The Forester (Vanpal) and Forest Guard (Vanrakshak) Direct Recruitment examination is conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board, Jaipur under Rule 27 and Schedule-IV of the Rajasthan Forest Subordinate Service Rules, 2015.
Exam pattern at a glance
| Post | Questions | Maximum marks | Duration | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester (Vanpal) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours | Senior Secondary (Class 12) |
| Forest Guard (Vanrakshak) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours | Secondary (Class 10) |
Points stated in the notification:
- All questions in the paper are objective (multiple choice) and carry equal marks.
- Negative marking : one-third (1/3) of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for a wrong answer.
Two posts, one paper structure — but different standards
Both posts have the same shape of paper: 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours. The difference is the level at which questions are set.
- Forester — questions are at Senior Secondary (Class 12) level.
- Forest Guard — questions are at Secondary (Class 10) level.
The subject list is the same for both; only the depth changes.
How selection works
This is worth knowing before you plan your preparation:
- Only the written examination marks count for final selection. Marks from the physical test do not add to your score.
- Candidates called for physical suitability and the Physical Efficiency Test / trade test are limited to five times the number of vacancies in each category — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, More Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections and Unreserved.
- Candidates scoring the same marks as the last candidate on that category's shortlist are also called for the physical test.
- Any candidate, of any category, who scores equal to or more than the last candidate on the unreserved shortlist is also placed on the shortlist for this testing.
