BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2025: 24 Vacancies, Apply by June 1st!Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released a new notification for the recruitment of Range Officers of Forests under the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Key Highlights of the BPSSC Recruitment 2025:
- Post Name: Forest Range Officer (वनों के क्षेत्र अधिकारी)
- Vacancies: 24 Posts
- Reserved for Women: 35% of total vacancies
Important Dates:
- Online Application Start: May 1, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: June 1, 2025
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility (Age/Education): January 1, 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality:
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Both male and female candidates can apply.
- Third-gender candidates are also eligible.
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following subjects:
- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Geology
- Zoology
- Statistics
- Environmental Science
- Forestry
- Agriculture
- Engineering (Any Branch)
- Degree must be from a recognized university.
Age Limit (as of 01-01-2025):
Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
---|---|---|
General (Male) | 21 Years | 37 Years |
General (Female) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
BC/EBC | 21 Years | 40 Years |
SC/ST | 21 Years | 42 Years |
Note: Government employees may get 5 years age relaxation, and ex-servicemen also have separate provisions.
Application Fee:
Category | Fee |
---|---|
Gen/BC/EBC (Male & Female) | ₹700 |
SC/ST/Female of Bihar | ₹400 |
Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking / Credit / Debit Card
Selection Process:
- Written Exam (Prelims + Mains)
- Prelims: General Hindi (100 marks) – Qualifying
- Mains: General Knowledge (300 marks)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Walking Test:
- Male: 25 km in 4 hours
- Female: 14 km in 4 hours
- Walking Test:
- Interview / Document Verification
Physical Standards (Minimum):
For Male Candidates:
- Height: 163 cm (Gen/OBC), 152.5 cm (ST)
- Chest: 79 cm (Unexpanded), 84 cm (Expanded)
For Female Candidates:
- Height: 150 cm (Gen/OBC), 145 cm (ST)
- No chest measurement required
How to Apply:
- Visit the official website: bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- Click on “Forest Dept.” and then on Advt. No. 02/2025.
- Register with your mobile number and email.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload your photo, signature, and relevant documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and take a printout of the acknowledgment.