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

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

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

Education Qualification: Must have passed Intermediate Examination or its equivalent.

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025): Minimum 18 years & Maximum 30 years

Age Relaxation:

SC, ST, BC and EWS: 5 Years
For SC/ST CF vacancies: 10 Years

Application Fee

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

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

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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

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

Candidates must undergo medical examination conducted by Medical Board at Rajamahendravaram
Must produce health certificate signed by Medical Board
Must have sound hearing and general physical fitness for outdoor work
Must bear marks of successful vaccination
Must possess normal eyesight

Reservation Details

Vertical Reservation: SC, ST, BC, EWS
Horizontal Reservation: Women (33.33%), Ex-Servicemen (2%), Meritorious Sports Persons (3%)
Local Reservation: 80% for locals, 20% open in plain areas; 100% for local STs in scheduled areas

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

Link Title	Action
Official Website	Visit
Apply Online	Click
Official Notification	Download

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.

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