Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) — Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has issued an official recruitment notification for Forest Range Officer, announcing a total of 16 vacancies located in Bihar. The online application window opens on 16 July 2026 and closes on 16 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Bachelor's degree in specific Science subjects, Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering and be within the prescribed age limit of 21 to 37 years for General Male; relaxations applicable for reserved categories, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400). The selection procedure comprises Written Exam, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Interview, and Medical Examination. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 16 Jul 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
16 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Forest Range Officer |
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| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in specific Science subjects, Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering |
| Age Limit | 21 to 37 years for General Male; relaxations applicable for reserved categories |
| Salary | Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 for all categories |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Interview, and Medical Examination |
Prescribed Age: 21–37 Years (As on 16 Aug 2026)
Pay Level 6 (Grade Pay ₹4,200) • Starting Basic: ₹35,400/month
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has announced the recruitment for 16 Forest Range Officer (Van Kshetra Padadhikari) positions under the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar, via Advertisement No. 10/2026. This is a direct recruitment process culminating in a selection based on a written examination, interview, and physical standards.
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 6 |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 0 |
| EBC | 3 |
| BC | 2 |
| EWS | 2 |
Note: 35% of seats are reserved for women horizontally, and 1 horizontal seat is reserved for eligible grandchildren of freedom fighters.
Candidates must be Indian citizens. The eligibility is determined as of 1 August 2025.
The selection process comprises two written papers, a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and an interview. Paper 1 (General Hindi) is qualifying, while Paper 2 covers General Studies and Mathematics. Candidates must clear the PET, which consists of a 25 km walk for men and a 14 km walk for women within 4 hours.
Applications must be submitted online at the official BPSSC website. Ensure all details match matriculation certificates, as no post-submission corrections are permitted. Candidates should note that incorrect mobile numbers or email IDs provided during registration may lead to communication failures. Only one application per candidate is permitted; duplicate entries will lead to summary rejection.
The application fee is Rs. 100 for all categories, payable via online modes only.
Yes, Indian citizens from other states may apply but will be considered under the Unreserved (General) category for all eligibility and age purposes.
The selected officers will be appointed at Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400) under the 7th Pay Commission.
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