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JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Date 2024 Postponed: The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially announced the postponement of the Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator of Forest exams. Originally scheduled for September 22, 2024, these exams will now take place on new dates that will be announced soon. Candidates preparing for the JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam are encouraged to use this additional time wisely for their studies and practice. For more details on the revised exam dates, please refer to the information below.
A total of 170 vacancies for the FRO post and 78 vacancies for the ACF will be filled through this recruitment drive. Interested candidates are encouraged to check the JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Date 2024 details. Registered candidates are required to appear for the exam. Check the important details mentioned in this article.
JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Date 2024 Postponed
The Jharkhand PSC Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator of Forest Exams have been postponed. The commission has released an official notice regarding the postponement of the ACF and FRO exams on the official website. The commission will release new JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Date 2024 on the official website. Candidates can visit the official website or check the latest notice shared in this article.
JPSC FRO and ACF Recruitment 2024
Candidates applying for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator of Forest Recruitment 2024 Notification should check the table below to know the key information provided in the notification PDF.
| JPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024 Key Information | |
| Recruiting Organisation | Jharkhand Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | JPSC Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator of Forest |
| Vacancies | 248 |
| Selection Procedure |
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| Application Dates | 29 July 2024-30 August 2024 (extended) |
| JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Date 2024 | |
| Age Limit | 21-35 Years |
| Salary | Rs.9,300 to 34,800 |
| Official Website | www.jpsc.gov.in |
JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Date 2024 Postponed
In its latest press release, the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the postponing the JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Date 2024. The JPSC Preliminary Exam 2024 for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator of Forests has scheduled on 22nd September 2024, but the commission has postponed the exams till further orders. Candidates who applied for JPSC FRO Notification 2024 should know the import dates mentioned in the official notification. The commission will soon release the FRO and Assistant Conservator of Forest Exam Dates on the official website.
| Jharkhand PSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024 Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| JPSC Forest Range Officer Notification 2024 Release Date | 25 July 2024 |
| JPSC FRO and ACF Notification 2024 Apply Online Starts | 29 July 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2024 |
| JPSC FRO Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 30th August 2024 |
| Last date to pay the fee online | 2nd September 2024 |
| JPSC Exam Date 2024 for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator of Forest | |
| JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Date 2024 (New) | To be Announced |
| JPSC Forest Range Officer Admit Card 2024 | One week before the exam date. |
JPSC Forest Range Officer Notification 2024 PDF
JPSC has released the Forest Range Officer Notification 2024 PDF and Assistant Conservator of Forest Notification 2024 PDF in the official website. Candidates can visit the official website or click on the below given links and download the notification PDF.
| JPSC Recruitment 2024 | |
| JPSC Forest Range Officer Notification 2024 PDF | |
| JPSC Assistant Conservator of Forest Notification 2024 PDF | |
JPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024 Apply Online
The online application process for the JPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024 is now over but candidates can pay the application fee till 2nd September 2024 on the official website of JPSC at www.jpsc.gov.in. Candidates can visit the JPSC website or click on the below link to pay fee for JPSC FRO and Assistant Conservator of Forest posts.
JPSC Forest Range Officer Vacancy 2024
The JPSC has released 170 Forest Range Officer Vacancies 2024 in the official notification candidates can check the category-wise JPSC Forest Range Officer Vacancies 2024 from the table below.
| Jharkhand PSC Forest Range Officer Vacancies 2024 | ||||
| Category | Vacancies | Women | Sports | Primitive Tribe |
| UR | 79 | 09 | 03 | 01 |
| EWS | 16 | |||
| SC | 01 | |||
| ST | 47 | |||
| EBC-I | 15 | |||
| BC-II | 12 | |||
| Total | 170 | |||
Jharkhand Assistant Conservator of Forest Vacancy 2024
The JPSC has released 78 Assistant Conservator of Forest Vacancies 2024 in the official notification candidates can check the category wise JPSC Assistant Conservator of Forest Vacancies 2024 from the table below.
| JPSC Assistant Conservator of Forest Vacancy 2024 | ||||
| Category | Vacancies | Women | Sports | Primitive Tribe |
| UR | 32 | 04 | 02 | NA |
| EWS | 07 | |||
| SC | 08 | |||
| ST | 20 | |||
| EBC-I | 06 | |||
| BC-II | 05 | |||
| Total | 78 | |||
Steps to apply for Jharkhand Forest Range Officer Vacancy 2024
Candidates can apply for JPSC Forest Range Officer Notification 2024 from the official website by following the below-mentioned steps.
- Step 1: visit JPSC’s official website or click the above link to apply.
- Step 2: Check for the Forest Range Officer or Assistant Conservator of Forest apply link
- Step 3: Click on “Click here for New Registration” and fill in the personal details required in the online application
- Step 4: Click on Submit and note down the registration number and password.
- Step 5: Login or continue your application and upload the photograph and signature.
- Step 6: Fill in required details and proceed to fee payment
- Step 7: Pay required fees to submit your application fees.
JPSC Forest Range Officer Application Fees
Candidates should pay required fees to submit your JPSC Forest Range Officer Application. Check out the fees details for category wise candidates from the table below. Candidates must note that the last date to pay the application fee online is 2nd September 2024.
