The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has announced the recruitment of Forest Range Officers (FRO) for 2024. The Commission aims to fill 170 positions. The application process begins today, July 29, and will continue until August 10. Interested candidates can apply through the official website at jpsc.gov.in.
Key Dates
- Application Start Date: July 29, 2024
- Application End Date: August 10, 2024
- Preliminary Exam Date: August 18, 2024 (10 AM to 12 Noon)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 35 years (as of August 1, 2024)
- Age relaxation is available for reserved categories.
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Botany, Environmental Science, or an Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
Application Process
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official website at jpsc.gov.in.
- Register by providing basic details to generate login credentials.
- Log in and fill out the Forest Range Officers application form.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
Application Fee:
- General, EBC, BC, and EWS: Rs 600
- SC and ST: Rs 150
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination:
- Consists of two objective-type papers, each worth 200 marks.
- No negative marking.
- Main Examination:
- Consists of six descriptive papers covering:
- General Hindi and English Language and Literature
- Social Science
- Indian Constitution and Polity
- Economy and General Science
- Total marks: 1050
- Consists of six descriptive papers covering:
- Interview Round:
- Evaluates personality and knowledge.
- Carries 100 marks.
- Document Verification:
- Verification of educational certificates, identity proofs, and other relevant documents.
Candidates are encouraged to thoroughly review the eligibility criteria and selection process before applying. For further details and updates, visit the official JPSC website.