GSSC Range Forest Officer Recruitment 2026
GSSC Range Forest Officer Recruitment 2026
The GSSC Group ‘C’ Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced under Advertisement No. 2 of Year 2026 with a total of 722 vacancies, including Range Forest Officer (RFO) positions.
🧑🌲 Range Forest Officer (RFO) Vacancies
Total Vacancies: 13 posts(Unreserved, OBC, ST, EWS categories)
📅 Important Dates (2026)
Notification Released: 13 Feb 2026 (brief) / detailed on 20 Feb 2026
Online Application Start: 20 Feb 2026
Last Date to Apply: 13 Mar 2026
Exam Date / Admit Card: To be notified on the official website when scheduled.
Applications are only accepted online via the official portal at gssc.goa.gov.in. (gssc.goa.gov.in)
📜 Eligibility Criteria (Typical)
While exact details will be in the detailed notification, expected requirements for Range Forest Officer are:✔ Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related subjects such as:
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Zoology
Forestry
Agriculture(from a recognized university) (cbes.goa.gov.in)
✔ Age Limit: Usually up to ~45 years (exact relaxations per category in detailed notification). (cbes.goa.gov.in)
✔ Physical Standards & Tests
Height and chest measurements
Mandated walking test (e.g., 25 km for male in 4 hrs; 16 km for female in 4 hrs)
Language skill: Knowledge of Konkani (desirable Marathi) (cbes.goa.gov.in)
These standards reflect the forest field job nature where fitness and physical endurance are required.
🧠 Selection Process
The selection typically involves:
Written Exam – Competitive exam with objective questions.
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Height, chest limits (qualifying only).
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Walking / endurance tests.
Document Verification
Medical Examination(Exact stages and marks distribution will be in the detailed GSSC notification.)
💼 Job Profile & Salary
Range Forest Officer is a field posting under the Forest Department (Goa Government) responsible for:
Forest protection & conservation
Supervision of forest staff & anti-poaching activities
Wildlife and environmental resource monitoring
📌 Pay Scale: Level-6 of the State Government Pay Matrix (approx ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400), plus allowances (exact rules apply).
🔗 How to Apply
Visit the official GSSC website: gssc.goa.gov.in. (gssc.goa.gov.in)
Go to “Advertisements” → Advertisement No. 2 of Year 2026.
Register with your email & mobile.
Fill in your personal & educational details.
Upload required documents (ID, photos, certificates).
Pay the application fee online and submit.
📝 Quick Summary
Recruitment Body GSSC (Goa Staff Selection Commission)
Post Range Forest Officer
Vacancies 13
Application 20 Feb – 13 Mar 2026
Eligibility Bachelor’s degree (Science/Forestry, etc.) + Physical standards
Selection Written exam + physical tests + verification
Pay Scale Level-6 pay matrix
Apply Online gssc.goa.gov.in