The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) under the Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar.
This recruitment is a golden opportunity for science, agriculture, and engineering graduates who aspire to build a respected Group-A–equivalent gazetted career in forest services.
In this article, you will get complete and verified details including vacancy distribution, eligibility, syllabus, physical standards, selection process, application steps, and common mistakes to avoid while applying.
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⚡ Quick Review – BPSC ACF 2026 (At a Glance)
- Recruiting Authority: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
- Post Name: Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF)
- Total Vacancies: 12
- Pay Level: Level-9 (7th Pay Commission)
- Job Location: Bihar
- Application Mode: Online
- Selection Stages: Written Exam, Physical Test, Interview
- Application Start Date: 12 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 02 February 2026
- Official Website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
🏛️ About BPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests Post
The Assistant Conservator of Forests is a highly prestigious post responsible for forest protection, wildlife conservation, environmental compliance, and administrative control within assigned forest divisions.
It is a field-oriented as well as administrative role, offering both authority and job stability, making it one of the most sought-after posts under BPSC.
📊 BPSC ACF Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 12 vacancies have been announced, including backlog posts.
- Unreserved (UR): 3
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 1
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 2 (including backlog)
- Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 4 (including backlog)
- Backward Class (BC): 1 (backlog)
- BC Women: 1
👉 Important: 35% horizontal reservation for women is applicable only for Bihar domicile candidates.
💰 Salary & Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level-9
- As per 7th Pay Commission
- Additional allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- HRA / Government Accommodation
- Travel Allowance
- Other state government benefits
This makes the in-hand salary highly attractive and stable.
🎓 Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
You must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the following subjects:
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Forestry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
👉 Degree must be from a recognized university or equivalent.
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age
- UR (Male): 37 years
- UR (Female): 40 years
- BC / EBC: 40 years
- SC / ST: 42 years
🟢 Age relaxation is applicable for Bihar Government employees as per rules.
📝 BPSC ACF Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of three stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Test (Qualifying Nature)
- Interview (50 Marks)
👉 Final merit is prepared based on Written Exam + Interview only.
📚 Written Examination Pattern
✅ Compulsory Papers
- General Hindi – 50 Marks (Qualifying)
- General English – 50 Marks (Qualifying)
- General Knowledge – 100 Marks
- General Science & Environment – 50 Marks
👉 Minimum 20 marks each required in Hindi and English.
📘 Optional Subject (Very Important)
- Choose ONE optional subject
- Two papers of that subject
- Each paper: 150 marks
- Total optional marks: 300
Optional subjects include Forestry, Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Engineering branches, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, etc.
⚠️ Certain subject combinations are not allowed, so choose carefully.
👉 Check Full Detailed Syllabus and Exam Pattern here
🏃 Physical Standards & Walking Test
Height Requirement
- General/BC/EBC Male: 163 cm
- SC/ST Male: 152.5 cm
- Female: 150 cm (145 cm for SC/ST)
Chest (Male)
- Normal: 79 cm
- Expansion: 5 cm
Walking Test (Qualifying)
- Male: 25 km in 4 hours
- Female: 14 km in 4 hours
📄 Reservation & Certificates – Common Problems Explained
Common Issues Candidates Face:
- Wrong caste category selected
- Invalid EWS certificate
- Non-Bihar domicile claiming reservation
- Old or central certificates uploaded
👉 Solution:
Ensure all certificates are:
- Issued by Bihar Government
- Valid as per advertisement date
- Uploaded correctly during online application
💳 Application Fee
- Application Fee: ₹100
- Biometric Fee (if Aadhaar not linked): ₹200
⚠️ Fee is non-refundable.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start: 12 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 02 February 2026
Do not wait for the last day to avoid server or payment issues.
🧾 One Time Registration (OTR) – Mandatory Step
Before applying, candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the BPSC portal.
Key Points:
- One OTR is valid for all BPSC exams
- Email & mobile verification mandatory
- Incorrect OTR details may lead to rejection
🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid (Very Important)
- Not qualifying Hindi/English papers
- Choosing wrong optional subject
- Uploading blurred photo/signature
- Claiming reservation without valid Bihar certificates
- Forgetting to lock profile before submission
Avoiding these mistakes can save your candidature.
❓ Why You Should Apply for BPSC ACF 2026
- High-status gazetted post
- Excellent salary & job security
- Work in environment & wildlife conservation
- Balanced administrative + field role
- Limited vacancies = high value opportunity
🌐 Important Links
- Official Link for Online Apply : bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Official Notification Pdf : Pdf Download
- Official Website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
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🔚 Final Words
The BPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests Recruitment 2026 is a rare and prestigious opportunity for eligible graduates aiming for a long-term government career in Bihar’s forest services.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, apply early, choose your optional subject wisely, and start focused preparation.
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