Introduction: BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2025 Vacancy
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) invites online applications for the recruitment of Forest Range Officers within the Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar. This recruitment drive (Advt. No. 02/2025) aims to fill 24 vacancies through a competitive examination process. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online starting from May 1, 2025, until the deadline of June 1, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Bihar government service in a prestigious role dedicated to forest conservation.
Organization Details: BPSSC Recruitment
- Hiring Body: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
- Department: Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar
- Post Name: Forest Range Officer (वनों के क्षेत्र पदाधिकारी)
- Total Posts: 24
- Job Location: Bihar
BPSSC Forest Range Officer Vacancy Breakdown 2025
The distribution of the 24 vacancies across different categories is as follows:
| Category | Total Vacancies |
| Unreserved (General) | 02 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 03 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 07 |
| Backward Class Women | 00 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 01 |
| Total | 24 |
Eligibility Criteria for Bihar Forest Range Officer
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Forest Range Officer post:
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen. Men, women, and third-gender individuals can apply.
- Educational Qualification (as on 01.01.2025):
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent with at least one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology OR, a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering.
- Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025):
- Minimum Age: 21 years for all categories.
- Maximum Age (UR – Male): 37 years.
- Maximum Age (UR – Female): 40 years.
- Maximum Age (BC/EBC – Male/Female/Third Gender): 40 years.
- Maximum Age (SC/ST – Male/Female): 42 years.
- Note: Age relaxation is applicable for Bihar Government employees (5 years) and Ex-Servicemen as per rules. The maximum age limit calculation reference date can also be considered as 01.08.2021 for candidates who met the criteria then.
- Physical Standards:
- Height:
- General/BC/EBC/SC (Male): 163 cm
- ST (Male): 152.5 cm
- General/BC/EBC/SC (Female): 150 cm
- ST (Female): 145 cm
- Chest (Only for Males):
- Unexpanded: 79 cm (Minimum)
- Expanded: 84 cm (Minimum)
- Expansion: Minimum 5 cm difference required.
- Note: Physical standards for Third Gender candidates will be the same as Backward Class candidates. Failing to meet physical standards will lead to disqualification.
- Height:
Important Dates for BPSSC Recruitment
- Notification Release Date: April 29, 2025
- Online Application Start Date: May 1, 2025
- Online Application Last Date: June 1, 2025
- Exam Date: To be notified later (The selection process usually takes around 6 months).
Salary & Benefits: Forest Range Officer Pay Scale
Selected candidates for the post of Forest Range Officer will be placed in Pay Level-6, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400. Additional allowances and benefits will be applicable as per Bihar Government rules.
Selection Process for Bihar Forest Range Officer
The selection process involves multiple stages:
- Written Examination:
- Paper I (General Hindi): 100 marks, 50 MCQs, 1 hour duration. Minimum qualifying marks: 30%. Marks not counted for merit list. Negative marking: 0.2 marks for each wrong answer.
- Paper II (General Studies): 300 marks, 100 MCQs, 2 hours duration. Questions cover General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Science, Civics, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics, and Mental Ability. Negative marking: 0.3 marks for each wrong answer.
- Interview: Candidates qualifying the written exam (6 times the number of vacancies, category-wise) will be called for an interview. The interview carries 50 marks and assesses personality and suitability for the role.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates invited for the interview must undergo a Physical Endurance Test. This includes:
- Male: Walking 25 km in 4 hours.
- Female: Walking 14 km in 4 hours.
- Physical standards (Height/Chest) will also be verified. Failure in the PET leads to disqualification.
- Medical Examination: Candidates successful in the PET will undergo a medical examination by a board constituted by the Commission. Candidates must be mentally and physically fit.
- Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined marks obtained in the Written Examination (Paper II) and the Interview. Tie-breaking rules based on age, educational qualification, and name order will apply if needed. Minimum qualifying marks in the written test apply category-wise.
How to Apply Online for BPSSC Forest Range Officer Vacancy
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official BPSSC website.
- Navigate to the “Forest Dept.” tab.
- Find the link related to Advertisement No. 02/2025 for Forest Range Officer.
- Read the instructions carefully before proceeding.
- Registration (Part 1): Click on the application link. Register using a valid and active mobile number and email ID. Fill in basic details like name, nationality, domicile, category, gender, and date of birth.
- Payment: Pay the application fee online via Net Banking or Credit/Debit Card.
- Application Form (Part 2): Log in using the registration ID and password received via SMS/email. Fill in detailed information like father’s/husband’s name, mother’s name, address, and educational qualifications.
- Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (white background, 15-25 KB, jpg/jpeg/gif) and signatures in English and Hindi (black or blue ink on white background, 15-25 KB each, jpg/jpeg/gif).
- Submit: Review all details carefully using the ‘Edit Details’ option if needed before final submission. Once confirmed and submitted, no changes can be made.
- Print Acknowledgement: After successful submission, print the acknowledgement/application form copy for future reference.
Application Fees
- General / EBC / BC / EWS / Other State Candidates (Male/Female/Third Gender): ₹700/-
- SC / ST / All Category Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile Only): ₹400/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit Card, Rupay Debit Card)
- Note: Bank charges will be extra. The fee is non-refundable.
Official Notification & Apply Link
- Official Notification PDF: Download Here
- Apply Online Link: Apply Online (From May 1, 2025)
- Official Website: Visit Now
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