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APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2025: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the notification for the recruitment of Forest Section Officer. A Forest Section Officer is responsible for the conservation of forests, wildlife, and natural resources. Therefore, it is a good opportunity for candidates who love nature and wildlife. There are a total of 100 vacancies. A candidate who has passed a bachelor's degree is eligible for this recruitment. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for it from 28th July. We have given all the detailed information regarding this recruitment in this article. Candidates must read all the points before applying for these posts.
APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2025
Important Dates for Forest Section Officer Recruitment
All the important dates have been released with the APPSC Forest Section Officer recruitment notification, such as the online application start and end dates, screening test date, etc. However, the main exam date is not declared yet; it will be declared after the screening test. We have given all the important dates in a table format for the easy understanding of the candidates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 22 July 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 28 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 August 2025 |
| Screening Test Date | 07 September 2025 |
| Main Exam Date | To be announced |
Forest Section Officer Vacancy Details
As we mentioned earlier, there are a total of 100 vacancies in APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2025. We have given all the vacancy details below. For any doubts or confusion, candidates are instructed to read the official notification carefully.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies (Including MSP) | 100 |
| Carried Forward Vacancies | 30 |
| Fresh Vacancies | 70 |
Eligibility Criteria for Forest Section Officer
Interested candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment. Eligibility criteria can be separated on the basis of educational qualification and age limits. We have described all the details below.
Educational Qualification: Interested candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the following subjects from a recognized university. These subjects include Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Agriculture, or Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Civil).
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025): Age limits of the candidates must be between 18 and 30 years. However, age relaxation will also be available for other categories.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/BC/EWS, 10 years for SC/ST CF vacancies.
Physical Requirements
APPSC Forest Section Officer requires the prescribed physical standard as mentioned in the official notification. Therefore, interested candidates have to meet the prescribed physical standard to join this post. We have mentioned all the details given below for both men and women, such as height, chest, and walking test.
- Men: Height ≥ 143 cm, Chest ≥ 84 cm (expansion ≥ 5 cm).
- Women: Height ≥ 150 cm, Chest ≥ 79 cm (expansion ≥ 5 cm).
- Relaxation of 5 cm in height for candidates from specific communities (Gunthas, Nepalese, etc.).
- Walking Test: Men – 25 km in 4 hours; Women – 16 km in 4 hours.
Application Fee
Eligible and interested candidates have to pay application fees during the online application for this recruitment. The mode of payment is online. A candidate can pay their application fees using net banking, credit card, or debit card. However, SC/ST/BC/Ex-Servicemen/Unemployed/White Card Holder candidates are exempted from the application fees. In case of correction of the details, a candidate has to pay Rs.100 extra.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee (All Candidates) | ₹250 |
| Examination Fee (General/OBC) | ₹80 |
| Examination Fee (SC/ST/BC/Ex-Servicemen/Unemployed/White Card Holders) | Exempted |
APPSC Forest Section Officer Selection Process
Eligible candidates have to go through the APPSC selection process as mentioned in the official notification. This selection process contains mainly four stages, which we have already mentioned below. Each candidate has to pass each stage to go to the next stage.
- Screening Test (Objective Type)
- Main Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Physical Test (Walking Test & Medical Examination)
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Forest Section Officer Exam Pattern
If we talk about the exam pattern of these recruitments, we can see different patterns for each stage. For the screening stage, there are a total of 150 marks; for the main exam, there are 450 marks; and for the Computer Proficiency Test, there are 100 marks. We have given all the exam patterns in table format in this article. A candidate must check it for better preparation.
Screening Test
For the screening test, a candidate will get 150 minutes to answer 150 questions. There is negative marking for wrong answers. Therefore, candidates must be aware of the wrong answers.
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Max Marks | Negative Marking* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Studies & Mental Ability + Mathematics (SSC Standard) | 75 | 150 | 75 | 1/3rd penalty per wrong answer (G.O.Ms.No.235) |
| B | General Forestry | 75 | 75 | ||
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
Main Examination
The main examination includes multiple papers, such as the qualifying paper, Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III. The total marks of the main examination are 450 marks. There is also negative marking. For more detailed information, candidates must check the table given below.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Max Marks | Negative Marking* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Test | General English (50) + General Telugu (50) (SSC Standard) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 1/3rd penalty per wrong answer (G.O.Ms.No.235) |
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Paper-II | Mathematics (SSC Standard) | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Paper-III | General Forestry | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Total (Written) | 450 | ||||
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
For the Computer Proficiency Test, a candidate will get 60 minutes for this exam. The total marks for this examination are 100 marks. For more detailed information, candidates must check the table
| Test | Duration (Minutes) | Max Marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Automation (MS Office/LibreOffice) | 60 | 100 | OC: 40% | BC: 35% | SC/ST: 30% |
APPSC Forest Section Officer Syllabus
If we talk about the syllabus of APPSC Forest Section Officer, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully. The detailed syllabus of this recruitment has been given in this notification. We have provided the download link of the official notification below. A candidate can download it from that link. Few important topics are -
Topics Covered: General Studies, Mental Ability, Mathematics, General Forestry, Computer Proficiency (Office Automation, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations).
How to Apply for APPSC Forest Section Officer
How to apply for APPSC Forest Section Officer? It is a big question. For this, we have provided all the steps on how to apply for it below. A candidate must follow them to apply for this recruitment. It is advised for all candidates to enter all the correct details while applying for this recruitment. Candidates are also advised to collect all the important documents before applying. A candidate must keep the printout of the application form for future reference.
- Visit the official website: https://psc.ap.gov.in.
- Register for One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if not already registered.
- Login using OTPR ID and fill the online application form.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Forest Section Officer Important Links
All the important links of Forest Section Officer recruitment are given below. A candidate can use these links to download the official notification, visit the official website, or directly apply for this recruitment.
Additional Details
- Candidates must produce original certificates during verification.
- No reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PBD) for this post.
- Local reservation rules apply as per Andhra Pradesh Public Employment Order, 1975.
- Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP) have a 3% horizontal reservation.
FAQs – APPS. Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2025
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 17/08/2025.
How many vacancies are there?
A total of 100 vacancies have been announced (30 Carried Forward + 70 Fresh).
Is there a physical test?
Yes, candidates must qualify in a walking test (25 km for men, 16 km for women in 4 hours) and medical examination.
