BPSSC Forest Range Officer (FRO) Recruitment 2026…-
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Forest Range Officers under the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department.
Important Dates
Info
Date
Notification Release Date
10 July 2026
Online Application Start Date
16 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
16 August 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
16 August 2026
Written Exam Date
To be notified soon
Admit Card Release
Not Declared
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
Payment Mode
General / BC / EBC
Rs. 100/-
Online
SC / ST
Rs. 100/-
Online
All Category Females
Rs. 100/-
Online
Third Gender Candidates
Rs. 100/-
Online
Age Limits
Category
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
General / UR (Male)
21 Years
37 Years
General / UR (Female)
21 Years
40 Years
BC / EBC (Male & Female)
21 Years
40 Years
SC / ST (Male & Female)
21 Years
42 Years
(Note: Age limits are calculated as on 01.08.2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.)
Total Post
Post Name
Total Vacancies
Pay Scale
Forest Range Officer (FRO)
16 Posts
Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400)
Category Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Total Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)
06
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
02
Backward Class (BC)
02
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
03
Scheduled Caste (SC)
03
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
00
Grand Total
16 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Details
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Zoology, Geology, Statistics), OR
Alternative Degrees
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, or BCA
University Recognition
Degree must be from a recognized university or institute in India
Nationality
Must be an Indian citizen
Physical Exam Details
Physical Standard
Male Candidates
Female Candidates
Height (UR/BC/EBC/SC)
163 cm
150 cm
Height (ST)
152.5 cm
145 cm
Chest (Unexpanded)
79 cm
Not Applicable
Chest (Expanded)
84 cm
Not Applicable
Walking Test (PET)
25 km in 4 Hours
14 km in 4 Hours
How To Fill BPSSC
Step Number
Action Required
Step 1
Visit the official BPSSC portal at bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
Step 2
Click on the “Forest Department” tab on the homepage.
Step 3
Locate and click on the “Apply Online” link for Advt. No. 10/2026.
Step 4
Complete the basic registration using your email ID and mobile number.
Step 5
Fill out the application form with correct personal and educational details.
Step 6
Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph and signature.
Step 7
Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- via the online payment gateway.
Step 8
Submit the form and download a printed copy for future reference.
Mode Of Selection
Stage
Examination Type
Stage 1
Written Examination (Paper I: Hindi & Paper II: General Studies)
Stage 2
Personal Interview
Stage 3
Physical Efficiency Test (PET – Qualifying Walking Test)
