The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 notification on 5 January 2026. The RSSB Forester (Vanpal) Notification 2026 contains all important details related to the recruitment process, eligibility requirements, selection stages, exam pattern, and important instructions that candidates must follow before applying. Candidates who have qualified the CET (Senior Secondary Level) 2024 can submit their RSSB Forester Application Forms through the official RSSB website from 6 January to 11 February 2026.

Candidates willing to apply for the Vanpal (Forester) post must go through the details given below to find complete and updated information about the RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026, covering important dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam structure, pay details, and a clear step-by-step guide to apply online.

RSSB Forester 2026 Notification Details

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board is conducting the RSSB Forester Direct Recruitment 2026 to fill a total of 259 vacancies of Forester under the state forest department. Candidates applying for this recruitment will be shortlisted based on their performance in the Written Examination and Physical Test (PET/PST), followed by document verification. The complete recruitment process will be carried out by the RSSB in accordance with the rules, eligibility conditions, and guidelines specified in the official notification.

RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 Important Updates

Candidates willing to join the Rajasthan Forest Department as a Forester can refer to the table below for important information related to the recruitment

RSSB Forester (Vanpal) 2026 Important Updates
Exam Conducting Organisation	Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB)
Exam Name	Forester Direct Recruitment Examination 2026
Post Name	Forester (Vanpal)
Pay Level	Level 8
Level of the Exam	State
Vacancies	259
Application Dates	06 January to 11 February 2026
Application Mode	Online via SSO Portal
Examination Mode	Offline Written Examination (OMR-Based)
Selection Process	Written Examination Physical Standard Test & Physical Endurance Test Document Verification

RSSB Forester Important Dates 2026

The RSSB Forester Application Form 2026 can be submitted online from 6 January to 11 February 2026 through the official website of the RSSB. Candidates must complete their online application process before the last date to apply to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.

Candidates can refer to the table below for all important dates and the tentative schedule related to the RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026.

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	05 January 2026
Application Start Date	06 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	~~04 February 2026 till 11:59 PM~~ Extended till 11 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
RSSB Forester Exam Date	28 June 2026
Admit Card Release Date	24 June 2026
Answer Key Release Date	20 July 2026
RSSB Forester Physical Test Date	To Be Announced
Result Declaration Date	To Be Announced
Document Verification Date	To Be Announced

Rajasthan Forester Recruitment 2026: Important Links

The online application link for the RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 is available on the official SSO Portal of Rajasthan. The table below provides direct access to all important links related to the recruitment process, including the official notification PDF, online application form, and other updates.

RSSB Official Website

RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

RSSB Forester 2026 Apply Online Link

RSSB Forester Application Dates 2026 Extension Notice

RSSB Forester Admit Card 2026

RSSB Forester Answer Key 2026

RSSB Forester Result 2026 (to be activated soon)

RSSB Forester Vacancy Details 2026

The RSSB Forester Vacancy Details 2026 have been released by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board through the official notification. As per the notification, a total of 259 vacancies have been announced for the Forester post.

Candidates can check the category-wise vacancy distribution of total posts in the table given below.

Rajasthan Vanpal Vacancy 2026
Category	NTSP Area	TSP Area
Unreserved	101	24
Scheduled Caste	31	03
Scheduled Tribe	28	16
Other Backward Classes	22	–
Most Backward Classes	10	–
Economically Weaker Section	21	–
Sahariya Tribal Community of Baran District	–	–
Total	213	43

RSSB Forester Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates willing to apply for this post must fulfill the Forester Eligibility Criteria 2026 clearly specified by the RSS in the official notification. Only those candidates who have secured the minimum qualifying marks in the Senior Secondary level Common Entrance Test (CET) 2024 can apply for this vacancy.

Before applying, candidates are advised to carefully check the nationality requirements, age limit, age relaxation rules, and educational qualifications mentioned in the official notification. The detailed eligibility criteria for RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 are provided below for reference.

RSSB Forester Nationality

Candidates applying for the RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 must be citizens of India, as specified in the official notification.

RSSB Forester Age Limit & Relaxation

As per the official notification, the minimum age required to apply for the RSSB Forester post is 18 years, while the maximum age limit is 40 years. The age of candidates will be calculated as on 01 January 2027, in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board.

Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be eligible for the following age relaxation:

Category	Upper Age Relaxation
SC/ST/OBC/MBC Male Candidates	5 years
SC/ST/OBC/MBC Female Candidates	10 years

RSSB Forester Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed senior secondary (10+2) or its equivalent. They must have a working knowledge of Written Hindi in Devnagri Script and knowledge of Rajasthan Culture.

RSSB Forester Physical Standards 2026

As per the official guidelines, the physical standards prescribed for RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 are the same as those applicable for the Forest Guard post

The physical standards for male and female candidates are detailed in the table below.

Physical Standard	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
Height	163 cm	150 cm
Chest	84–89 cm	79–84 cm

Height Relaxation

Candidates belonging to the ST communities and certain specified regions, including Assamese, Bhutanese, Garhwali, Kumauni, Gurkha, Ladakhi, Mizo, Nepalese, Naga, and Sikkimese backgrounds, as well as candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, Lahaul & Spiti, and Meghalaya.

Male candidates: Minimum height relaxed to 152 cm
Female candidates: Minimum height relaxed to 145 cm

Candidates are advised to carefully verify the physical standards and applicable relaxations through the official notification before applying for the post, to make sure that they fulfil the physical standards requirements.

