Short Detail:
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission BPSSC has announced Bihar Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 for total 16 posts. Candidates who want to apply for the Bihar forest range officer vacancy 2026 can submit their online application form from 16/07/2026 to 16/08/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
Bihar BPSSC Forest Range Officer (FRO) Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: 10/2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 16/07/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 16/08/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 16/08/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before the exam
- Exam Date: Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹100/-
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2025
- Min Age: 21 Years
- Max Age: 37 Years for males
- Max Age: 40 Years for females
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of BPSSC FRO recruitment 2026
Age Relaxation
| Category | Maximum Age / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (Male) | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (Female) | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC (Male, Female & Third Gender) | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 Years |
| Bihar Government Employees | 5 Years Relaxation (Minimum 3 Years Regular Service) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years + Defence Service Period (Maximum Age: 57 Years) |
| Other State Candidates | Treated as Unreserved (General) Category |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 16
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Reserved (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 06 | 02 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 03 | 01 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 00 | 00 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 03 | 01 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 02 | 00 |
| Backward Class Women (BCW) | 00 | 00 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 02 | 00 |
| Total | 16 | 04 |
Eligibility Details
- Option 1: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with at least one of the following subjects:
- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Zoology.
- Option 2: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering from a recognized university.
Physical Standards Test (PST)
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest (Unexpanded / Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / BC / EBC / SC | 163 cm | 150 cm | 79 cm / 84 cm |
| ST | 152.5 cm | 145 cm | 79 cm / 84 cm |
| Third Gender | As per BC Category | As per BC Category | As per BC Category |
Note: Male candidates must have a minimum chest expansion of 5 cm.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Category | Test | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Male (All Categories) | Walking | 25 km within 4 Hours |
| Female (All Categories) | Walking | 14 km within 4 Hours |
Note: Candidates who qualify the PET must also pass the Medical Examination to be considered for final appointment.
Job & Salary Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Forest Range Officer |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Salary | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Link Active: 16/07/2026 |
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Bihar Forest Ranger Officer: Selection Process
The selection process for the Bihar Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:
- Written Competitive Examination
- Interview (Personality Test)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
Note: The final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks obtained in Paper 2 (General Studies) and the Interview.
Bihar Forest Range Officer Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Qualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour | 0.2 Mark | 30 Marks (Qualifying Only) |
| Paper 2 | General Studies | 100 | 300 | 2 Hours | 0.3 Mark | Marks Count in Merit |
General Studies Subjects: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Science, Civics, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics, and Mental Ability.
Interview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 50 Marks |
| Shortlisting | 6 Times the Vacancies (Category-wise) |
| Purpose | Assesses the candidate’s personality and suitability for the post |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Male Candidates | Walk 25 km within 4 Hours |
| Female Candidates | Walk 14 km within 4 Hours |
Note: The PET is qualifying in nature. Candidates who fail to complete the walking test within the prescribed time will be disqualified. After qualifying the PET, candidates must also pass the Medical Examination for final selection.
