Forest Guard & Forester Direct Recruitment 2020: Brief Advertisement Details

1. Post Details:

• Forester: Total 87 posts (73 in Non-Scheduled Area and 14 in Scheduled Area)
• Forest Guard: Total 1041 posts (886 in Non-Scheduled Area and 155 in Scheduled Area)

2. Important Dates:

• Online Application Period: From 8th December 2020 to 7th January 2021 (until 11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Exam Fee Payment: 7th January 2021 (until 11:59 PM)

3. Application Process:

• Applications will be accepted only through online mode.
• Applicants can apply through Rajasthan's e-Mitra kiosks or public service centers.
• Applicants can also apply online by creating their own SSO ID.
• The application fee can be paid through e-Mitra kiosks, debit card, credit card, or net banking.
• Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

4. Application Fees:

• General Category, Economically Weaker Section, Creamy Layer OBC/MBC: ₹450
• Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC from Rajasthan: ₹350
• All Specially Abled, SC/ST from Rajasthan: ₹250
• Candidates with an annual family income of less than ₹2.50 lakhs: ₹250 (Income certificate required)

5. Educational Qualifications:

• Forester: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board
• Forest Guard: Secondary (10th) or equivalent from a recognized board
• For both positions: Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan's culture

6. Age Limit (as of 1st January 2021):

• Forester: 18 to 40 years
• Forest Guard: 18 to 24 years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST/OBC/MBC male (resident of Rajasthan): 5 years
  • General and EWS female: 5 years
  • SC/ST/OBC/MBC female (resident of Rajasthan): 10 years

7. Exam Scheme & Syllabus:

• explain syllabus Refer to the syllabus section.

8. Other Important Points:

• Reservation: Reservation of posts will be applicable for various categories (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen/Women/Specially Abled/Outstanding Sportsperson) as per Rajasthan Government rules.
• Physical Efficiency Test: A physical efficiency test is mandatory for both Forester and Forest Guard positions.
• Certificate Verification: Selected candidates will need to verify all original certificates (educational qualification, caste certificate, age proof, etc.).
• Prevention of Unfair Means: Strict action will be taken against candidates using unfair means during the examination.