What is a Beat Forest Officer (BFO)?
A Beat Forest Officer is a frontline officer in the Forest Department responsible for protecting forest areas, preventing illegal activities like poaching or deforestation, assisting in conservation efforts, and patrolling assigned forest beats. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about wildlife, the environment, and field work.
Basic Details
Department: Forest & Wildlife
Post: Beat Forest Officer (BFO)
Category No.: 211/2025
Scale of Pay: ₹27,900 – ₹63,700
Vacancy: District-wise
Important Dates
Notification Date: 01/08/2025
Last Date to Apply: 03/09/2025 (Wednesday, up to 12 midnight)
Eligibility
Age: 19–30 years
(Born between 02.01.1995 and 01.01.2006)
Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per the government norms
Education: Plus Two (12th) Pass or Equivalent
Physical Standards
- For Male
Height: 168 cm (SC/ST: 160 cm)
Chest: 81 cm with 5 cm expansion - For Female
Height: 157 cm (SC/ST: 150 cm)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male – Any 5 of 8 Events:
100m Run, High/Long Jump, Shot Put, Cricket Ball Throw, Rope Climb, Pull-ups, 1500m Run
Endurance Test: 2 km run in 13 minutes
Female – Any 5 of 9 Events:
100m/200m Run, High/Long Jump, Shot Put, Throw Ball, Shuttle, Pull-ups, Skipping
Endurance Test: 2 km run in 15 minutes
Medical Standards
Vision: 6/6 (no glasses), no color blindness/squint
Hearing: Normal
Physically fit – no deformities, flat foot, or knock-knees
Medical Certificate (from Govt. doctor) is mandatory