Free Rojgar

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) is the apex body responsible for recruiting Group 'C' civil police and specialized forest department personnel for the Government of Bihar. Established to ensure a transparent and merit-based selection process, BPSSC has released the recruitment results for the prestigious post of Range Officer of Forest (ROF) under the Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Department. The Job Profile of a Bihar Police Range Officer is one of high responsibility and authority. As a Range Officer, the individual serves as the executive head of a Forest Range. The primary duties include the protection of forests and wildlife within their jurisdiction, implementation of government afforestation programs, and the prevention of illegal logging or poaching. Range Officers are also responsible for managing forest revenue, supervising forest guards, and handling environmental conservation projects. Professionally, this role offers a Pay Level-6 salary scale under the 7th Pay Commission, making it one of the most stable and respected government positions in Bihar. The job requires a blend of administrative skills and physical fitness, as officers often conduct field inspections in rugged terrains. This recruitment cycle follows a rigorous three-stage selection process: a Written Competitive Examination, an Interview (Personality Test), and a Physical Standard Test (PST/PET). Successful candidates contribute significantly to Bihar’s ecological balance and wildlife heritage.

• General / OBC / EWS / Other State: 700/-
• SC / ST / Female (Bihar Domicile): 400/-
• Payment Method: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age (Male): 37 Years
• Maximum Age (Female/OBC/BC): 40 Years
• Maximum Age (SC/ST): 42 Years
• Age calculation as on 01-08-2025.

• Bachelor Degree (Science / Engineering / Agriculture / Forestry)

1. Written Examination

The written exam consists of two papers: General Hindi and General Studies.

• Paper I (General Hindi): 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 2 Hours (Qualifying only).
• Paper II (General Studies): 100 Questions | 300 Marks | 2 Hours (Basis for Merit).
• Negative Marking: 0.2 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

2. Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Height (Male): 163 cms (General/OBC), 152.5 cms (ST).
• Height (Female): 150 cms (General/OBC), 145 cms (ST).
• Chest (Male): 79 cms + 5 cms expansion.
• Walking Test: 25 Km in 4 Hours (Male) | 14 Km in 4 Hours (Female).

Candidates who qualify the Written Exam and Physical Test are called for the Personality Test (Interview) which carries 50 marks. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Written Exam (Paper II) and the Interview.