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JPSC Forest Ranger Notification 2024 Out, Apply Online Extended till 30 August

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. As per the official notice, the online application link for JPSC Forest Range Recruitment 2024 has been extended till 30th August 2024. Interested candidates can submit their application form through the official website https://www.jpsc.gov.in/.

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. Go through the article for details information regarding the recruitment drive.

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 30th August 2024
Selection Process Prelims exam, Main Written Exam, Physical Exam, Interview, and Medical Exam
Job Location Jharkhand
Official Website https://www.jpsc.gov.in/

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 link will remain active till 30th August 2024 (05 pm). 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 30th August 2024 (5 pm)
Last Date for Fee Payment 02nd September 2024 (5 pm)
JPSC Forest Range Prelims Exam Date 22nd September 2024 (2 pm to 4 pm)

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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 has been activated at https://www.jpsc.gov.in/. 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 30th August 2024, and the last date for fee payment is 02nd September 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

JPSC Forest Ranger Notification 2024- FAQs

Q1. Is JPSC Forest Ranger Notification 2024 released?

Yes, JPSC Forest Ranger Notification 2024 has been released on 26th July 2024.

Q2. How many vacancies are released under JPSC Forest Range Notification 2024?

A total 248 vacancies for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator posts has been under JPSC Forest Range Notification 2024.

Q3. What is the last registration dates for JPSC Forest Range Recruitment 2024?

The last registration dates for JPSC Forest Range Recruitment 2024 is 30th August 2024 (5 pm).

Q4. How can I apply online for JPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024?

Candidates can apply online for JPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024 from the official website JPSC or direct link shared here.

Q5. What is educational qualification to apply online for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator posts?

Candidates must have complete graduation degree in science stream and b.tech degree to be eligible to apply online for Forest Range Officer and Assistant Conservator posts.

Q6. When will JPSC Forest Range Officer Prelims Exam will be held?

The JPSC Forest Range Officer Prelims Exam will be held on 22nd September 2024 (2 pm to 4 pm).

Q7. What is application fee for JPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024?

The candidates from general category have to pay application fee Rs. 600/- and candidates from other category are required to pay Rs. 150/-.

Q8. What is age limit for JPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2024?

The candidates from general category age should be between 21 to 35 years.

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