JPSC Forest Ranger Notification 2024 Out for 248 FRO and Ass. Conservator Posts

Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the notification pdf inviting online applications from eligible candidates for Jharkhand Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator posts in the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change of Jharkhand. This recruitment drive is the best opportunity for candidates looking a build a career in reputed posts in Jharkhand state. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms for JPSC Forest Range Vacancy 2024 from 29th July to 10th August 2024 from the official website www. jpsc.gov.in. Go through the article for details information regarding the recruitment drive.

JPSC Forest Range Notification 2024 Out

The Jharkhand Forest Range Officer Notification PDF has been released on the official website of JPSC www. jpsc.gov.in. The notification comprises the details including vacancy, important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, and other details. Before submitting application forms candidates should go through the details notification pdf. The direct link to download notification is also attached here.

JPSC Forest Range Recruitment 2024- Highlights

The Jharkhand Assistant Conservator Recruitment 2024 has been initiated for 248 Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator posts. The selection of candidates for said posts is based on a preliminary exam, main written exam, physical exam, interview, and medical exam. Have a look at the below table for details information regarding the exam.

JPSC Forest Range Notification 2024- Highlights
OrganizationJharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
PostsForest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator
Vacancies248
Advt No.04/2024 and 03/2024
Application ModeOnline
Registration Dates29th July to 10th August 2024
Selection ProcessPrelims exam, Main Written Exam, Physical Exam, Interview, and Medical Exam
Job LocationJharkhand
Official Website

JPSC Forest Range Notification 2024- Important Dates

All online registration dates for the JPSC Vacancy 2024 as been released by JPSC along with a notification pdf. The online registration process will commence on 29th July 2024 and the application link will remain active till 10th August 2024. Bookmark dates to avoid any deadline.

EventsDates
JPSC Forest Range Notification Release Date26th July 2024
Apply Online Starts29th July 2024
Last Date to Apply Online10th August 2024 (05 pm)
Application fee submission date01st to 11th August 2024

JPSC Forest Range Vacancy 2024

Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has announced a total of 248 vacancies for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator posts. Out of the total vacancies, 170 vacancies are for Forest Range Officer posts, and 78 vacancies are released for Assistant Conservator posts. Check category-wise vacancy details from the below table.

CategoryForest Range OfficerAssistant Conservator
Unreserved0303
EWS7932
SC1607
ST0108
EBC-I4720
BC-I1506
BC-II1205
Total17078

JPSC Forest Range Notification 2024 Apply Online

The JPSC Forest Range online application link will be activated on 29th July 2024 at . Candidates are advised to fill out the application form carefully. Providing incorrect details will lead to the rejection of application forms. As per the notification pdf, the candidates can submit their duly filled application forms by 10th August 2024, and the last date for fee payment is 11th August 2024.

Jharkhand Forest Range Application Fee 2024

To complete the JPSC Forest Range application form candidates have to pay a non-refundable application fee as per category. Application fees will be paid online through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/Wallet/Bharat QR/UPI. Candidates from UR, EBC, BC, and EWS have to pay Rs. 600/- and candidates from SC, ST category of Jharkhand state have to pay Rs. 150/-.

CategoryApplication Fee
Unreserved, Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-I) Backward Class (Schedule-II), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS)Rs. 600/- + Bank Charge
 Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled CasteRs. 150/- + Bank Charge

JPSC Forest Range Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in apply online for JPSC Forest Range Vacancy 2024 should go through the notification pdf to check their eligibility for posts.  If candidates do not meet the required eligibility criteria their application form will be rejected. Candidates’ eligibility standards in terms of educational qualification and age limit are discussed below.

Educational Qualification

Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the subjects namely Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Forestry, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Environmental Science or Honours in related subjects or Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical from any recognized university or board.

Age Limit (as on 01/08/2024)

Candidates who are at least 21 years of age and the maximum age should not be more than 35 years as on 01st August 2024 for the general category to be eligible to apply online for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator vacancies. The upper age relaxation for the reserved category is mentioned below in the table.

CategoryUpper Age Limit
Unreserved35 Years
Extremely Backward Classes /Backward
Classes (Annexure-II)
37 Years
Female (Unreserved/Extremely Backward Classes38 Years
Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes (Male and Female)40 Years
Economically Weaker Section35 Years
Ex-Servicemen5 years age relaxation as per the respective category.

JPSC Forest Range Selection Process 2024

The selection process for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator posts comprises the preliminary exam, main written exam, physical exam, interview, and medical exam. Candidates who cleared the prelims exam will be called to appear for the main exam.

  • Preliminary Exam
  • Main Written Exam
  • Physical Exam
  • Interview
  • Medical Exam

JPSC Forest Range Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates planning to apply online for the JPSC Forest Range Exam 2024, must be aware of the updated and latest exam pattern to strategies for better exam preparation. The prelims and main exam pattern for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator posts have been shared here.

Jharkhand Forest Range Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

  • The prelims exam will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
  • The exam will be conducted for a total of 150 questions.
  • For each correct answer, a 01 mark will be rewarded.
  • The time duration of the exam is 02 hours.
Subjects NameTotal No. of QuestionsTotal Marks
Indian History and Indian National Movement2020
Geography of India and the world2020
Indian Polity and Constitution of India2020
Indian economy2020
History, Geography, Economy and Culture of Jharkhand3030
Important contemporary events of the state, country and world2020
General Science2020

JPSC Forest Range Mains Exam Pattern 2024

  • The main exam consists of 04 papers.
  • General Hindi and General English are qualifying in nature. Candidates have to score a minimum of 30 marks to qualify for the exam.
  • The language of papaer is Hindi and English.
Subjects  PapersMarksDuration
General Hindi and General English10003 hours
General StudiesPaper I10002 hours
Optional SubjectPaper II20003 hours
Optional SubjectPaper III20003 hours

JPSC Forest Range Salary 2024

The selected candidates for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator posts will be paid an attractive monthly salary along with job stability and allowance. The salary for Forest Range Officer posts is Pay Band-II- 9300-34800 (Grade Pay – 4200) (Level-6) and the salary for Assistant Conservator posts is PB-II- 9300-34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) (Level-9).

Post NamePay Level Grade PayPay Scale 
Forest Range OfficerPay Level 6Grade Pay – 420035400-112400
Assistant ConservatorPay Level 9Grade Pay – 540053100-167800

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