Bihar — BPSCEnvironmental Science for BPSC ACF — Complete Guide 2026
Complete guide for BPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests 2026 (Advt 02/2026). 12 vacancies. Application: 12 Jan – 02 Feb 2026. Fee ₹100. Level 9 pay. Written Exam → Physical Test → Interview.
BPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests — Recruitment 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission released the BPSC ACF Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. 02/2026) on 10 January 2026 for the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Bihar.
Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
- Post: Assistant Conservator of Forests
- Advertisement No.: 02/2026
- Total Vacancies: 12 (Regular)
- Pay Level: Level 9 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
- Exam Mode: Offline (Written Examination)
- Official Website: bpsc.bih.nic.in
Important Dates
- Notification Released: 10 January 2026
- Online Application Start: 12 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 02 February 2026
Application Fee
- Examination Fee: ₹100 (all candidates)
- Biometric Fee: ₹200 additional (if Aadhaar not provided)
Category-wise Vacancies (12 Posts)
- UR: 3 | EWS: 1 | SC: 2 | EBC: 4 | BC: 1 | BCL: 1
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
- Unreserved Male: 21–37 years
- Unreserved Female / BC / EBC: Up to 40 years
- SC / ST: Up to 42 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following from a recognized university:
- Bachelor's Degree with at least one subject: Botany, Chemistry, Forestry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology
- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (any branch)
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Offline)
- Physical Test
- Interview
Bihar's Environmental Context
- Valmiki Tiger Reserve — Bihar's only tiger reserve on India-Nepal border, Terai Arc Landscape
- Gangetic dolphin — Bihar is central to national aquatic animal conservation
- Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary — dedicated dolphin conservation area
- Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary — deciduous forests, Vindhyan plateau ecology
- Flood ecology — Kosi, Gandak, Ganga create unique wetland ecosystems
- Arsenic contamination — groundwater crisis in multiple Bihar districts
Why Environmental Science Works for BPSC ACF
Active 2026 Recruitment
BPSC ACF Advertisement 02/2026 released on 10 January 2026. 12 vacancies. Applications: 12 Jan – 02 Feb 2026. Level 9 pay (7th CPC). This is a live recruitment.
Low Fee — ₹100 Only
BPSC charges only ₹100 examination fee for all candidates. One of the most affordable state PSC exams.
Written + Physical + Interview
Three-stage selection process. Environmental Science preparation strengthens the written exam component where subject knowledge is tested.
Gangetic Ecology Specialization
Bihar's Ganga, Kosi, and Gandak river systems provide unique river ecology, floodplain management, and aquatic biodiversity content for answers.
Dolphin Conservation
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary provides a distinctive case study for species conservation and protected area management questions.
Hindi Medium Accessible
BPSC allows Hindi medium. Environmental Science material is fully available in Hindi, suitable for Bihar's aspirant profile.
BPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests Recruitment 2026 — Exam Pattern
BPSC ACF 2026 selection: Written Examination → Physical Test → Interview. Pay: Level 9 (7th CPC). Application fee: ₹100. Biometric fee ₹200 additional if Aadhaar not provided.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Exam | Written Examination (Offline) | As per notification | As per notification |
| Physical Test | Physical Fitness Test | Qualifying | — |
| Interview | Personal Interview | As per notification | — |
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