🔥 Quick Highlights — UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026
- Organization: UP Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow
- Notification No.: Vigyan Sankhya-12-Pariksha/2026
- Post Name: Van Rakshak & Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Main Exam)
- Exam Code: PRA0A0P0-2025/13
- Total Vacancies: 708 Posts
- Notification Date: 23 April 2026
- Apply Start Date: 30 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 20 July 2026
- Fee Correction Last Date: 27 July 2026
- Pay Scale: Level-2 (₹ 19,900 – ₹ 63,200)
- Official Website: upsssc.gov.in
- ⬇ Jump to Apply Online Link
UPSSSC Van Rakshak & Vanya Jeev Rakshak Recruitment 2026 — Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released the official notification (Vigyan Sankhya-12-Pariksha/2026) for the Van Rakshak aur Vanya Jeev Rakshak Mukhya Pariksha (PRA0A0P0-2025)/13. Through this notification, online applications are invited from Indian citizens for selection to a total of 708 vacant posts under the Office of the Principal Chief Forest Conservator and Divisional Head, Uttar Pradesh.
This is an important opportunity for UP candidates who appeared in the PET-2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025) and received a score card. Only those candidates who have appeared in PET-2025 and have been issued a score card by the Aayog are eligible to apply for this Main Exam.
📋 UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026 — Recruitment Overview Table
| Organization | UP Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | Vigyan Sankhya-12-Pariksha/2026 |
| Exam Code | PRA0A0P0-2025/13 |
| Post Name | Van Rakshak & Vanya Jeev Rakshak (General & Special Selection) |
| Department | Karyalay Pradhan Mukhya Van Sanrakshak evam Vibhagadhyaksh, Uttar Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 708 Posts |
| Pay Level | Level-2 (₹ 19,900 – ₹ 63,200) as per 7th CPC |
| Notification Date | 23 April 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online Only via upsssc.gov.in |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
📅 UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 23 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Application Correction | 27 July 2026 |
| Crucial Date for Age Calculation | 20 July 2026 (Last Date of Application) |
| Written Exam Date (Mukhya Pariksha) | To Be Notified Later |
💳 Application Fee — UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026
| Sl. No. | Category (Shreni) | Application Fee | Online Process Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaarakshit (General / UR) | ₹ 00/- | ₹ 25/- | ₹ 25/- |
| 2 | Anya Pichhda Varg (OBC) | ₹ 00/- | ₹ 25/- | ₹ 25/- |
| 3 | Anusuchit Jati (SC) | ₹ 00/- | ₹ 25/- | ₹ 25/- |
| 4 | Anusuchit Janjaati (ST) | ₹ 00/- | ₹ 25/- | ₹ 25/- |
📌 Note: Swatantrata Sangram Senani ke aashrit, Bhutpurv Sainik, Mahila, Divyangjan evam Utkrisht Khiladi shreni ke abhyarthiyon dwara kramank 1 se 4 tak ulllikhit unki mool shreni ke anusar shulk dey hoga.
📌 Fee Payment Mode: Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / SBI e-Challan.
🎯 UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026 — Post-wise Vacancy Details
Total 708 vacancies are distributed across 4 post categories under the Office of Principal Chief Forest Conservator, UP:
| Sl. | Post Name | Pay Level | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Rakshak (General) | Level-2 | 128 | 65 | 10 | 84 | 31 | 318 | Sthayi |
| 2 | Vanya Jeev Rakshak (General) | Level-2 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 10 | Sthayi |
| 3 | Van Rakshak (Vishesh Chayan) | Level-2 | — | 134 | 00 | 195 | — | 329 | Sthayi |
| 4 | Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Vishesh Chayan) | Level-2 | — | 17 | 00 | 34 | — | 51 | Sthayi |
| GRAND TOTAL | 708 | Sthayi | |||||||
📌 Kshetij (Horizontal) aarakshan ke antargat chayan: Van Rakshak (Sl.1) — Ex-SM: 15, Mahila: 63, Khiladi: 06 | Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Sl.2) — Mahila: 02 | Van Rakshak Vishesh (Sl.3) — Ex-SM: 16, Mahila: 65, Khiladi: 06 | Vanya Jeev Rakshak Vishesh (Sl.4) — Ex-SM: 02, Mahila: 10, Khiladi: 01
🎓 Eligibility — Educational Qualification & Age Limit
📚 Educational Qualification (Shaikshik Yogyata):
Adhimani Aharta (Desirable): Niyamavali 2015 ke Bhag-4 Niyam-9 ke anusar, samaan yogyata wale abhyarthiyon mein adhamani milegi jinhonn-e:
- Pradeshik Sena mein kam se kam 2 varsh tak seva ki ho, OR
- Rashtriya Cadet Corps (NCC) ka "B" praman patra prapt kiya ho, OR
- Kendra/Rajya Sarkar dwara manyata prapt kisi sanstha se Computer Application mein praman patra prapt kiya ho, OR
- Kisi khel mein rajya ka pratinidhitva kiya ho.
