BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 16 Posts

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Forest Range Officer (Van Kshetra Padadhikari) in the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar. Online applications open on 16 July 2026 and close on 16 August 2026. This article covers vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, physical standards, exam pattern, application fee, selection process, and how to apply, based strictly on the official notification.

A Bachelor's degree with at least one subject from: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Zoology, from a recognized university, OR | A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent institution. | Bihar government employees: 5 years' relaxation in maximum age limit for those who have completed a minimum of 3 years of regular service, for appearing in competitive exams to move to a higher pay scale/cadre. | Ex-servicemen (for civil posts): 3 years' relaxation plus relaxation equal to the length of defence service, provided actual age does not exceed 57 years as on the cut-off date.

The selected Forest Range Officer will be placed at Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400) as per the 7th Pay Commission matrix. The notification does not specify a separate in-hand or gross salary figure including allowances.

1. The merit list is prepared category-wise based on combined marks of the written exam and interview.
2. If two or more candidates score equal marks, preference goes to the candidate older in age (based on date of birth).
3. If age is also the same, preference is given based on higher educational qualification.
4. If still tied, preference follows the English alphabetical order of the candidate's name as per the 10th board certificate.