BPSSC Range Officer of Forest Recruitment 2025 – Download Final Result & Marksheet

Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) is the specialized state-level recruiting body responsible for conducting examinations and selecting candidates for Group C staff and specialized officer roles, including forestry officers and police sub-inspectors, across Bihar. Its official recruitment portal is bpssc.bihar.gov.in.

BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 – Overview

24 specialized posts. A rigorous 25-kilometer physical test. One final scorecard. Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially published the final result and marksheet for the BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 recruitment at bpssc.bihar.gov.in. The recruitment aimed to fill 24 highly sought-after forestry positions under Advt No. 02/2025. Applications were open from 01 May 2025 to 01 June 2025 for candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering. General, OBC, and EWS candidates paid an application fee of ₹700, while SC, ST, and female applicants from Bihar were charged ₹400.

In previous specialized forestry department cycles, vacancies were similarly scarce, making the 2025 drive for 24 posts exceptionally competitive among science and engineering graduates in Bihar.

Source: Official BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 Notification, BPSSC, 04 May 2026. Download PDF

BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 – Important Dates & Full Schedule

The recruitment has now reached its final stage with the release of the final result and individual scorecards. Candidates can check the historical timeline of the recruitment below.

BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 – Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

The 24 specialized posts were divided among various reservation categories as per Bihar state government rules.

BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 – Application Fee

Candidates had to submit the required examination fee via online payment gateways or offline modes during the initial application window.

BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 – Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Range Officer post, candidates must strictly adhere to the academic, age, and physical standard requirements.

Age Limit for BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025

Age limit calculated strictly as on 01/01/2025. Extra age relaxation applied as per BPSSC recruitment rules.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree with at least one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Biotechnology, and Zoology OR hold a degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering from a recognized university.

BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 – Physical Standard Test (PST) & PET

Forestry roles demand high physical endurance. Candidates had to pass stringent physical measurement tests and a demanding walking test.

Physical Eligibility Edge Case: The 25 km walking test for men (and 14 km for women) within a 4-hour window was a strict eliminator. Candidates who passed the written examination but failed to complete the walking test within the stipulated time limit were permanently disqualified from the final merit list.

BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 – Pay Scale & Salary

Selected Range Officers of Forest are inducted into the state forestry department with a robust pay package.

At Level 6 of the state pay matrix, the starting basic pay for a Range Officer is ₹35,400. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA depending on rural/urban posting), and field travel allowances, the expected in-hand salary at joining falls between ₹45,000 and ₹55,000 per month.

BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 – Selection Process

The selection pipeline for the BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 consisted of three primary stages. Stage 1 was a Written Examination (Objective Type) covering Hindi, General Knowledge, and specialized science subjects. Stage 2 was the Interview round (50 marks). Stage 3 comprised the mandatory Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which was qualifying in nature. The final merit list was compiled based exclusively on the combined scores of the Written Exam and Interview for candidates who passed the physical tests.

How to Check BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 Marksheet – Step by Step

Candidates can now log in to the official BPSSC portal to view their individual performance scores and marksheet.

1. Visit Official Website: Go to the official Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission portal at bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Select Environment Dept Tab: Navigate to the 'Environment, Forest & Climate Change Dept.' tab on the homepage.
3. Find Marksheet Link: Click on the link indicating "Download Marksheet for the post of Range Officer of Forest (Advt. No. 02/2025)".
4. Login Credentials: Enter your Preliminary/Mains Exam Roll Number and your Date of Birth in the login window.
5. View Score: Click submit to view your detailed subject-wise marksheet and qualification status.
6. Print PDF: Save the scorecard as a PDF and print a copy for your personal records.

BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 – Official Links & Result PDFs

Access the direct links to download the final result PDF, the marksheet login portal, and the original notification below.

BPSSC Range Officer of Forest 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions