| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Advertisement Date: July 10, 2026 • Online Application Start Date: July 16, 2026 (12:01 AM onwards) • Last Date to Apply Online: August 16, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) | • UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female (All Categories): Rs. 100/- • Mode of Payment: Online |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 21-37 Years • Age as on: 01/08/2025 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 16 | ||
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Range Officer of Forests | 16 | Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering. |
| Quick Overview |
| • Department Name: Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar • Post Name: Range Officer of Forests |
| Physical Standards (PET/PMT) |
| Candidates applying for the post must fulfill specific physical measurement requirements and a endurance test to qualify for selection: |
| 1. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) |
| • Height (Male): 163 cm for General/BC/EBC/SC, and 152.5 cm for ST candidates. • Height (Female): 150 cm for General/BC/EBC/SC, and 145 cm for ST candidates. • Chest (Male Only): Minimum 79 cm unexpanded, with a mandatory minimum expansion of 5 cm (minimum 84 cm expanded). |
| 2. Physical Endurance Test (PET) |
| • Male Candidates (All Categories): Must cover a walking distance of 25 Kilometers within a time limit of 4 hours. • Female Candidates (All Categories): Must cover a walking distance of 14 Kilometers within a time limit of 4 hours. |
| BPSSC Range Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process |
| The selection process for BPSSC Range Officer Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: • Written Exam (Paper-I Hindi & Paper-II General Studies) • Interview / Personality Test • Physical Endurance Test (Walking Test) & Physical Standard Test • Medical Examination • Document Verification |
| How to Apply for BPSSC Range Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| • Visit the official portal of BPSSC at bpssc.bihar.gov.in and navigate to the “Forest Dept.” tab. • Click on the online application link corresponding to Advt. No. 10/2026. • Complete Part-1 Registration by submitting your basic details, mobile number, and email ID. • Pay the mandatory online application fee of Rs. 100/- using Net Banking, Credit, or Debit card options. • Log in with your registration credentials to fill out Part-2 of the application form with your academic and personal history. • Scan and upload your recent passport-sized color photograph (white background, 15-25 KB) and signatures in both Hindi and English. • Preview all your detailed entries carefully, click the final submit button, and print the acknowledgement copy on an A4 sheet for future reference. |
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