⏳ Age Limit (Ayu Seema):
| Post Name | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Calculation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Rakshak & Vanya Jeev Rakshak (All categories) | 18 Years | 40 Years | 1st July of the year (Last Application Date: 20-07-2026) |
Age relaxation as per UP Govt. rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Freedom Fighter dependants and other applicable categories as per relevant GO.
📌 Mukhyamantri Adhyetavritti ke anusandhaanidon ke liye age limit aur adhimaan mein UP Shasan Karmik Anubhag-2 ki Adhisuchna Sankhya-01/2026/06/47-ka-2-2026 dated 30 January 2026 ke anusar shithileeikaran prapt hoga.
💰 Van Rakshak 2026 — Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Basic Pay Scale | Post |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Level-2 | ₹ 19,900 – ₹ 63,200 | Van Rakshak & Vanya Jeev Rakshak (All 4 categories) |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to DA, HRA, TA, Children's Education Allowance, Medical, and other benefits as per UP Govt. norms. The appointment will be under New Pension Scheme (NPS).
⚙️ Selection Process — Van Rakshak 2026
Selection will be done through the following stages as per UP Van Vibhag Avar Adhinasth Seva Niyamavali, 2015:
- Likhit Pariksha (Written Exam): Objective type, 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes. Only PET-2025 shortlisted candidates will be called. Shortlisting will be 15× of vacancies based on PET-2025 normalised score.
- Sharirik Manak Pariksha (Physical Standard Test — PST): Qualifying in nature. Height, Chest (Men), Weight (Women) measurement.
- Sharirik Dakshata Pariksha (Physical Efficiency Test — PET): Qualifying. Men: 25 km walk in 4 hours (carrying 10 kg weight); Women: 14 km walk in 4 hours.
- Chikitsa Pariksha (Medical Examination): Conducted at District Community Health Centres by CMO-constituted Medical Board. Maximum 50 candidates per board per day.
- Document Verification (DV).
📌 Final Merit will be based on Written Exam (Mukhya Pariksha) marks only. PST, PET, and Medical are qualifying stages.
📝 Van Rakshak 2026 — Written Exam Pattern
The written examination will have one question paper containing 100 objective (MCQ) questions of 100 marks with a time duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). Negative marking of 1/4 (25%) per wrong answer will apply.
