Here are the full details for the RSSB (RSMSSB) Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor Recruitment 2025, Notification Advt. No. 14(173)/2025:
Overview & Vacancies
Posts & Total Openings: 785 vacancies:
Forest Guard (Vanrakshak): 483
Forester (Vanpal): 259
Surveyor: 43
Notification Release: July 17–18, 2025 (short notice published July 18)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2026):
Forest Guard: 18–24 years
Forester & Surveyor: 18–40 years
Educational Qualifications:
Forest Guard: 10th (matric) pass + Hindi (Devanagari script) understanding
Forester: 12th pass + Hindi literacy & basic cultural awareness
Surveyor: 12th + ITI in Civil Survey OR Diploma in Civil Engineering
Application Fee
General / OBC (CL): ₹600
OBC (NCL) / EWS / SC / ST / PH: ₹400
Correction fee (if applicable): ₹300
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Written Exam:
OMR-based 100 questions (1 mark each), 2 hours duration, negative marking (–1/3 per wrong answer)
Curriculum includes General Knowledge, Daily Science, Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Intelligence
Physical Standards & Efficiency Test (PST & PET):
PST: Height (M 163 cm/F 150 cm), chest expansion for males, weight minimum for females
PET:
M: 25 km walk in 4 hrs, 25 sit-ups/min, cricket-ball throw 55 m
F: 16 km walk in 4 hrs, standing broad jump 1.35 m, shot put (4 kg) 4.5 m
Interview: 10 marks (per jobriya / sarkariexam)
Medical Exam & Document Verification
Pay & Position Level
Pay Level: Level 4 (₹20,200–₹65,000 per month, 7th CPC)
How to Apply
Apply online via the official RSSB portal: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in
Application open date: coming soon (check for updates)
Required steps: Registration → Form filling → Document upload → Fee payment → Submit & print receipt
Timeline Overview
Event Date / Status
Notification Jul 17–18, 2025
Application Start & End To be announced
Written Exam To be notified
PST/PET, Interview, etc. After written exam
Final Appointment Following all stages
Preparation Tips
Written Exam: Focus on Rajasthan-specific GK, daily science, and basic arithmetic & reasoning. Download official syllabus PDF (check RSSB site).
Physical Tests: Begin endurance training—walking, sit-ups, ball throws, etc., aligned with PET standards.
PST Readiness: Ensure you can meet height, chest/weight, and other measurement criteria.
Document Readiness: Keep caste, domicile, educational, and ID proofs handy for verification.
What to Do Now
Monitor the RSSB official website for the application start date.
Download and review the official detailed notification and exam syllabus (PDF).
Start preparing physically and academically ahead of written exam schedules.
Note all category-wise vacancies and age relaxations once notification arrives.