🌳 BPSSC Forest Range Officer (FRO) Recruitment 2026 – Notification Out

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the Forest Range Officer (FRO) Recruitment 2026 notification for the Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar.

📋 Recruitment Overview

📅 Important Dates

• 🟢 Online Application Starts: 16 July 2026

• 🔴 Last Date to Apply: 16 August 2026

• 📝 Exam Date: To be announced

📊 Category-wise Vacancy

🎓 Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in one of the following subjects from a recognized university:

• Agriculture

• Forestry

• Botany

• Zoology

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Statistics

• Geology

• Veterinary Science

• Environmental Science

• Engineering or equivalent (as specified in the official notification)

🎂 Age Limit

(As on 01 August 2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years

• Maximum Age (Male): 37 Years

• Maximum Age (Female): 40 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per Bihar Government rules.

💰 Application Fee

💵 Salary

• Pay Level–6

• ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 + applicable allowances

📝 Selection Process

• Written Examination

• Interview

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Medical Examination

• Document Verification

🏃 BPSSC Forest Range Officer 2026 – Physical Standards (Male & Female)

Candidates who qualify the written examination must undergo the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Failure to meet the prescribed standards results in disqualification.

📏 Physical Standard Test (PST)

Note: Chest measurement is not applicable for female candidates

🚶 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates must complete the walking test within the prescribed time limit to qualify.

🩺 Medical Fitness

After qualifying the PET, candidates must undergo a medical examination to ensure they are physically fit for service as a Forest Range Officer. The examination includes:

• General physical fitness

• Vision and hearing assessment

• No disqualifying medical conditions

• Document verification

The final medical standards are applied as per the official BPSSC recruitment rules.

💡 Preparation Tips for the Walking Test

• Walk 8–10 km daily initially and gradually increase the distance.

• Practice long-distance walking with short hydration breaks.

• Wear comfortable, broken-in sports shoes.

• Build endurance through regular cardio and leg-strength exercises.

• Stay hydrated and avoid trying new footwear on the test day.

📄 How to Apply

1. Visit the official BPSSC recruitment portal BPSSC Official Website.

2. Complete the registration.

3. Fill in the online application form.

4. Upload the required documents.

5. Pay the application fee.

6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.