The Rajasthan Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced by the Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board. Candidates who have applied for the Forest Department recruitment will appear in the CBT Exam, which will be held on 28 June 2026.
The exam schedule includes the dates for both Forester (वनपाल) posts, allowing aspirants to plan their preparation effectively.
Rajasthan Forest Guard Exam Date Out 2026
As per the RSSB Exam Calendar 2026, the Rajasthan Forester written exam is scheduled to be conducted on 28 June 2026. The Forest Gard Exam will be conducted in CBT Mode across various centres in Rajasthan. The Written Exam is the first stage of the selection process. Candidates who clear this written exam will be eligible for the next stage of the selection process. Candidates can check the official complete exam details below
RSSB Forester Recruitment Notification Out 2026
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has officially released the RSSB Forester Vacancy 2026 Notification for the post of Forester. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 259 Forester posts will be filled under the Rajasthan Forest Department. The board has also released a short notice for the Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 for 483 Forest Guard vacancies. The Detailed notification for the Forest Guard recruitment will be released soon on the official website.
The notification has been issued for candidates who have qualified CET (Senior Secondary Level) 2024, and the selection will be done as per the rules mentioned in the official PDF. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the RSSB recruitment portal within the prescribed timeline.
RSSB Forester Guard Recruitment Notification PDF 2026
RSSB Forester 2026 Application Last Date Extended Notice
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) had issued a recruitment notification for two posts under the Forest Department, namely Rajasthan Forest Guard and Forester (Vanpal). As per the revised notice, due to technical issues in the online application process, the last date to apply has been extended only for the Forester post. Candidates can now submit the Forester application through SSO Recruitment Portal till 11 February 2026 (11:59 PM). The application schedule for the Forest Guard post remains unchanged.
RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026: Overview
The RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 process is based on CET (Senior Secondary) 2024, and only qualified candidates are eligible to apply.
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RSSB Forester Apply Online Link 2026
The Rajasthan Forest Guard Apply Online Link 2026 has been activated on the official recruitment portal of RSSB. Candidates must log in using their SSO ID through the Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) portal to submit the application form. Only online applications will be accepted. Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected. We have provided the direct link to apply for RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 below.
Before applying, candidates should ensure that:
- Their One Time Registration (OTR) is completed.
- CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 application number is available.
- All personal, educational, and category details entered during OTR are correct.
RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 Apply- Link
RSSB Forester Recruitment Vacancy 2026
A total of 259 Forester (Vanpal) positions have been announced. Vacancies include both vertical and horizontal reservations as per Rajasthan government policies, covering categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, women, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities.
Non-Scheduled Area
| Category | General | General Female | Widow | Divorced | Total |
| General (GEN) | 71 | 20 | 08 | 02 | 101 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 22 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 31 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 19 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 28 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 15 | 05 | 02 | 00 | 22 |
| Most Backward Class (MBC) | 07 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 10 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 15 | 05 | 01 | 00 | 21 |
| Sahariya Tribe (Baran District) | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total Posts | 149 | 42 | 18 | 04 | 213 |
Horizontal Reservation
- Acid Attack Victim : 13
- Ex Serviceman : 23
- Sportsman : 04
Scheduled Area
| Category | General | General Female | Widow | Divorced | Total |
| General (GEN) | 19 | 05 | 03 | 00 | 27 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 11 | 04 | 01 | 00 | 16 |
| Total Posts | 32 | 10 | 04 | 00 | 46 |
Horizontal Reservation
- Acid Attack Victim : 04
- Ex Serviceman : 05
- Sportsman : 01
RSSB Forester Recruitment Application Fees
The recruitment process uses the One Time Registration (OTR) system. Candidates who have already completed OTR registration and paid the fee earlier are exempt from paying again.
- Fee Structure by Category
- General / OBC (Creamy Layer): ₹600
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, SC, ST (Rajasthan Domicile): ₹400
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): ₹400
RSSB Forester Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Educational Qualification
- Must have qualified the CET (Senior Secondary Level) 2024, conducted by the Rajasthan Government.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 40 years
- Age relaxation applies as per Rajasthan government norms for reserved category candidates.
Nationality & Domicile
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- For posts in Scheduled Areas, the applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan’s Scheduled Areas.
How to Apply For RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026 ?
Candidates can follow the step-by-step process below to apply for RSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the Rajasthan SSO portal and log in using your SSO ID and password.
- After logging in, go to Citizen Apps (G2C) and open the Recruitment Portal.
- Click on the link for RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026.
- If you have not completed the One Time Registration (OTR), complete it first by paying the required fee.
- Enter your CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 Application Number, which will be verified automatically.
- Fill in the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload the necessary documents, if required.
- Review all the details thoroughly before submitting the form.
- Finally, download and print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Candidates are advised to submit the application well before the last date to avoid technical issues and ensure successful registration.
RSSB Forester Selection Process 2026
The selection will involve multiple stages:
- CET (Senior Secondary Level) Score: Merit will be based on marks obtained in the CET 2024 exam.
- Physical Efficiency & Standards Test (PET/PST): Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CET scores will undergo physical tests as per Forest Department standards.
- Document Verification: Verification of educational certificates, category certificates, domicile proof, and other relevant documents.
- Final Merit List: Prepared based on CET scores and successful clearance of all verification stages.
| Also check |
| RSSB Forest Guard and Forester Syllabus |
| Rajasthan Forest Guard Salary |
| RSSB Forest Guard and Forester Previous Year Papers |
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