APPSC Forest Officer Posts: The official announcement for the Andhra Pradesh Forest Subordinate Service's hiring of Forest Beat Officers (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officers (ABO) has been made public by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). There are 691 openings in all, including 256 FBO and 435 ABO positions, according to the announcement, which has the number 06/2025.
Applications will be accepted online at psc.ap.gov.in starting on July 16, 2025, and ending at 11:59 PM on August 5, 2025.
APPSC Forest Officer Posts: Important dates
Notification Release: 14 July 2025
Application Window Opens: 16 July 2025
Last Date to Submit Application: 5 August 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 5 August 2025
Exam Date: To be announced
APPSC Forest Officer Posts: Vacancy details
Total Vacancies: 691 posts
Post-wise Breakdown:
Forest Beat Officers (FBO) – 256 posts
Assistant Beat Officers (ABO) – 435 posts
Service Category: Andhra Pradesh Forest Subordinate Service
Recruitment Process: Multi-stage selection process will be conducted to fill these positions.
APPSC Forest Officer Posts: Eligibility criteria
Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board or institution.
Age Limit: Candidate must not be older than 30 years as on the cutoff date mentioned in the official notification.
Physical Standards: Must meet the required physical standards as specified in the official recruitment guidelines.
Medical Fitness: Must fulfill medical fitness requirements as prescribed in the recruitment rules.
APPSC Forest Officer Posts: Steps to apply
Step 1: Go to psc.ap.gov.in, the official website.
Step 2: Use One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) to sign up.
Step 3: Enter your password and OTPR ID to log in.
Step 4: Fill out the form after selecting the FBO/ABO recruiting announcement.
Step 5: Pay the application cost and upload the necessary files.
Step 6: Fill out the application and obtain a copy for your records.
APPSC Forest Officer Posts: Selection process
Stage 1 – Screening Test:
An offline qualifying exam with multiple-choice questions.
Designed to shortlist candidates for the next stage.
Stage 2 – Main Written Examination:
Candidates who clear the screening test will appear for the Main Written Exam.
Further stages may include physical tests and medical examinations as per recruitment norms.
