Forest Area Officer in Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bihar
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission
Posted:
Pay: Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400)
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 10/2026
Age Limits: Between 21 and 40 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 August 2025.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Graduate.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- Height (Male-UR/OBC/EBC/SC: 163cm, Male-ST: 152.5cm, Female-UR/OBC/EBC/SC: 150cm, Female-ST: 145cm)
- Chest (Male-Unflated: 79cm, Flated: 84cm)
- Walking Test (Male: 25 KM in 4 hours, Female: 14 KM in 4 hours)
Document Specifications: Photo: 15-25 KB (.jpg/.jpeg/.gif), Signature: 15-25 KB (.jpg/.jpeg/.gif)
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 16 vacancies
EWS
2
OBC
5
SC
3
Gen/UR
6
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 16 July 2026
Application Closing Date: 16 August 2026
Application Fee (All candidates): ₹100
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Written Exam, Interview, Physical Ability Test
Exam Mode: Written Test, Interview, Physical Test
Negative Marking: 0.2 marks deducted in Paper I, 0.3 marks deducted in Paper II
Paper I (General Hindi): 50 multiple choice questions, 100 marks, 1 hour. Paper II (General Studies): 100 multiple choice questions, 300 marks, 2 hours, covering General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Science, Civics, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics, Mental Ability Test.
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
Official Actions
How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)
1
Visit the official website https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in and click on the link related to Advt.No.-10/2026 under the Forest Dept. Tab.
2
Register by providing your name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, Bihar domicile status, reservation category, gender, and date of birth in Part-I of the online application.
3
Proceed to pay the application fee.
4
After successful registration and payment, you will receive a registration number and password via SMS/e-mail.
5
Login using the registration number and password to fill Part-II of the online application with details like father's/husband's name, mother's name, address, and educational qualifications.
6
Upload scanned photograph and signatures (English and Hindi) as per specifications (15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format, white background).
7
Review all entered details and click "Confirm" and "Submit" to finalize the application.
8
Print the acknowledgement (paavti) of the filled online application for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for General category candidates?
For male candidates of the General category, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum is 37 years as on 01.08.2025. For female candidates of the General category, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum is 40 years as on 01.08.2025.
What is the application fee?
The application fee for all categories (male, female, and third gender) is ₹100. Bank charges for online payment will be extra.
Are candidates from other states eligible to apply?
Yes, candidates from other states can apply, but they will be considered under the Unreserved (General) category and will not be eligible for any reservation benefits.
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Candidates must hold a Graduate degree with at least one subject from Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics & Zoology, or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering from a recognized university.