UPSSSC Forest Guard Result 2025 – Van Rakshak Scorecard & Cutoff Out
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has officially declared the written examination results for the posts of Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) and Wild Life Guard (Vanya Jeev Rakshak). This recruitment was conducted under Advertisement No. 10-Exam/2023. Based on the scores of the main written examination, the Commission has shortlisted 5111 candidates to appear for the next stage of the selection process, which is the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The total number of vacancies to be filled through this drive is 709, with 693 posts for Forest Guard and 16 posts for Wild Life Guard. Candidates can now check their results and the category-wise cutoff marks released on the official portal.
Strategic Overview: The UPSSSC Forest Guard recruitment is a highly sought-after career opportunity for candidates in Uttar Pradesh. The job offers a Pay Level-2 salary structure with a Grade Pay of ₹1900. The selection is a multi-stage process starting from PET-2022 shortlisting, Main Written Exam, Physical Tests, and finally Medical Examination. The current result marks the completion of the second stage. The upcoming physical test is rigorous, requiring male candidates to run 25 km and female candidates to run 14 km within a fixed duration, emphasizing the physical fitness required for protecting the forest and wildlife heritage of the state.
(I) Important Links & Result Tools
(II) Official Cutoff Marks (Main Written Exam)
The Commission has released the category-wise cutoff marks for the shortlisting of 5111 candidates for the physical test:
| Category Name | Vertical Reservation Cutoff | Horizontal Reservation Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 39.50 | — |
| OBC (Backward Class) | 39.50 | — |
| EWS (Economically Weaker) | 39.50 | — |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 29.75 | — |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12.00 | — |
| Women (Mahila) | — | 31.25 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM) | — | 01.75 |
| Freedom Fighter Dependents | — | 27.50 |
(III) Physical Standard Test (PST) Criteria
Shortlisted candidates must fulfill the following physical measurements during the PST stage:
👨 Male Candidates
- Height (Gen/OBC/SC): 168 cm
- Height (ST): 160 cm
- Chest (Unexpanded): 84 cm
- Chest (Min Expansion): 05 cm
👩 Female Candidates
- Height (Gen/OBC/SC): 152 cm
- Height (ST): 147 cm
- Weight (All): 45 to 58 KG
(IV) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – The Race
The PET stage is the most challenging part of the selection. It is qualifying in nature but mandatory for all.
- For Male Candidates: You have to complete a 25 km run in 4 hours while carrying a weight of 10 kg in a backpack.
- For Female Candidates: You have to complete a 14 km run in 4 hours. (No weight carrying requirement for females).
(V) Vacancy & Pay Details (Advt 10/2023)
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Pay Level / Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) | 693 | Level-2 / ₹ 1900 GP |
| Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wild Life Guard) | 16 | Level-2 / ₹ 1900 GP |
| TOTAL POSTS | 709 | ₹ 5200 – 20200 (Initial) |
(VI) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How can I check my UPSSSC Forest Guard result?
Ans: Visit the official result portal (link provided above), click on the “Result of Advt 10-Exam/2023” and enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Gender to view your status.
Q2: What is the cutoff for the General category?
Ans: The written exam cutoff for General (UR), OBC, and EWS categories is 39.50 marks.
Q3: How many candidates are qualified for the physical test?
Ans: A total of 5111 candidates have been shortlisted for the PET/PST stage.
Q4: When will the PET/PST be conducted?
Ans: The Commission will release a separate notification and admit cards for the physical tests on upsssc.gov.in soon. Stay updated via our Telegram channel.
Q5: Is there any weight requirement for female candidates?
Ans: Yes, female candidates must have a minimum weight of 45 KG and a maximum of 58 KG.
Q6: Do I need to carry a 10kg weight during the 25km run?
Ans: Only male candidates are required to carry a 10kg weight during the 25km run. Female candidates do not need to carry any weight for their 14km run.
Q7: Can I change my physical test date?
Ans: No, the dates allotted by the Commission for PST/PET are generally final. In exceptional cases like medical emergencies, you must contact UPSSSC directly before the exam date.
Q8: What happens after the physical test?
Ans: Candidates who qualify the PET/PST will be called for Document Verification and a Medical Examination before the final merit list is prepared.
Q9: I scored 40 marks but my name is not in the list. Why?
Ans: Ensure your normalized score is actually 40. Also, check if you were disqualified due to any mismatch in OMR details or category reservation documents.
Q10: Is there any height relaxation for ST candidates?
Ans: Yes, for ST candidates, the minimum height requirement is 160 cm for males and 147 cm for females.