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- The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Forest Range Officer (Van Kshetra Padadhikari) in the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar. Online applications open on 16 July 2026 and close on 16 August 2026. This article covers vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, physical standards, exam pattern, application fee, selection process, and how to apply, based strictly on the official notification.
- Download BPSSC Forest Range Officer Job 2026 Notification PDF
BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
BPSSC FRO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
- The notification clearly states that no extension will be given to the last date of the online application, and requests for corrections sent by post or any other offline mode will not be considered. The exam date, admit card release date, and result date are not specified in this notification and will be announced later on the official website.
Forest Range Officer Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
- A total of 16 vacancies have been notified, based on requisition from the General Administration Department dated 7 January 2026.
- Additionally, 1 post (2%) is horizontally reserved for grandsons/granddaughters (potra/potri/nati/natin) of freedom fighters, as per the General Administration Department resolution dated 3 September 2015.
Educational Qualification (as on 1 August 2025)
- A candidate must hold at least one of the following:
- 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.
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025)
- Age is calculated based on the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation (10th) or equivalent certificate.
Age Relaxation
- Bihar government employees: 5 years' relaxation in maximum age limit for those who have completed a minimum of 3 years of regular service, for appearing in competitive exams to move to a higher pay scale/cadre.
- Ex-servicemen (for civil posts): 3 years' relaxation plus relaxation equal to the length of defence service, provided actual age does not exceed 57 years as on the cut-off date.
Salary / Pay Scale
- The selected Forest Range Officer will be placed at Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400) as per the 7th Pay Commission matrix. The notification does not specify a separate in-hand or gross salary figure including allowances.
BPSSC FRO Application Fee
- Payment must be made online. Candidates using Net Banking, Credit Card, or RuPay Debit Card will bear the applicable bank transaction charges separately. No other mode of payment is accepted. Fee once paid successfully will not be refunded, except in cases where the amount is deducted but registration fails due to technical/bank issues - in such cases, the amount will be refunded by the payment gateway within 7 working days.
Selection Process for Forest Range Officer
- Selection is made through a Written Examination, Interview, and Physical Efficiency Test.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Conducted as per Rule 8(4) of the Bihar Forest Range Officer Cadre (Recruitment and Service Conditions) Rules, 2013, for candidates called for interview:
- Candidates who fail the Physical Efficiency Test will not be recommended for appointment, irrespective of their marks in the written exam and interview.
Documents Required
- Based on the notification's eligibility and cancellation clauses, candidates should keep the following ready:
- Matriculation (10th)/equivalent certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Educational qualification certificates/degree as specified above
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/BC/EBC candidates, where applicable) - for married reserved-category women, caste certificate must be issued based on the father's details, not the husband's, since caste is determined by birth, not marriage
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate for BC/EBC candidates - for women candidates (married or unmarried), valid only if issued based on father's details
- Domicile/permanent residence certificate of Bihar (reservation benefits, including 35% women's reservation, apply only to bona fide residents of Bihar)
- Income and asset certificate for EWS candidates, based on financial year 2025-26, in the prescribed format
- Third Gender identity certificate issued by the District Magistrate (where applicable)
- Freedom fighter's descendant proof (where applicable)
- Scanned photograph and signature (as per specifications below)
- The notification does not provide a single consolidated "documents list" section; the above is compiled from the eligibility, reservation, and cancellation clauses of the advertisement.
How to Apply Online for BPSSC Forest Range Officer 2026
- Visit the official BPSSC website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- Go to the "Forest Dept." tab and click the link related to Advertisement No. 10/2026.
- Part 1 - Registration: Enter name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, Bihar domicile status, reservation category, gender, and date of birth.
- Complete the fee payment. After successful registration, a Registration ID and Password will be sent via SMS and email.
- Candidates can edit their registration details before payment. After payment, details cannot be edited directly - a "Cancel Registration" option must be used instead, but the fee already paid will not be refunded, and a fresh fee must be paid for a new registration.
- Part 2 - Application Form: Log in using the Registration ID and Password, and fill in father's/husband's name, mother's name, address, and educational qualification details.
- Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per the specifications above.
- Review all details using the "Edit Details" option before final submission. Once submitted and confirmed, no changes can be made.
- After final submission, a confirmation message (SMS/email) will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID, which completes the application process.
- Take a printout of the Acknowledgement on A4-size paper and preserve it for future reference/correspondence.
- Direct Link to Apply Online
- Only one online application can be submitted per candidate, and only one application can be submitted per mobile number. Multiple applications by the same candidate will lead to rejection of all such applications.
Important Instructions
- Applications sent by post or any other offline mode will not be considered, and no request for correction through such modes will be entertained.
- The last date for online application will not be extended under any circumstances.
- The candidate's mobile number and email ID used at registration will remain the only mode of communication until the final stage of recruitment; the Commission is not responsible for issues arising from an incorrect, invalid, or disconnected number/email.
- Candidates from states other than Bihar must apply under the Unreserved (General) category; the age limit and other eligibility criteria applicable to the Unreserved category will apply to them.
- The entire selection process is expected to take approximately 6 months. Candidates are advised to keep themselves available accordingly. Requests for extension of time at any stage - including for personal, family, medical, bone fracture, or pregnancy-related reasons - will not be entertained.
- Furnishing false information, wrong reservation category claims, incorrect date of birth or gender, impersonation, or misconduct during the exam will lead to rejection/cancellation of candidature and may invite legal action.
- Candidates involved in any criminal case/activity are liable to have their candidature rejected.
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Q2. What is the educational qualification required for the Forest Range Officer post?
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with at least one subject from Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology, or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering from a recognized University.
Q3. What is the age limit for the Forest Range Officer position?
- The minimum age requirement is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 37 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Q4. How many vacancies are available for the Forest Range Officer post?
- There are a total of 16 vacancies announced for the Forest Range Officer post by the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC).
Q5. What is the application fee for the BPSSC Forest Range Officer recruitment?
- The application fee is Rs. 100 for General/OBC and SC/ST categories. This fee needs to be paid online during the application process.
Q6. What is the selection process for the Forest Range Officer role?
- The selection process includes a Written Test, Interview, Physical Efficiency Test, and Medical Examination. Candidates must clear all stages to be considered for the post.
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