HSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary, Notification PDF

HSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary, Notification PDF

HSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: Notification Overview

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released a significant opportunity for job seekers with the HSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 (Advt No 04/2026). This recruitment drive aims to fill 779 posts of Forest Guard in the state of Haryana. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have completed their 10th or 12th and are looking for a stable government job in the forest department.

Recruitment Type: Based on the notification details, this recruitment involves a Competitive Examination. Candidates will likely have to undergo a written examination (CBT/OMR) followed by Physical Endurance Tests (PET) and document verification. There is no application fee required for this recruitment.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details 2026

The total of 779 vacancies has been distributed across various categories as per Haryana government reservation norms. The detailed breakdown is provided below:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or an equivalent examination from a recognized State Education Board/University.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 42 Years
• Age Relaxation: Age relaxation is applicable as per Haryana Government rules for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/ESM). (Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for specific relaxation details based on their category).

Selection Process

The selection for HSSC Forest Guard is likely to be based on the following stages:

1. Written Examination: A competitive exam to shortlist candidates. (Details regarding pattern and syllabus below).
2. Physical Endurance Test (PET): Candidates qualifying the written exam will have to undergo physical tests (Running, Long Jump, High Jump).
3. Document Verification: Verification of original certificates and eligibility criteria.
4. Medical Examination: Final fitness check.

Exam Pattern (Expected)

Note: As the specific exam date is yet to be announced, candidates should prepare based on general HSSC patterns.

• Duration: 90 Minutes (Expected)
• Negative Marking: Typically, HSSC exams have no negative marking, but candidates must check the specific notification PDF for confirmation.

Syllabus Highlights

• General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Economy, and Culture of Haryana and India.
• Reasoning: Analogies, Similarities, Differences, Visual Memory, Problem Solving.
• Mathematics: Number Systems, Computation, Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions.

Application Fee

According to the notification, No Fee is Required for any category (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) to apply for these posts.

How to Apply Online

Candidates must follow these steps to submit their application for HSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official website of Haryana Staff Selection Commission: https://hssc.gov.in/.
2. On the homepage, click on the link "Apply Online for Forest Guard Advt No 04/2026".
3. Register yourself if you are a new user, or log in using your existing credentials.
4. Fill in the detailed application form with accurate personal, educational, and address details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents (10th/12th certificates, ID proof).
6. Since there is no application fee, you can proceed directly to the final submission.
7. Review all details carefully and submit the form.
8. Download and print a copy of the application form for future reference.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF (Advt 04/2026)
• Apply Online Link (Activate on 09-02-2026)
• Official Website: HSSC