📋 Complete Notification Details
Forest Range Officer (Van Kshetra Padadhikari)
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for the direct recruitment of Forest Range Officers (Van Kshetra Padadhikari) in the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar. This is a prestigious Group-A post with 16 vacancies. Eligible candidates with a Bachelor's degree in specific science, agriculture, forestry, or engineering disciplines can apply online.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Range Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) as per 7th CPC |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 16th August 2026 |
| Job Type | Permanent (Direct Recruitment) |
| Official Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR/General) | 6 | 2 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 0 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 3 | 1 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 2 | 0 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | - |
Note: Additionally, 1 post (2%) is horizontally reserved for grandsons/granddaughters of freedom fighters.
Employment Type:FULL_TIME
Number of Vacancies:16
Educational Qualification: Essential (as on 1 August 2025): A Bachelor's degree with at least one subject from Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Zoology from a recognized university, OR a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent institution.
Physical Standards:
- Height (Male): UR/BC/EBC/SC - 163 cm; ST - 152.5 cm.
- Height (Female): UR/BC/EBC/SC - 150 cm; ST - 145 cm.
- Chest (Male only): Minimum 79 cm (without expansion) and 84 cm (with expansion), with a mandatory 5 cm expansion.
- Third Gender candidates follow BC category norms. No chest measurement for females.
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025):
- UR (Male): 21 to 37 years.
- UR (Female): 21 to 40 years.
- BC/EBC (Male, Female & Third Gender): 21 to 40 years.
- SC/ST (Male & Female): 21 to 42 years.
Salary: Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) as per the 7th Pay Commission.
Selection Process:Written Exam (Paper 1 & Paper 2), Interview, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Examination.
Application Fee: ₹100/- (for all categories). Payment must be made online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or RuPay Debit Card.
📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step
Candidates must apply online only through the official BPSSC website. No other mode of application is accepted.
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
- Registration: Click on the advertisement link for "Forest Range Officer (Advt. No. 10/2026)". In Part 1, register by providing your name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, category, and other basic details.
- Pay Application Fee: Complete the online fee payment. A Registration ID and Password will be sent to your registered email and mobile after successful payment.
- Fill Application Form: Log in using the Registration ID and Password. In Part 2, fill in complete personal, address, and educational qualification details.
- Upload Documents: Upload your scanned photograph and signature as per the specified format and size (between 15 KB and 25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif).
- Review & Submit: Before final submission, review all details carefully. Once submitted and confirmed, no changes can be made.
- Confirmation: After final submission, you will receive a confirmation message via SMS/email. Take a printout of the final acknowledgment form for your records.
Important: The last date for online application is 16 August 2026. No extension will be given. Only one application per candidate and per mobile number is permitted.
📅 Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 10 July 2026
Application Start Date: 16 July 2026
Application Last Date: 16 August 2026
Cut-off Date (Age, Qualification): 1 August 2025
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification (PDF)
Apply Online: Apply Online on BPSSC Website
Official Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Key Terms & Conditions for Candidates
- Bihar Domicile: Reservation benefits (including women's reservation) apply only to bona fide residents of Bihar. Candidates from other states are considered under the Unreserved category.
- Document Verification: Candidates must produce all original certificates (educational, caste, age, etc.) at the time of the interview. False or incorrect information will lead to rejection and legal action.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): The PET is qualifying in nature. Candidates who fail this test will not be recommended for appointment, regardless of their written exam and interview scores.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must be mentally and physically fit. A person with one eye will be disqualified.
- Application Process: Corrections are not possible after final submission. The "Cancel Registration" option can be used before final submission, but the fee will not be refunded.
- Communication: All future communication (admit card, interview call, etc.) will be sent via the registered email and mobile number. Keep them active.
- No Extension: The Commission will not extend the application deadline under any circumstances.
- Legal Jurisdiction: Any disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Patna, Bihar.