| Name of Post: Forest Beat Officer (FBO), Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) |
Brief Description:
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released a recruitment notification (Advt No. 06/2025) for 691 posts of Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer. Eligible 12th-pass candidates aged 18-30 can apply online from 16 July 2025 to 5 August 2025. The selection process includes a Screening Test, Mains Exam, Physical Test, and Document Verification. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking a stable government job in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. |
| Post Name |
No. of Vacancies |
Salary |
Application Fee |
| Forest Beat Officer (FBO) |
256 |
₹16,400 – 49,870/- (7th PRC, Level-4) |
Gen/OBC: ₹330/-
SC/ST/PH/Ex-S: ₹110/- |
| Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) |
435 |
₹15,030 – 46,060/- (7th PRC, Level-2) |
| Total |
691 |
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| Important Dates |
| Notification Date |
14 July 2025 |
| Application Start |
16 July 2025 |
| Application End |
5 August 2025 |
| Exam Date (Screening Test) |
To be announced |
Qualification & Age Limit:
- Educational Qualification: Passed Intermediate (12th Class) or its equivalent from a recognized board.
- Age Limit: 18–30 years as on 01.07.2025
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST/BC/EWS – 5 years, SC/ST (for backlog) – 10 years
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Physical Standards:
| Gender |
Height |
Chest (Unexpanded) |
Chest (Expanded) |
| Male |
163 cm (152.5 cm for ST) |
79 cm (75 cm for ST) |
84 cm (80 cm for ST) (min. 5 cm expansion) |
| Female |
150 cm (145 cm for ST) |
Not applicable |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Male: 4 Km walk in 30 minutes
- Female: 2 Km walk in 16 minutes
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Exam Pattern:
- Screening Test (OMR): General Studies, Mental Ability, General Science, Mathematics, Essay Writing (objective/qualifying)
- Mains Exam (Online):
- General Studies & Mental Ability: 100 marks
- General Science & Mathematics: 100 marks
- Essay Writing: 50 marks
- Physical Measurements Test (PMT) & PET: As per above physical standards
- Document Verification
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How to Apply?
- Visit APPSC Official Website
- Register via “One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)” if new user
- Login with OTPR ID & password
- Click on the FBO/ABO Recruitment link (Advt No. 06/2025)
- Fill details, upload documents, pay fee, and submit application before 5 August 2025
- Save/print your application for reference
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Selection Procedure:
- Screening Test (Objective/Offline)
- Main Written Examination (Online CBT)
- Physical Measurements and Efficiency Tests
- Document Verification
Final merit is based on marks in Mains and qualifying the Physical/Medical standards. |
FAQs:
- Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 5 August 2025
- Q: What qualification is required?
A: 12th pass (Intermediate) or equivalent
- Q: Is there any physical test?
A: Yes, both PMT and PET are compulsory
- Q: What is the application fee?
A: ₹330/- (Gen/OBC), ₹110/- (SC/ST/PH/Ex-S)
- Q: How can I download the official notification?
A: See direct link below.
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Best of Luck for Your APPSC FBO & ABO Exam 2025! 👍
