPSSSC PET scorecard.
The 4 Big Confusions About the UPSSSC Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) Exam 2026-27
Misinformation spreads very rapidly across the internet coaching forums on the subject of forest recruitment. Checking the actual administrative notifications will clarify the actual test structure prior to you even beginning your preparation.
| Confusion Point | Common Myth on Coaching Sites | Verified Administrative Reality |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Pattern & Question Count | Assumes the old 200 question pattern (80 Hindi + 60 GK + 60 Reasoning) is still in force. | The verified new pattern is a 100 question, 100 mark offline OMR exam with 0.25 negative marking, structured across 4 distinct parts. |
| Forestry Subject Weightage | Treats forestry as a minor sub-topic of General Knowledge rather than a major scoring area. | Post Specific Forestry, Wildlife & Ecology is a massive 50 marks out of 100 and is the absolute core of the written syllabus. |
| CCC Computer Certificate Mandate | Claims that a NIELIT CCC certificate is mandatory to apply for Forest Guard. | Unlike for Junior Assistant or VDO, CCC is not a requirement to apply for Forest Guard, although 15 marks of Computer & IT are part of the written paper. |
| Active Timeline Context | Treats the September 2026 exam cycle as a future event. | Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026 (708 posts) conducted its Mains exam on 27 September 2026 for 19,692 shortlisted candidates and released its answer key on 29 September 2026. |
Official UPSSSC Van Rakshak Recruitment Overview & Important Dates
Forest recruitment follows a structured commission calendar. The table below outlines the historical, current and projected cycles.
| Recruitment Phase | Employment Notice / Cycle | Key Operational Dates / Status | Practical Relevance for Aspirants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Settled Cycles | Advt. 05-Exam/2019 (655 posts; exam Aug 2022) & Advt. 10-Exam/2023 (709 posts; Mains 9 Nov 2025; DV Oct 2026) | Concluded recruitment windows. | Historical baseline for the transition from the old 200 mark format to the modern 100 mark format. |
| Current Benchmark Cycle | Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026 (708 Posts; 19,692 Shortlisted) | Mains held 27 Sept 2026; Answer Key out 29 Sept 2026. | Current operational benchmark which reflects the 50 mark forestry syllabus and the resulting higher cutoffs. |
| Future Pipeline | 2027 PET Based Cycle | Projected per UPSSSC calendar and PET 2026 validity. | Primary target window for the upcoming preparation cycles based on active PET scorecards. |
UPSSSC Forest Guard 2027 Exam Pattern: The new 100 question 4 part blueprint as opposed to the old 200 question format
The Main Written Exam will be 100 MCQs in 120 minutes. The tables below show the new official pattern as compared to the old (archival) format.
Table 1 — Confirmed New 100 Question, 100 Mark, 120 Minute Pattern
- Part 1 — Post Specific Forestry, Wildlife & Ecology (50 Q / 50 Marks): National Parks, Bird Sanctuaries, Reserved/Protected Forests, Tiger & Elephant Reserves, Ecosystems, Food Chains, Ozone Depletion, Climate Change, Soil and Moisture Conservation, Afforestation, Agroforestry, Forest Disasters, Timber and Non-Timber Forest Products, Human Wildlife Conflict, the contribution of forests to the Indian economy, Crop Rotation.
- Part 2 — Elementary Mathematics & High School Biology (15 Q / 15 Marks): Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest, Averages, Real Numbers, LCM/HCF, Area, Perimeter, Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode) and Nutrition, Respiration, Transportation, Excretion, Nervous System, Brain, Plant & Animal Hormones, Reproduction and Heredity.
- Part 3 — Computer & Information Technology (15 Q / 15 Marks): Hardware, Software, WWW, IP Addresses, Email, MS Word / Excel, Operating Systems, E-Governance, Digital Financial Tools, Cyber Security, AI, Big Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning and IoT.
- Part 4 – Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge (20 Q / 20 Marks): UP History, Culture, Festivals, Folk Dances, Geography, Climate, Soil, Forests, Wildlife, Economy, Agriculture and Administration.
Table 2 — Legacy 200 Question, 200 Mark, 150 Minute Pattern (Archival Reference Only)
- General Hindi (80 Q / 80 Marks): Grammar, Vocabulary, Prose Comprehension.
- General Knowledge (60 Q / 60 Marks): Indian History, Polity, Geography and General Science.
