RSSB Rajasthan Forester Recruitment 2026 Notification Released at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the official Forester Recruitment 2026 notification for the Forester (Vanpal) post, offering a total of 259 vacancies under the Rajasthan Forest Department. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in until the last date.

Key Details

• Recruiting Body: Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB)
• Post Name: Forester (Vanpal)

• Total Vacancies: 259
• Advertisement Number: 01/2026

• Job Location: Rajasthan

This recruitment drive aims to fill Forester positions across both Non-Scheduled Areas (213 posts) and Scheduled Areas (46 posts).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (12th/10+2) from a recognised board and hold a valid CET (Senior Secondary Level) 2024 score.

Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years as on January 1, 2027, with age relaxation applicable as per government norms.

Candidates should also have working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and familiarity with Rajasthan culture as required for the post.

Application Process & Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: January 6, 2026

• Last Date to Apply: February 4, 2026

• Mode of Application: Online through rssb.rajasthan.gov.in or the SSO (Single Sign-On) portal of Rajasthan.

Applicants must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the SSO portal before filling the recruitment form if not previously registered.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹600
• SC / ST / Economically Weaker Sections / PwBD: ₹400
• Divyang Candidates: ₹400

(Payment may be made online via net banking, UPI, debit or credit cards as per guidelines.)

Selection Process
The recruitment will follow a multi-stage selection process:

• Written Examination (CBT): Objective type questions covering subjects such as general knowledge, current affairs, mathematics, science and Rajasthan specific topics.

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

• Document Verification

• Final Merit List based on performance across all stages.

The expected written exam date is June 28, 2026, with the admit card to be released days before the test.

Salary and Job Profile
Selected candidates will be appointed as Forester (Vanpal) under the Rajasthan Forest Department. The pay is structured as Level-8, with salary and allowances as per the 7th Pay Commission.

How to Apply

• Visit the official RSSB website: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in

• Log in through SSO Rajasthan Portal.

• Complete your OTR registration (if not already done).

• Select the recruitment notification and fill in the form with accurate details.

• Upload required documents and pay the application fee.

• Submit the form before February 4, 2026.

This recruitment presents an important opportunity for 12th-pass candidates who qualified CET 2024 to secure a government job in the state's Forest Department. Aspirants are advised to read the official notification PDF carefully before applying to ensure eligibility and correct application submission.