BPSSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 16 Posts

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026, inviting online applications for the post of Van Kshetra Padadhikari (Forest Area Officer) under the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who hold a science or agriculture-related degree and wish to build a career in forest administration and conservation. A total of 16 vacancies have been notified for this Bihar Forest Recruitment 2026, spread across Unreserved, SC, ST, EBC, BC and EWS categories, with additional horizontal reservation for women and grandchildren of freedom fighters. The selected candidates will be appointed on Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, offering a respectable starting salary along with standard government allowances. Online applications for this Bihar Vacancy 2026 can be submitted from 16 July 2026 to 16 August 2026 through the official BPSSC website. Interested candidates are strongly advised to read the detailed notification carefully before applying, as no request for correction or extension will be entertained after the last date. To be eligible for this Forest Area Officer Recruitment 2026, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least one subject from Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or Zoology, or alternatively a degree in Agriculture, Forestry or Engineering from a recognized university. Age limits vary by category, ranging generally from 21 to 42 years as on the cut-off date, with relaxations available for Bihar government employees and ex-servicemen as per state rules. This recruitment also includes specific physical eligibility standards. Male candidates require a minimum height of 163 cm (152.5 cm for ST), along with defined chest measurements, while female candidates require a minimum height ranging from 145 cm to 150 cm depending on category, with no chest measurement requirement. The selection process for this Government Job in Bihar Forest Department is comprehensive and includes a written competitive examination, an interview, and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The written exam consists of two papers — a qualifying General Hindi paper and a General Studies paper that counts toward merit. Candidates who qualify in the written exam will be called for interview in a ratio of six candidates per vacancy, and those shortlisted after interview must clear a rigorous physical efficiency test involving long-distance walking, followed by a medical examination. This Van Kshetra Padadhikari vacancy is an excellent option for science and agriculture graduates from Bihar seeking a stable, meaningful government career focused on environmental protection. Given the structured selection process and defined eligibility, candidates should begin their preparation early, particularly for the General Studies paper and the physical efficiency requirements, to maximize their chances of selection in this competitive Bihar Government Recruitment 2026.