Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2025 notification for 24 vacancies. Candidates looking for government jobs in Bihar can now apply online through the official website bpssc.bihar.gov.in. The application window is currently active, and interested candidates must ensure that they meet all the eligibility requirements before applying.
BPSSC Forest Range Officer 2025 Overview
Conducting Body | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
Exam Name | BPSSC Forest Range Officer 2025 Exam |
Post Name | Forest Range Officer |
No. of Vacancy | 24 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Start Date | 01/05/2025 |
Application End Date | 01/06/2025 |
Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS/Other State: 700/- SC/ST: 400/- Bihar Female Candidate: 400/- |
Job Location | Bihar State |
Official Website | https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in/ |
BPSSC Forest Range Officer Vacancy 2025
A total of 24 vacancies are expected to be distributed across various categories as per the government reservation norms. The exact category-wise breakup will be available in the official notification PDF, which can be downloaded from the BPSSC website.
Category | No. of Vacancy |
General (UR) | 02 |
EWS | 01 |
EBC | 03 |
BC | 07 |
Sc | 10 |
ST | 01 |
Total | 24 |
Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Science with at least one of the following subjects:
- Forestry
- Agriculture
- Environmental Science
- Botany
- Zoology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Geology
The degree should be from a recognized university or institute.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years for General Category
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Bihar Govt. norms.
BPSSC FRO Selection Process 2025
The selection process for the BPSSC Forest Range Officer 2025 Recruitment will be conducted in the following four stages:
- Written Exam
- Interview
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Medical Examination
Written Exam Pattern
- The exam consists of two papers.
- Each paper carries 100 marks.
- Duration: 2 hours per paper.
- Paper 1: General Hindi (qualifying nature)
- Paper 2: General Studies, Environmental Science, Forestry and related subjects.
Note: Only candidates securing qualifying marks in Paper 1 will be evaluated for Paper 2.
Physical Standards for PMT
Category | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) |
Male (UR/OBC) | 163 | 84 (with expansion of 5 cm) |
Male (UR/OBC) | 155 | 79 (with expansion of 5 cm) |
Female (All) | 150 | NA |
Physical Efficiency Test
Walking Test:
- Male: 25 Km in 4 Hours
- Female: 14 Km in 4 Hours
How to Apply Online for BPSSC FRO Recruitment 2025?
- Visit the official website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- Find the notification link: Find “Advt. No. 02/2025: Apply Online for the post of Forest Range Officer” and click on it.
- New Registration:
- Enter your name, mobile number, email ID and date of birth.
- Submit to get your registration ID and password.
- Login and fill the application form:
- Use the credentials to log in.
- Fill in the personal, academic and contact details.
- Upload the required documents:
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Pay application fee: Use debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI for payment.
- Final Submission:
- Submit the form.
- Download and print the confirmation page and payment receipt.
Documents Required for Application
- Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
- Scanned Passport Size Photo and Signature
- Educational Qualification Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Identity Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
- Residence Certificate (for reservation benefits)
Tips for BPSSC FRO Exam Preparation
- Study the syllabus thoroughly, especially the topics related to the environment and forestry.
- Practice the previous year’s question papers.
- Use NCERT books for subjects like Biology, Geography and Environmental Science.
- Stay updated on Bihar government schemes and environmental laws.