BPSSSC Forest Range Officer (FRO) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out | Apply Online for 16 Posts @ bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Selection Commission (BPSSSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Forest Range Officer posts in the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of Bihar. The commission invites applications from eligible candidates for a total of 16 vacancies on direct recruitment basis through competitive examination.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of BPSSSC. The online application process will commence from 16 July 2026 and the last date to submit the applications is 16 August 2026. Candidates are advised to check the educational qualifications, age limits, physical standards, and selection process carefully before applying.
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About BPSSSC
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Selection Commission (BPSSSC) is a state-level recruitment body responsible for conducting examinations and selecting candidates for various subordinate services posts under the Government of Bihar. The commission ensures a fair and transparent selection process for all candidates aspiring to serve in the state government.
BPSSSC conducts recruitment examinations for various departments including the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The commission adheres to the highest standards of conduct and follows the reservation policies as per Government of Bihar norms.
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Recruitment Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Selection Commission (BPSSSC) |
| Advt. No. | 10/2026 |
| Post Name | Forest Range Officer (FRO) |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 16 July 2026 |
| Application End Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 01 August 2025 |
| Official Website | https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 16 August 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 01 August 2025 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Total Vacancies |
| Forest Range Officer (FRO) | Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) | 16 |
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Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
- General/Backward Class/Extremely Backward Class (Male/Female/Third Gender): 21 to 40 Years
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (Male/Female): 21 to 42 Years
- Government Servants of Bihar State (with 3 years regular service): 05 Years relaxation in upper age limit
- Ex-Servicemen: 03 Years relaxation plus service period (subject to maximum 57 years on cut-off date)
Physical Standards
Height:
- UR/BC/EBC/SC (Male): Minimum 163 cm
- ST (Male): Minimum 152.5 cm
- UR/BC/EBC/SC (Female): Minimum 150 cm
- ST (Female): Minimum 145 cm
- Third Gender candidates: Same as BC category
- UR/BC/EBC/SC/ST (Male): Minimum 79 cm (without expansion) and 84 cm (with expansion)
- Minimum expansion of 5 cm is mandatory
- No chest measurement for females
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male Candidates: 25 km walking in 4 hours
- Female Candidates: 14 km walking in 4 hours
- Candidates taking more time will be declared unsuccessful
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess the educational qualification as prescribed in the Bihar Forest Range Officer Cadre (Recruitment and Service Conditions) Rules, 2013 and Amendment Rules, 2020.
- Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for detailed educational qualification requirements.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: ₹100/- (for all categories)
- Mode of Payment: Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Rupay Debit Card)
- Bank transaction charges are to be borne by the candidates
- Fee once paid will not be refunded
Selection Process
- Written Competitive Examination
- Paper-I: General Hindi (100 Marks, 50 MCQ, Duration: 1 Hour)
- Minimum qualifying marks: 30
- 02 marks for correct answer, 0.2 marks deducted for wrong answer
- Marks of Paper-I will not be added to merit
- Paper-II: General Studies (300 Marks, 100 MCQ, Duration: 2 Hours)
- Subjects: General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Science, Civics, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics & Mental Ability
- 03 marks for correct answer, 0.3 marks deducted for wrong answer
- Paper-I: General Hindi (100 Marks, 50 MCQ, Duration: 1 Hour)
- Candidates will be selected for Interview based on 06 times the number of vacancies category-wise.
- Interview: 50 Marks
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male: 25 km walking in 4 hours
- Female: 14 km walking in 4 hours
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List based on Written Examination + Interview Marks
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Written Exam)
- General Category: 40%
- SC/ST/Women: 32%
- Backward Class: 36.5%
- Extremely Backward Class: 34%
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Reservation (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 | 00 | 00 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 02 | 00 |
| Total | 16 | 04 |
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Reservation Policy
- Reservation will be applicable as per Bihar Act 3, 1992 for SC/ST/OBC.
- 35% horizontal reservation for women candidates of Bihar domicile (as per GA Department Resolution No. 12575 dated 09.07.2025).
- 2% horizontal reservation for grandchildren of Freedom Fighters of Bihar State (as per GA Department Resolution No. 13185 dated 03.09.2015).
- EWS reservation as per Bihar Act, 2019.
- Third Gender (Kinnar/Kothi/Hijra/Transgender) candidates are included in Backward Class category (Sl. No. 47 of Annexure-2 of Act 3, 1992).
- Reservation benefits are applicable only to the domicile of Bihar State.
- Candidates from other states will be considered under Unreserved category.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of BPSSSC: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- Go to the "Forest Dept." Tab and click on the link related to Advt. No. 10/2026
- Register with a valid and active mobile number and email ID
- Fill the first part of the application with personal details and pay the application fee online
- After successful registration, login with Registration Number and Password
- Fill the second part with educational qualifications and other details
- Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications:
- Photograph: Colour, white background, recent (within 2 months), 15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format
- Signature: In English & Hindi (Black/Blue ink), white background, 15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format
- Preview the application and click 'Submit' button
- After submission, an acknowledgement message will be sent to registered mobile/email
- Take a printout of the acknowledgement for future reference
Required Documents
- Scanned colour photograph (15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif)
- Scanned signature (English & Hindi, 15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif)
- Matriculation/Equivalent certificate for date of birth
- Educational qualification certificates
- Caste/Category certificate (for reserved categories)
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (for FY 2025-2026)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for BC/EBC candidates)
- Domicile certificate of Bihar State
- Freedom Fighter's grandchild certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Certificate (if applicable)
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Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Help Desk Email | As per official website |
| Help Line Number | As per official website |
Important Instructions
- Candidates can apply ONLINE only through the BPSSSC website.
- Only one application can be submitted by a candidate. Multiple applications will be rejected.
- Candidates must have a valid and active mobile number and email ID throughout the recruitment process.
- The crucial date for determination of eligibility shall be 01 August 2025.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be summarily rejected.
- False information in the application will lead to rejection and legal action.
- No request for any alteration/modification in the application will be entertained.
- Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria before applying.
- Reservation benefits are applicable only to Bihar domicile candidates.
- Candidates must upload photograph and signature as per specified format and size.
- The application fee once paid will not be refunded.
- No separate interview letters will be sent. Candidates must check the website regularly.
- The entire selection process may take approximately 06 months.
- Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates/addendum/corrigendum.
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Disclaimer: The above information is provided for informational purposes only. Candidates are advised to visit the official website of BPSSSC (bpssc.bihar.gov.in) and read the official notification carefully before applying. We do not claim any responsibility for the accuracy of the information. All the information provided is collected from the official notification and is subject to change. Please verify all details from the official source.