- General Intelligence / Reasoning (60 Q / 60 Marks): Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Marking scheme and the 1/4th (-0.25) negative marking safe guess math
- Correct Answer: +1 Mark
- Incorrect Answer: -0.25 Mark
- Unattempted Question: 0 Marks (no penalty)
Negative Marking Safe Guess Strategy Table
With a +1 for a correct answer and -0.25 for an incorrect one, a blind guess from 4 options has an expected value of +0.0625 per question ((1/4 x 1) - (3/4 x 0.25) = +0.0625). Eliminating options will of course improve your mathematical odds on the OMR sheet:
| Elimination Level | Mathematical Odds | Expected Value per Guess | Strategic Recommendation on OMR |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Elimination (Blind Guess) | 1 in 4 chance of being correct | +0.0625 Marks | Blind guessing is mathematically neutral but if you do eliminate some of the options you will have a distinct advantage. |
| 1 option eliminated | 1 in 3 chance of being correct | +0.167 marks | Fair odds. Attempt the question if you can eliminate one option. |
| 2 options eliminated | 1 in 2 chance of it being correct | +0.375 marks | Excellent odds (50-50). Definitively bubble that answer on your OMR. |
Worked Example 1: If you attempt 90 questions, get 76 correct and 14 wrong:
Raw Score = (76 x 1) minus (14 x 0.25) = 76 minus 3.5 = 72.50 Marks
Worked Example 2: If a candidate attempts all 100 questions and gets 60 correct and 40 wrong:
Raw Score = (60 x 1) minus (40 x 0.25) = 60 minus 10 = 50.00 Marks
Attempt Free UPSSSC Forest Guard Mock Test 2027 (5 Tab Architecture)
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Product Feature: AI-Based Weak Area Recommendation
Smart Performance Coach
Taking practice tests without some form of diagnostic of your weak areas is absolutely a waste of time. The test engine has an inbuilt diagnostic tracking system which works as follows:
Once you've submitted a test, the analytical engine goes through your performance in a far more granular way than just looking at your overall percentile. It pinpoints the exact conceptual 'joints' where you've gone wrong across Forestry and Wildlife reserve timelines, Elementary Mathematics profit-loss formulas, Computer networking bit standards, or Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge.
It then creates specific revision advice which acts as your very own personal performance mentor, ensuring that your next attempt is focused precisely on your actual weak areas rather than just your well-known strengths.
Real UPSSSC Forest Guard 2027 Practice Test (10 High-Yield Solved Questions with Option-by-Option Diagnostics & Hints)
Part 1: Forestry, Wildlife Conservation & Ecology (Q1 - Q3)
Q1. उत्तर प्रदेश में स्थित 'दुधवा राष्ट्रीय उद्यान' (Dudhwa National Park) को किस वर्ष 'प्रोजेक्ट टाइगर' के अंतर्गत टाइगर रिजर्व घोषित किया गया था?
A. 1973-74
B. 1987-88 [Correct]
C. 1995-96
D. 2004-05
Explanation & Option Analysis:
Option B is Correct: दुधवा राष्ट्रीय उद्यान को वर्ष 1987-88 में आधिकारिक रूप से 'प्रोजेक्ट टाइगर' योजना के तहत टाइगर रिजर्व घोषित किया गया था. यह उत्तर प्रदेश का पहला टाइगर रिजर्व है. यह खीरी और लखीमपुर जिलों में फैला हुआ है.
Option A is Incorrect: 1973-74 में देश में प्रोजेक्ट टाइगर की शुरुआत हुई थी. इसकी शुरुआत जिम कॉर्बेट से हुई थी. दुधवा तब टाइगर रिजर्व नहीं था.
Option C is Incorrect: 1995-96 में दुधवा टाइगर रिजर्व में कतर्नियाघाट वन्यजीव विहार को शामिल किया गया था. यह इसकी स्थापना का साल नहीं है.
Option D is Incorrect: 2004-05 में पीलीभीत या दूसरे अभ्यारण्यों के गठन से जुड़े चरण थे.
Hint: यह उद्यान खीरी जिले में है. इसकी स्थापना 1977 में राष्ट्रीय उद्यान के रूप में हुई थी. टाइगर रिजर्व बनने में एक दशक और लगा.
Q2. भारत में 'वन संरक्षण अधिनियम' (Forest Conservation Act) किस वर्ष पारित किया गया था?
A. 1972
B. 1980 [Correct]
C. 1986
D. 2002
Explanation & Option Analysis:
Option B is Correct: केंद्र सरकार ने वनों की कटाई और वानिकी भूमि के गैर-वानिकी इस्तेमाल को रोकने के लिए 1980 में वन संरक्षण अधिनियम बनाया था.
