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AP Forest Department Recruitment 2025: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission invites online applications for 691 posts of Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. Candidates who have passed the Intermediate examination are eligible to apply for this post. The age limit of the candidates must be between 18 to 30 years. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official website from 16th July onwards. We have provided all the necessary details in this article, such as important dates, vacancy details, exam pattern, and more. Candidates are advised to read this article carefully before applying for the FBO & ABO posts.
AP Forest Department Recruitment 2025
Important Dates
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released a notification for the recruitment of Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer. With this notification, all the important dates have also been revealed, such as the application start and end date; however, the admit card release date and exam dates have not been revealed yet. Therefore, candidates are advised to follow the official website for this update.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 14 July 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 16 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
FBO & ABO Vacancy Details
We have already mentioned that there are a total of 691 vacancies for both the posts: Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer. Candidates are advised to read the official notification for category-wise vacancy details. We have given the total vacancy details with the post and their pay scale in a tabular format.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Beat Officer | 256 | ₹25,220 - ₹80,910 |
| Assistant Beat Officer | 435 | ₹23,120 - ₹74,770 |
Eligibility Criteria for FBO & ABO Recruitment
Eligibility criteria for this recruitment can be seen on the basis of educational qualification and age limits. Candidates who meet these eligibility criteria are eligible for this recruitment. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
Education Qualification: A candidate who has passed the intermediate exam or its equivalent exam is eligible for this recruitment. Therefore, it is a good opportunity for intermediate-passed students to get a government job.
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025): The minimum age limit for this recruitment is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years. However, age relaxation will also be available for other categories as per the government norms.
Age Relaxation:
- SC, ST, BC and EWS: 5 Years
- For SC/ST CF vacancies: 10 Years
Application Fee
Candidates who are thinking of filling out the form for this recruitment have to pay the application fees. A candidate has to pay the application fees through online mode. However, the application fees are exempted for categories like SC, ST, BC, and Ex-Servicemen. Candidates are advised to read the official notification for more information regarding application fees.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee (All Candidates) | ₹250 |
| Examination Fee (General/OBC) | ₹80 |
| Examination Fee (SC, ST, BC, Ex-Servicemen, White Card holders, Unemployed youth) | Exempted |
Selection Process
Eligible candidates have to go through a four-level selection process as mentioned in the official notification: Screening Test, Mains Examination, Physical Test, and Computer Proficiency Test. The Screening Test is an objective-type exam in which candidates will face a total of 150 questions. The duration of the exam is 150 minutes. There is also a negative marking of 1/3rd for each wrong answer. We have provided the full details of the exam pattern below. For the syllabus of this exam, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully.
- Screening Test (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Physical Tests (Walking Test and Medical Examination)
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
APPSC FBO & ABO Exam Pattern
Screening Test
In the screening test, a candidate will get 150 minutes to answer 150 questions. Each question will carry one mark. The full marks of the examination are 150.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Studies & Mental Ability | 75 | 150 minutes | 75 |
| B | General Science and General Mathematics (SSC Standard) | 75 | 75 | |
| Total | 150 minutes | 150 | ||
Main Examination
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Test | Essay (English/Telugu/Urdu) | 1 | 45 minutes | 50 |
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 100 | 100 minutes | 100 |
| Paper-II | General Science and General Mathematics | 100 | 100 minutes | 100 |
| Total | 245 minutes | 250 | ||
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
| Test | Duration | Marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Automation | 60 minutes | 100 | OC: 40, BC: 35, SC/ST: 30 |
Physical Standards
Interested candidates have to meet the physical standards fixed by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, such as height, chest expansion, walking test, etc. We have discussed all the points below for both male and female candidates.
- Male Candidates: Minimum 163 cm height, 84 cm chest (with 5 cm expansion)
- Female Candidates: Minimum 150 cm height, 79 cm chest (with 5 cm expansion)
- Relaxation: 5 cm height relaxation for Gurkhas, Nepalese, Assamese, NAFA, Naga, Manipur, Gauhati, Kummoni, Sikkimese, Bhutanese and Scheduled Tribes
- Walking Test: Male - 25 km in 4 hours; Female - 16 km in 4 hours (qualifying test)
- NCC Bonus Marks: 'C' Certificate - 5 marks, 'B' Certificate - 3 marks, 'A' Certificate - 1 mark
Medical Standards
Like the physical standards, candidates also need to pass the medical standards to get this post. Different kinds of medical examinations will be conducted under this test, such as eyesight test, hearing test, etc. This medical examination will be conducted by the Medical Board at Rajamahendravaram. For more detailed information, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully.
How to Apply for AP Forest Department Recruitment
Interested candidates can apply for this post online through the official website. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. All important details must be filled in correctly to avoid any issues later. Candidates must possess all the essential original documents, such as the school pass certificate, residential certificate, caste certificate, etc. If a candidate fails to produce the required original documents, they may be disqualified. Candidates are also required to upload their own photograph and signature in JPG format as mentioned in the notification. All the steps on how to apply for this post are given below.
- Visit the Commission's website: https://psc.ap.gov.in
- Register through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if applying for first time
- Login with OTPR ID and password
- Click on "Online Application Submission" and fill the application form
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee
- Submit the application and take printout for future reference
Important Links
All the important links of this recruitment are as follows:
Additional Details
- Candidates must regularly check the Commission's website for updates
- Hall tickets will be available on the website only
- No individual correspondence will be entertained
- Use of electronic gadgets is strictly prohibited in examination hall
- Candidates must produce original certificates during verification
FAQs – AP Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer Recruitment 2025
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 05/08/2025 up to 11:59 PM.
How many vacancies are there?
Total 691 vacancies (256 Forest Beat Officer + 435 Assistant Beat Officer).
What is the educational qualification required?
Intermediate Examination or its equivalent.
Is there any physical test?
Yes, there is a walking test (25 km for males, 16 km for females in 4 hours) and medical examination.
