Forest Guard Salary in Bihar 2025: Pay Scale, In-Hand Salary, Allowances & Benefits

Introduction

The Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) position in Bihar plays an important part in state programs for environmental conservation and forest protection. Forest Guards are responsible for patrolling the forest areas, detecting and avoiding illegal activities, such as poaching and illegal logging, and contributing to support and protect wildlife. In short, Forest Guards are an important first contact for responsible forest management at ground level in Bihar.

Just recently, there has been an increase in demand for this role by way of state focus on environmental sustainability, biodiversity and eco-sensitive development. The role also has secure job stability, government benefits and a clear career progression which makes it a popular position for aspirants in the government job sector.

Bihar Forest Guard Salary – 2025

The Bihar Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) post is a Level-3 post under the 7th Pay Commission, offering a fairly reasonable salary along with numerous benefits and allowances from the government.

Factors Affecting Salary

• Place of Posting: HRA and TA differ based on classifying place of posting as urban, semi-urban or rural
• Experience: In significant increments and promotions increase salary over time
• Departmental Policies: field duties, risk allowance, shift duties, etc may provide other bonuses
• DA Rate: Dearness Allowance is ~53% as of -->
• April 2025 The rate is revised every year

Other Benefits Included

1. Dearness Allowance (DA)

2. House Rent Allowance (HRA)

3. Transport Allowance (TA)

4. Medical Allowance

5. Pension and Retirement Benefits (NPS)

Sample Salary Table – Bihar Forest Guard 2025

Here’s the sample salary structure for Bihar Forest Guard in 2025:

Allowances, Benefits & Deductions

Allowances

1. Dearness Allowance, DA: Regularly adjusted based on inflation rates

2. House Rent Allowance, HRA: Based on city or town classification.

3. Transport Allowance, TA: Provided by the government for commuting.

4. Medical Allowance: For medical expenses and other health-related expenses.

Deductions

1. Provident Fund, PF: Compulsory retirement savings.

2. Professional Tax: Percentages applicable to state laws.

3. Income Tax: Based on income tax slab of taxable income.

Other Benefits

1. Job Security: Based on confirmation after probation, permanent government employees.

2. Pension and Gratuity: Long-term security.

3. Paid Leaves: Casual, medical, and earned leave.

4. Insurance and Allowance for uniforms: Welfare provisions for employees.

In-Hand Salary, Growth & Increment

1. In-Hand Salary: Actual money in your has an actual pay after statutory deductions; about ₹38,000 approx at entry-level and increases with allowances and increments.

2. Increment Policy:Forest Guards get salary incremented by year based on length of service, performance, review and eligibility for promotion as per rules laid down by the Home and Land Department. These salary increments reflect the increase of the basic and consequently allowances.

Probation Period and Confirmation - Bihar Forest Guard

Here’s the information regarding the probation period and confirmation process for Bihar Forest Guard

Career Growth & Promotion Path - Bihar Forest Department

A Forest Guard has a clearly defined promotional hierarchy with exams and experience

Bihar Forest Guard - Job Profile

An overview of the responsibilities and duties with the Bihar Forest Guard position.

Comparison with Other Bihar Forest Department Posts (2025)

Here’s a comparison of the Bihar Forest Department posts for the year 2025.