BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 Out For 16 Posts, Apply From July 16

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026: The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC ) has released the BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026. Around 16 vacancies have been announced for the forest range officer profile. Candidates can apply online from July 16 to August 16, 2026. 

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 has announced 16 vacancies for candidates. Candidates can apply to participate in the recruitment drive. 

 BPSSC Forest Range Officer Notification 2026

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Notification 2026 has been published on the official website of the exam-conducting authority. The advertisement number for this exam is 10/2026. The notice contains all the rules about eligibility, the selection process, and the salary structure. Candidates must read the full notice on the official website before filling out the forms. Giving any wrong information in the form will lead to rejection. 

 BPSSC Forest Range Officer Notification 2026 PDF Download

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Vacancy 2026

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Vacancy 2026 has been announced a total of 16 vacant seats for the Forest Range Officer post this year. The seats are divided among different groups of people according to reservation laws. 

• Unreserved (General): 06 seats (2 reserved for women)

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 03 seats (1 reserved for women)

• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 00 seats

• Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 03 seats (1 reserved for women)

• Backwards Class (BC): 02 seats 

• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 02 seats 

Additionally, 1 seat is reserved horizontally for the grandchildren of freedom fighters.

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Apply Online 2026

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Apply Online 2026 link is active for the candidates. The application form link becomes active from July 16 to August 16, 2026. Pay the application fee to submit the online application form. 

Application Fee

All students from all categories (Male, Female, and Third Gender) must pay a simple fee of 100 Rupees. This fee can be paid using Net Banking, Credit Cards, or Rupay Debit Cards. For online banking, any extra service tax or bank charges must be paid by the applicant.

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Eligibility 2026

Candidates must meet the following BPSSC Forest Range Officer Eligibility 2026 before applying:

1. Nationality

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.

• Male, female, and third-gender candidates are eligible to apply.

2. Educational Qualification (As of August 1, 2025)

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (Graduation) from a recognised university.

The degree should be in at least one of the following subjects:

• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

• Botany

• Chemistry

• Geology

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Statistics

• Zoology

Alternatively, candidates with a Bachelor's degree in the following fields are also eligible:

• Agriculture

• Forestry

• Engineering

3. Age Limit (As of August 1, 2025)

• General (Male): 21 years to 37 years

• General (Female): 21 years to 40 years

• BC/EBC (Male & Female): 21 years to 40 years

• SC/ST (Male & Female): 21 years to 42 years

4. Physical Standards

Candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards. No marks are awarded for physical measurements, but candidates who do not meet the required standards will be disqualified.

Height Requirement

Chest Measurement (For Male Candidates Only)

• Chest without expansion: Minimum 79 cm

• Chest with expansion: Minimum 84 cm

• Minimum chest expansion required: 5 cm

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Selection Process 2026

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Selection Process 2026 is divided into four main parts:  

• Written Examination: This is a pen-and-paper test with objective questions.  

• Interview: Candidates who pass the written exam are called for a personal interview worth 50 marks. 

•  Physical Efficiency Test (PET): A walking test to check physical stamina.  

• Medical Test: A final check by a team of doctors to ensure candidates are healthy and free from body defects. People with only one working eye cannot get this job.  

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Exam Pattern 2026

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Exam Pattern 2026 comprises of two papers in the exam. 

Paper 1: General Hindi

• Type of Questions: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

• Number of Questions: 50

• Total Marks: 100 marks

• Marks for Each Correct Answer: 2 marks

• Negative Marking: 0.2 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer

• Duration: 1 hour

• Qualifying Requirement: Candidates must score at least 30 marks to qualify. The marks obtained in this paper are qualifying in nature and are not included in the final merit list.

Paper 2: General Studies

• Type of Questions: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

• Number of Questions: 100

• Subjects Covered: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Science, Civics, Indian History, Geography, Mathematics, and Mental Ability

• Total Marks: 300 marks

• Marks for Each Correct Answer: 3 marks

• Negative Marking: 0.3 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer

• Duration: 2 hours

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Level-6. BPSSC Forest Range Officer Salary 2026 is 35,400 Rupees to 1,12,400 Rupees per month. Along with this basic pay, officers also receive extra government allowances like dearness allowance and house rent allowance according to state rules. 

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