RSSB Forester & Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 785 Posts | Notification Out

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has kicked off the recruitment drive for 2026 with the release of the official notification for Forester (Vanpal) and Forest Guard (Vanrakshak) posts. Advertisement No. 01/2026, released in January 2026, invites eligible candidates to apply for 259 Forester positions. A separate short notice has also announced 483 vacancies for Forest Guards and 43 for Surveyors.

This recruitment is a golden opportunity for 10th and 12th-pass candidates in Rajasthan who have qualified the Common Eligibility Test (CET). Below is a detailed breakdown of eligibility, application process, exam pattern, physical standards, and selection stages.

RSSB Forester & Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: January 5, 2026
• Online Application Start Date (Forester): January 6, 2026
• Last Date to Apply (Forester): February 4, 2026
• Forester Exam Date: June 26, 2026 (Tentative)
• Forest Guard Exam Date: June 28, 2026 (Tentative)

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is divided into Scheduled Areas (TSP) and Non-Scheduled Areas (Non-TSP).

• Forester (Vanpal): 259 Posts
  • Non-TSP: 213 Posts
  • TSP: 46 Posts
• Forest Guard (Vanrakshak): 483 Posts (Detailed breakup awaited in full notification)
• Surveyor: 43 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

1) Educational Qualification

• Forester (Vanpal):
  • Must have passed Senior Secondary (12th) from a recognized board (RBSE/CBSE).
  • Must have qualified Rajasthan CET (Senior Secondary Level) 2024.
  • Knowledge of Devanagari Hindi and Rajasthan culture is mandatory.
• Forest Guard (Vanrakshak):
  • Must have passed Secondary (10th) from a recognized board.
  • Note: While statutory eligibility is 10th pass, candidates are generally required to have cleared CET (Senior Secondary Level) to be eligible for the main exam (as per recruitment trend/updates).
• Surveyor:
  • 12th Pass with ITI/Diploma in Civil Engineering or Surveying.

2) Age Limit (as on January 1, 2027)

Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Male, Rajasthan domicile): 5 Years
• Females (General): 5 Years
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Female, Rajasthan domicile): 10 Years

Selection Process

1. Written Examination: Objective test (100 marks)
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying
3. Document Verification: Original certificates verification
4. Medical Examination: Fitness for forest duties

Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Written Exam)

• Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer

Syllabus Highlights

• General Knowledge: History, Geography, Art, Culture, Heritage of Rajasthan
• Everyday Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to 10th standard)
• Mathematics: Number system, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Simple Interest, etc.
• Current Affairs: Recent events in Rajasthan and India

Physical Fitness Standards (PST/PET)

1) Physical Standards Test (PST)

2) Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Walking Test: Male: 25 km in 4 hours | Female: 16 km in 4 hours
• Sit-ups (Male): 25 in 1 minute
• Cricket Ball Throw (Male): 55 meters
• Standing Broad Jump (Female): 1.35 meters
• Shot Put (Female): 4.5 meters (4 kg shot)

Application Fee

Note: Fees must be paid through the Rajasthan SSO portal.

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official SSO Rajasthan portal: sso.rajasthan.gov.in
2. Log in using your SSO ID and password.
3. Open the Recruitment Portal application.
4. Find “RSSB Forester Direct Recruitment 2026” and click Apply Now.
5. Your details will be fetched from CET 2024 registration—verify carefully.
6. Upload your latest photograph and signature.
7. Pay the application fee and submit the form.
8. Download and print the application receipt for future reference.

Why This Recruitment Matters

RSSB Forester and Forest Guard posts offer a stable government career with good growth prospects in the Rajasthan Forest Department. The job profile allows candidates to work close to nature, contributing to the protection of wildlife and forest resources. With CET-based shortlisting, only serious candidates proceed to the main exam.

Conclusion

If you meet the eligibility criteria and have qualified CET, don’t miss this opportunity. Complete your application on time, begin syllabus-focused preparation, and start physical training early to confidently clear PET/PST.

For official updates, visit: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in