⚠️ Short Information: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna has released BPSSC Forest Range Officer (Van Kshetra Padadhikari) Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt. No. 10/2026) on 10 July 2026 for 16 Posts of Forest Range Officer (Group-A) under the Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar. Eligible candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Science / Agriculture / Forestry / Engineering can apply online from 16 July 2026 to 16 August 2026 at bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
| 📅 Important Dates – BPSSC FRO Advt. No. 10/2026 |
| Event |
Date |
| Official Notification Released |
10 July 2026 |
| Application Begin (Online) |
16 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
16 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
16 August 2026 |
| Written Exam Admit Card |
Before Exam (To Be Announced) |
| Written Exam Date |
To Be Announced by BPSSC |
| Interview / Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
After Written Exam (To Be Announced) |
| Medical Examination |
After PET (To Be Announced) |
| Final Result / Merit List |
To Be Announced |
| 💳 Application Fee – BPSSC FRO 2026 |
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS / EBC / BC |
₹100/- |
| SC / ST |
₹100/- |
| Female / PH (All Categories) |
₹100/- |
| Payment Mode |
Online Only — Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
| Note |
Fee is Non-Refundable under any circumstances. Save the fee payment receipt for future reference. |
| 🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025) |
| Criteria |
Age |
| Minimum Age |
21 Years |
| Maximum Age — UR (Male) |
37 Years |
| Maximum Age — UR Female / EWS / EBC / BC Male |
40 Years |
| Maximum Age — SC / ST (Male & Female) / EBC Female / BC Female |
42 Years |
| OBC / EBC / BC Relaxation (Bihar Domicile) |
As per Bihar Government Rules (as above) |
| SC / ST Relaxation |
As per Bihar Government Rules (as above) |
| PwD / Divyang Relaxation |
As per BPSSC Advt. No. 10/2026 Official Notification |
| Bihar Govt. Employees Relaxation |
Up to 5 Years (Subject to conditions in Official Notification) |
| Note |
Age calculated as per Date of Birth in Matriculation / 10th Certificate. Age relaxation and reservation benefits applicable only to Bihar Domicile / reserved category candidates. |
| 📋 Vacancy Details – BPSSC FRO Advt. No. 10/2026 (Category-wise) |
| Post Name |
Vacancies |
Eligibility |
Pay Scale |
Forest Range Officer (Van Kshetra Padadhikari) Group-A Post Environment, Forest & Climate Change Dept., GoB (Advt. No. 10/2026) |
16 Posts
UR: As per Notification
EWS: As per Notification
EBC: As per Notification
BC: As per Notification
SC: As per Notification
ST: As per Notification
Note: 1 Post (2%) additionally reserved for Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters (horizontal reservation)
|
Educational Qualification (Any one of):
• 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 Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture from a recognized University
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Forestry from a recognized University
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized University
Physical Standards:
• Height — Male: 163 cm | Female: 152.5 cm
• Chest (Male only): 79 cm (unexpanded) – 84 cm (expanded)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
• Male: 25 KM Walk in 4 Hours
• Female: 14 KM Walk in 4 Hours
Domicile of Bihar preferred for reserved category benefits. Read Notification Advt. No. 10/2026 for complete details.
