Eligibility Criteria:
APPSC FBO ABO Recruitment 2025 Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Intermediate (12th class) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025):
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Relaxation will be provided to reserved categories (SC/ST/BC/EWS) as per rules.
Application Fee:
Processing Fee: ₹250/-
Examination Fee: ₹80/-
Fee Exemption: SC, ST, BC, Ex-Servicemen, Unemployed Youth and White Card holders will get exemption in Examination Fee of ₹80/- (₹250/- Processing Fee is mandatory).
Candidates from other states have to pay both the fees.
Key Highlights:
Notification Released: 14 July 2025
Online Application Start: 16 July 2025
Last Date of Application: 05 August 2025 (11:59 PM)
Official Website: https://psc.ap.gov.in
Total Posts: 691
Forest Beat Officer (FBO): 256
Assistant Beat Officer (ABO): 435
Selection Process:
Screening Test (OMR Based):
This test will be conducted if there are very large number of applicants (more than 200 times).
Main Written Examination (Online Objective Type):
Main examination for candidates qualified in screening.
Physical Tests:
PMT (Physical Measurement Test)
PET (Physical Efficiency Test):
Male: 25 km walking – in 4 hours
Female: 16 km walking – in 4 hours
Medical Examination
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT):
To test computer skills
Document Verification
Physical Requirements:
Specific norms have been fixed for Height & Chest measurement, which are given in detail in the official notification.
Relaxations are also available for Gorkha, Nepali and ST category.
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How to Apply:
Visit APPSC website: https://psc.ap.gov.in
Do OTPR (One Time Profile Registration) (required for first time applicants).
Login with OTPR User ID and Password.
Click on the link “Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service Notification No. 06/2025, Dated: 14/07/2025”.
Fill the application form, upload required documents (Photo, Signature etc.).
Pay the application fee online and submit the application.
Keep a copy of the submitted form safe for future use.