| Bhag (Part) | Vishay (Subject) | Prashno ki Sankhya | Kul Ank | Samyavadhi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhag-1 | Vishayagat Gyan (Subject Related Knowledge) | 50 | 50 | 120 Minutes (2 Ghante) |
| Bhag-2 | Prarambhik Star ki Ganit evam Jeev Vigyan | 15 | 15 | |
| Bhag-3 | Computer evam Soochna Prodyogiki ki Avdharnaon evam Samsamayik Prodyogiki Vikas evam Navachar ka Gyan | 15 | 15 | |
| Bhag-4 | Uttar Pradesh Rajya se sambandhit Samanya Jaankari | 20 | 20 | |
| TOTAL / YOG | 100 | 100 | ||
📖 Van Rakshak 2026 — Detailed Syllabus
Bhag-1: Vishayagat Gyan (Subject Related Knowledge) — 50 Marks
- Rashtriya Udyan evam Pakshi Vihar
- Aarakshit Van aur Sanrakshit Van
- Haathi aur Tiger Reserve
- Hamara Paryavaran evam Paaristhitik Santulan (Paritantra, Aahar Shrinkhala, Ozone Parat, Kachara Prabandhan)
- Jalvayu Parivartan evam Jalvayu Sanrakshan
- Mrida aur Aardrata Sanrakshan
- Vaniikaran aur Krishi Vaniki
- Van Aapadaon ki Chunautiyan aur Rokthaam
- Van Upaj
- Maanav-Vanyajiv Sangharsh
- Van Paryavaran aur uske Laabh
- Van evam Vanya Jeev Sanrakshan
- Bharatiya Arthvyavastha mein Vanon ka Yogdan
- Van Paaristhitiki
- Bharatiya Krishi Pranali aur Fasal Chakra
Bhag-2: Prarambhik Ganit evam Jeev Vigyan — 15 Marks
Ganit: Pratishatata, Laabh-Haani, Sadharan Byaaj, Aushat, Vaastvik Sankhyaen, LCM, HCF, Kshetrafal evam Paridhi, Maadhy, Madhyika evam Bahulak.
Jeev Vigyan: Jaiv Prakram (Poshan, Shwasan, Vahan, Utsarjan), Niyantran evam Samanvaya, Jeev Janan, Anuvanshikta.
Bhag-3: Computer evam Soochna Prodyogiki — 15 Marks
- Computer, IT, Internet aur WWW ka Itihaas, Parichay evam Anuprayog
- Hardware evam Software, Input/Output
- Internet Protocol/IP Address, IT Gadgets
- E-mail ID banana aur e-mail ka Prayog
- Printer, Tablet evam Mobile ka Sanchaalan
- Word Processing (MS-Word) evam Excel Processing (MS-Excel)
- Operating System, Social Networking, e-Governance
- Digital Vittiya Upkaran aur Anuprayog
- Future Skills aur Cyber Suraksha
- AI, Big Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, IoT, India's IT Achievements
Bhag-4: UP Rajya se sambandhit Samanya Jaankari — 20 Marks
Uttar Pradesh ka Itihaas, Sanskriti, Kala, Vastukala, Tyohar, Lok Nritya, Sahitya, Ksheetriya Bhashayen, Virasat, Samajik Reeti-Rivaj, Paryatan, Bhogolik Paridrishya, Paryavaran, Prakritik Sansadhan, Jalvayu, Mitti, Van, Vanyajiv, Khan aur Khanij, Arthvyavastha, Krishi, Udyog, Vyavsaay, Rozgaar, Rajvyavastha evam Prashaasan, Samsamayik Ghatnaon evam UP Rajya ki Uplabdhiyan.
🏃 Physical Standard & Efficiency Test Details
Sharirik Manak (Physical Standard):
| Category | Unchai (Height) | Seene ka Maan / Wajan |
|---|---|---|
| Purush — General/OBC/SC | 168 cm (Minimum) | Bina Phulav: 84 cm | Phulav ke saath: 89 cm (Min. 5 cm phulav anivarya) |
| Purush — ST | 160 cm (Minimum) | Bina Phulav: 84 cm | Phulav ke saath: 89 cm |
| Mahila — General/OBC/SC | 152 cm (Minimum) | Wajan: 45 kg se 58 kg |
| Mahila — ST | 147 cm (Minimum) | Wajan: 45 kg se 58 kg |
Sharirik Dakshata Pariksha (Physical Efficiency Test — PET):
| Category | Task | Time Limit | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purush (Male) | 25 km walk (10 kg wajan lekar) | 4 Ghante | Qualifying (Arhakaari) |
| Mahila (Female) | 14 km walk | 4 Ghante | Qualifying (Arhakaari) |
💻 UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026 — Online Apply Kaise Karen
- Step 1: UPSSSC ki official website upsssc.gov.in par jayein.
