RSSB Forester Recruitment 2026: 259 Posts
RSSB Advertisement 01/2026 announced 259 Forester posts: 213 in the Non-TSP area and 46 in the TSP area. The application deadline was extended to 11 February 2026, and the result-stage documents were released on 14 August 2026.
1. Detailed Information
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See the latest posts on RSSB Results, result-linked figures under Cut Off & Marks, certificate-check notices under Document Verification, and earlier exam updates in Answer Key. You can also read the Lab Assistant / Junior Lab Assistant 2026 recruitment details.
Official source and related updates
Read the Official Forester Advertisement 01/2026 — RSSB for the controlling conditions. The RSSB official website and the Rajasthan Recruitment Portal should be used for notices and account-related action. For other verified vacancy posts, visit the RSSB recruitment updates page.
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2. Post / Exam Overview
| Post / Exam Name | Forester (Vanpal) |
|---|---|
| Category | Recruitment |
| Organization / Department | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) / Forest Department, Rajasthan |
| Total Posts | 259 |
| Job / Exam Location | Rajasthan |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary / Pay Level | Pay Matrix Level-8; fixed remuneration during probation as prescribed by Rajasthan Government rules |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, PST/PET, Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| Official Website | https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in/ |
3. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 05 Jan 2026 |
| Online Apply Start | 06 Jan 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Result Date | 14 Aug 2026 |
4. Category-Specific Details
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026 |
|---|---|
| Original Application Last Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Extended Application Last Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 28 June 2026 |
| Latest Selection Update | Result, merit list and cut-off released on 14 August 2026 |
5. Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Non TSP Area | TSP Area | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forester (Vanpal) | 213 | 46 | 259 |
6. Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Creamy Layer OBC-MBC | ₹600 OTR fee |
| Rajasthan NCL OBC-MBC / EWS / SC / ST | ₹400 OTR fee |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | ₹400 OTR fee |
| Candidates who already paid OTR | No repeat OTR payment |
7. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Years | 40 Years | As per Rajasthan Government rules and the official advertisement |
8. Qualification / Eligibility
9. Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination and final eligibility checks
10. How to Apply
- The notified online application window has closed, so a fresh application cannot be submitted now.
- Candidates who applied should keep their application form, application ID and OTR payment record available.
- Use the same SSO account to check exam city, admit card, answer key, correction and result notices when issued.
- Match every later notice with the advertisement number shown on this page before downloading a document.
- For the latest position, use the official RSSB website and Recruitment Portal: https://recruitment.rajasthan.gov.in/