APPSC Forest Beat Officer Result 2025 Out: Check Cut-off for 691 FBO & ABO Vacancies

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) released recruitment notification for 691 positions, including 256 Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and 435 Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) posts within the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. With the written examination concluded on 7th September 2025, candidates can review the full recruitment and selection schedule here.

AP Forest Beat Officer Notification 2025

Candidates can now download the official APPSC Forest Beat Officer Notification 2025, accessible via the official portal at www.psc.ap.gov.in. The comprehensive advertisement (Advt No. 06/2025) outlines essential details, including the multi-stage selection process, educational qualifications, age limits, and application guidelines.

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AP Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025 Summary

To qualify for the AP Forest Beat Officer recruitment, applicants must have completed 12th grade (Intermediate) and be aged between 18 and 30 years. The selection process consists of three rigorous stages: a Screening Test, a Mains Examination, and a mandatory Physical Efficiency Test.

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APPSC FBO ABO Recruitment 2025- Important Dates

The online registration timeline and examination dates were officially declared alongside the APPSC Forest Beat Officer Notification 2025. Candidates interested in these 691 vacancies completed their applications through the designated online portal.

APPSC Forest Officer Vacancy 2025

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced a total of 691 vacancies for Forest Beat Officer (256) and Assistant Beat Officer (435). This recruitment drive includes 550 fresh vacancies and 141 carry-forward vacancies as detailed in the official notification.

APPSC FBO ABO Eligibility 2025

To ensure candidature, applicants must strictly meet the age and educational criteria established by the APPSC. We advise all aspirants to review these specific requirements thoroughly before proceeding with the AP Forest Officer recruitment process.

Educational Qualification

Minimum educational qualification requires candidates to have passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board.

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)

The prescribed age limit for the AP Forest Department recruitment is 18 to 30 years. Government-sanctioned age relaxations apply to specific categories as per recruitment norms.

Note: SC/ST candidates who have already utilized the 10-year age relaxation are ineligible for the reserved fresh vacancies.

APPSC FBO ABO Apply Online 2025

The application window for APPSC FBO/ABO Recruitment 2025 was hosted on the official APPSC website, www.psc.ap.gov.in. Eligible candidates were required to submit their applications by the deadline of 10th August 2025 (11:59 pm).

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APPSC FBO ABO Application Fee 2025

The application processing fee is Rs. 250/-, with an additional examination fee of Rs. 80/-. A reduced fee structure of Rs. 250/- (total) applies to SC, ST, BC, Ex-Servicemen, unemployed youth, and BPL cardholders as per government guidelines.

Note: A fee of Rs. 100/- is charged for any application corrections. Please note that modifications to names, fee details, or age relaxation status are strictly prohibited.

How to Apply for APPSC Forest Officer Recruitment 2025?

The detailed application procedure is provided in the AP Forest Beat Officer Notification 2025; please refer to the step-by-step guide below.

Step 1: OTPR Registration- First-time applicants must register via the OTPR portal to generate a unique OTPR ID. Ensure all personal information provided is accurate.

Step 2: Login- Use your generated OTPR ID and password to log in. Select the 'Fill Application' button linked to notification 06/2025.

Step 3: Enter Details: Provide necessary educational credentials, exam center preferences, and personal information, then save and submit the data.

Step 4: Fee Payment: Complete the payment online based on your category. If a payment error occurs, refer back to Step 2 to re-initiate the transaction.

Step 5: Final Submission: Review all entered information and submit your finalized application before the stated deadline.

APPSC FBO ABO Selection Process 2025

The APPSC selection process for Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) is divided into four distinct stages.

• 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

APPSC FBO ABO Exam Pattern 2025

Screening Test: The exam is divided into two sections: Part A (General Studies and Mental Ability) and Part B (General Science and Mathematics).

• All questions are multiple-choice (objective type).
• Each part carries 75 questions
• Each question is of 1 mark.
• ⅓ mark will be deducted for an incorrect attempt

Main Examination: Detailed examination conducted after the qualifying screening phase.

• The first paper is an essay writing test, and it is qualifying in nature
• The second and third papers are objective-based questions
• Paper 1 is of 50 marks.
• Paper 2 and Paper 3 are for 100 marks each.
• For every wrong answer, ⅓ of the marks will be deducted

Physical Test: Candidates undergo biometric and physical evaluation, including height and chest measurements, followed by a walking endurance test.

Physical Chest Measurement

Walking Test

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APPSC FBO ABO Salary 2025

The monthly salary scale for Forest Beat Officer (FBO) is Rs. 25,220 – 80,910, while Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) ranges from Rs. 23,120 – 74,770. Employees are also entitled to standard government allowances, including DA, TA, and HRA, as per the 7th Pay Commission.

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