Haryana Staff Selection Commission, HSSC has started the online application process for Forest Guard Recruitment 2026. Applications have been invited from February 9, 2026, onwards on its official website, www.hssc.gov.in.The recruitment drive is being conducted under Advertisement No. 04/2026 for a total of 779 vacant posts of Forest Guards in different categories. Applications through online mode can be submitted by candidates satisfying the prescribed eligibility criteria before February 23, 2026.HSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: Overview • Organization: Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) • Name of the Post: Forest Guard • Total Vacancies: 779 • Mode of Application: Online Application • Dates: 9 to 23 February 2026 • Educational Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent • Age Limit: 18 to 42 years • Application Fee: No • Official Website: www.hssc.gov.in Important Dates to Remember • Notification Release: 6 February 2026 • Application Start Date: 9 February 2026 • Last Date to Apply: 23 February 2026 • Exam Date: To be notified Details of Vacancy According to the HSSC Forest Guard Notification 2026, which was officially released on February 6, 2026, on the HSSC portal, the information is provided regarding vacancies, eligibility, selection processes, exam pattern, physical standards, and salary structure. The total number of posts of Forest Guard is 779, with reservation for various categories like General, EWS, BC, SC, and Ex, Serving. The highest number of posts is in the General category, i.e. 318, followed by the EWS category with 123 posts. EligibilityEducational Qualification Candidates must have completed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.Age Limit: As on 01 January 2026• Minimum Age: 18 years• Maximum Age: 42 yearsAge relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Haryana Government norms.Physical Standards and Endurance TestPhysical MeasurementMale: Height – 168 cm, Chest – 79 cm (unexpanded), 84 cm (expanded)Female: Height – 155 cmWalking TestMale: 25 km in 4 hours Female: 14 km in 4 hoursHow to Apply Online for HSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026Following are the steps for candidate online application:Step 1: Go to the official website, www.hssc.gov.inStep 2: Click on the link for HSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026.Step 3: If already not registered, complete One-Time Registration (OTR).Step 4: Log in with your registration ID and password.Step 5: Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.Step 6: Document upload, photograph, and signature uploadingStep 7: Review all details before submissionStep 8: Application Form SubmissionStep 9: Download and print a copy for future referenceSelection ProcessSelection will be done through multilevel procedures that include the following:• Shortlisting based on CET Score• Written ExaminationThe tests were the following: • Physical Measurement Test (PMT)• Physical Endurance Test (PET)• Verification of documentsExam Pattern and Salary DetailsThe type of examination for the HSSC Forest Guard Examination 2026 is offline, using OMR sheets, and it consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, which add up to a total of 100 marks, and the time duration of the examination is 1 hour and 45 minutes. There are no negative marks for the wrong answers, and the minimum percentage required for General category candidates is 50%, whereas for the reserved category, it is 40%. The medium of the examination is both Hindi and English.The candidates who have been selected for the post of Forest Guard will be appointed under Group C service. The post will be paid a pay scale of Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100, which is subject to the Pay Level 3. In addition, the selected person will also be eligible to earn Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or quarters, Travel Allowance (TA), etc.
