UPSSSC Forest Guard Previous Year Papers 2026: Topic Analysis & Practice Questions
- 708 posts — Forest Guard (Van Rakshak), Uttar Pradesh
- PET 2025 + main exam + physical test (PST/PET) — fitness matters as much as the written paper
- 14 practice questions based on the UPSSSC pattern — not official papers
By RojgarDekho Team | Updated: June 2026
UPSSSC Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) recruitment fills 708 field-level forest protection posts in Uttar Pradesh. Unlike a desk job, the Forest Guard role is physically demanding — patrolling forests, preventing poaching and illegal felling, and managing wildlife conflict. The selection reflects this: a written exam tests your knowledge, and a physical standards/efficiency test (including a long-distance walk) tests your fitness. This article covers the written-exam topic pattern and gives you practice questions.
UPSSSC Forest Guard (Van Rakshak): 708 posts. Apply by 20 July 2026. PET 2025 required. Check official notification →
Selection Process
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| UPSSSC PET 2025 | Preliminary Eligibility Test score — required for shortlisting |
| Main Written Exam | Objective test on UP GK, general awareness, reasoning, Hindi, and environment/forest awareness |
| Physical Standards Test (PST) | Height, chest (male) measurement as per norms |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Long-distance walk — typically 25 km (male) / 14 km (female) within a set time |
| Medical & DV | Medical fitness and document verification |
The Forest Guard Physical Efficiency Test is a long-distance walk — commonly 25 km for men (within 4 hours) and 14 km for women (within 4 hours). Many written-qualified candidates fail here due to inadequate fitness preparation. Start walking/endurance training early — it is qualifying but essential.
Main Exam — Topic-Wise Frequency (UPSSSC Pattern)
| Topic | What to Expect | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| UP-Specific GK | UP geography (forests, rivers, national parks), history, culture, schemes | ★★★★★ |
| Environment & Forestry Awareness | Wildlife, national parks/sanctuaries of UP & India, forest conservation, environment basics | ★★★★★ |
| General Awareness / Current Affairs | National & international events (12 months), polity, economy basics | ★★★★ |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | Series, analogies, coding, directions, blood relations | ★★★★ |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage, ratio, average, time-work, basic arithmetic | ★★★ |
| Hindi Language | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension | ★★★ |
14 Practice Questions — Topic-Representative
Practice questions modelled on the UPSSSC pattern. NOT official papers.
Environment & Forestry
1. Dudhwa National Park, a famous tiger reserve, is located in which state?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh (Lakhimpur Kheri district).
2. "Project Tiger" was launched in India in which year?
Answer: 1973.
3. Which gas, released by trees, is essential for human respiration?
Answer: Oxygen.
4. The process by which green plants make food using sunlight is called:
Answer: Photosynthesis.
5. Which of these is a wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Gir (b) Kaziranga (c) Chambal (National Chambal Sanctuary) (d) Bandipur
Answer: (c) National Chambal Sanctuary (shared with UP, MP, Rajasthan).
UP GK
6. How many districts does Uttar Pradesh have (approximately)?
Answer: 75 districts.
7. The Terai region of UP, important for forests, lies near the border of which country?
Answer: Nepal.
Reasoning
8. Find the odd one out: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
Answer: 9 (the only non-prime number; the rest are prime).
9. Find the next term: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
Answer: 36 (squares of natural numbers).
10. If NORTH is to SOUTH, then EAST is to:
Answer: WEST (opposite directions).
Quantitative Aptitude
11. A forest area of 200 hectares increases by 15%. What is the new area?
Answer: 200 + 15% of 200 = 200 + 30 = 230 hectares.
12. If 5 saplings are planted in each of 12 rows, how many saplings in total?
Answer: 5 × 12 = 60.
General Awareness
13. World Environment Day is observed on:
Answer: 5 June.
Hindi
14. "वन" शब्द का पर्यायवाची है: (a) जंगल (b) नदी (c) पर्वत (d) सागर
Answer: (a) जंगल।
Preparation Strategy — Written + Physical
| Area | Focus |
|---|---|
| Written — UP GK & Environment | UP forests, national parks, wildlife, conservation, schemes — the highest-weight combination |
| Written — GA, Reasoning, Maths, Hindi | Daily practice sets; current affairs of last 12 months |
| Physical — Endurance | Start long-distance walking/jogging early — build up to the 25 km (M) / 14 km (F) requirement |
| Mocks | UPSSSC-pattern full-length mocks weekly |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the physical test qualifying or scoring for Forest Guard?
The Physical Standards Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET — the long walk) are qualifying in nature — you must clear them to remain in the selection, but they typically do not add to your merit score, which is based on the written exam. However, "qualifying" does not mean easy: many candidates are eliminated at the walk, so train for it seriously.
Q: What is the walking distance and time for the Forest Guard PET?
For Forest Guard recruitments in UP, the Physical Efficiency Test commonly requires men to walk 25 km within 4 hours and women to walk 14 km within 4 hours. Always confirm the exact distance and time from the official UPSSSC notification, as standards can vary.
Q: How important is environment/forestry GK?
Very important. Unlike general UPSSSC posts, the Forest Guard exam emphasises environment, wildlife, national parks, and forest-conservation awareness. Pairing strong UP GK with solid environment knowledge gives you a clear edge in this specific recruitment.
What the Forest Guard Job Actually Involves
Before you commit months to this exam, understand the work. A Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) is the frontline of forest protection. Day-to-day duties include patrolling assigned forest beats on foot, preventing illegal tree-felling and poaching, monitoring wildlife and reporting movement, helping control forest fires, assisting in afforestation drives, and managing human-wildlife conflict in villages near forests. It is an outdoor, physically demanding role often in remote areas — not a desk job. For someone who values nature, fitness, and field work, it is deeply rewarding; for someone seeking a comfortable office posting, it is the wrong fit. Being honest with yourself about this now saves you from a difficult realisation later.