- Step 2: Homepage par "Live Advertisement Segment" ke antargat sambandhit vigyan par click karke Download/View karen.
- Step 3: PET-2025 Registration Number ke sath login karen (OTP via registered mobile/email).
- Step 4: PET-2025 mein darj ki gayi aapki vyaktigat suchnaen — naam, pita/pati ka naam, mata ka naam, UP niwasi vivaran, shreni, EWS, ksheetij aarakshan, janmtithi, ling, vaivahik prasthiti, sampark ke liye mobile number, email — swatah pradarshit honge.
- Step 5: Vigyan mein prakaashit anivarya aharta (shaishik) se sambandhit vivaran bharen.
- Step 6: PET-2025 mein upload ki gayi photo aur hastakshar swatah pradarshit honge. "Continue" button click karen.
- Step 7: Anya vivaran (post variyata, adhimani aharta) bhar ke verification code darj karen aur "Submit" karen.
- Step 8: Shulk ka bhugtan Karen — Credit/Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI / SBI e-Challan dwara.
- Step 9: Shulk safal hone par avedan-patra swatah submit hoga. Print/Download avashy le len.
🔗 Important Links — UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026
| Apply Online (Active from 30 June 2026) | Apply Here |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download PDF |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
| Join Our Telegram (Fast Updates) | Join Now |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026
Q1. UPSSSC Van Rakshak 2026 mein kitne posts hain?
Ans: Kul 708 posts hain — Van Rakshak (General): 318, Vanya Jeev Rakshak (General): 10, Van Rakshak (Vishesh Chayan): 329, Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Vishesh Chayan): 51.
Q2. Van Rakshak 2026 apply karne ki last date kya hai?
Ans: Online avedan aur shulk jama karne ki antim tithi 20 July 2026 hai. Shulk samayojan aur avedan sanshodhan ki antim tithi 27 July 2026 hai.
Q3. Kya is bharti ke liye PET-2025 mandatory hai?
Ans: Haan, bilkul. Sirf wahi abhyarthi is Mukhya Pariksha ke liye online avedan kar sakte hain jo PET-2025 mein shaamil hue hon aur unhe Aayog dwara PET-2025 ka Score Card nirgt kiya gaya ho. Jo PET-2025 mein zero ya rnnatmak ank prapt karte hain unhe shortlist nahi kiya jayega.
Q4. Van Rakshak 2026 ki application fee kitni hai?
Ans: Sabhi categories ke liye application shulk Rs. 00/- (Shunya) hai. Sirf online prakriya shulk Rs. 25/- dena hoga.
Q5. Van Rakshak 2026 likhit pariksha ka syllabus aur pattern kya hai?
Ans: Likhit pariksha mein ek prashna patra hoga jisme 100 objective type prashna, 100 ank aur samyavadhi 120 minute (2 ghante) hogi. Syllabus 4 bhaagon mein hai: Vishayagat Gyan (50), Ganit & Jeev Vigyan (15), Computer & IT (15), UP Samanya Gyan (20). Negative marking 1/4 hai.
Q6. Van Rakshak ke liye physical test mein kya karna hota hai?
Ans: Sharirik Dakshata Pariksha mein Purush abhyarthiyon se 10 kg wajan lekar 25 km walk 4 ghante mein karni hoti hai aur Mahila abhyarthiyon se 14 km walk 4 ghante mein karni hoti hai. Yeh pariksha arhakaari (qualifying) prakriti ki hai.
Q7. Van Rakshak ka salary kitna hota hai?
Ans: Van Rakshak ka pay scale Level-2 hai jisme basic pay Rs. 19,900 se Rs. 63,200 tak hai. Iske alawa DA, HRA, TA aur anya UP Sarkar ke bhatte bhi milte hain.
Q8. UPSSSC Van Rakshak ke liye minimum educational qualification kya hai?
Ans: Anivarya yogyata ke taur par UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad ki Intercollegiate Pariksha (12th Pass) ya sarkar dwara samkaksh manyata prapt koi pariksha uttirn hona zaruri hai.
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