The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is recruiting for the post of Forester (Vanpal). This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for a regular government job in Rajasthan. The board has released the notification for a total of 259 vacancies. The advertisement number for this recruitment is 01/2026. The online application process starts on 06/01/2026 and the last date to apply is 04/02/2026. Applicants from India are eligible to apply, but specific benefits are for Rajasthan residents.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Post Name | Forester (Vanpal) |
| Advt No. | 01/2026 |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Vacancies | 259 |
| Salary | Pay Matrix Level-8 |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Rajasthan |
| Category | Government Job |
Post Details
| Post Name | Vacancies by Category | Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Forester (Non-Scheduled Area) | 213 | 18 to 40 Years |
| Forester (Scheduled Area) | 46 |
There are a total of 259 vacancies. Out of these, 213 posts are for the Non-Scheduled Area (Non-TSP) and 46 posts are for the Scheduled Area (TSP). The age limit is calculated as of 01/01/2027. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules. Specifically, all applicants get a 3-year age relaxation because the recruitment was not held in previous years. Additionally, SC, ST, OBC, EWS (Male, Rajasthan) get 5 years relaxation, and General (Female) gets 5 years relaxation.
Exam Fee
| General / OBC (Creamy Layer) / MBC (Creamy Layer) | Rs. 600 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / MBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS / SC / ST (of Rajasthan) | Rs. 400 |
| All Divyangjan (Disabled Candidates) | Rs. 400 |
Essential Qualification
- Forester:
- Candidate must have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) from a recognized Board like Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education or CBSE.
- Knowledge of working in Hindi (Devanagari Script).
- Knowledge of Rajasthan's Culture.
Selection Process
- Written Exam: This will be an Offline OMR-based test. It has 100 questions for 100 marks. The duration is 2 hours. There is 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers.
- Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Walking Test: Men must walk 25 km in 4 hours. Women must walk 16 km in 4 hours.
- Height: Men - 163 cm, Women - 150 cm.
- Chest: Men - 84 cm (5 cm expansion), Women - 79 cm (5 cm expansion).
- Document Verification: Checking of original certificates.
- Medical Examination: To check physical and mental fitness.
How to Apply
- Visit the SSO Rajasthan Portal.
- Login with your SSO ID. If you do not have one, complete the registration first.
- Go to the Recruitment Portal app inside the dashboard.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if applying for the first time and pay the fee.
- Click on Apply Now for the Forester Direct Recruitment 2026.
- The system will verify your CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 data.
- Fill in the required details and upload your latest live photo and signature.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 06/01/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04/02/2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04/02/2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced later |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the total number of vacancies for the Forester post?
- There are a total of 259 vacancies for the Forester post in this recruitment.
- What is the last date to apply for this job?
- The last date to apply online is 04/02/2026.