APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025; Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the official notification for the posts of Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service (General/Limited Recruitment), announcing 691 vacancies for Forest Officer posts. In these vacancies, 256 are for Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and 435 are for Assistant Beat Officer (ABO). The commission has started accepting the online applications at their official website www.psc.ap.gov.in and the last date to apply online is 5th August 2025.
AP Forest Beat Officer Notification 2025 Out
Candidates can now download APPSC Forest Beat Officer Notification 2025, which has been made available on the official website, www.psc.ap.gov.in. The detailed advertisement against Advt No. 06/2025 includes the selection process, educational requirements, age limit, how to apply, etc and can be directly downloaded from link below.
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Names | Forest Beat Officer (FBO), Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) |
| Advertisement No. | 06/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 691 |
| Application Dates | 16th July to 5th August 2025 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass from a recognized board |
| Upper Age Limit | 30 years |
| Selection Process | Screening Test, Mains Examination, and Physical Test |
| Official Website | www.psc.ap.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 14th July 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 16th July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 5th August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 5th August 2025 |
| Exam Date | 7th September 2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, BC, Ex-Servicemen, Unemployed Youth, Families with White Ration Card (issued by Civil Supplies Dept., A.P. Govt.) |
₹250/- |
| Other Categories & Candidates from Other States | ₹330/- (₹250 + ₹80) |
APPSC Forest Beat Officer (FBO) & Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) Vacancy 2025
| Post Name | Current Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Beat Officer (FBO) | 175 | 81 | 246 |
| Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) | 375 | 60 | 435 |
| Total | 550 | 141 | 691 |
APPSC FBO ABO Eligibility 2025
Candidates must fulfil the age and education requirements set by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. Before applying for the AP Forest Officer Recruitment 2025, candidates must go through these requirements.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the Intermediate (12th class) exam or any equivalent exam.
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)
Candidates who wish to apply for AP Forest Department Recruitment 2025 must fall in the age limit of 18 to 30 years of age. Age Relaxation is applicable only to the categories mentioned below.
APPSC FBO ABO Selection Process 2025
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has set the selection process in four stages for Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO)
- Screening Test: This is an offline written exam (qualifying) with multiple-choice questions.
- Main Written Examination: The second stage is an online computer-based exam and has three parts, General Studies & Mental Ability, General Science & General Mathematics and Essay writing
- Physical Measurements Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who pass the mains exam to be called for physical examination
- Document Verification: After clearing the physical test, candidates will have to present all their original documents in the verification process
How to Apply for APPSC Forest Officer Recruitment 2025?
The complete process to apply for the recruitment has been discussed in AP Forest Beat Officer Notification 2025 and the same is also shared below.
Step 1: OTPR Application- Candidates applying for the time for APPSC Exams have to first fill the OTPR application carefully to obtain an OTPR ID. While filling the OTPR, the candidate has to ensure that the particulars are filled correctly.
Step 2: Login- You will need your User Name (OTPR ID) and the Password to log in to the commission’s website. Then click on the fill application button against the notification (06/2025).
Step 3: Enter your Details: Now, candidates have to enter their details for education qualification, preferred exam centre, and other personal details. Then click on “Save & Submit”.
Step 4: Fee Payment: The next step is to pay the required application fee (as per your category) through online mode only. In any case, if there is any error in the payment process, then start the fresh payment process as mentioned in step 2.
Step 5: Submit Applications: Save and submit your duly filled application forms before due date.
Important Links
| APPSC Forest Officer Recruitment 2025 | NOTIFICATION |
| APPSC Forest Officer Recruitment 2025 | APPLY ONLINE |
How to Apply for APPSC Forest Officer Recruitment 2025?
Candidates applying for the time for APPSC Exams have to first fill the OTPR application carefully to obtain an OTPR ID.
APPSC Forest Officer Recruitment 2025 Apply Last Date?
APPSC Forest Officer Recruitment 2025 Apply Last Date is 5th August 2025