The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has announced the recruitment of a Forest Range Officer (FRO) and Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) under Advt No. 03/2024 and 04/2024. Interested candidates can apply online from 29th July 2024 to 10th August 2024. This recruitment drive offers a total of 248 vacancies, with comprehensive details on eligibility, application procedures, and important dates available below.
JPSC Forest Range Officer and ACF Recruitment 2024 Overview
- Recruitment Organization: Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
- Post Name: Forest Range Officer (FRO), Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)
- Advt. No.: 03/2024, 04/2024
- Total Vacancies: 248 (FRO: 170, ACF: 78)
- Application Start Date: 29th July 2024
- Category: JPSC Forest Range Officer Notification 2024
- Official Website: jpsc.gov.in
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 29th July 2024
- Application End Date: 10th August 2024, up to 5 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 11th August 2024
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Admit Card Availability: Before the exam
Application Fee
- General/EWS/BC/EBC (Jharkhand): ₹600
- All Categories (Other States): ₹600
- SC/ST (Jharkhand): ₹50
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking
Eligibility Criteria and Vacancy Details
Age Limit (as of 01/08/2024):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per JPSC rules.
Educational Qualification:
- Forest Range Officer (FRO): Bachelor's degree in subjects such as Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Forestry, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Environmental Science, or an Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical from a recognized university.
- Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF): Same qualifications as FRO.
Physical Standards:
- Height: Male: 163 CMS, Female: 152.5 CMS
- Chest: Male: 79 CMS (unexpanded)
- Walking Test: Male: 25 KM in 4 hours, Female: 14 KM in 4 hours
Selection Process
The selection process for the JPSC Forest Range Officer and ACF Recruitment 2024 includes:
- Prelims Written Exam (150 Marks)
- Mains Written Exam (550 Marks)
- Physical Test (Qualifying)
- Interview (50 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for JPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024
- Visit the official website: jpsc.gov.in
- Click on "Online Application" in the left sidebar.
- Find the relevant advertisement (Advt. No. 03/2024 and 04/2024) for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator of Forest.
- Register yourself by clicking on the "Registration" tab.
- Complete the registration and log in to fill out the application form.
- Upload necessary documents including photographs and signatures.
- Pay the application fee using the preferred payment method.
- Submit the application form and keep a printout for future reference.