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
| Category | Exam Fee (in âÃÂù) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / BC-I / BC-II / EWS | 600 + Bank Charges |
| SC / ST | 150 + Bank Charges |
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 |
| Payment Date of Application Fees | 01/08/2024 to 11/08/2024 |
Important Links
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| JPSC Website | Click Here |