The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has released the HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 notification for a total of 779 Forest Guard posts under Advertisement No. 04/2026. Eligible candidates who have cleared the CET (Group-C) can apply online for these government jobs on the official website hssc.gov.in.
The online application process started on 09 February 2026, and the last date to apply online is 23 February 2026 (till 11:59 PM). Candidates must submit their applications before the deadline, as no forms will be accepted after this date.
Haryana HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 Notification Out
HSSC has announced 779 vacancies for Forest Guard posts in the Forest Department under Haryana Forest Guard Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates should read the official notification carefully and apply before 23 February 2026. The notification includes key details like application dates, vacancies, age limit, educational qualifications, exam pattern, and salary.
HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026: Overview
Read the table below to know all the important details that you must know before applying for the HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026:
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Haryana HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026
Under this recruitment, a total of 779 posts are available for Forest Guard Recruitment 2026. The HSSC has distributed the vacancies category-wise, including General, DSC, BCA, and other categories. For the convenience of candidates, an overview of the HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 is provided in the table below.
| HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 | |
| Category | Vacancies |
| General | 318 |
| DSC | 55 |
| OSC | 55 |
| BCA | 102 |
| BCB | 8 |
| EWS | 123 |
| ESM Gen | 77 |
| ESM DSC | 1 |
| ESM OSC | 1 |
| ESM BCA | 19 |
| ESM BCB | 20 |
| Total | 779 |
Haryana Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Application Form Link
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the Haryana Forester Vacancy 2026. Applicants must carefully enter all personal details, educational qualifications, and required documents before submitting the form. Applications received after 23 February 2026 will not be considered. Interested candidates should complete and submit their application form before the last date
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Steps to Apply Online for HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026
Candidates who want to apply for the Haryana HSSC Forest Recruitment 2026 must follow the simple steps provided below.
- Go to the official website of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) at www.hssc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Apply Online” or “Recruitment” section on the homepage.
- Find and select the link for HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026.
- Register by entering your basic details like name, mobile number, and email ID.
- Log in with your registration details.
- Fill in your personal and education details in the application form.
- Upload your photo and signature in the given format.
- Pay the application fee online, if required.
- Check all details carefully and click on the submit button.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future use.
Eligibility Criteria for Haryana Forester Vacancy 2026
Candidates applying for the HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 must meet the required eligibility criteria set by the authorities. These usually include educational qualifications, age limit, and other essential requirements.
- Education Qualification– Candidates must have passed the 12th class from a recognised State Education Board/ University and Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matric or Higher education
- Age Limit– Candidates applying for the Forest Guard post must be between 18 and 42 years as of 1 January 2026. Age relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates according to the rules of the Haryana Government.
| Category-wise Age Relaxation | |
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| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 5 Years |
| Backward Class (BC) | 5 Years |
| Group C posts of Police Personnel | 5 Years |
| Wives of military personnel disabled during service | 5 Years |
| Widowed or legally divorced women | 5 Years |
| Judicially separated women (living separately for more than 2 years) | 5 Years |
| Unmarried Women | 5 Years |
| Haryana Govt. employees (adhoc/contract/work-charged/daily wages) including govt-aided institutions | As per Haryana Govt. norms |
Haryana HSSC Forest Guard Physical Standards Requirements
Candidates can check the table of Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) below.
| Category | Male | Female |
| Height | 168 cms | 155 cms |
| Chest Unexpanded | 79 cms | – |
| Chest Expanded | 84 cms | – |
| Walking test | 25 kms completed within 4 hours | 14 kms completed within 4 hours |
Syllabus Details For HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026
The HSSC has released the complete syllabus along with the HSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 notification. The HSSC Forest Guard Syllabus includes General awareness, Computer knowledge and subject-related syllabus.
- General Awareness- Reasoning, Mathematics, Science, History( Haryana Related History), Current Affairs, Literature, Geography, Civics, Environment, Culture, etc. (Weightage 20 %)
- Computer Knowledge- Computer Terminology, Fundamental, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Web Browsing, Communication Tools, Emails, Downloading and Uploading Data, etc. ( Weightage 10%)
- Subject Related Syllabus- Weightage 70%
| Subjects | Topics |
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| English Language |
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| Quantitative Aptitude |
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| Haryana Economy |
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| Rural Marketing |
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| Environmental Studies and Disaster Management |
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What is the Exam Pattern for HSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026
Understanding the exam pattern helps candidates prepare effectively for HSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026. The detailed HSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026 is given below:
- Mode of Examination: Offline (OMR-based)
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Time Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General Category – 50%
- Reserved Category – 40%
- Negative Marking: No
- Exam Language: English and Hindi
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, Science, History, Current Affairs, Civics, EVS, Culture & Literature | 20 | 20 | 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
| Computer Terminologies, Computer Abbreviations, Hardware & Software, Keyboard Shortcuts, Networking, Operating System, Internet, MS Office | 10 | 10 | |
| Subject-Related Topics | 70 | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
HSSC Forest Guard Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify for all previous stages will undergo a medical examination to ensure they are physically and medically fit for the Forest Guard role. The medical test checks overall health, eyesight, hearing, and physical fitness as per Haryana Government standards. Only candidates declared medically fit will be considered for final selection.
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