BPSSC Bihar Forest Range Officer FRO Recruitment 2026 – 16 Posts
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released Advt. No. 10/2026 to recruit 16 Forest Range Officers (FRO) in the Bihar Forest Service. If you hold a science or agriculture/forestry graduation and want a gazetted field posting in Bihar, this is a direct entry to a respected forest cadre role. The online application window is open from 16 July 2026 to 16 August 2026 on the BPSSC portal. Note that the post carries physical standards (height and, for males, chest measurement), so check those before you apply. Full details on vacancies, eligibility, dates, application fee, pay and how to apply are given below.
Vacancy Details
| Total Posts | 16 |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | You need a Bachelor's Degree with at least one subject from Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or Zoology; OR a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Forestry or Engineering from any recognised university in India. Physical standards also apply: minimum height 163 cm for males and 152.5 cm for females, and a chest of 79–84 cm for male candidates. |
| Age Limit | Your age must be between 21 and 37 years for male candidates and 21 to 40 years for female candidates, calculated as on 01 August 2025. Age relaxation for SC/ST, EBC/BC and other reserved categories applies as per BPSSC rules — check the official notification for the exact category-wise relaxation. |
| Age Relaxation | Upper age is 37 years for male and 40 years for female candidates, calculated as on 01 August 2025; SC/ST/EBC/BC and other reserved categories get relaxation as per BPSSC rules. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 16 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | As per schedule (refer notification) |
Application Fee
| General / BC / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹100 |
| Female (Bihar Domicile) | ₹100 |
Salary / Pay
The official notification does not state a specific pay scale on the source page. Forest Range Officer is a gazetted Group B post in the Bihar Forest Service, and pay is fixed as per Bihar Government rules for this cadre. Treat any pay-level figure as indicative until you confirm it from the official notification PDF.
Selection Process
The selection process is not detailed on the source page, so refer to the official notification for the exact stages. BPSSC recruitments of this type are typically conducted through a written examination followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and document verification, and may include a preliminary and main examination stage. Confirm the exact scheme from the Advt. No. 10/2026 PDF before you prepare.
How to Apply
Apply online only through the BPSSC application portal at apply-bpssc.com (linked from bpssc.bihar.gov.in). The application window is 16 July 2026 to 16 August 2026, with the fee payment deadline also 16 August 2026. Steps: register on the portal, fill in your personal and educational details, upload your photo, signature and required documents, pay the ₹100 fee online or offline, and submit the final form. Take a printout for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Forest Range Officer vacancies are there in BPSSC 2026?
There are 16 FRO posts under Advt. No. 10/2026, split as UR 6, EWS 2, EBC 3, BC 2, SC 3 and ST 0.
What qualification is required to apply?
A Bachelor's Degree with at least one subject among Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or Zoology, or a degree in Agriculture, Forestry or Engineering from a recognised university.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 16 August 2026.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹100 for all categories, including General/BC/OBC, SC/ST/PwD and female candidates.
What is the age limit for BPSSC FRO 2026?
21 to 37 years for males and 21 to 40 years for females, as on 01 August 2025, with relaxation for reserved categories as per BPSSC rules.