UPSSSC Forest Guard Cut Off 2026: Check Category-Wise Expected Cut Off & Safe Score

UPSSSC Forest Guard Cutoff 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducted the Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Mains Exam 2026 today September 27, 2026. The test was conducted in a single shift from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. With the exam now over successfully, candidates who appeared for the examination are eager to know the expected cutoff marks that are needed to qualify for the next stage of the recruitment process. Candidates can check the expected category wise cutoff and safe score based on the difficulty level of the paper and other factors in this article. Through this recruitment drive a total of 708 vacancies for Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard posts will be filled under the Forest Department.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Expected Cutoff 2026

The UPSSSC Forest Guard Cutoff 2026 has not been issued yet. The official cutoff marks will be announced along with or after the declaration of the Forest Guard Mains Result 2026. The expected cutoff is based on several factors which includes difficulty level of the question paper, number of candidates who appeared for the examination, vacancies and overall performance.

Candidates must remember that the expected cutoff is only an estimated range and should not be considered the final qualifying marks. The official cutoff will be released by UPSSSC on its official website at upsssc.gov.in. 

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UPSSSC Forest Guard Expected Category-Wise Cutoff Marks 2026

The category wise cutoff depends on the level of competition and candidates overall performance in the examination. Based on the initial exam analysis, candidates can refer to the expected cutoff range given in the table below. 

UPSSSC Forest Guard Previous Year Cutoff

Candidates who appeared for the exam can also refer to the previous year cutoff of the UPSSSC Forest Guard exam to know what were the cutoffs in different examination cycles. This will help candidates estimate what will be the safe score for this exam. Check the forest guard and wildlife guard cutoff from the year 2025, 2022, 2019, 2015 in the table below for reference.

• The General category cutoff was 148 marks in 2025 which was higher than 137.75 marks in 2022, 132 marks in 2019 and 118 marks in 2015.

• The OBC cutoff increased from 114 marks in 2015 to 123 marks in 2019 and 137.75 marks in 2022 reaching 148 marks in 2025.

• The SC and ST category cutoffs were also different across the years. The SC cutoff was 134 marks in 2025 while the ST cutoff stood at 122 marks.

• The Women category cutoff was 144.5 marks in 2025 compared with 135 marks in 2022, 124 marks in 2019 and 91 marks in 2015.

Steps to Check UPSSSC Forest Guard Cutoff 2026

Candidates can follow the steps given below to check the official UPSSSC Forest Guard cutoff once it is released-

• Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.

• The homepage will open then you have to visit the Results or recruitment section.

• Click on the link that Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Mains Exam 2026 Result or Cutoff.

• The cutoff PDF will open on your screen

• Check the category wise cutoff marks mentioned in the PDF.

• Download and save the cutoff for future reference.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Cutoff 2026: What Next?

After the release of the cutoff and result candidates who meet the qualifying marks will be shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process. UPSSSC will release further details related to the document verification and other stages through its official portal.

For the latest updates on the UPSSSC Forest Guard Result 2026 candidates are advised to visit the official UPSSSC website for time to time updates