UKSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2020 – The application form for UKSSSC forest guard is now available. Candidates can submit Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) forest guard at sssc.uk.gov.in. A total of 316 vacancies are released for the post of forest guard. To apply, candidates must have passed 10+2 (with agriculture and science). A written examination is conducted by UKSSSC. Candidates have to secure minimum 45% marks in the written examination. Get complete information related to UKSSSC forest guard recruitment 2020 in the article below.
Latest: UKSSSC forest guard application form 2020 is now available. Apply now!
UKSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2020
Check the important dates related to UKSSSC forest guard recruitment 2020 below.
| Important events | Important dates |
| Date of advertisement | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Online application | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Last date to apply | 03 Feb 2020 |
| Last date for the submission of fee | 05 Feb 2020 |
| Release of admit card | To be announced |
| Exam date | April 2020 |
| Declaration of result | To be announced |
Quick links
UKSSSC Forest Guard Application Form 2020
Candidates can fill the application form by visiting website, sssc.uk.gov.in. Candidates have to create a one-time registration profile. Candidates must submit a valid mobile number and email address. After filling all the necessary details, candidates have to upload all the required documents in the prescribed format. After paying the application fee, candidates have to submit the application form after checking all the details.
Application Fee
Candidates can pay the application fee through online mode using Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net-Banking. Candidates are advised to keep online fee receipt with them. Application fee that candidates have to submit for successful submission of the application form are as follows:
| Name of the Category | Amount of Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 300/- |
| OBC/EWS | Rs. 300/- |
| Uttarakhand SC | Rs.150/- |
| Uttarakhand ST | Rs.150/- |
Image Specification
Candidates have to upload images while filling the application form as per prescribed specification:
| Images | Maximum Size |
| Photograph | 50 kB |
| Signature | 50 KB |
| Thumb impression | 50 KB |
UKSSSC Recruitment 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Check the eligibility criteria as prescribed by UKSSSC for the post of forest guard 2020.
- Educational Qualification: An interested aspirant must have completed 10+2 (agriculture and science) or equivalent from a recognised Board.
- Age Limit: The candidates belonging to the age group of 18 to 28 years are eligible.
- Physical Standards: The candidates who will satisfy the following physical standards will be eligible for the Physical Endurance Test (PET).
| Physical standard | Male | Female |
| Height | 163 cm | 150 cm |
| Chest expansion | +5 cm | +5 cm |
| Height for reserved categories | 152 cm | 145 cm |
UKSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2020 Vacancies
In total, there are 316 vacancies for the post of Forest Guard. check the table below for the distribution of vacancies amongst different categories.
UKSSSC Forest Guard 2020 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the examination pattern for UKSSSC 2020 below.
| Name of the Post | Forest Guard |
| Mode of examination | Written examination |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type with Multiple Choice |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration of Exam | 2 Hours |
| Standard of the Exam | Topics related to science and agriculture of 10+2 Level |
| Marking Scheme | Correct Answer: +1 Mark Incorrect answer: -0.25 marks |
Download UKSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2020 from here.
UKSSSC Forest Guard 2020 Selection Procedure
The selection procedure for UKSSSC recruitment 2020 for forest guard is done in two stages – written examination and physical endurance test.
- Written Examination: Candidate have to take a written examination which is conducted for 2 hours. Candidates have secure minimum 45% (unreserved category) in written test to qualify.
- Physical Endurance Test (PET): To clear the UKSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment Physical Endurance Test, the aspirants will need to meet the Physical Criteria mentioned below in the table.
| Event | Physical Criteria (Time) |
| 25 KM Race (for men) | Maximum 4 Hours |
| 14 KM race (for women) | Maximum 4 Hours |
UKSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2020 Reservation
To know about the reservation policy provided to candidates for the post of the forest guard, refer to the image provided below.
UKSSSC Forest Guard Admit Card 2020
Admit card for UKSSSC recruitment for forest guard is released online. Candidates have to visit sssc.uk.gov.in for downloading admit card. Information related to the release of admit card is published on newspapers and official website. To download, candidates have to log in to the candidate’s profile and enter login details. Candidates get to know about the date, venue, time of the examination through UKSSSC forest guard admit card 2020.
Applicants are allowed to carry any electronic gadget, valuable items, camera, mobile phones, headphones, calculator, etc to the examination hall. Exam centre are not responsible for any item carried to the exam centre.
UKSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2020
UKSSSC releases the answer key for forest guard online at sssc.uk.gov.in. For downloading, candidates have to click on ‘answer key for all exam and online objection’. After this, click on the link displayed on screen and answer key is displayed on the screen. Candidates are provided with an opportunity to raise objection against the answer key. Objections can be raised online within 07 days of the publication of answer key. To raise objections, candidates have to log in using their roll number and name.
With the help of UKSSSC forest guard answer key, candidates can calculate the probable score in the examination. For every correct answer, +1 marks are awarded whereas negative marking of 0.25 marks is done for incorrect answers.
UKSSSC Forest Guard Result 2020
UKSSSC releases result for forest guard 2020 online at sssc.uk.gov.in. Candidates can download result with the help of registration number and password/date of birth. A merit list is displayed on the screen after providing the correct login credentials. In the event of tie between two or more candidates, the candidates with better marks in the qualifying examination will be preferred. In case of another tie, the candidates senior in age will be preferred. Candidates have to secure the minimum qualifying marks which are as follows:
| Category | Qualifying marks |
| Unreserved/OBC | 45% |
| SC/ST | 35% |
About UKSSSC
The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) conducts examinations, hold an interview and make selection fo the eligible candidates. It is the duty of UKSSSC to prepare the guidelines on matters relating to methods of recruitment. UKSSSC select and invite experts and appoints examiners for examination purpose.
Official website: sssc.uk.gov.in
UKSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2020 Exam Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : The official website of UKSSSC is sssc.uk.gov.in.
Ans : A total number of 316 vacancies are released for various categories for forest guard.
Ans : Candidates of general category have to secure minimum 45% marks in the written examination.
Ans : Yes. If candidates mark a wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted.
