Opening Overview
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Forest Range Officer under the Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar. Online applications will start from 16/07/2026 and the last date is 16/08/2026 for a total of 16 vacancies.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Range Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree with at least one subject: Animal Husbandry & Animal Science / Botany / Chemistry / Geology / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / Zoology OR Agriculture Graduate / Forestry OR Engineering Degree (from a recognized university) |
| Last Date | 16/08/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 16/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16/08/2026 |
| Cut-Off Date for Age / Qualification | 01/08/2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (Male / Female / Third Gender) | ₹100 |
Payment Mode: Online payment through Net Banking or Credit / RuPay Debit Card only. Bank/payment gateway charges (if any) will be borne by the candidate.
Age Limit
Age calculation as on 01/08/2025.
- Unreserved (General) Male: 21 to 37 years
- Unreserved (General) Female: 21 to 40 years
- BC / EBC (Male / Female / Third Gender): 21 to 40 years
- SC / ST (Male / Female): 21 to 42 years
Age Relaxation:
- Bihar Government employees (regular service with minimum 3 years): 5 years relaxation in maximum age for appearing in competitive exams for higher pay level/service cadre.
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + period of defence service, subject to actual age not exceeding 57 years on the cut-off date.
Vacancy Details
Category-wise Vacancies (Total: 16)
| Category | Total Posts | Women Reservation (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 6 | 2 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 0 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 3 | 1 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 2 | 0 |
| BC Female | 0 | 0 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 2 | 0 |
Additional Reservation:
- Freedom Fighter’s Grandson/Granddaughter (2% horizontal reservation): 1 post.
Eligibility / Qualification
Nationality
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Male / Female / Third Gender candidates are eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification (as on 01/08/2025)
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university/equivalent with at least one of the following subjects:
- Animal Husbandry & Animal Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
OR
- Agriculture Graduate
- Forestry
- Engineering Degree
Physical Standards (Height / Chest)
Note: No marks will be awarded for height/chest, but candidates not meeting standards will be declared unsuccessful.
Minimum Height
- UR / BC / EBC / SC Male: 163 cm
- ST Male: 152.5 cm
- UR / BC / EBC / SC Female: 150 cm
- ST Female: 145 cm
Chest (Only for Male)
- Without expansion: 79 cm (minimum)
- With expansion: 84 cm (minimum)
- Minimum expansion difference required: 5 cm
Third Gender candidates: Physical standards and physical efficiency standards will be applicable as per BC category.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male (all categories): 25 km walk within 4 hours
- Female (all categories): 14 km walk within 4 hours
Candidates failing PET will not be recommended for appointment, even if they have marks in written exam/interview.
Selection Process
- Written Competitive Examination (Two papers)
- Interview
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
Merit list will be prepared based on Written Exam (Paper 2 marks) + Interview marks. Paper 1 (General Hindi) is qualifying only.
Exam Pattern
Written Exam (Two Papers)
Paper 1: General Hindi (Qualifying)
| Paper | Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Minimum Qualifying | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 50 | 100 | 1 hour | 30 marks | 0.2 per wrong answer |
- Each correct answer: 2 marks
- Marks of General Hindi will not be added in merit calculation.
Paper 2: General Studies
| Paper | Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 300 | 2 hours | 0.3 per wrong answer |
General Studies syllabus includes: General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Science, Civics, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics, and Mental Ability.
Interview:
- Total marks: 50
Shortlisting for Interview:
- Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise up to 6 times the vacancies based on written exam marks.
Minimum Qualifying Percentage (for merit list based on written exam):
- SC / ST / Women: 32%
- BC: 36.5%
- EBC: 34%
- General: 40%
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level 6
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400
Appointment Authority: Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (HoFF), Bihar, Patna.