The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has officially announced the APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam Date 2025 for the FBO and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) posts. As per the recent web note released on 10th June 2025, the Screening Test for these posts is proposed to be conducted after 15th July 2025 in offline mode. This APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025 aims to fill hundreds of vacancies across the state, offering a great opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in the forest department.
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam Date 2025 OUT
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has tentatively scheduled the Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) screening test to take place after 15th July 2025, as per the notification issued on 10th June 2025. Candidates are advised to ensure that their application forms are correctly submitted and that they fulfill all physical eligibility criteria prescribed for the posts. In case of any concerns or clarifications regarding the exam schedule, aspirants can reach out to APPSC via official communication channels for assistance. Preparing thoroughly in advance will help candidates appear confident on the examination day.
| APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam Date 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Beat Officer (FBO) & Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) |
| Screening Test Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Tentative Exam Date | After 15th July 2025 |
| Selection Process | Screening Test, Main Written Examination, Physical Tests, Document Verification |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC FBO/ ASO Vacancies
As per the official update, the vacancy details are:
-
Forest Beat Officer (FBO) & Assistant Beat Officer (ABO):
Total Vacancies – 691 (excluding MSP vacancies) -
Forest Section Officer (FSO):
Total Vacancies – 100 (excluding MSP vacancies)
The final vacancy count may vary slightly based on the inclusion/exclusion of MSP (Multi-Zone Service Posts) vacancies. Exact vacancy details and distribution will be released in the official detailed notification soon.
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Selection Procedure
The selection process for FBO, ABO, and FSO posts involves multiple stages to ensure the recruitment of the most suitable candidates. The stages include:
- Screening Test (Offline mode – Objective type)
- Main Written Examination
- Physical Measurements Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
AP FBO/ ASO Exam Pattern
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducts the Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) recruitment examination in a structured format to assess candidates’ general aptitude and subject knowledge. The exam is held in offline mode (OMR-based) and follows an objective-type pattern.
Written Examination (Screening Test) – Objective Type
The written test consists of two parts:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A: General Studies & Mental Ability | 75 | 150 | 75 |
| Part-B: General Science & General Mathematics (SSC Standard) | 75 | – | 75 |
| Total | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 Marks |
This structured exam pattern ensures a fair evaluation process for selecting eligible candidates for physical tests and subsequent stages of selection.
| Also check |
| APPSC Forest Beat Officer Syllabus |
| APPSC Forest Section Officer Syllabus |
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