Jharkhand

JPSC ACF & FRO Recruitment 2024: Apply for 248 Forest Department Posts

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Aug 14, 2026 โ€ข 1K views

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially announced a massive recruitment drive for 248 positions within the state forest department. If you are aspiring for a career as an Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) or a Forest Range Officer (FRO), this is a significant opportunity to serve in the public sector. The recruitment is governed by Advt No. 03/2024 and 04/2024, inviting eligible candidates to apply online starting from late July 2024.

Vacancy Overview & Important Dates

With 170 openings for Forest Range Officer (FRO) and 78 openings for Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF), candidates must ensure they act within the designated timeline to avoid last-minute complications.

  • Application Begin: 29/07/2024
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 10/08/2024 Upto 5 PM
  • Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 11/08/2024
  • Exam Date: As per Schedule
  • Admit Card Available: Before Exam

Application Fee Details

  • General / OBC / EWS: 600/-
  • SC / ST: 150/-
  • Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Fees Mode Only

Eligibility Criteria & Physical Standards

Forest Range Officer (FRO)

  • Bachelor Degree with at least one of the Subjects: Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandary 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.
  • Height: Male 163 CMS, Female: 152.5 CMS
  • Chest: Male 79 CMS without Expand
  • Walking Male: 25 KM in 4 Hours, Female: 14 KM in 04 Hour

Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)

  • Bachelor Degree with at least one of the Subjects: Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandary and Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Forestry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Environmental Science or Honours in related subjects or Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical from any recognized university.
  • Height: Male 163 CMS, Female: 152.5 CMS
  • Chest: Male 79 CMS without Expand
  • Walking Male: 25 KM in 4 Hours, Female: 14 KM in 04 Hour

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 35 Years
  • Age Limit as on: 01/08/2024
  • Age Relaxation: Extra as per Jharkhand JPSC Assistant Conservator of Forest ACF & Forest Range Officer FRO Recruitment Rules

How to Fill Jharkhand JPSC ACF & FRO Online Form 2024

  1. Candidates can apply online between 29/07/2024 to 10/08/2024.
  2. Read the notification carefully before applying for the Jharkhand JPSC Assistant Conservator of Forest ACF & Forest Range Officer FRO latest vacancy 2024.
  3. Check and collect all required documents: eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, and basic details.
  4. Keep scanned documents related to the recruitment form ready, including photo, signature, ID proof, etc.
  5. Before submitting the application form, carefully check the preview and all filled columns.
  6. Pay the application fee if required to complete the form submission.
  7. Take a print out of the final submitted form.
Post NameTotal Post
Forest Range Officer (FRO)170
Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)78

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JPSC ACF & FRO Recruitment 2024: Apply for 248 Forest Department Posts
JPSC ACF & FRO Recruitment 2024: Apply for 248 Forest Department Posts