Option A is Incorrect: 1972 में 'वन्यजीव संरक्षण अधिनियम' (Wildlife Protection Act) बना था. वन संरक्षण अधिनियम नहीं.
Option C is Incorrect: 1986 में 'पर्यावरण संरक्षण अधिनियम' (Environment Protection Act) बना था.
Option D is Incorrect: 2002 में 'जैविक विविधता अधिनियम' (Biological Diversity Act) पास हुआ था.
Hint: वन्यजीव अधिनियम (1972) के आठ साल बाद वनों के लिए अलग कानून लाया गया.
Q3. निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा वृक्ष 'पारिस्थितिकी का आतंकवादी' (Terror of Ecology) कहा जाता है क्योंकि यह बहुत ज्यादा भूजल सोखता है?
A. नीम (Neem)
B. यूकेलिप्टस (Eucalyptus) [Correct]
C. पीपल (Peepal)
D. बड़ (Banyan)
Explanation & Option Analysis:
Option B is Correct: यूकेलिप्टस (Eucalyptus / सफेदा) को उसकी बहुत ज्यादा पानी पीने की आदत के कारण 'पारिस्थितिकी का आतंकवादी' कहा जाता है. यह आसपास की जमीन को सूखा बना देता है.
Option A is Incorrect: नीम एक औषधीय और पर्यावरण के लिए अच्छा देशी पेड़ है. यह पानी का संतुलित उपयोग करता है.
Option C is Incorrect: पीपल ऑक्सीजन देने और जैव विविधता बढ़ाने के लिए बहुत फायदेमंद भारतीय पेड़ है.
Option D is Incorrect: बरगद का पेड़ पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र में कई जीवों को घर देता है और पानी की कमी नहीं लाता.
Hint: यह विदेशी पेड़ तेज़ी से बढ़ता है और भूजल स्तर को तेजी से गिरा देता है.
Part 2: Elementary Mathematics & Biology (Q4 - Q5)
Q4. मानव शरीर की सबसे बड़ी ग्रंथि (Largest Gland) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी है?
A. अग्न्याशय (Pancreas)
B. यकृत (Liver) [Correct]
C. थायराइड (Thyroid)
D. पिट्यूटरी (Pituitary)
Explanation & Option Analysis:
Option B is Correct: यकृत (Liver) शरीर की सबसे बड़ी आंतरिक ग्रंथि है. यह पित्त (Bile) का स्राव करता है और उपापचय में अहम भूमिका निभाता है.
Option A is Incorrect: अग्न्याशय दूसरी सबसे बड़ी मिश्रित ग्रंथि है. यह इंसुलिन बनाता है.
Option C is Incorrect: थायराइड गले में स्थित ग्रंथि है. यह थायरोक्सिन हार्मोन बनाती है.
Option D is Incorrect: पिट्यूटरी सबसे छोटी अंतःस्रावी ग्रंथियों में से एक है. इसे मास्टर ग्रंथि भी कहते हैं.
Hint: यह अंग शरीर के ऊपरी पेट में दाहिनी ओर होता है और रंग में गहरा भूरा व सबसे भारी होता है.
Q5. यदि किसी वस्तु का क्रय मूल्य ₹400 है और उसे 20% के लाभ पर बेचा जाता है, तो उसका विक्रय मूल्य (Selling Price) क्या होगा?
A. ₹440
B. ₹480 [Correct]
C. ₹500
D. ₹450
Explanation & Option Analysis:
Option B is Correct: विक्रय मूल्य = क्रय मूल्य $\times \left(1 + \frac{\text{लाभ}\%}{100}\right) = 400 \times \frac{120}{100} = 40 \times 12 = \mathbf{₹480}$.
Option A is Incorrect: ₹440 केवल 10% लाभ दिखाता है.
Option C is Incorrect: ₹500 पर 25% का लाभ होता है.
Option D is Incorrect: ₹450 का मतलब 12.5% लाभ है.
Hint: 400 का 20% निकाल कर उसे जोड़ दें ($400 + 80 = 480$).
Part 3 & Part 4: Computer/AI & Uttar Pradesh GK (Q6 - Q7)
Q6. उत्तर प्रदेश में सबसे ज्यादा वन क्षेत्र (Forest Cover Area) वाला जिला कौन सा है?
A. सोनभद्र (Sonbhadra) [Correct]
B. खीरी (Lakhimpur Kheri)
C. चित्रकूट (Chitrakoot)
D. मिर्जापुर (Mirzapur)
Explanation & Option Analysis:
Option A is Correct: भारत की वन स्थिति रिपोर्ट (ISFR) के मुताबिक, उत्तर प्रदेश में सबसे ज्यादा वन वाला जिला सोनभद्र है.
