The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) is recruiting for the position of Forest Ranger. A total of 170 vacancies are available for this permanent/regular position. The recruitment notification was released on 22/04/2024. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online between 29/07/2024 and 10/08/2024. The selected candidates will be posted in Jharkhand.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization |
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
| Post Name |
Forest Range Officer |
| Nature of Job |
Permanent/Regular |
| Vacancies |
170 |
| Salary |
PB-II 9300-34800 (Grade Pay – 4200) (Level-6) |
| Job Location |
Jharkhand |
| Category |
UR, EWS, SC, ST, EBC-I, BC-II |
Post Details
| S.No. |
Post Code |
Post Name |
Vacancies |
| 1 |
Not Available |
Forest Range Officer |
UR – 79, EWS – 16, SC – 1, ST – 47, EBC-I – 15, BC-II – 12 |
Age Eligibility
| Job Post Name |
Age Criteria (in Years) |
| Unreserved |
35 |
| Economically Weaker Section |
35 |
| Extremely Backward Classes (Annexure-I)/ Backward Classes (Annexure-II) |
37 |
| Female (Unreserved/Extremely Backward Classes (Annexure-I)/Backward Classes (Annexure-II)) |
38 |
| Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes (Male and Female) |
40 |
| Ex-Servicemen |
A relaxation of 5 years in their respective category |
| Category |
Age Relaxation (in Years) |
| Ex-Servicemen |
5 |
Selection Process
| Selection Steps |
Selection Process |
| 1. Stages of Exam |
Preliminary Exam |
| Mains Written Exam |
| Physical Test |
| Interview |
| Medical Examination |
| Exam |
Nature of Exam |
Exam Duration |
Exam Total Score |
| Preliminary Exam |
Objective |
Not Mentioned |
150 |
| Mains Written Exam |
Subjective (Except General Hindi & General English) |
03 hrs |
100 (Qualifying in nature) |
| 02 hrs |
100 |
| 03 hrs |
200 |
| 03 hrs |
200 |
| Not Mentioned |
50 |
| Interview |
Not Mentioned |
Not Mentioned |
50 |
| Category |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (%) |
| Unreserved |
40 |
| BC-II |
36.5 |
| EBC-I |
34 |
| SC / ST |
32 |
| Female |
30 |
| EWS |
40 |
Exam Fee
How to Apply
- Candidates have to apply through the Online Application System on the official Website of Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC).
- Candidates are advised to submit the Online application well in advance without waiting for the last date of submission.
- Candidates must ensure to enter the valid and active E-mail Id and Mobile Number as all future communications will be done on the registered details.
- Do not wait till the last minute to avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability/failure to login to JPSC website on account of heavy load on the internet/website.
- After final submission of the online application form, download the filled application form, take the print and keep it safe.
- No request for any change in the particulars entered in the Online Application Form by the candidates will be entertained under any circumstances.
- For further instructions and important notices, refer to ‘How to apply’ section available on the JPSC website.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date |
29/07/2024 |
| Online Registration Last Date |
10/08/2024, 05:00 PM |
| Exam Date |
29/06/2025 |
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