|
Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) as per 7th Pay Commission
+ DA, HRA, TA & other Bihar Govt. Allowances as admissible |
| Total |
16 Posts |
This is a Group-A gazetted post under Bihar Forest Service Cadre. Selection as per Bihar Forest Range Officer Cadre (Recruitment & Service Conditions) Rules, 2013. Appointing Authority: Government of Bihar, Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department. |
| 📝 Selection Process – BPSSC FRO 2026 |
| Stage |
Details |
| Stage 1 – Written Examination (Objective MCQ) |
Two Papers (Objective Type): Paper I — General Studies + General Hindi + General Science; Paper II — Subject-specific (Forestry, Agriculture, Science). Shortlisting for Interview: 6 times the vacancies (category-wise) based on Written Exam marks. |
| Stage 2 – Interview (50 Marks) |
Interview carries 50 Marks. Marks obtained in Interview are added to Written Exam marks to prepare Final Merit List. Candidates called for Interview also undergo Physical Efficiency Test (PET) as per Rule 8(4) of Bihar FRO Cadre Rules, 2013. |
| Stage 3 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Qualifying |
Male: 25 KM walk in 4 hours | Female: 14 KM walk in 4 hours. Candidates who fail PET will NOT be recommended for appointment regardless of their Written Exam + Interview marks. |
| Stage 4 – Medical Examination |
PET-cleared candidates undergo Medical Examination by a Medical Team constituted by BPSSC. Must meet prescribed physical and medical standards for Forest Range Officer. |
| Final Merit List |
Written Exam Marks + Interview Marks (50). Category-wise Final Merit List prepared. Appointment by Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar. |
| 🔗 Important Links – BPSSC FRO Recruitment 2026 |
| Description |
Link |
| Apply Online (Active from 16 July 2026) |
Apply Online |
| Download Official Notification PDF |
Click Here |
| Official BPSSC Website |
Click Here |
| Edit photo / pdf link |
Click Here |
⚠️ All details are informational only. Always verify from the bpssc.bihar.gov.in before applying.
Q1. BPSSC Bihar Forest Range Officer 2026 के लिए Online Form कब से कब तक भरा जाएगा?
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) ने Forest Range Officer (Van Kshetra Padadhikari) Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 10/2026) का Official Notification 10 July 2026 को जारी किया है। Online Application की शुरुआत 16 July 2026 से हो गई है। आवेदन की Last Date 16 August 2026 है। Application Official Website bpssc.bihar.gov.in के "Forest Dept." Tab पर जाकर Submit की जाएगी। Candidates को Last Date का इंतजार किए बिना जल्द से जल्द Apply करने की सलाह दी जाती है।
Q2. BPSSC FRO 2026 में कुल कितनी Vacancies हैं और किस Department में नियुक्ति होगी?
BPSSC FRO Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 10/2026) के अंतर्गत Bihar Government के Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department में Forest Range Officer (Van Kshetra Padadhikari) के 16 Posts के लिए भर्ती की जा रही है।
यह एक Group-A Gazetted Post है — Bihar Forest Service Cadre के अंतर्गत। Category-wise Vacancy Distribution Official Notification Advt. No. 10/2026 से Confirm करें।
Note: इन 16 Posts में से 1 Post (2%) Freedom Fighters के Grandchildren के लिए Horizontal Reservation के अंतर्गत Reserved है।
Q3. BPSSC FRO 2026 के लिए Educational Qualification क्या होनी चाहिए?
BPSSC Bihar Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 के लिए Educational Eligibility में निम्नलिखित में से कोई एक Qualification होनी आवश्यक है:
• किसी मान्यता प्राप्त University से Bachelor's Degree जिसमें इनमें से कम से कम एक Subject हो: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, या Zoology
• OR किसी मान्यता प्राप्त University से Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture
• OR किसी मान्यता प्राप्त University से Bachelor's Degree in Forestry
• OR किसी मान्यता प्राप्त University से Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Degree पूर्णतः प्राप्त होनी चाहिए — Final Year के Candidates Eligible नहीं हैं। Post-wise पूरी Eligibility के लिए Official Notification Advt. No. 10/2026 पढ़ें।
Q4. BPSSC FRO 2026 के लिए Age Limit क्या है?