Option B is Incorrect: लखीमपुर खीरी क्षेत्रफल में बड़ा है और वहाँ दुधवा है, मगर सबसे ज्यादा वन सोनभद्र में है.
Option C is Incorrect: चित्रकूट में भी अच्छे वन हैं, लेकिन सोनभद्र सबसे आगे है.
Option D is Incorrect: मिर्जापुर विंध्य क्षेत्र में आता है, लेकिन पहले नंबर पर सोनभद्र ही है.
Hint: यह जिला उत्तर प्रदेश के दक्षिण-पूर्वी किनारे पर है, जहाँ मध्य प्रदेश, छत्तीसगढ़, झारखंड और बिहार की सीमाएँ मिलती हैं.
Q7. कंप्यूटर नेटवर्क में 'IP Address' (IPv4) कितने बिट्स (Bits) का होता है?
A. 16 bits
B. 32 bits [Correct]
C. 64 bits
D. 128 bits
Explanation & Option Analysis:
Option B is Correct: स्टैंडर्ड IPv4 एड्रेस 32 बिट (4 बाइट) का होता है. इसे डॉट-डेसिमल नोटेशन में लिखा जाता है.
Option A is Incorrect: 16 बिट बहुत छोटा है. यह आमतौर पर पोर्ट या दूसरे प्रोटोकॉल में इस्तेमाल होता है.
Option C is Incorrect: 64 बिट नेटवर्क एड्रेसिंग का स्टैंडर्ड नहीं है.
Option D is Incorrect: 128 बिट IPv6 एड्रेस की लंबाई है.
Hint: IPv4 में 4 ऑक्टेट होते हैं (जैसे 192.168.1.1). हर ऑक्टेट 8 बिट का होता है ($4 \times 8 = 32$).
Part 1 & General Practice: Hindi & Reasoning (Q8 - Q10)
Q8. 'अन्तरराष्ट्रीय' शब्द में प्रयुक्त उपसर्ग (Prefix) कौन सा है?
A. अन्तः
B. अन्तर [Correct]
C. अंतरि
D. अंत
Explanation & Option Analysis:
Option B is Correct: 'अन्तरराष्ट्रीय' शब्द 'अन्तर + राष्ट्रीय' से बना है. इसमें असली उपसर्ग 'अन्तर' है.
Option A is Incorrect: 'अन्तः' संधि वाले शब्दों (जैसे अंतःकरण) में आता है.
Option C is Incorrect: 'अंतरि' कोई व्याकरणिक उपसर्ग नहीं है.
Option D is Incorrect: 'अंत' एक स्वतंत्र शब्द है. पूरा उपसर्ग 'अन्तर' है.
Hint: शब्द के शुरू में लगे शब्दांश को देखें, जो 'अंतर' का मतलब देता है.
Q9. अगर किसी कूट भाषा में 'FOREST' को 'GPSTFU' लिखा जाता है, तो उसी भाषा में 'TIGER' को क्या लिखा जाएगा?
A. UJHFS [Correct]
B. UIFDS
C. SKFDQ
D. VJHGT
Explanation & Option Analysis:
Option A is Correct: हर अक्षर में +1 जोड़ दिया गया है: F+1 = G, O+1 = P, R+1 = S, E+1 = T, S+1 = F, T+1 = U. इसी तरह T+1=U, I+1=J, G+1=H, E+1=F, R+1=S. इस तरह UJHFS बनता है.
Option B is Incorrect: यह -1 का पैटर्न दिखाता है.
Option C is Incorrect: यह उल्टा क्रम या गलत घटाव है.
Option D is Incorrect: इसमें +2 का पैटर्न है.
Hint: इंग्लिश अल्फाबेट में अगले अक्षर (+1) पर जाने का तरीका लागू है.
Q10. उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य में 'बब्बर शेर सफारी पार्क' (Lion Safari) कहाँ बनाया गया है?
A. इटावा (Etawah) [Correct]
B. गोरखपुर
C. कानपुर
D. लखनऊ
Explanation & Option Analysis:
Option A is Correct: एशियाई शेरों के संरक्षण और प्रजनन के लिए देश का बड़ा लायन सफारी पार्क इटावा जिले में है.
Option B is Incorrect: गोरखपुर में अशफाक उल्ला खान प्राणी उद्यान है. लायन सफारी इटावा में ही है.