RSSB Forester Recruitment Application Process 2026

The application process for RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 is being conducted in online mode through the official SSO Rajasthan portal of the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board. Candidates are required to complete the application process by following the steps outlined below.

Step 1: Candidates need to apply through the SSO Rajasthan portal using their SSO ID. Applicants who do not have an existing SSO ID must register first before proceeding with the application.

Step 2: After logging in, candidates should select the RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 link and carefully enter their personal, educational, and communication details.

Step 3: Applicants must upload scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format as mentioned in the notification.

Step 4: The application fee must be paid online using available payment modes such as debit card, credit card, net banking, or e-Mitra services. The applicable fee varies according to the candidate’s category.

Step 5: Before final submission, candidates should review all the entered details carefully. After successful submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the application form for future reference.

Application fees

The following category-wise one-time registration fee must be deposited online with the selection board through the state-designated e-Mitra kiosk or Jan Suvidha Centre (C.S.C.).

Category	Application Fee
General category, Other Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class (Creamy Layer)	₹600
Other Backward Class/Extremely Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer if Rajasthan) and Economically Weaker Section/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe	₹400
Person with disabilities (PwD)	₹400

RSSB Forester Selection Process 2026

The selection process for RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 is conducted in three stages: a written examination, a physical test, and document verification, for shortlisting deserving candidates. Candidates are required to qualify at each stage of the selection process to be considered for final appointment.

The RSSB Forester selection process consists of the following stages:

Written Examination
Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (qualifying)
Document Verification

Candidates who successfully clear all the above stages will be shortlisted for the medical examination before the final appointment. If all submitted details are verified and the candidate is found medically fit, they will be considered eligible for appointment to the Forester post.

RSSB Forester Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates preparing for the Rajasthan Forester Exam 2026 must be familiar with the Forester (Vanpal) Exam Pattern 2026 decided by the RSSB.

The question paper will be of an objective type (multiple-choice questions), having 5 options: A, B, C, D, and E.
All questions carry equal marks, and there will be a Negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.
The difficulty level of the questions in the Forester exam paper will be of the Senior Secondary Examination level of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education.

Check the detailed exam pattern here:

Subject Details	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Time
General Knowledge	50	100	2 hours
Social Studies
Geography
History
Art & Culture
Everyday Science	20
Mathematics	15
Current Affairs	15
Total	100	100

RSSB Forester Exam Syllabus 2026

Candidates preparing to appear for the RSSB Forester Examination 2026 are advised to check the official syllabus released by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) for a clear understanding of the exam structure. To avoid content repetition, the detailed subject-wise syllabus and all important topics have been provided in the Rajasthan Vanpal Syllabus 2026 PDF given below.

RSSB Forester (Vanpal) Exam Syllabus PDF

Use the syllabus PDF to understand the subjects and important topics covered in the RSSB Forester written examination and plan your preparation strategy accordingly.

RSSB Forester Admit Card 2026

The admit card for the RSSB Forester Exam 2026 will be released on the official website of the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) in June 2026, 7–10 days before the exam date, i.e. 28 June 2026.

The admit card will contain important details such as the exam centre, candidate’s roll number, exam date and shift timing, along with important instructions. Entry to the exam centre will not be permitted without the RSSB Forester admit card.

Follow these steps to download your RSSB Forester Admit Card 2026:

Step 1: Visit the official RSSB website.

Step 2: Navigate to the “News and Events” or “Candidate Information” section.

Step 3: Click on the link titled “Admit Card for Forester Direct Recruitment Exam 2026.”

Step 4: A login page will appear. Enter your SSO ID, Date of Birth, and Captcha code.

Step 5: Click on the “Download Forester Written Exam Admit Card 2026” button.

Step 6: Save the Rajasthan Vanpal Admit Card 2026 PDF and take a printout for use on the exam day.

RSSB Forester Answer Key PDF 2026

The RSSB Forester Answer Key PDF 2026 will be released shortly after the written exam is conducted successfully. Candidates can download the answer key PDF from the official Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) website and use it to cross-check their answers. This helps in calculating the expected scores before the official results are declared. If candidates find any errors or discrepancies in the provisional answer key released by the board, they will be allowed to raise objections within the timeframe specified by the board.

Once the final answer key is officially released, a direct download link for the RSSB Forester Answer Key 2026 will also be provided in this article.

RSSB Forester Result 2026

The RSSB Forester Result 2026 will be announced online on the board’s website after the completion of the written examination. The result will be published in PDF format on the official website of the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) and will contain the roll numbers or names of candidates shortlisted for the next stage, such as physical test and document verification.

Candidates can download the RSSB Forester Result 2026 by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official RSSB website.

Step 2: Navigate to the “Results” section on the homepage.

Step 3: Click on the link titled “Result for Forester Direct Recruitment Examination 2026.”

Step 4: The Vanpal result PDF will open on your screen. Use the Ctrl+F keys to search for your roll number or name among the shortlisted candidates list.

Step 5: Download the result PDF and take a printout of it for future reference.

RSSB Forester Salary Structure

As per the 7th Pay Commission rules implemented by the Rajasthan State Government, the salary for the Forester post is classified under Pay Matrix Level-8. However, the candidates will be on a Probation period for 2 years from joining. During this period, salary as per the post’s pay scale will not be paid; instead, a fixed remuneration will be given at rates specified by the State Government. Additionally, no other allowances such as house rent allowance, dearness allowance, or city compensatory allowance will be paid.

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