🔍 Vacancy Quick Info
| Organization | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Forester (वनपाल) |
| Total Vacancies | 259 Posts (Non-TSP: 213, TSP: 46) |
| Eligibility | Class 12th Pass + CET (Sr. Secondary) 2024 Score |
| Application Mode | Online (via SSO Portal) |
| Location | Rajasthan |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | January 5, 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | January 6, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 4, 2026 (Till 11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | To be notified soon |
💳 Application Fee (OTR)
Payment Mode: Online via E-Mitra / Net Banking / Credit or Debit Card.
| Category | Fee (One Time Registration) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (Creamy Layer) / MBC | ₹ 600/- |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS / PWD | ₹ 400/- |
| Other State Candidates | ₹ 600/- |
| Correction Charge | ₹ 300/- |
*Note: Candidates who have already paid OTR fees previously do not need to pay again.
👤 Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027)
Cut-off Date: January 1, 2027. Note: A general 3-year age relaxation is applied to all candidates due to no recruitment in the last 3 years. Additional category-based relaxations are applied thereafter.
| Category | Gender | Min Age | Base Max | Relaxation | Final Max | DOB Range (Inclusive) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Male | 18 | 40 | +3 (General) | 43 | 01.01.1984 – 01.01.2009 |
| General | Female | 18 | 40 | +3 + 5 | 48 | 01.01.1979 – 01.01.2009 |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS | Male | 18 | 40 | +3 + 5 | 48 | 01.01.1979 – 01.01.2009 |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS | Female | 18 | 40 | +3 + 10 | 53 | 01.01.1974 – 01.01.2009 |
| PwD (Divyangjan) | All | 18 | 40 | +3 + 10 | 53 | 01.01.1974 – 01.01.2009 |
जिन अभ्यर्थियों का जन्म दिनांक 23-09-2008 से पूर्व है, उन्हें जिस भर्ती वर्ष में सीधी भर्ती के पदों के लिए भर्ती नहीं हुई हो, और यदि कोई आवेदन उस वर्ष की भर्ती में आयु की दृष्टि से पात्र था, तो उसे आयु की दृष्टि से पात्र माना जाएगा। किन्तु यह छूट 3 वर्ष से अधिक नहीं दी जाएगी।
Candidates born before 23-09-2008, who were eligible in terms of age during the years when direct recruitment was not conducted for these posts, will be considered age-eligible. However, this relaxation shall not exceed 3 years.
*Note: For PwD candidates of reserved categories, additional relaxation applies as per Rajasthan Govt rules.
🎓 Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Forester (वनपाल) | 1. Passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized board. 2. Must have qualified CET (Sr. Secondary Level) 2024. 3. Knowledge of Hindi (Devnagari script) and Rajasthan Culture. |
🏃 Physical Standards
| Criteria | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 163 cm | 150 cm |
| Chest (Normal) | 84 cm | 79 cm |
| Expansion | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Walking Test | 25 KM in 4 Hours | 16 KM in 4 Hours |
*Relaxation in height is provided for ST and specific hill area candidates (Male: 152cm, Female: 145cm).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on CET (Sr. Secondary Level) 2024 Score (15 times).
- Written Examination (Objective Type).
- Physical Standard & Efficiency Test (PST/PET).
- Document Verification (DV).
- Medical Examination.
💰 Salary / Pay Scale
According to the 7th Pay Commission, the post of Forester (वनपाल) is placed in Pay Matrix Level-8.
📊 Vacancy Breakup
| Area | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Non-TSP (गैर अनुसूचित क्षेत्र) | 213 |
| TSP (अनुसूचित क्षेत्र) | 46 |
| Total | 259 |
📖 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
100 marks, 2 hours duration, 1/3 negative marking.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Rajasthan Social Studies | 50 |
| Everyday Science | 20 |
| Mathematics | 15 |
| Current Affairs | 15 |
🔗 Important Links
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The last date for submitting online applications is February 4, 2026.
Yes, qualification in the Rajasthan CET (Sr. Secondary Level) 2024 is mandatory to apply for Forester posts.
As per the official notification, a special relaxation of up to 3 years is granted for years where recruitment was not held, provided the candidate was eligible during those years.
Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying exam (Class 12th) can apply, but they must possess the degree/certificate by the date of the written examination.
Yes, candidates must pass a walking test (25 KM for males, 16 KM for females) and meet height/chest criteria, but the PET is qualifying in nature only.
RSMSSB will shortlist candidates based on their CET scores. Usually, candidates equal to 15 times the total vacancies in each category are called for the main written exam.
Yes, candidates can correct their online application by paying a prescribed fee within 7 days after the last date of application.
You need your Jan Aadhaar/Aadhaar card or Class 10th details for One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSO portal.
1. CET Score: आपकी पात्रता मुख्य रूप से CET 2024 के स्कोर पर निर्भर करेगी, इसलिए सुनिश्चित करें कि आपके CET रोल नंबर SSO प्रोफाइल में सही ढंग से अपडेटेड हैं।
2. Physical Prep: लिखित परीक्षा के साथ-साथ शारीरिक दक्षता (Walking Test) की तैयारी अभी से शुरू करें, क्योंकि 4 घंटे में 25 किलोमीटर पैदल चलना बिना अभ्यास के चुनौतीपूर्ण हो सकता है।
3. Document Accuracy: आवेदन भरते समय अपनी श्रेणी (Category) और जन्म तिथि (DOB) की जांच दो बार करें, क्योंकि इनमें त्रुटि होने पर चयन प्रक्रिया के दौरान अयोग्य घोषित किया जा सकता है।
