Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the recruitment notification for Forester (Vanpal) 2026. Notably, the application deadline has been extended to February 11, 2026, due to technical issues with the initial portal.
Quick Overview: RSSB Forester 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Total Vacancies | 259 (Non-TSP: 213 | TSP: 46) |
| Education | 12th Pass (Intermediate) + Rajasthan CET 10+2 (2024) |
| Age Limit | 18 – 40 Years (as of Jan 1, 2027) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam → Physical Test (PET/PST) → DV → Medical |
| Official Website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates & Fees
- Application Start: January 6, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: February 11, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Tentative Exam Date: June 28, 2026
- Application Fee:
- General / OBC (Creamy Layer): ₹600
- OBC (NCL) / EWS / SC / ST / PH: ₹400
- Note: Candidates who have already completed One-Time Registration (OTR) do not need to pay again.
Physical Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Physical Standard Test (PST), you must meet the following criteria:
| Gender | Category | Height | Chest | Walking Test |
| Male | Gen/OBC/EWS | 163 cm | 84-89 cm | 25 km in 4 Hours |
| SC/ST | 153 cm | 84-89 cm | 25 km in 4 Hours | |
| Female | Gen/OBC/EWS | 150 cm | 79-84 cm | 16 km in 4 Hours |
| SC/ST | 145 cm | 79-84 cm | 16 km in 4 Hours |
How to Apply Online
- SSO Portal Login: Visit the Rajasthan SSO Portal and log in with your SSO ID.
- Recruitment Portal: Navigate to “Citizen Apps (G2C)” and select the Recruitment Portal.
- Find the Job: Look for “Forester Direct Recruitment 2026” and click “Apply Now.”
- CET Verification: You must enter your CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 Application Number to proceed.
- Submit & Pay: Fill in the details, upload your photo/signature, and complete the payment via OTR if not already done.
Rajasthan Forester Form Fill Up
This video provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the application process, specifically showing how to fill out the form via the SSO portal without making errors.