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved, Extremely Backward Class (EBC-I), Backward Class (BC-II), Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Rs. 600 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Scheduled Caste (SC) of Jharkhand | Rs. 150 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Scheduled Caste (SC) of Other States and Union Territories | Rs. 600 |
JPSC Forest Range Officer 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for JPSC Recruitment 2024 should meet the educational qualifications, age and other details prescribed by the commission. Check out Educational Qualification details mentioned below for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator of Forest:
JPSC Forest Range Officer & Assistant Conservator of Forest Educational Qualification
The educational qualifications of JPSC Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator of Forest are same. The candidates should meet the required eligibility criteria to apply for JPSC Recruitment 2024.
A candidate must hold bachelor’s degree with 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, Chemical from any recognized university.
JPSC Forest Range Officer & Assistant Conservator of Forest Age Limit
Candidates applying for the JPSC Recruitment 2024 should meet the required age limit. The cutoff date for calculating age is 01 August 2024, and the Age limit for JPSC Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator of forest is:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age 35 years
Candidates can avail the age relaxation also:
| JPSC Forest Range Officer & Assistant Conservator of Forest Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Maximum Age limit |
| EBC/BC | 37 |
| Female | 38 |
| ST/SC | 40 |
| EWS | 35 |
| Ex-Servicemen | A relaxation of 5 Years in their respective Category |
JPSC Forest Range Officer 2024 Selection Process
Candidates applying for JPSC Forest Range Officer Notification 2024 should be aware of the selection procedure and syllabus mentioned in the official notification. Candidates should clear the prescribed cut off in order to make it to the final list. The Selection Procedure for JPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024 Includes:
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Written Exam
- Physical Examination
- Interview
- Medical Test
The Selection Process for JPSC FRO and Assistant Conservator of Forest is the same. Candidates can apply for both posts and appear for the exam on the same date. The JPSC is going to conduct the FRO exam in the Morning session and Assistant Conservator of Forest exam in the Afternoon session.
JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Pattern 2024
The JPSC Forest Range Officer Selection process includes a Preliminary exam, a Main examination, and an interview. The official website mentions the Jharkhand Forest Range Officer Exam Pattern. Candidates can check the detailed exam pattern from the table below:
| JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Pattern 2024 | ||||
| Sl.No | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Indian History and Indian National Movement | 20 | 20 | 2 hours |
| 2 | Geography of India and the World | 20 | 20 | |
| 3 | Indian Polity and Constitution of India | 20 | 20 | |
| 4 | Indian Economy | 20 | 20 | |
| 5 | History, Geography, Economy, and Culture of Jharkhand | 30 | 30 | |
| 6 | Important Contemporary events of the state, county, and world | 20 | 20 | |
| 7 | General Science | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
Written Examination:
- Except for language, all subjects will be in Hindi or English.
- Candidates can check the Written Main Examination details from the table below.
| Subject | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Indian History and Indian National Movement | 100 |
| Geography of India and the World | ||
| Indian Polity and Economy | ||
| History, Geography, Economy, and Culture of Jharkhand | ||
| Important Contemporary Events of the State, Country, and World | ||
| General Science | ||
| Hindi (Secondary Level) | Essay | 20 |
| Comprehension | 10 | |
| Grammar | 20 | |
| English (Secondary Level) | Essay | 10 |
| Comprehension | 20 | |
| Grammar | 20 |
Optional Subject for JPSC Forest Range Officer Main Examination 2024:
Each optional subject paper in the JPSC Forest Range Officer Examination will be of 200 marks. Below is the list of available optional subjects:
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Engineering
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Forestry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Environmental Science
JPSC Forest Range Officer Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR/ General: 40%
- BC: Schedule II: 36.5%
- EBC – Schedule I: 34%
- SC/ST and Women Category: 32%
- Primitive Tribe: 30%
- EWS: 40%
The commission will release the official cut off marks after the exam, these cut off marks may or may not be equal to the qualifying marks. Candidate should clear official cut off marks prescribed by the commission to appear for second stage of recruitment process.
JPSC Forest Range Officer Interview 2024
- Marks: 50
- However, there are no Minimum qualifying marks for the interview process.
The final merit list will be based on the total marks obtained in both the written examination and the interview.
Physical and Medical Examination Details
Candidates who pass the main written examination for the Jharkhand Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024 will undergo a physical fitness test conducted by the Commission. Failing this test will disqualify candidates from further consideration, regardless of their written exam scores.
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Measurement Type
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Male | Female |
| Height (in cm) | ST: 152.5 cm
Others: 163 cm |
ST: 145 cm
Others: 150 cm
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| Chest (without expansion) (in cm) | 79 cm | N/A |
| Chest Expansion (in cm) | 05 cm | N/A |
Forest Range Officer Physical Test Details
The details for the male and female candidates are mentioned below:
| Test Type | Male |
Female
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| Physical Efficiency Test | Running 25 kilometers in 04 hours |
Running 14 kilometers in 04 hours
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JPSC Forest Range Officer Salary
The Jharkhand Forest Range Officer Salary and Assistant Conservator Salary ranges from 9,300 to 34,800. The candidates will be eligible for HRA, DA, TA and Other benefits from the government. These allowances significantly increase the in-hand salary, making the total monthly earnings substantial. Forest Range Officers also enjoy benefits like medical facilities, pension schemes, and other job security perks. The role offers a respectable and rewarding career in forest and wildlife management with ample growth opportunities.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Forest Range Officer | Rs. 9,300 to 34,800/-, Grade Pay: Rs. 4,200, Level 6 |
| Assistant Conservator of Forest | Rs. 9,300 to 34,800/-, Grade Pay: Rs. 5,400, Level 9 |
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