Option C is Incorrect: कानपुर में एलिन फॉरेस्ट जू है.
Option D is Incorrect: लखनऊ में कुकरैल वानिकी और नाइट सफारी पार्क बन रहा है.
Hint: चंबल नदी के बीहड़ इलाके के पास इस खास वन्यजीव प्रोजेक्ट को इटावा में बनाया गया है.
Physical Standards (PMT & PET: 25km Male / 14km Female walk), Medical Tests and the Dual Preparation Strategy
Clearing the written exam is only half the recruitment process. You then have to go through a series of physical measurements and endurance tests before you get to the final medical board.
| Physical / Medical Parameter | Male Aspirants Standards | Female Aspirants Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Height Standards | General/OBC/SC: 168 cm ST: 160 cm |
General/OBC/SC: 152 cm ST: 147 cm |
| Chest Expansion (Males only) | Unexpanded 84 cm Expanded 89 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion required; ST unexpanded: 82 cm) |
Not Applicable |
| Minimum Weight (Females only) | Not Applicable | 45 kg to 58 kg |
| PET Endurance Walk | 25km walk to be completed in 4 hours with a 10kg weight (backpack/sandbag). | 14km walk to be completed in 4 hours (no mandatory load). |
| Stage-4 Medical Board Vetting | Full physical including chest X-ray (PA view), routine urine R/M, ECG, CBC bloods and standard distance & colour vision. | |
Analyzing the 27 September 2026 Shift Paper: Competition Ratio (19,692 Shortlisted for 708 Seats) & How to Score Your OMR Sheet
Following the 27th September 2026 Mains exam (Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026), 19,692 candidates appeared for 708 advertised posts giving a very competitive ratio of about 28 candidates per post.
Competition Dynamics & Scoring Strategy:
OMR Carbon-Copy Self-Analysis:
Using the provisional answer key released on 29 September 2026, you can work out your raw score using the following formula:
Raw Score = (Correct Answers x 1) minus (Incorrect Answers x 0.25)
Error-Log Template
| Question Sub-Unit | Reason Missed | Correct Fix / Rule to Remember | Revisit Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry (Tiger Reserves) | Memory gap (Year of establishment) | Dudhwa was notified as a Tiger Reserve in 1987-88 | After 3 days |
| Elementary Maths (Percentages) | Calculation speed | Convert percentage multipliers to fractions for speed | After 5 days |
How to Maximize Your Score Using This Test Series
120 Minute Section Time-Split Table:
| Section / Subject Part | Allocated Time |
|---|---|
| Part 1: Forestry, Wildlife & Ecology (50 Qs) | 48 Minutes |
| Part 2: Elementary Mathematics & Biology (15 Qs) | 22 Minutes |
| Part 3: Computer & IT (15 Qs) | 14 Minutes |
| Part 4: Uttar Pradesh GK (20 Qs) | 16 Minutes |
| OMR Bubbling & Review Buffer | 20 Minutes |
Salary (7th CPC Pay Level 2 — Rs 19,900 to 63,200), Forest Beat Duties & Promotion Path to Forester (Van Daroga)
Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard appointments under the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change are a stable state government job under the 7th CPC.
| Career Parameter | UPSSSC Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) & Wildlife Guard |
|---|---|
| Pay Level & Initial Basic | 7th CPC Pay Level-2 (Grade Pay: ₹1,900; Initial Basic Pay: ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 / month) |
| Gross monthly emoluments | approx. ₹28,000 to ₹34,000/month (including DA, HRA and medical allowance) |
| Field forestry duties | include patrolling the assigned forest beats, preventing illegal felling and poaching, monitoring the movement of wildlife, assisting in afforestation drives, putting out forest fires and reporting any environmental violations to the Senior Forest Officer. |
| Promotion Progression | Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) → Forester (Van Daroga) → Deputy Ranger → Forest Range Officer (FRO) |
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Keep Environment, Tiger Reserves & UP GK Sharp
Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge, environmental conventions and wildlife news forms a major part of the Forest Guard exam. The key is to revise on a daily basis so that you can take full advantage of these high scoring areas without burning yourself out. Practice free daily mini-quizzes on environmental milestones, national parks and current affairs.
Official UPSSSC Notification & Important Links
| Official Authority / Source | Direct Web Link / Resource |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission | https://upsssc.gov.in |
| UP Forest Department Official Portal | https://upforest.gov.in |
| Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026 Notice PDF | Refer to official UPSSSC portal downloads for recruitment notification PDFs. |
