The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has launched a significant employment initiative for aspirants of government service in the state. The board has issued a preliminary notification for the Rajasthan Forest Guard Recruitment 2025, aiming to fill a substantial 785 vacancies within the state's Forest Department. This drive will recruit for the positions of Forest Guard, Forester (Vanpal), and Surveyor. While a concise notification is currently available, the comprehensive advertisement detailing application dates and the examination timetable is anticipated shortly.
Vacancy Distribution and Educational Eligibility
As outlined in the released notification, the 785 posts are distributed among three key roles. The majority, 483 positions, are designated for Forest Guard. An additional 259 posts are for Forester (Vanpal), and 43 vacancies are for Surveyor. These opportunities are allocated across various forest divisions throughout Rajasthan.
The educational criteria vary by post. For the Forest Guard role, candidates need to have passed the Class 10 examination from a recognized board. Aspirants for the Forester (Vanpal) post must have cleared their Class 12. Those applying for the Surveyor position require a Class 12 pass certificate along with either an ITI certificate in Civil Survey or a Diploma in Civil Engineering. Proficiency in Hindi written in Devanagari script and familiarity with Rajasthan's culture are also likely prerequisites.
Age limits differ: candidates for Forest Guard must be between 18 and 24 years, while the age bracket for Forester and Surveyor is broader, from 18 to 40 years. The government's standard rules for age relaxation will apply to candidates from reserved categories.
Selection Process: Written Exam and Physical Tests
The selection for Rajasthan Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 will be a multi-stage procedure. It will commence with a written examination, followed by a Physical Standard Test (PST) and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Successful candidates from these rounds will proceed to document verification and a medical examination.
The written test will be conducted in offline (OMR) mode. It will comprise 100 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks, to be completed within a duration of 2 hours. The exam will feature negative marking, with one-third of a mark deducted for every incorrect answer. The syllabus will cover subjects like General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, and Reasoning.
The physical tests are crucial and will have distinct benchmarks for male and female applicants. Male candidates will undergo tests for long-distance walking, height, and chest measurements. Female candidates will also face a walking test and specific physical measurements. The detailed criteria will be specified in the upcoming full notification.
Application Fee, Salary, and How to Apply
The application fee has been set at Rs 600 for General, OBC, and MBC category candidates. For applicants belonging to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, and PwD categories, the fee is Rs 400. Payment must be made online through the designated portal.
Upon selection, candidates will be remunerated according to Pay Level 4 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The anticipated monthly salary package will range from approximately Rs 20,200 to Rs 65,000, which includes various allowances.
Prospective applicants are advised that the online application window will open on the official RSSB website, rssb.rajasthan.gov.in, once the detailed notification is published. Experts recommend that interested candidates begin their preparation early, focusing equally on the written exam syllabus and the demanding physical efficiency test, which is a pivotal component of the selection.
