Bihar Forest Recruitment 2026: Official Notification, Vacancy & Apply Online (Forest Guard/Forester)
Organization: Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of Bihar
Exam Conducting Body: Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) / BSSC
Recruitment Year: 2026
Post Name: Forest Guard (Van Rakshak), Forester (Vanpal), and Range Officers.
The Bihar Forest Department is set to release its official notification for the 2026 recruitment drive. This is a highly anticipated opportunity for 12th-pass candidates and graduates looking to join the state’s environmental protection force. The recruitment aims to fill vacancies for Forest Guards and Foresters to strengthen the patrolling and conservation efforts across Bihar’s sanctuaries and forest zones.
1. Recruitment Overview
Key highlights from the upcoming notification.
| Parameter | Details |
| Authority | CSBC (for Guards/Forester) / BPSC (for Officers) |
| Post Name | Forest Guard, Forester, Range Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 900+ (Expected) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Date | January 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application Start | February 2026 |
| Job Location | Bihar (Any District/Forest Zone) |
| Official Website | csbc.bih.nic.in / state.bihar.gov.in/forest |
2. Vacancy Details (Tentative)
The vacancies are generally distributed across different categories (Gen/EWS/BC/EBC/SC/ST).
- Forest Guard (Van Rakshak): ~700 Posts
- Forester (Vanpal): ~200 Posts
- Forest Range Officer: ~30-50 Posts
3. Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must strictly adhere to the eligibility norms as of January 1, 2026.
A. Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
| Forest Guard | Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board (CBSE/ICSE/Bihar Board). |
| Forester | Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) with Science stream. |
| Range Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc) / Agriculture / BCA / B.Tech. |
B. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age:
- General (UR): 23 Years
- OBC/EBC: 25 Years
- SC/ST: 28 Years
- Note: Age relaxation applies to Bihar Domicile candidates as per reservation rules.
4. Physical Eligibility (PST/PET)
Physical fitness is the most critical stage after the written exam.
Height & Chest Standards
| Category | Height (Min) | Chest (Min) | Expansion |
| Gen/OBC (Male) | 165 cm | 81 cm | +5 cm |
| SC/ST (Male) | 160 cm | 79 cm | +5 cm |
| All Female | 155 – 160 cm | N/A | N/A |
Physical Endurance Test (Walking)
- Male Candidates: Must walk 25 Km within 4 Hours.
- Female Candidates: Must walk 14 Km within 4 Hours.
5. Selection Process
The selection procedure is divided into three stages:
- Written Examination (OMR Based):
- Total Marks: 100 Questions (400 Marks).
- Duration: 2 Hours.
- Subjects: General Studies, General Science (Physics/Chemistry/Bio), Math, Hindi, and Current Affairs.
- Negative Marking: Applicable (usually 1/3rd).
- Physical Standard Test (PST) & Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying in nature (Pass/Fail).
- Medical Verification & Document Scrutiny.
6. Salary Structure
Selected candidates are paid under the 7th Pay Commission standards.
- Forest Guard: Pay Level 3 ($$₹21,700 – ₹69,100$$) + Allowances.
- In-hand Salary: Approx. ₹30,000 – ₹34,000 per month.
- Forester: Pay Level 5 ($$₹29,200 – ₹92,300$$) + Allowances.
- In-hand Salary: Approx. ₹40,000+ per month.
7. Important Dates (Schedule)
- Official Notification Release: January 2026
- Online Registration Starts: February 1st Week, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: March 1st Week, 2026
- Admit Card Download: April 2026
- Exam Date: May 2026 (Expected)
8. How to Apply
- Visit CSBC Website: Go to
www.csbc.bih.nic.in. - Select Department: Click on the “Forest Dept” tab.
- Registration: Click on “Apply Online for Forest Guard/Forester 2026”. Register using your Mobile Number and Email.
- Fill Application: Enter personal details and educational marks.
- Upload: Upload scanned Photo and Signature (Hindi & English).
- Payment: Pay the application fee (approx. ₹450 for Gen/OBC, ₹112 for SC/ST).
- Submit: Finalize the form and print the acknowledgment slip.
