UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern & Preparation Guide

Comprehensive UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus

Aspirants aiming to excel in the UPSSSC Forest Guard recruitment must start their preparation early to stay ahead of the competition. We have compiled the detailed UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026 to help you structure your study plan effectively. Review the core subject areas below to understand the exam requirements thoroughly.

Particulars	Details
Organization	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Post Name
Category	Syllabus
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Duration	2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Negative Marking	0.25 mark for each wrong answer (1/4th mark)
Selection Process	Written Examination, Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET),  Document Verification and Medical Examination
Official Website	www.upsssc.gov.in

UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026

Get a clear understanding of the UPSSSC Forest Guard written examination structure, including section weightage and total marks, in the section below:

• The exam questions will be objective and of the Intermediate level. The Commission will perform normalization if the exam is administered in more than one shift.
• There will be 4 parts to the offline written test of UPSSSC Forest Guard.
• The candidates will get 2 hours to complete the whole paper.
• As per the marking scheme of the exam, there will be 1 mark for each correct answer. While there will be a negative marking of 0.25 or 1/4th for each wrong answer.

Part	Subject	Number of Questions	Total Marks	Time Period
Part-1	Subject related Knowledge	50	50	Two Hours (120 Minutes)
Part-2	Elementary Mathematics and Biology	15	15
Part-3	Knowledge of concepts of Computer and Information Technology and contemporary technological development and innovation in this field	15	15
Part-4	General information related to the state of Uttar Pradesh	20	20
Total		100	100

UPSSSC Forest Guard Physical Standard Test (PST)

The selection process for the UPSSSC Forest Guard role is rigorous and multi-staged. The Commission mandates that candidates first qualify for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Only those who successfully clear these physical benchmarks will be eligible to receive their UPSSSC Forest Guard Admit Card for the written examination.

Below are the required physical standards for male and female candidates across various categories, including specifications for height and chest measurements:

Gender	Men	Women	Men	Women
Height	168 cm	152 cm	160 cm	147 cm
Chest (Without Expansion)	84 cm	Not Applicable	82 cm	Not Applicable
Chest (With Expansion)	91 cm	Not Applicable	87 cm	Not Applicable

Note: Candidates who qualify in the Physical Standard Test will proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Ensure you adhere to all commission guidelines to successfully pass this physical assessment stage.

• The Male candidates have to run for 25 km carrying a weight of 10 Kgs in a 4-hour duration,
• While the female candidates have to run for 10 km carrying the same weight and for the same duration.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus: Topic-Wise Breakdown

Below is the latest, updated syllabus containing all the essential topics and sub-topics for the UPSSSC Forest Guard examination. We recommend reviewing these subjects thoroughly to develop a winning strategy and outpace the competition.

Part-1 (Subject-Related Knowledge)

1. National Park and Bird Sanctuaries
2. Reserved Forest and Protected Forest
3. Elephant and Tiger Reserves
4. Our environment and ecological balance (ecosystem and its components, food chains and webs, ozone layer and its depletion, waste management)
5. Climate Change and Climate Protection
6. Soil and Moisture Conservation
7. Afforestation and Agro-forestry
8. Challenges and prevention of forest disasters
9. Forest Produce
10. Human Wildlife Conflicts
11. Forest Environment and its benefits
12. Forest and Wildlife Conservation
13. Contribution of Forests in the Indian Economy
14. Forest Ecology
15. Indian Agricultural System and Crop Circles

Part-2 (Elementary Mathematics and Biology)

• Mathematics: Percentage, Profit-Loss, Simple Interest, Average, Real Numbers, Least Common Multiple and Highest Common Factor, Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures, Mean, Median and Mode of Grouped Data.
• Biology: Biological processes (nutrition, respiration, transportation, excretion), control and coordination (animal nervous system, human brain, coordination in plants, hormones in animals), reproduction (method of reproduction in single organisms, sexual reproduction in humans, sexual reproduction in flowers), heredity.

Part-3 (Computer Knowledge, Information Technology & Innovation)

Covers the history, fundamental applications of computers, information technology, the Internet, and World Wide Web (WWW) concepts.

General knowledge areas include:

• I. Hardware and Software
• II. Input and Output
• III. Internet Protocol/IP Address
• IV. IT gadgets and their application
• V. Creation of e-mail ID and use/operation of e-mail
• VI. Operation of Printer, Tablet and Mobile
• VII. Important elements of Word Processing (MS-word) and Excel Processing (MS-Excel)
• VIII. Operating System, Social Networking, e-Governance

Digital financial tools, cyber security basics, and future tech trends. Focus on technological innovations like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), and India’s recent milestones in these fields.

Part-4 (General Awareness: Uttar Pradesh State)

This section evaluates knowledge regarding Uttar Pradesh’s history, art, culture, architecture, festivals, literature, and regional languages. Candidates should also study the state’s geography, environment, natural resources, economy, agriculture, industries, polity, administration, and current events.