The recruitment drive, advertised under Notification No. 02/2026, seeks candidates for the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department. The application process, which began on January 12, 2026, will be shut down at the end of today.
Key Dates and Application Details
Candidates must act quickly. The last date for both application submission and fee payment is February 2, 2026. The application is to be completed exclusively online through the official BPSC website.
Application Fee: The general application fee is ₹750 for male unreserved candidates. However, reduced fees of ₹200 apply for female candidates (from Bihar), and for SC/ST candidates from Bihar. Payment can be made via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Total Vacancies: There are 12 vacancies distributed across various categories: Unreserved (03), EWS (01), EBC (04), BC (01), BC-Female (01), and SC (02).
Eligibility at a Glance
Prospective applicants must meet specific criteria concerning age and education.
Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025):
Minimum Age: 21 years.
Maximum Age: Varies by category.
Unreserved (Male): 37 years.
Female (UR, BC, EBC) and BC/EBC Male: 40 years.
SC/ST (Male & Female): 42 years.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the specified subjects. Eligible fields include Agriculture, Engineering, Botany, Chemistry, Forestry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Zoology from a recognized university.
The Selection Process
The BPSC ACF selection is a rigorous multi-stage process designed to identify the most capable candidates.
1. Written Examination: This is the first qualifying stage. The exam pattern is comprehensive:
Paper-I: Covers General Hindi, English, General Knowledge, and Forestry & Environment.
Paper-II: An objective-type paper where candidates choose two subjects from a list including Forestry, Agriculture, and various engineering and science disciplines.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who clear the written exam must pass a physical standard and endurance test. Requirements differ by gender and category, including parameters like height and a walking test (25 km in 4 hours for men, 14 km for women).
3. Interview: The final stage is a personal interview carrying 50 marks. The final merit list is prepared based on combined scores from the written exam and the interview.
How to Apply Before the Deadline
With time running out, candidates are advised to follow these steps carefully:
1. Visit the official BPSC website immediately.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done, which is mandatory for application.
3. Fill out the BPSC ACF online form with accurate details.
4. Pay the application fee and submit the form.
5. Crucially, candidates must also send a hard copy of the submitted application form along with all required documents (like educational certificates, caste certificate, and domicile) to the commission's address before the stipulated deadline.
Today is the final call for aspiring forest officers in Bihar. Eligible candidates should verify all details against the official notification and submit their applications before the portal closes tonight.
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