BPSSC Forest Range Officer 2026 के लिए Age Limit की गणना 01 August 2025 के आधार पर होगी:
• Minimum Age: 21 वर्ष
• Maximum Age — UR Male: 37 वर्ष
• Maximum Age — UR Female / EWS / EBC / BC Male: 40 वर्ष
• Maximum Age — SC / ST (Male & Female) / EBC Female / BC Female: 42 वर्ष
• Bihar Govt. Employees: Maximum 5 वर्ष की Additional Relaxation (शर्तों के अनुसार)
Age Relaxation और Reservation Benefits केवल Bihar Domicile रखने वाले Reserved Category Candidates को मिलेंगे। Age की गणना Matriculation / 10th Certificate में दर्ज Date of Birth से होगी।
Q5. BPSSC FRO 2026 की Application Fee कितनी है?
BPSSC Bihar Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 10/2026) की Application Fee सभी Categories के लिए बराबर और बहुत कम है:
• General / OBC / EWS / EBC / BC: ₹100/-
• SC / ST: ₹100/-
• Female / PH (सभी Categories): ₹100/-
Fee Payment Online Mode से होगी — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Card या Mobile Wallet के माध्यम से। Fee एक बार जमा होने के बाद किसी भी परिस्थिति में Refund नहीं होगी। Fee Payment Receipt को सुरक्षित रखें।
Q6. BPSSC FRO 2026 के लिए Physical Standards (शारीरिक मानक) क्या हैं?
BPSSC Bihar Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 के लिए Physical Standards इस प्रकार हैं:
Height (ऊंचाई):
• Male: न्यूनतम 163 cm
• Female: न्यूनतम 152.5 cm
Chest — केवल Male Candidates के लिए:
• Unexpanded: 79 cm
• Expanded: 84 cm
• Minimum Expansion: 5 cm अनिवार्य
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
• Male: 25 KM Walk — 4 घंटे में पूरी करनी होगी
• Female: 14 KM Walk — 4 घंटे में पूरी करनी होगी
PET Qualify करना अनिवार्य है। PET में Fail होने वाले Candidates को Appointment के लिए Recommend नहीं किया जाएगा — चाहे Written Exam और Interview में कितने भी अच्छे Marks हों। Reserved Category Candidates के लिए Physical Standards में Relaxation हो सकती है — Official Notification देखें।
Q7. BPSSC FRO 2026 का Selection Process क्या है?
BPSSC Bihar Forest Range Officer 2026 का Selection Process चार चरणों में होगा:
Stage 1 – Written Examination (Objective MCQ):
दो Papers — Paper I (General Studies + General Hindi + General Science) और Paper II (Subject-specific — Forestry / Agriculture / Science)। Written Exam में प्रत्येक Category की Vacancy का 6 गुना Candidates Interview के लिए Shortlist होंगे।
Stage 2 – Interview (50 Marks):
Shortlisted Candidates का Interview BPSSC द्वारा आयोजित होगा — 50 Marks का। Interview के Marks Written Exam के Marks में जोड़कर Final Merit List तैयार होगी।
Stage 3 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Qualifying:
Interview के लिए बुलाए गए Candidates को PET भी देनी होगी। Male: 25 KM Walk in 4 Hours | Female: 14 KM Walk in 4 Hours। PET Fail होने पर Appointment नहीं मिलेगी।
Stage 4 – Medical Examination:
PET Qualify करने वाले Candidates की BPSSC द्वारा गठित Medical Team से Medical Examination होगी।
Q8. BPSSC FRO 2026 Online Form कैसे भरें? Step-by-Step Process क्या है?
BPSSC Bihar Forest Range Officer 2026 का Online Form भरने के Steps:
• Step 1: Official Website bpssc.bihar.gov.in पर जाएं।
• Step 2: Homepage पर "Forest Dept." Tab पर Click करें।
• Step 3: Advt. No. 10/2026 — Forest Range Officer का Application Link खोलें।
• Step 4: One Time Registration (OTR) करें — Valid Mobile Number और Email ID से Register करें। Registration ID और Password SMS/Email पर आएगा।
• Step 5: Login करके Part-1 भरें — Name, Nationality, Mobile Number, Email, Bihar Domicile, Reservation Category, Gender, Date of Birth।
• Step 6: Application Fee ₹100/- Online Mode से Pay करें।
• Step 7: Part-2 भरें — Father's/Husband's Name, Mother's Name, Address, Educational Qualification, Photo & Signature Upload करें।
• Step 8: सभी Details Review करें, Submit करें और Final Application Form का Printout लेकर सुरक्षित रखें।
Q9. BPSSC FRO 2026 की Salary / Pay Scale क्या है?
BPSSC Bihar Forest Range Officer को 7th Pay Commission के अनुसार वेतन मिलेगा:
• Pay Level: Level-6
• Basic Pay: ₹35,400/- से ₹1,12,400/- प्रति माह
• Starting Basic Pay: ₹35,400/- प्रति माह
Basic Pay के अतिरिक्त Bihar Government के नियमों के अनुसार:
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Medical Allowance
• Forest Department-specific Field Allowances
• Government Quarter (उपलब्धता अनुसार)
सभी Allowances मिलाकर In-Hand Salary लगभग ₹55,000 – ₹65,000/- प्रति माह होती है। यह एक Group-A Gazetted Government Post है जिसमें उत्कृष्ट Career Growth के अवसर हैं।
Q10. BPSSC FRO 2026 Admit Card कब आएगा और कहाँ से Download होगा?
BPSSC Bihar Forest Range Officer 2026 का Written Exam Admit Card परीक्षा तिथि से पहले Official Website bpssc.bihar.gov.in के "Forest Dept." Tab पर जारी किया जाएगा। Exact Date अभी Announce नहीं हुई है।
Admit Card Download करने के लिए:
• bpssc.bihar.gov.in पर जाएं।
• "Forest Dept." Tab में Advt. No. 10/2026 का Admit Card Link खोजें।
• Registration Number और Date of Birth / Password से Login करें।
• Admit Card Download करें और Printout लेकर सुरक्षित रखें।
Exam Centre पर जाते समय Admit Card के साथ Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card) अवश्य लाएं। Admit Card के बिना Exam Hall में Entry नहीं मिलेगी।
Q11. Forest Range Officer का काम क्या होता है और Posting कहाँ होती है?
Bihar Forest Range Officer (Van Kshetra Padadhikari) का कार्य Bihar Government के Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department के अंतर्गत होता है। प्रमुख कार्य इस प्रकार हैं:
• Bihar के जंगलों और वन संपदा की सुरक्षा और संरक्षण
• वन्यजीव संरक्षण और Anti-Poaching Operations
• वनीकरण (Afforestation) और पौधारोपण कार्यक्रमों का संचालन
• वन अपराधों (Illegal felling, encroachment) पर नियंत्रण
• Forest Beat Officers और Forest Guards की Supervision
• Revenue Collection और Forest Department के Records का रखरखाव
Posting: Bihar के विभिन्न Forest Divisions और Range Offices में होती है — मुख्यतः Rural और Forest Areas में। Field Work की प्रकृति के कारण Rural Posting और Travel अनिवार्य होती है।
Q12. BPSSC FRO 2026 की Official Website क्या है और Notification PDF कहाँ से Download करें?
BPSSC Bihar Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 की Official Website bpssc.bihar.gov.in है। इस Website पर:
• Homepage पर "Forest Dept." Tab पर Click करें।
• Advt. No. 10/2026 के Notification PDF Link से Official Notification Download करें।
• Apply Online Link से 16 July 2026 से 16 August 2026 तक Application Submit करें।
• Admit Card, Result और अन्य सभी Updates भी यहीं से प्राप्त होंगे।
⚠️ चेतावनी: किसी भी Unofficial Website, Telegram Channel या WhatsApp Group से मिली जानकारी पर भरोसा न करें। Notification PDF, Eligibility, Fee, Dates — सभी के लिए केवल bpssc.bihar.gov.in ही देखें। Fraud Calls और Fake Notifications से सतर्क रहें।