Rajasthan Forest Guard and Forester Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern & Preparation Guide

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To secure a top rank, candidates must master the official Rajasthan Forest Guard and Forester Syllabus 2026. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the exam pattern and essential topics to optimize your study plan.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has scheduled the Rajasthan Forester examination for 28th June 2026. To succeed, aspirants should thoroughly analyze the official syllabus to focus on high-yield topics. We have compiled a comprehensive, subject-wise guide below to streamline your preparation efforts.

Rajasthan Forester and Forest Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Reviewing the Rajasthan Forest Guard and Forester Syllabus 2026 is critical for understanding the marking scheme, question types, and exam structure. A clear grasp of these details allows you to build a strategic roadmap tailored to the latest exam requirements.

Rajasthan Forest Guard and Forester Syllabus- Overview
Conducting Body	Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB)
Post Name	Forest Guard, Forester, and Surveyor
Name of the Department	Forest Department
Vacnacies	785
Rajasthan Forester Exam Date 2026	28th June 2026 (Sunday)
Type of Questions	MCQ-based Objective Type
Total No. of Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Negative Marking	1/3 mark
Selection Process	Written Exam, PET, and Document Verification
Official website	www.rssb.rajasthan.gov.in

Rajasthan Forest Guard and Forester Selection Process 2026

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) will conduct a multi-stage selection process to recruit qualified candidates for Forest Guard, Forester, and Surveyor vacancies within the Rajasthan Forest Department.

Written Examination
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
Medical Examination
Document Verification

Rajasthan Forest Guard and Forester Exam Pattern 2026

Mode of Exam – Offline
Type of Questions – Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
Total No. of Questions – 100
Total Marks – 100
Time Duration – 2 hours
Negative Marking – 1/3 mark

Subjects	Total Questions	Total Marks	Duration
General Knowledge and Social Studies	50	50	2 hours
Everyday Science	20	20
Maths	15	15
National-level and State of Rajasthan Current Affairs	15	15
Total	100	100

Rajasthan Forest Guard and Forester Syllabus 2026

Candidates aiming for success in the RSSB recruitment must align their study materials with the prescribed Rajasthan Forest Guard and Forester Syllabus 2026 to ensure full coverage of every subject area.

General Knowledge and Social Studies

Rajasthan History:

Major ancient civilizations and important archaeological sites.
Major dynasties, Prominent rulers, and their achievements
Revolution of 1857, Peasant movements, Tribal movements, Praja Mandal movements, and the Integration of Rajasthan
Prominent Historical Personalities

Rajasthan Art and Culture:

Architecture and Paintings
Folk: Music, Musical Instruments, Dances, Dramas.
Major religious sects and folk deities.
Social life: Dresses, Ornaments, Fairs, Festivals, Customs, and Traditions
Language, Dialects, and Literature
Prominent Personalities in the field of Art and Culture.

Indian Political System (with a focus on Rajasthan):

Nature of the Indian Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of
State Policy, and Fundamental Duties
Political and Administrative system of Rajasthan: Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature, High Court, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Election Commission, State Information Commission, State Human Rights Commission, Administrative Structure and Functioning of State and District
Local Self-Government and Panchayati Raj

Geography of Rajasthan:

Location, Expansion, Administrative and Physical Structure, Forest Resources.
Wildlife Sanctuaries, Forest and Wildlife Conservation
Climate, Soil, Drainage System, Lakes, Major Crops, Major Irrigation Projects
Mineral Resources, Energy Resources
Tourism Places and Monuments
Population – Size, Growth, Distribution, Density, Sex Ratio, and Literacy
Disaster Management and Climate Change

Economy of Rajasthan:

Role of Industry, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Mineral sector in the development of the State
Rajasthan Economy: features and problems
Concept of State Income and Budget
Handicraft Industry, Unemployment, Drought, and Famine
Various Welfare Schemes and Acts in Rajasthan, Development Institutions, Small Enterprises, Financial Institutions, and the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Rural Development.

Everyday Science

Physical and Chemical changes
Metals, Non-Metals, and Major Compounds
Laws of light
General terminology related to Genetics
Human Body: Structure, Organ Systems
Nutrition and Balanced Diet
Major Human Diseases, Causes and Diagnosis, Waste Management
Ecosystem and Biodiversity
Knowledge of information technology and computer

Maths

LCM & HCF, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Ratio-Proportion
Time, Speed, Distance, Work, and Time
Area and Volume
Representation of Data through Diagrams (Graphs, Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Line Graphs, etc.)

National-level and State of Rajasthan Current Affairs

Major current events at the State and National Level in the Fields of Politics, Economy, Society, Culture, Technology, Geography, Ecology, Sports, etc.
Famous Personalities.
Programs and Policies

RSSB Forest Guard and Forester Syllabus 2026 In Hindi

For your convenience, we have provided the detailed Rajasthan Forest Guard and Forester Syllabus 2026 (including Hindi medium references) in the table below.

