Forest Range Officer Recruitment at BPSSC Bihar 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 16
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 - ₹112,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Science (Animal Husbandry, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Maths, Physics, Statistics, Zoology), Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 42 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission is inviting applications for 16 vacancies for the post of Forest Range Officer within the Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Department. Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 under Pay Level 6. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Science, Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering to qualify for this technical field role. This position offers a prestigious opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation and law enforcement in Bihar's forestry sector through a stable government career.
- The application fee is a flat rate of ₹100 for all candidate categories, payable through online modes.
- Candidates must be between 21 and 37 years of age for the General category, with relaxations up to 42 years for reserved groups.
- Selection involves two written papers, a personality interview, and a mandatory physical walking test.
- Male candidates must complete a 25 km walk and female candidates a 14 km walk within a 4-hour duration.
- The cutoff date for determining age and educational eligibility is strictly set as August 1, 2025.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 6 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Examination (Paper I & II) Interview Physical Endurance Test (Walking) Medical Examination Document Verification
Application Fees
All Categories: ₹100
Reservation
Unreserved: 06 Scheduled Caste: 03 Extremely Backward Class: 03 Backward Class: 02 EWS: 02 35% Horizontal Reservation for Women 2% Horizontal Reservation for Freedom Fighter Dependents
How to Apply
- Visit the official BPSSC website at https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
- Navigate to the 'Forest Dept.' tab on the homepage.
- Click on the link for Advertisement No. 10/2026.
- Complete the initial registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 online via Net Banking or Card.
- Log in to fill the second part of the application with personal and academic details.
- Upload a color photograph and signatures in Hindi and English (15-25 KB each).
- Submit the form and download the acknowledgement for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Forest Range Officer post carries a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (Pay Level 6) plus applicable government allowances.
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Science (subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Maths, etc.), Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering.
The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 37 years for General males, 40 years for General females/BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
