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BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply for 16 Vacancies, Check Eligibility, Selection Process and PET Details
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Forest Range Officer under the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department. The recruitment drive aims to fill 16 vacancies, offering an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking a government career in forestry and environmental conservation.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online once the registration process begins.
BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026: Highlights
- Recruiting Authority: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
- Post: Forest Range Officer
- Total Vacancies: 16
- Department: Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Mode of Application: Online
- Application Start Date: July 16, 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates belonging to male, female, and third-gender categories are eligible to apply if they possess a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any of the following disciplines:
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Forestry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Engineering
Applicants are advised to verify the detailed eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification before applying.
Age Limit
The upper age limit varies according to category:
- General (Male): 37 years
- General (Female): 40 years
- BC/EBC/Third Gender: 40 years
- SC/ST: 42 years
Age relaxation will be applicable as per government norms.
Physical Standards
Candidates must also meet the prescribed physical eligibility requirements.
Minimum Height
- General Male: 163 cm
- ST Male: 152.5 cm
- General Female: 150 cm
- ST Female: 145 cm
Chest Measurement (Male Candidates)
- Unexpanded: 79 cm
- Expanded: 84 cm
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of multiple stages:
- Written Examination (Two Papers)
- Merit Preparation based on Paper-II marks
- Interview
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I, while the merit list for the interview will be prepared using Paper-II scores. Up to six times the number of vacancies may be shortlisted for the interview stage.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates qualifying the written examination will have to complete the following endurance test:
- Male Candidates: Walk 25 km within 4 hours
- Female Candidates: Walk 14 km within 4 hours
Application Fee
The application fee has been fixed at ₹100 for all eligible applicants.
Payment can be made online using:
- Net Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- RuPay Card
Why This Recruitment Matters
The BPSSC Forest Range Officer recruitment provides a valuable opportunity for graduates interested in forestry, wildlife conservation, and environmental management. Apart from offering a stable government career, selected candidates will play an important role in protecting and managing Bihar's forest resources.
Candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline and regularly visit the official BPSSC website for updates regarding the examination schedule and further recruitment stages.
