Forest Range Officer salary 2026 details. Check GSSC Forest Range Officer pay scale, eligibility, vacancies, selection process, and online form details. Candidates searching for Forest Range Officer salary and government forest jobs can now check the latest GSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 notification released by the Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC). The recruitment includes Forest Range Officer, Forest Guard, Round Forester, Police Constable, and other Group C posts on a permanent basis in Goa. This article provides complete details with a strong focus on Forest Range Officer salary, eligibility, selection process, and vacancies.

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GSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) |
| Recruitment Name | GSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Form Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Goa |
| Job Basis | Permanent |
| Total Posts | 722 |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 20/02/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20/02/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13/03/2026 (11:59 PM) |
💰 Forest Range Officer Salary (GSSC)
The Forest Range Officer salary in Goa is paid as per Goa Government pay rules under Group C services.
| Post Name | Monthly Pay |
| Forest Range Officer | Check Advertisement (As per Pay Matrix & Allowances) |
Salary Components
- Basic Pay as per government scale
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Other admissible allowances
📌 Forest Range Officer is a respected and stable government job with long-term career growth.
💸 Application Fees
For Range Forest Officer / Platoon Commander
| Category | Fee |
| General | ₹400 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹200 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹100 |
For Other Posts
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹200 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹50 |
Payment Mode: Online
🎯 Selection Process
Selection under GSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 will be conducted through:
- CBT-I Written Examination
- PET & PST Test
- CBT-II Written Examination
- Skill Test (Post-wise, if applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
🎓 Forest Range Officer Eligibility
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
- Age calculated as on 13/03/2026
- Age relaxation applicable as per rules
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science with any of the following:
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Botany
- Zoology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Or equivalent subjects
📊 Post-Wise Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Forest Range Officer | 13 |
| Platoon Commander (Male) | 04 |
| Round Forester | 23 |
| Forest Guard | 09 |
| Police Constable (Male/Female) | 360 |
| Armed Police Constable | 119 |
| Constable Driver (Grade-III) | 111 |
| Warden (Male) | 60 |
| Assistant Superintendent (Male) | 04 |
| Others | 19 |
| Total | 722 |
🔗 Important Links
| Content | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Apply Online | 20/02/2026 | Click Here |
| Full Notification | 20/02/2026 | Click Here |
| Official Website | 20/02/2026 | Click Here |
❓ FAQs – Forest Range Officer Salary
Q1. What is the Forest Range Officer salary in Goa?
The salary is paid as per Goa Government pay scale, including DA and allowances.
Q2. Is Forest Range Officer a permanent job?
Yes, it is a permanent Group C government post.
Q3. What is the qualification for Forest Range Officer?
A Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Forestry/Agriculture/Botany/Zoology etc.).
Q4. What is the age limit for Forest Range Officer?
The maximum age limit is 45 years.
Q5. Is there a physical test for Forest Range Officer?
Yes, PET & PST are part of the selection process.