The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSSC) has released the much-awaited recruitment notification Advt. No. 02/2025 for the post of Forest Range Officer in the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of Bihar. The recruitment will be conducted through a competitive examination, and the online application process has already commenced from May 1, 2025.
🔍 Vacancy Details
- Post: Forest Range Officer
- Pay Level: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Total Vacancies: 24
| Category | Total | Women Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 02 | 00 |
| SC | 10 | 00 |
| ST | 01 | 00 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 03 | 00 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 07 | 00 |
| BC (Women) | 00 | 00 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 01 | 00 |
Note: Reservation for ex-servicemen, women, and third gender candidates is as per the state norms.
🗓️ Important Dates
- Start of Online Application: May 1, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: June 1, 2025
- Cut-off Date for Age & Educational Qualification: January 1, 2025
🧾 Eligibility Criteria
📘 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following subjects:
- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
- UR Male: 21 to 37 years
- UR Female / BC / EBC (Male & Female): 21 to 40 years
- SC/ST (Male & Female): 21 to 42 years
- Age Relaxation available for ex-servicemen and government employees as per rules.
🏃♂️ Physical Standards
Height (in cm)
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General/BC/EBC/SC | 163 | 150 |
| ST | 152.5 | 145 |
Chest (Only for males)
- Unexpanded: 79 cm
- Expanded: 84 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion required)
🧪 Selection Process
Selection will be based on three stages:
- Written Examination (2 Papers):
- Paper 1: General Hindi (100 marks, 2 hours)
- Paper 2: General Studies & Optional Subjects (300 marks, 2 hours)
- Interview:
- 50 marks
- Marks obtained in the interview will be added to the written exam for final merit.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Walking Test:
- Male: 25 km in 4 hours
- Female: 14 km in 4 hours
- Only candidates qualifying in PET and interview will be selected.
- Walking Test:
- Medical Test:
- Conducted to ensure physical fitness for field duties.
💻 How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- Click on the Forest Dept. Tab → Advt. No. 02/2025
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill the application form and upload required documents (photo & signature).
- Pay the application fee.
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| Apply Here | Click Here |
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / BC / EBC / EWS (Male & Outside Bihar) | ₹700/- |
| SC / ST / All Female Candidates (Bihar only) | ₹400/- |
Payment can be made via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards only.
📌 Important Notes
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Any misinformation or multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
- The final merit list will be based on combined scores from the written test and interview.
- Candidates must ensure physical and medical fitness as per forest service standards.
📞 Helpline
For any issue related to online form or payment, contact BPSSSC via official channels listed on the website.
✍️ Final Words
The Forest Range Officer recruitment by BPSSSC is a golden opportunity for graduates with science and environmental backgrounds to serve in Bihar’s forest department. With competitive pay, government service benefits, and the pride of contributing to ecological protection, this is one of the most prestigious state-level roles in the environment sector.
Start your preparation today and apply before June 1, 2025!
