BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online from 16th July for 16 Vacancies

Published On: 12.07.2026

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 10/2026) for recruitment under the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar. A total of 16 vacancies have been announced for the post of Forest Range Officer (Van Kshetra Padadhikari). The online application process will begin on 16th July 2026 through the official website bpssc.bihar.gov.in.

Candidates possessing the required educational qualification can submit their online applications until 16th August 2026. The recruitment process includes a written examination, interview, physical efficiency test, and medical examination.

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
Department	Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Bihar
Post Name	Forest Range Officer
Advertisement No.	10/2026
Total Vacancies	16
Application Mode	Online
Registration Dates	16th July to 16th August 2026
Selection Process	Written Exam, Interview, PET & Medical Test
Pay Scale	Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400)
Official Website	https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	10th July 2026
Online Application Starts	16th July 2026
Last Date to Apply	16th August 2026
Written Examination	To Be Announced

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Vacancy 2026

BPSSC has notified 16 vacancies for the Forest Range Officer post.

Category	Vacancies
UR	6
SC	3
ST	0
EBC	3
BC	2
EWS	2
Total	16

Note: One additional horizontal reservation post has been earmarked for grandchildren of freedom fighters.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess any one of the following from a recognized university:

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture
Forestry
Engineering
Or Bachelor’s Degree with one of these subjects:
- Botany
- Zoology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Geology
- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
General Male	21 – 37 Years
General Female	21 – 40 Years
BC/EBC	21 – 40 Years
SC/ST	21 – 42 Years

Age relaxation will be applicable as per Bihar Government rules.

Physical Standards

Height

Category	Male	Female
UR/BC/EBC/SC	163 cm	150 cm
ST	152.5 cm	145 cm

Chest (Male Candidates)

Without Expansion: 79 cm
With Expansion: 84 cm
Minimum Expansion Required: 5 cm

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected through the following stages:

Written Examination
Interview
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Medical Examination

Written Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper-I	General Hindi (Qualifying)	100	1 Hour
Paper-II	General Studies	300	2 Hours

Marking Scheme

Paper-I: +2 for each correct answer, -0.2 for wrong answer
Paper-II: +3 for each correct answer, -0.3 for wrong answer

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Category	Distance	Time
Male	25 km Walk	4 Hours
Female	14 km Walk	4 Hours

Salary

Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Level-6.

Post	Pay Scale
Forest Range Officer	Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	Rs. 100/-

The application fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.

How to Apply for BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

Visit the official BPSSC website.
Open the Forest Department Recruitment section.
Complete the online registration.
Fill in the application form carefully.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the application and download the confirmation page.

Important Links

Important Links	Link
Apply Online	Click Here (Available from 16th July 2026)
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website	https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in

FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 is 16th August 2026.

2. How many vacancies are available in BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026?

BPSSC has announced 16 vacancies for the post of Forest Range Officer under the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar.

3. Who is eligible to apply for BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, or subjects like Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, or Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science from a recognized university are eligible to apply.

4. What is the selection process for BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026?

The selection process consists of a Written Examination, Interview, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Examination.

5. What is the salary of a BPSSC Forest Range Officer?

Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Level-6, ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 along with other admissible allowances.

6. What is the application fee for BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 100 for all candidates and must be paid online while submitting the application form.

7. When will the BPSSC Forest Range Officer online application start?

The online application process will begin on 16th July 2026 through the official BPSSC website.

8. What is the official website for BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can visit the official BPSSC website https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in for the notification, application form, and latest recruitment updates.