The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the admit cards for the Forest Range Officer Examination 2025. Students who applied for these government jobs can now download their admit cards. The written exam is scheduled for August 24, 2025 . Admit cards became available from August 8, 2025 .
This recruitment drive aims to fill 24 posts for Forest Range Officers. Candidates must download their hall ticket from the official BPSSC website, bpssc.bihar.gov.in , using their Application Number and Date of Birth.
Key Dates for BPSSC Forest Range Officer 2025
Here are the important dates for this recruitment:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | May 1, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | June 1, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | June 1, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | August 8, 2025 |
| Written Exam Date | August 24, 2025 |
| Result Date | To be announced soon |
Application Fees
Candidates had to pay a fee to apply for this exam. The fee details were:
| Category | Fee Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / Other State Candidates | ₹700/- |
| SC / ST / Female Candidates from Bihar | ₹400/- |
Fees could be paid online using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or offline using an E-Challan.
Age Limit
To be eligible, candidates had to meet certain age criteria as of January 1, 2025 :
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 37 Years
For more details on age relaxation for specific categories, candidates should refer to the official recruitment notification.
Total Posts and Eligibility
There are a total of 24 vacancies for the Forest Range Officer post. To be eligible, candidates needed to have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields from a recognized university or institution:
- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Biotechnology
- Zoology
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Engineering
Equivalent eligibility from any recognized university or board in India was also accepted.
Salary Details
Selected Forest Range Officers will receive a good salary package:
| Salary Component | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Monthly Salary | ₹35,400/- to ₹1,12,400/- |
| Pay Level | Pay Level – 6 |
| Grade Pay & Other Allowances | As per Government Rules |
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The selection process begins with a written exam. Here is the exam pattern:
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | 50 | 100 |
| Paper II | Contemporary Issues, General Science, Political Science, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics, Mental Ability Test | 100 | 300 |
| Total | 150 | 400 |
The total exam duration is 3 hours . There is negative marking:
- For Paper I: 0.22 Marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- For Paper II: 0.33 Marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Selection Process Steps
The selection for BPSSC Forest Range Officer posts includes several stages:
- Written Exam
- Interview
- Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
How to Download Your Admit Card
Candidates can download their BPSSC Forest Range Officer Hall Ticket 2025 by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official BPSSC website: bpssc.bihar.gov.in .
- Look for the link that says ‘BPSSC Forest Range Officer Admit Card 2025’ or ‘Hall Ticket Download’. Click on it.
- You will be asked to enter your details. Provide your Application Number and Date of Birth .
- Click the ‘Submit’ button.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the admit card. It is important to print a clear copy.
- Remember to carry this printed admit card to the examination hall along with a valid photo ID proof, such as your Aadhaar card or PAN card.