Rajasthan Forest Department Recruitment 2026

Official 360° Portal for Vanpal (Forester) Bharti

LATEST UPDATE: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has officially announced the RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 for 259 vacancies. The last date to apply has been extended to 11 February 2026.

RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 Overview

RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB/RSMSB) has released the notification for a total of 259 Forester (Vanpal) vacancies. Candidates applying for this recruitment will be shortlisted based on their performance in the Written Examination and Physical Test (PET/PST).

ParticularsDetails
OrganisationRajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB)
Post NameForester (Vanpal)
Total Vacancies259 Posts
Application Start Date06 January 2026
Last Date to Apply11 February 2026 (Extended)
SalaryPay Level 8 (Forester)
Official Websiterssb.rajasthan.gov.in

Vacancy Distribution 2026

RSSB has released the Forester vacancies, which consist of 213 non-reserved (Non-TSP) areas and 46 reserved (TSP) areas.

CategoryNon-TSP AreaTSP Area
General (UR)10127
SC3103
ST2816
OBC / EWS / MBCSpecific breakdown in PDF-

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12th (Intermediate) and must have qualified for the CET (Senior Secondary Level) 2024 conducted by the Rajasthan Government. Applicants must also possess knowledge of Hindi in Devnagari script and Rajasthan culture.

Age Limit: 18 to 40 years as on 01 January 2027. Age relaxation applies as per Rajasthan government norms for reserved categories.

Application Fee:

Physical Efficiency Test (PET/PST)

GenderHeightChestWalking Test
Male (UR/OBC)163 CM84-89 CM25 km in 4 Hours
Female (UR/OBC)150 CM79-84 CM16 km in 4 Hours

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. Visit the official Rajasthan SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in).
  2. Log in using your SSO ID and password.
  3. Go to "Citizen Apps" and select the "Recruitment Portal".
  4. Click on the link for "RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026".
  5. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
  6. Enter your CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 Application Number for verification.
  7. Upload required documents and pay the application fee.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When is the application deadline?

The last date to apply online is 11 February 2026 (Extended).

Q2. Is CET qualification mandatory?

Yes, candidates must have qualified the CET (Senior Secondary Level) 2024.

Q3. What is the selection process?

Selection includes a Written Exam, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Exam.
Official Website Link Direct Apply (SSO Portal)