UPSSSC Forest Guard Mains Admit Card 2026 Out – Exam on 27.09.2026

Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM

UPSSSC has released the Main Examination admit card for Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) and Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) under Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2026, and shortlisted candidates can download it from 23.09.2026 on upsssc.gov.in. The Mains exam for the 708 posts will be held on 27.09.2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. One thing to know before you try: the admit card opens only for candidates who have already paid the Main Examination fee.

⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Exam Name
Forest Guard Mains 2026
📌 Exam Date
27.09.2026
⏰ Exam Timing
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🗓️ Admit Card
Out from 23.09.2026
This admit card is for candidates shortlisted in UPSSSC Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Result 2026 – 19,692 Shortlisted for Mains Exam — see that post for the category-wise cut-off marks and vacancy details.
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Admit Card Overview

Exam NameVan Rakshak (Forest Guard) and Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard) Main Examination (PET-2025)/13
OrganizationUttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Pickup Bhawan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
Notification / Advertisement No.Advt. No. 12-Exam/2026; Notice No. 218/16/Computer Section (12)/2026/12-Exam/2026 dated 23.09.2026
LocationUttar Pradesh (exam district as per your admit card)
Total Posts708 (Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard)
Exam Date and Time27.09.2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (morning session)
Admit Card Available From23.09.2026
Who Can DownloadOnly shortlisted candidates who have paid the Main Examination fee
Login Details NeededRegistration Number, Date of Birth, Gender and verification code
Other Ways to DownloadUPSSSC official Android mobile app, and the link sent to your registered e-mail
Official Websiteupsssc.gov.in

Important Dates

EventDate
Mains shortlisting result declared27.08.2026
Advance exam district intimation (Notice No. 211)18.09.2026
Admit card notice issued23.09.2026
Admit card download starts23.09.2026
Main Examination27.09.2026 (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

How to Download Admit Card

The download takes about a minute if you have your registration number and date of birth handy. Here is the exact route on the UPSSSC website:

  1. Open the official website upsssc.gov.in and click the Examination tab.
  2. Click Download MAIN Exam Admit Card.
  3. Enter your Candidate Registration Number and your date of birth exactly as filled in the UPSSSC application form.
  4. Select your gender, type the verification code, and click Download Admit Card.
  5. Check your name, photo, exam centre and timing, then save the admit card and take a clear printout.

Note: If the Main Examination fee has not been paid, the admit card will not open. You can also download it through the UPSSSC Android app or the link sent to your registered e-mail.

Documents to Carry to the Exam Center

DocumentFormat / Notes
Valid admit cardMandatory as per the UPSSSC notice — you will not be allowed into the Mains exam without it
Original photo ID proofAadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Driving Licence or Passport (general guidance — follow the list printed on your admit card)
Passport-size photographSame photo as uploaded in the application (general guidance — carry if the admit card asks for it)

The UPSSSC notice itself names only the valid admit card as compulsory. The other two rows are general guidance; the instructions printed on your admit card are final.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Do not wait for the admit card if you have not paid the Main Examination fee — it will not unlock without that payment.
  • Do not leave the download for 26.09.2026; the site slows down near exam day, so download and print it early.
  • Do not reach the centre without a valid printed admit card, as UPSSSC has made it compulsory for entry.
  • Do not ignore the instructions printed on the admit card — read them fully before exam day.
  • Make sure the name on your photo ID matches the name on your admit card exactly.
  • Reach the exam centre well before 10:00 AM, since the exam starts in the morning session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When will the UPSSSC Forest Guard Mains exam be held?
The Mains exam is on 27.09.2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Q2. From which date can I download the admit card?
You can download it from 23.09.2026 on upsssc.gov.in.

Q3. What details do I need to log in?
You need your Candidate Registration Number, date of birth, gender and the verification code shown on the page.

Q4. Why is my admit card not opening?
UPSSSC allows the download only after the Main Examination fee has been paid, so check that your fee payment went through.

Q5. Is there any other way to get the admit card?
Yes, you can also download it through the official UPSSSC Android app or the link sent to your registered e-mail.

Q6. How many posts is this exam for?
The Mains exam is for 708 posts of Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) and Vanya Jeev Rakshak (Wildlife Guard).

Q7. Is the admit card compulsory for the exam?
Yes, UPSSSC has said a valid admit card is mandatory to sit the Main Examination.

Q8. How do I know my exam district?
UPSSSC released the advance exam district intimation on 18.09.2026, and your exact centre is printed on the admit card.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.