Name of Post: UPSSSC Forest Guard / Wildlife Guard Mains Answer Key 2026 (Advt No. 12-Exam/2026)
Post Date / Update: 29 September 2026, 02:11 PM
Short Information: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the answer key of the Forest Guard / Wildlife Guard main examination held on 27 September 2026. Candidates who appeared for this exam for 708 posts can now match their responses with the official answer key and estimate their scores. Below you will find the important dates, application fee, vacancy details, exam pattern with marking scheme, the download process, and useful links.
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 30/06/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 20/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20/07/2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 27/07/2026 |
| Eligibility Result Available | 27/08/2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 27/09/2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 23/09/2026 |
| Answer Key Available | 29/09/2026 |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST | ₹25/- |
| PH (Divyang) | ₹25/- |
Pay the examination fee through e-challan, debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSSSC / UP government rules.
Vacancy Details – Total: 708 Posts
| Post Name | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Guard / Wildlife Guard | 132 | 315 | 32 | 218 | 11 | 708 |
Eligibility
- Candidate must be shortlisted through UPSSSC PET 2025.
- Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) examination from a recognized board in India.
- Must meet the physical standards of the post (height / chest as per category).
Selection Process
- Shortlisting through UPSSSC PET 2025 score
- Mains Written Examination (offline) – 100 objective MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours; +1 mark for every correct answer, −0.25 mark for every wrong answer
- Physical Measurement Test / Physical Efficiency Test (PMT / PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Download the Answer Key
- Open the “Download Answer Key” link in the Important Links section below.
- The answer key PDF will open in your browser or start downloading.
- Match the question set / booklet code of your paper with the key.
- Calculate your estimated score: add 1 mark for each correct answer and subtract 0.25 for each wrong one.
- Keep a printed copy of the answer key for the objection / result stage.
Important Links
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q. When was the UPSSSC Forest Guard mains answer key released?
A. The answer key was released on 29 September 2026.
Q. When was the mains exam held?
A. The main examination was held on 27 September 2026 in a single shift.
Q. How many posts are there in this recruitment?
A. There are 708 posts of Forest Guard / Wildlife Guard under Advt No. 12-Exam/2026.
Q. Is there negative marking in the mains exam?
A. Yes. One mark is given for each correct answer and 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Q. What is the next stage after the written exam?
A. Candidates qualifying the mains will go through the Physical Measurement / Efficiency Test, then document verification and medical examination.
Q. What is the eligibility for this recruitment?
A. Candidates shortlisted through UPSSSC PET 2025 who have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) and meet the physical standards.
