UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Analysis 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has successfully conducted the Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Mains Written Examination today September 27, 2026 (Sunday). The examination was conducted across various districts in Uttar Pradesh. The test was held in a single shift from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The exam was conducted in offline pen and paper mode and consisted of 100 questions from various subjects including subject related knowledge of wildlife, Mathematics, Biology, Computer & Information Technology and state general knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh. Under this recruitment drive the commission will fill a total of 708 vacancies for Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) and Wildlife Guard (Vanya Jeev Rakshak) posts under the Forest Department.
In this article Jagran Josh has provided you with detailed exam analysis of the Mains Examination conducted on September 27, 2026 including section wise paper review, overall difficulty level and expected good attempts based on initial candidate feedback and inputs received from subject matter experts.
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UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026
The UPSSSC Forest Guard exam pattern consists of 100 objective type questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The exam consisted of questions from various sections such as Mathematics, Biology, Computer & Information Technology and General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates were allotted 2 hours to complete the examination. Check the marking scheme below-
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1 marks will be awarded for each correct answer
0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong response
Check the detailed exam pattern in the table below
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Part
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Subject
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No of questions
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Marks
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Part 1
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Subject related Knowledge
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50
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50
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Part 2
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Elementary Mathematics and Biology
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15
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15
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Part 3
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Computer Information and Technology
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15
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20
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Part 4
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General Information Related to the state of Uttar Pradesh
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20
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20
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UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Timings 2026
The UPSSSC Forest Guard exam consists of three stages. Candidates would have to take part in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) first. Those who qualify will then move to the Mains examination followed by the document verification round. The final merit list will be prepared based on candidates performance in the respective stages. Check the exam timings in the table below.
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UPSSSC Forest Guard Shift
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Exam Timing
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Reporting Timing
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Duration of Exam
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Shift 1
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10 AM - 12 PM
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9:00 AM
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2 hours
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UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Analysis 2026
The UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Analysis 2026 gives crucial information about the overall difficulty level of the examination, section wise difficulty and the types of questions asked. The analysis is being conducted based on initial feedback shared by candidates who appeared for the exam.
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Candidates who participated in the UPSSSC Forest & Wildlife Guard Mains Exam 2026 shared their initial reactions to the question paper.
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As per the initial feedback received the overall difficulty level of the examination was moderate.
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Questions were asked from multiple subjects such as Forestry & Environment, Mathematics, Biology, Computer & Information Technology and state general knowledge.
UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam 2026 Difficulty Level & Good Attempts
The UPSSSC Forest Guard Mains exam has been conducted . Candidates who appeared for the exam can check the table below for overall difficulty level and expected good attempts.
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Subject
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Number of Questions
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Difficulty Level
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Good Attempts
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Subject related Knowledge (Forestry & Environment)
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50
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Moderate
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35-38
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Elementary Mathematics and Biology
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15
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Moderate to Difficult
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8-10
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Computer Information and Technology
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15
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Easy to Moderate
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11-13
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General Information Related to the state of Uttar Pradesh
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20
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Moderate
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13-15
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Overall
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100
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Moderate
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66-68
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UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Analysis 2026: What Next After the Mains Examination?
After the Mains Examination, the commission will issue the provisional answer key in a day or two which will allow candidates to raise objections within a specific time limit . Once the objections are reviewed the final answer key and result will be released subsequently. Candidates who will qualify will then proceed to the Document Verification (DV) round after which the final merit list will be prepared.
UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam 2026 Selection Process
The UPSSSC Forest Guard exam consists of many stages. Candidates first have to appear in the PET Shortlisting Process after that mains written exam then those who qualify in the test must appear for Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and at last Document Verification & Medical Examination.
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