UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026: Download Exam Pattern & Subject Wise Topic PDF

Last Updated: Jul 3, 2026, 11:18 IST

The UPSSSC has released the Forest Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 on its official website. Candidates applying for the 708 vacancies should download the official syllabus and understand the subject-wise topics. Read the complete article below to know more.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026: Download Exam Pattern & Subject Wise Topic PDF
UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026: Download Exam Pattern & Subject Wise Topic PDF

Key Points

  • UPSSSC released the official syllabus and exam pattern for Forest Guard 2026.
  • Registration for 708 vacancies is open from June 30 to July 20, 2026.
  • The 2026 exam is objective, offline, 100 marks, 2 hours, with 0.25 negative marking.

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Forest Guard official syllabus and exam pattern on the official website at upsssc.gov.in. The registration process is currently underway, and candidates who are planning to appear for this exam should start their preparation by understanding the syllabus and downloading it. Eligible and interested candidates should follow the latest syllabus and exam pattern and then start their preparation accordingly.

The UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus is divided into multiple subjects such as subject-related knowledge related to wildlife, mathematics, biology, computer & information technology, and state general knowledge related to the state of Uttar Pradesh. Understanding of the syllabus is very crucial for candidates to perform well in their exam, as it tells what to study and what not to from an exam point of view. In this article we have shared the detailed syllabus and exam pattern.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026 Key Highlights

The UPSSSC aims to fill 708 vacancies through this recruitment drive. The registration process is currently underway. Candidates who will appear or are planning to undertake the exam can check the highlights of the recruitment process here.

Particulars

Details

Conducting Body

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission 

Post Name

Forest Guard

Number of Vacancies

708

Total Questions

100

Total Marks

100

Registration Dates

June 30 to July 20 2026

Selection Process

Written Exam, Physical Test, Medical Examination and Document Verification,

Official Website

upsssc.gov.in.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus PDF

The UPSSSC Forest Guard exam 2026 will be conducted in an objective type format in offline mode. This exam will consist of 4 sections: subject-related knowledge, computer & information technology and general information related to the state of Uttar Pradesh, and elementary mathematics & biology. In the subject-related knowledge major topics include National Parks and Reserve Forests. In the computer section, it includes history, introduction, and application of computer software. In General Information of Uttar Pradesh, the major sections include History, Culture, and Folk Dance. 

For candidates convenience, we have attached the official notification PDF in the table given below.

UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026

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UPSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026 Topic Wise Distribution

Candidates can check the detailed subject wise and topic wise syllabus for the Forest Guard. Those preparing are advised to carefully check the detailed syllabus below.

Part 1-  Subject Related Knowledge

  • National Park and Bird Sanctuaries 

  •  Reserved Forest and Protected Forest 

  •  Elephant and Tiger Reserves 

  • Our environment and ecological balance (ecosystem and its components, food chains and webs, ozone layer and its depletion, waste management) 

  •  Climate Change and Climate Protection 

  •  Soil and Moisture Conservation 

  • Afforestation and Agro-forestry 

  •  Challenges and prevention of forest disasters 

  •  Forest Produce 

  •  Human Wildlife Conflicts 

  •  Forest Environment and its benefits. 

  •  Forest and Wildlife Conservation 

  • Contribution of Forests in the Indian Economy 

  •  Forest Ecology 

  • Indian Agricultural System and Crop Circles 

Part 2- Elementary Mathematics and Biology

1. Elementary 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. 

2. 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 Knowledge of Concepts of Computer and Information Technology and Contemporary Technological Development and Innovation in this field 

  • History, Introduction and Application of ComputerITechnology

  •  Internet and World Wide Web (WWW).

  • Hardware and Software Basics

  • Input and Output 

  • important elements of Word Processing (MS-word) and Excel Processing (MS-Excel) 

  • Operating System,

  • Social Networking

  • E-Governance Digital Financial Tools and Applications Future Skills 

  •  Cyber Security Technological Development 

  • Artificial Intelligence 

  • Deep Learning 

  • Internet of Things

Part 4 General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh

  • History, Culture, Art and Architecture

  • Festivals, Folk Dance and  Literature

  • Regional Languages, Heritage and Social Customs

  • Tourism, Geographical Landscape and Environment

  • Natural Resources, Climate Soil and Forest Wildlife

  • Mines and Minerals, Economy and Agriculture

  • Industry and  Business Employment

  • Polity and Administration of Uttar Pradesh 

  • Current Events and Achievements of Uttar Pradesh State in various fields 

UPSSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026

The UPSSSC Forest Guard exam would be conducted in the offline mode. The state level examination consists of multiple-choice questions for 100 marks. Candidates will be provided 2 hours to complete their exam. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for an incorrect attempt marked. Check the exam pattern in the table below.

Part

Subject

No. of questions

Marks

Part 1

Subject related Knowledge 

50

50

Part 2

Elementary Mathematics and Biology 

15

15

Part 3

Computer Information and Technology 

15

20

Part 4

General Information Related to the state of Uttar Pradesh

20

20

 

Total

100

100

Candidates must start their preparation earlier using the official syllabus and exam pattern given below. Download the syllabus and start with a study plan that suits you.


Deepanshu Upadhayaya
Deepanshu Upadhayaya

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    Deepanshu Upadhayaya is an education journalist with expertise in covering recruitment examinations, government job notifications, and UPSC success stories. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading media organizations such as Times Network Digital and is currently associated with Jagran New Media, where he covers competitive examinations, recruitment drives, admit cards, results, and exam preparation-related content. A graduate of Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi, Deepanshu brings a strong understanding of the education sector, through his  accurate, timely, and reader-friendly approach. He also holds Master's degrees in Economics and Mass Communication. Apart from covering education news, Deepanshu enjoys singing, playing cricket, and reading books. He can be reached at deepanshu.upadhayaya@jagrannewmedia.com.

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