The Bihar Public Service Commission has officially released the notification for BPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests Recruitment 2026. A total of 12 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Conservator of Forests under the Bihar Forest Service. Candidates who hold a relevant bachelor’s degree in science, agriculture, or engineering can apply online through the official BPSC website. The online application process begins on 12 January 2026 and will close on 02 February 2026.
BPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests Recruitment 2026 Overview
Organization Name
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Post Name
Assistant Conservator of Forests
Total Vacancies
12 Posts
Advertisement Number
02/2026
Application Mode
Online
Application Start Date
12 January 2026
Application Last Date
02 February 2026
Official Website
bpsc.bihar.gov.in
BPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests Vacancy Details 2026
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
The unreserved category has 3 posts, including 1 reserved for women. The Economically Weaker Section has 1 post. Scheduled Caste has 2 posts. Extremely Backward Class has 4 posts. Backward Class has 1 post, and the Backward Class Women category has 1 post. No vacancies are allotted for the Scheduled Tribe category. Women candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar are entitled to 35 percent horizontal reservation as applicable.
Eligibility Criteria for BPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree with at least one of the following subjects: botany, chemistry, forestry, geology, mathematics, physics, statistics, or zoology from a recognized university. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or engineering from a recognized institution is also acceptable. Equivalent qualifications recognized by the government are eligible.
Age Limit for BPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests 2026
Minimum Age
The minimum age required is 21 years.
Maximum Age
The maximum age for unreserved male candidates is 37 years. For unreserved female candidates and male or female candidates of Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class, the maximum age limit is 40 years. For Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, the upper age limit is 42 years.
Salary Details
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive a salary as per Revised Pay Level 9 under the Bihar Government pay structure, along with applicable allowances.
Application Fee
Examination Fee
The examination fee is ₹100.
Biometric Fee
Candidates who do not enter their Aadhaar number during application must pay an additional biometric fee of ₹200.
Important Dates
Recruitment Schedule
The online application process starts on 12 January 2026, and the last date for submission of the application form is 02 February 2026.
Selection Process
Stages of Selection
The selection process includes a written examination, followed by a physical test and an interview. Candidates must qualify at each stage to be considered for final selection.
General Information and Instructions
Candidates applying for the post must be physically fit, healthy, and free from any physical disability that may affect their duties in the Bihar Forest Service. Reservation benefits are applicable only to permanent residents of Bihar. Relevant caste certificates, non-creamy layer certificates, income and asset certificates, and domicile certificates must be valid and issued on or before the closing date of application. Government servants who are eligible must apply through the proper channel as per the Bihar Government Servants Rules, 1951. The number of vacancies may change depending on departmental requirements.
How to Apply for BPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests Recruitment 2026
Candidates must complete one-time registration on the BPSC online portal before applying. After successful registration, applicants need to complete their profile by filling in personal, educational, and other required details and uploading photographs and signatures in both Hindi and English. Once the profile is locked, candidates can apply through the new application section, pay the prescribed fee online, and submit the application. After submission, applicants should download and keep a printout of the application form for future reference. There is no requirement to send a hard copy unless specifically requested by the commission.