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 | |
Organization | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
Posts | Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator |
Vacancies | 248 |
Advt No. | 04/2024 and 03/2024 |
Application Mode | Online |
Registration Dates | 29th July to 10th August 2024 |
Selection Process | Prelims exam, Main Written Exam, Physical Exam, Interview, and Medical Exam |
Job Location | Jharkhand |
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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.
Events | Dates |
JPSC Forest Range Notification Release Date | 26th July 2024 |
Apply Online Starts | 29th July 2024 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 10th August 2024 (05 pm) |
Application fee submission date | 01st 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.
Category | Forest Range Officer | Assistant Conservator |
Unreserved | 03 | 03 |
EWS | 79 | 32 |
SC | 16 | 07 |
ST | 01 | 08 |
EBC-I | 47 | 20 |
BC-I | 15 | 06 |
BC-II | 12 | 05 |
Total | 170 | 78 |
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/-.
Category | Application Fee |
Unreserved, Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-I) Backward Class (Schedule-II), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Rs. 600/- + Bank Charge |
Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste | Rs. 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.
Category | Upper Age Limit |
Unreserved | 35 Years |
Extremely Backward Classes /Backward Classes (Annexure-II) | 37 Years |
Female (Unreserved/Extremely Backward Classes | 38 Years |
Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes (Male and Female) | 40 Years |
Economically Weaker Section | 35 Years |
Ex-Servicemen | 5 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 Name | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Indian History and Indian National Movement | 20 | 20 |
Geography of India and the world | 20 | 20 |
Indian Polity and Constitution of India | 20 | 20 |
Indian economy | 20 | 20 |
History, Geography, Economy and Culture of Jharkhand | 30 | 30 |
Important contemporary events of the state, country and world | 20 | 20 |
General Science | 20 | 20 |
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 | Papers | Marks | Duration |
General Hindi and General English | 100 | 03 hours | |
General Studies | Paper I | 100 | 02 hours |
Optional Subject | Paper II | 200 | 03 hours |
Optional Subject | Paper III | 200 | 03 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 Name | Pay Level | Grade Pay | Pay Scale |
Forest Range Officer | Pay Level 6 | Grade Pay – 4200 | 35400-112400 |
Assistant Conservator | Pay Level 9 | Grade Pay – 5400 | 53100-167800 |