JPSC Forest Ranger Officer Recruitment 2026

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) conducts the Jharkhand Forest Ranger Officer Examination to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Forest Ranger Officer under the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Jharkhand. The recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for graduates in forestry, science, agriculture, engineering, and other prescribed disciplines to join the state’s forest services.

The JPSC Forest Ranger Officer Recruitment 2026 recruitment process is being conducted for 170 vacancies under the Jharkhand Forest Ranger Officer Examination-2024. Candidates who have applied for the recruitment can check the latest updates regarding the admit card, written examination, result, physical efficiency test, interview, and final selection through the official JPSC website.

Recruitment Overview

Candidates can check the important details related to the recruitment below.

Latest updates

The JPSC Forest Ranger Officer Main Written Examination Result 2026 has been declared by the Commission. Candidates who have qualified in the written examination should regularly visit the official JPSC website for updates regarding the Physical Efficiency Test, Interview Schedule, Medical Examination, and Final Result.

Important Dates

Candidates can check the complete recruitment schedule below.

Important Links

Candidates can use the following links to access the latest updates related to the recruitment.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment includes 170 vacancies distributed across various reservation categories.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university in any of the prescribed subjects.

Eligible disciplines include:

• Agriculture
• Agricultural Engineering
• Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Forestry
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Statistics
• Zoology
• Environmental Science
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering

Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 01 August 2024.

Minimum Age: 21 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per Jharkhand Government rules.

Physical Standards

Candidates qualifying the written examination must satisfy the prescribed physical standards.

Physical Efficiency Test

Candidates are required to qualify the walking test prescribed by the Commission.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Written Examination
• Physical Standards & Physical Efficiency Test
• Interview
• Medical Examination
• Final Merit List

Exam Pattern

The examination generally consists of the following stages:

Application Fee

The application fee was payable through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready during the recruitment process.

• Matric Certificate
• Graduation Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Residential Certificate
• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• Mobile Number
• Email ID

How to Apply for JPSC Forest Ranger Officer Recruitment?

Eligible candidates could complete the online application process by following these steps:

1. Visit the official JPSC website.
2. Click on the Forest Ranger Officer Recruitment link.
3. Complete the registration process.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Pay the prescribed application fee.
7. Submit the application form.
8. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.