Uttarakhand Public Service Commission or UKPSC recently released recruitment for forest guard under Group-C in the Forest Department. The recruitment will be made based on the entrance examination of the candidate. The final selection will be based on the marks scored by the candidates in the entrance examination. The post of Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) is very attractive for those who have recently passed class 12 and are looking for any job. In this article, we will discuss UKPSC Forest Guard Bharti- Uttarakhand Forest Guard Recruitment, etc.
UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment Vacancy 2024
The following are the vacancy released in the UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2024-
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
| UR | 473 |
| OBC | 126 |
| EWS | 94 |
| SC | 164 |
| ST | 37 |
| Total | 894 |
UKPSC Forest Guard Salary
The salary of the UKPSC Forest Guard ranges from Pay Scale: Rs.21,700 – Rs.69,100 (Level-3) with other benefits and allowances includes as per the rules set by the Uttarakhand State Government.
UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment Important Dates 2024
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | June 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | TBA |
| Admit Card Release Date | TBA |
| Written Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment Eligibility 2024
The following are the eligibility criteria for UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment-
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Age Limit
- The age limit for participating in the UKC Forest Guard recruitment is 18 to 28 years however, relaxation will be provided to the candidates who are from the reserved category candidates-
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST/OBC | 5 years |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters of Uttarakhand | 5 years |
| ESM of Uttarakhand | 3 years after deducting service duration from age |
Education Qualification
- The applicant must have passed class 12th from a recognized board
- NCC Core B or C Certificate/ at least 2 years of experience in the territorial army will be given preference
Nationality/Domicile
- The applicant must be a citizen of India with a domicile in Uttarakhand
- a Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before 1st January 1962 and living in Uttarakhand
- an Indian-origin person who migrated to India for permanent settlement from the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Pakistan, Burma, and Sri Lanka living in Uttarakhand
UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment Application Form 2024
The following are the steps that you’ll have to follow to apply for the UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment exam-
- Visit the official website of the UKPSC and click on the UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment button
- Now, click on the apply button and you’ll be redirected to the registration page where you’ll have to register yourself using your email ID password, Phone number, etc.
- After registration is complete, log in to your account using your login credential
- After logging in, fill out the application form with your details like name, address, education qualification, etc.
- After filling out the application form, upload the documents mentioned below followed by clicking submit button
- Before submitting, make sure to cross-check all the details and that your UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment application form is successfully submitted.
Documents Required for UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment
The following are the documents required for the UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment application form-
- Passport Size scanned signature
- Class 10 and 12 passing certificate/ mark sheet
- Aadhaar card
UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment Application Fee
The application fee for UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment is exempted i.e., no candidate has to pay any application fee for applying for the UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment application form.
UKPSC Forest Guard Selection Process 2024
UKPSC Forest Guard selection process will be provided to the candidate on merit bases. The selection of the UKPSC Forest Guard will be on the following processes-
- Written Exam
- Physical Standards Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
Written Exam
The written examination is the very first step towards the UKPSC Forest Guard Selection process. The following are the details for the same-
Examination pattern
The following are the examination pattern for the UKPSC Forest Guard recruitment examination-
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| General Hindi | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge and General Studies | 40 | 40 |
| Knowledge about Uttarakhand | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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UKPSC Forest Guard Syllabus
The following is the syllabus for the UKPSC Forest Guard recruitment examination-
General Hindi
- वर्तनी
- समास
- कारक
- पर्यायवाची
- वचन
- विलोम
- लिंग
- तत्सम एवं तदभव
- सन्धियां
- वाक्यांशों के लिए शब्द निर्माण
- वाक्य संशोधन
- लोकोक्तियाँ एवं मुहावरे
General Knowledge and General Studies
- Indian History
- Indian National Movement
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economics
- Matrix
- Puzzles
- Venn Diagram
Uttarakhand Current Affairs
- History of Uttarakhand
- Biodiversity of Uttarakhand
- Education in Uttarakhand
- Tourism in Uttarakhand
Physical Standards Test
| Gender | Height | Chest |
| Male | 163 cm | 5 cm expansion |
| Female | 150 cm | – |
Physical Efficiency Test
The candidate participating in the Physical Efficiency Test is as follows-
| Description | Maximum Time Allowed – Males | Maximum Time Allowed- Females |
| 25km running(Males) 14km running (Females) | 4 hours (max) | 4 hours (max) |
UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment Admit Card 2024
The admit card for the UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment is released on the official website of the UKPSC Forest Guard. You can download it from the website by following this process-
- Visit the official website of the UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment and click on the admit card download button
- After clicking on the button, you’ll be redirected to a new page where you’ll have to log in, for which you’ll be provided with three options
- Login with Email ID and Password
- Login with the Application Number and Date of Birth
- Login with Name, Father’s Name, and Date of Birth
- After logging in, you’ll be prompted with the admit card and you can take a printout of the admit card by pressing CTRL + P or clicking on the print icon
UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment Result 2024
The result for the UKPSC Forest Guard Recruitment can be checked by following these steps-
- Visit the official website of the UKPSC Forest Guard and click on the result button
- Now, you’ll be redirected to a new page where you’ll have to enter the roll number, and date of birth followed by clicking on the submit button
- After clicking on the submit button, your result will be displayed and you can now see your result for the UKPSC Forest Guard 2024
FAQ
The forest guard of Uttarakhand protects forests, wildlife, and enforces conservation laws.
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