BPSSC Range Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 16 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary

BPSSC Range Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially published an employment notification (Advt. No. 10/2026) for the direct recruitment of Range Officer of Forests (वनों के क्षेत्र पदाधिकारी) positions under the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar.

Eligible and interested candidates holding relevant graduation degrees in science, agriculture, or engineering can submit their applications online starting from July 16, 2026. The deadline for submitting the application form along with the online fee is August 16, 2026. Candidates can find all the critical details including the selection process, physical requirements, curriculum metrics, and complete registration criteria below.

Job Overview Table

Detail	Specifications
Organization Name	Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
Department Name	Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Govt. of Bihar
Post Name	Range Officer of Forests (वनों के क्षेत्र पदाधिकारी)
Advertisement Number	10/2026
Total Vacancies	16 Posts
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Bihar
Official Website	bpssc.bihar.gov.in

Important Dates

Applicants must keep a close eye on the calendar timeline to complete their registration forms on time.

• Notification Release Date: July 10, 2026
• Online Application Start Date: July 16, 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: August 16, 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced later

Vacancy Details & Classification

A total of 16 administrative posts are distributed among various reservation categories as follows:

Category Code & Name	Total Vacancies	Reserved for Women (35% Horizontal Reservation)
Unreserved (General)	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 (BC-W)	00	00
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	02	00
Grand Total	16	04

Note: 1 post is horizontally reserved for the grandchildren of freedom fighters. Only permanent residents of Bihar are eligible to claim regional reservation quotas. Applicants from other states will be categorized under the Unreserved block.

Educational Qualification

To apply for the Range Officer vacancy, a candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree on or before August 1, 2025, in at least one of the specialized fields mentioned below:

• Graduate Degree (B.Sc.) with at least one subject among Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B.Ag.).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) from a recognized university or institute.

Age Limit (As of 01.08.2025)

The age calculation timeline cutoff is fixed as August 1, 2025. The structural age caps matching matriculation records are tabulated below:

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General (Male)	21 Years	37 Years
General (Female)	21 Years	40 Years
BC / EBC / Third Gender (Male & Female)	21 Years	40 Years
SC / ST (Male & Female)	21 Years	42 Years

• Government Servants: Regular employees of the Bihar Government with at least 3 years of service get an upper age relaxation of up to 5 years.
• Ex-Servicemen: Eligible for a relaxation equal to their defense service period plus 3 years, provided their absolute age does not exceed 57 years at the cutoff date.

Selection Process

The selection layout consists of four successive phases:

1.   Written Competitive Examination: Consists of Paper 1 (Hindi) and Paper 2 (General Studies).

2.   Personal Interview: Evaluates the candidate’s personality and suitability for the forest division.

3.   Physical Endurance Test (PET): A mandatory walking test to verify physical stamina.

4.   Medical Examination: Comprehensive health evaluation by a dedicated medical board.

Written Examination Blueprint

• Paper 1 (General Hindi): Contains 50 Multiple Choice Questions carrying 100 marks. The time duration is 1 hour. A minimum score of 30% is mandatory to avoid disqualification. A negative marking penalty of 0.2 marks applies for incorrect choices. Note that Paper 1 marks are purely qualifying and will not be considered for the final merit list.
• Paper 2 (General Studies): Includes 100 questions covering General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Science, Civics, Indian History, Geography, Mathematics, and Mental Ability. This section carries a total of 300 marks and must be completed in 2 hours. Each correct choice yields 3 marks, while an incorrect response subtracts 0.3 marks. Candidates equivalent to 6 times the total vacancy pool will be shortlisted for the interview round based on category merit.

Personal Interview

Shortlisted individuals face an interview evaluation carrying a total weighting of 50 marks. The cumulative score out of 350 marks (Written Paper 2 + Interview) dictates the position allocation order.

Physical Ability Criteria

Candidates must fulfill specific measurements to proceed further. No numerical marks are assigned for physical parameters, but failing to meet these benchmarks results in disqualification.

Height Requirements

• General / BC / EBC / SC Men: Minimum 163 cm
• ST Men: Minimum 152.5 cm
• General / BC / EBC / SC Women: Minimum 150 cm
• ST Women: Minimum 145 cm

Chest Metrics (For Men Only)

• Unexpanded: Minimum 79 cm
• Expanded: Minimum 84 cm
• An expansion margin of at least 5 cm is mandatory.

Physical Endurance Walking Benchmark

• Male Candidates: Must cover a walking distance of 25 Kilometers within 4 hours.
• Female Candidates: Must cover a walking distance of 14 Kilometers within 4 hours.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates appointed as Range Officer of Forests will receive remuneration matching Pay Level-6 structural metrics. The fundamental pay matrix ranges from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, supplemented by standard government allowances and benefits applicable under state rules.

Application Fee

A standard processing fee is fixed across all candidate categories:

• All Categories (Male, Female, Third Gender): Rs. 100/-
• Payment Mode: Secure online transactions via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Rupay Debit Card. Bank transactional service fees are borne by the candidate.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1.   Open a browser window and navigate to the official portal: bpssc.bihar.gov.in.

2.   Click on the dedicated Forest Dept. tab displayed on the homepage.

3.   Locate and open the application link corresponding to Advt. No. 10/2026.

4.   Part-1 (Registration): Enter your primary details including Name, Nationality, Mobile Number, active E-mail Address, Domicile state, Category, Gender, and Birth Date.

5.   Complete the online fee payment step of Rs. 100 using your preferred transaction method.

6.   Upon successful transaction validation, your unique Registration ID and Password will be sent via SMS and Email.

7.   Log in again with your credentials to fill out Part-2 of the application form by entering your educational scores and address details.

8.   Upload a scanned copies of your recent color photograph (white background, 15–25 KB format) and signatures in both Hindi and English (black or blue ink, 15–25 KB format).

9.   Review all details using the “Edit Details” option before clicking final submit. Once submitted, no alterations are permitted.

10.                     Save and print your final application acknowledgment sheet on an A4 page for future reference.

Required Documents

Keep the following certifications accessible before beginning the online submission:

• Class 10 (Matriculation) Certificate for age verification.
• Graduation Degree Certificate along with Year-wise Marksheets.
• Domicile Certificate (For candidates claiming reservation benefits).
• Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/EBC/BC) issued by competent state authority.
• Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate for BC/EBC categories (must be based on the father’s credentials for married/unmarried women).
• Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates (based on the FY 2025-26 evaluation metrics).
• Valid Identification Card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, etc.).

Important Links:

Apply Online – Click Here
Official Notification PDF – Click Here
Official Website – Click Here