About Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) is a statutory recruitment body established by the Government of Bihar to recruit candidates for various subordinate police and allied services in the state. The commission conducts transparent recruitment through competitive examinations and physical tests.

Apart from police recruitment, BPSSC also conducts recruitment for various posts under departments such as the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, ensuring merit-based selection for government services in Bihar.

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Notification 2026 PDF

BPSSC has released the detailed notification for 16 Range Officer of Forests vacancies under the Bihar Forest Department. Candidates should carefully read the official notification to understand the eligibility conditions, reservation policy, physical standards, selection process, and application procedure before applying.

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Vacancy 2026

Category-wise Vacancy

Horizontal Reservation

• 35% reservation for eligible women candidates of Bihar.
• 2% reservation for descendants of Freedom Fighters as per Bihar Government rules.

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, age limit, and nationality requirements prescribed in the notification.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university with at least one of the following subjects:

• Forestry
• Agriculture
• Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
• Botany
• Zoology
• Chemistry
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Statistics
• Engineering

Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)

Age Relaxation

• Bihar Government Employees - As per rules
• Ex-Servicemen - As per Government rules
• Other reserved categories - As per Bihar Government norms

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive salary under the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix Level-6.

In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), medical benefits, pension benefits (as applicable), and other allowances under Bihar Government rules.

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

• Written Examination
• Interview
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Exam Pattern 2026

Marking Scheme

Paper-I

• 2 marks for each correct answer
• 0.2 mark negative marking
• Minimum qualifying marks: 30
• Marks will not be counted in the final merit list

Paper-II

• 3 marks for each correct answer
• 0.3 mark negative marking
• Marks will be considered for final merit

BPSSC Forest Range Officer Physical Standards

Height

Chest (Male Only)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying:

• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• Class 10 Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
• Graduation Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate
• Aadhaar Card or Valid Photo ID
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for BC/EBC)
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Active Mobile Number
• Valid Email ID

How to Apply for BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official BPSSC website.
2. Click on Range Officer of Forests Recruitment 2026.
3. Complete the online registration.
4. Fill in the application form carefully.
5. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
6. Pay the application fee through online mode.
7. Verify all entered details before submission.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and print the application form for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Applications will be accepted through online mode only.
• Ensure all eligibility conditions are fulfilled before applying.
• Keep the registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
• Original documents must be produced during document verification.
• Candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical standards and PET requirements.
• Incorrect or false information may lead to cancellation of candidature.

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