Subjects	Topics
राजस्थान का इतिहास	प्रमुख सभ्यताएं एवं प्रमुख पुरातात्विक स्थल प्रमुख राजवंश एवं प्रमुख शासक एवं उनकी उपलब्धियां 1857 की क्रांति, किसान आंदोलन, जनजाति आन्दोलन, प्रजामण्डल का एकीकरण आन्दोलन व राजस्थान प्रमुख ऐतिहासिक व्यक्तित्व
राजस्थान की कला एवं संस्कृतिः	स्थापत्य एवं चित्रकला लोकः संगीत, वाद्य यंत्र, नृत्य, अभिनय प्रमुख धार्मिक पंथ एवं लोक देवी-देवता सामाजिक जीवन- वेशभूषा, आभूषण, मेले एवं त्यौहार, रीति-रिवाज भाषा, बोलियां एवं साहित्य कला एवं सांस्कृतिक क्षेत्र के प्रमुख व्यक्तित्व
भारतीय राजनीतिक व्यवस्था विशेषकर राजस्थान के संदर्भ में	भारतीय संविधान की प्रकृति, प्रस्तावना (उद्देशिका), मौलिक अधिकार, राज्य के नीति निर्देशक तत्व एवंमौलिक कर्तव्य राजस्थान की राजनीतिक एवं प्रशासनिक व्यवस्थाः राज्यपाल, मुख्यमंत्री, राज्य विधानसभा, उच्च न्यायालय, राजस्थान लोक सेवा आयोग, राज्य निर्वाचन आयोग, राज्य सूचना आयोग, राज्य मानव अधिकार आयोग, राज्य एवं जिला स्तर का प्रशासनिक ढांचा एवं कार्यप्रणाली स्थानीय स्व-शासन एवं पंचायती राज।
राजस्थान का भूगोल	स्थान, विस्तार, प्रशासनिक एवं भौतिक संरचना, वन संसाधन वन्यजीव अभयारण्य, वन एवं वन्यजीव संरक्षण जलवायु, मृदा, अपवाह तंत्र, झीलें, प्रमुख फसलें, प्रमुख सिंचाई परियोजनाएँ खनिज संसाधन, ऊर्जा संसाधन पर्यटन स्थल एवं स्मारक जनसंख्या आकार, वृद्धि, वितरण, घनत्व, लिंगानुपात, एवं साक्षरता आपदा प्रबंधन एवं जलवायु परिवर्तन
राजस्थान की अर्थव्यवस्था	राज्य के विकास में उद्योग, कृषि, पशुपालन एवं खनिज क्षेत्र की भूमिका राजस्थान की अर्थव्यवस्था- विशेषताएं और समस्याएं राज्य की आय एवं बजट की अवधारणा हस्तशिल्प उद्योग, बेरोजगारी, सूखा और अकाल राजस्थान में विभिन्न कल्याणकारी योजनायें एवं अधिनियम विकास संस्थायें, लघु उद्यम एवं वित्तीय संस्थायें, पंचायती राज संस्थाओं की ग्रामीण विकास में भूमिका
दैनिक विज्ञान	भौतिक एवं रासायनिक परिवर्तन धातु, अधातु एवं प्रमुख यौगिक प्रकाश के नियम आनुवांशिकी से संबंधित सामान्य शब्दावली मानव शरीर संरचना, अंग तंत्र पोषण एवं संतुलित आहार प्रमुख मानव रोग, कारक एवं निदान, अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन पारिस्तिथिकी तंत्र एवं जैव विविधता सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी एवं कम्प्यूटर संबंधी ज्ञान
गणित	लघुतम समापवर्त्य एवं महत्तम समापवर्त्य, औसत,लाभ-हानि, प्रतिशत, साधारण ब्याज, चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज, अनुपात-समानुपात समय, चाल, दूरी, कार्य एवं समय क्षेत्रफल एवं आयतन आंकडों का चित्रों द्वारा निरुपण (आलेख, स्तंभ चित्र, वृत्त चित्र, रेखा आलेख, आदि)
राष्ट्रीय एवं राजस्थान राज्य के समसामयिक मामले	राजनीतिक, आर्थिक, सामाजिक, भौगोलिक, पारिस्थितिकी, क्षेत्रों की राज्य एवं राष्ट्रीय समसामयिक घटनाएं सांस्कृतिक, प्रौद्य खेल-कूद, आदि स्तर की प्रमुख प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व कार्यक्रम एवं नीति

Rajasthan Forest Guard and Forester Physical Details

The RSSB Forest Guard and Forester selection includes a physical assessment phase consisting of two parts: the Physical Standard Test (PST) and the Physical Endurance Test (PET).

Physical Standard Test

The PST is conducted to verify that candidates meet mandatory physical criteria, such as height, chest measurements, and weight standards.

RSSB Forest Guard and Forester Physical Standard Test
Gender	Heigh	Chest
Male	163 cms	79 – 85 cm
Female	150 cms	N/A

Physical Efficiency Test

The PET evaluates overall physical fitness and stamina required for field duties, encompassing activities like running, ball throw, and Shot Put.

RSSB Forest Guard and Forester Physical Efficiency Test
Walk	25 kms in 4 hours	16 kms in 4 hours
For Forest Guard Only
Sit Ups	25 rounds in 1 minute	—
Shot Put (4 KG)	—	4.5 metres
Throw (Cricket Ball)	55 metres	—
Standing Broad Jump	—	1.35 metres

Preparation Tips for Rajasthan Forester Exam

The first step in preparation is to understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.
The exam generally includes sections such as General Knowledge and Social Studies, Everyday Science, Maths, National-level and State of Rajasthan Current Affairs subjects
Make a daily study timetable and divide time for each subject. Try to study at least 4–6 hours daily and give more time to difficult subjects
Practising previous year papers helps you understand the question pattern and difficulty level. It also helps identify frequently asked topics in the exam.
Mock tests help improve time management and exam strategy. Try to take at least 2–3 mock tests per week and analyse your performance to identify weak areas.
Revision is essential for remembering formulas and important concepts. Make short notes for formulas, tricks, and important facts and revise them frequently before the exam.

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