APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam Date 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has officially declared the APPSC Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) Exam Date 2026. As per the latest notification, the mains examination is scheduled to be held on 09 February 2026 and 10 February 2026 at various test centres across the state.
If you have applied for these posts, it’s time to gear up for the exam. Candidates are advised to visit the official APPSC website to stay updated with all exam-related instructions and guidelines. For a detailed overview of the APPSC FBO & ABO Exam 2026, check out the complete information below.
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam Date 2026 Out
This AP Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer Mains exam is going to be conducted to recruit the eligible candidates for 691 FBO & ABO posts. The exam will include a Qualifying Test, followed by Paper-II (General Studies & Mathematics). Candidates must clear the qualifying test to be eligible for evaluation of the main papers. Candidates can check and download official AP FBO & ABO Exam date 2026 PDF from below.
- Exam Date: 09 February 2026 and 10 February 2026
- Admit Card Released: TBA
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Candidates must ensure their application is valid and that they meet physical eligibility criteria.
AP FBO & ABO Exam Date Schedule 2026 Out
AP FBO And ABO Exam Date 2026
The APPSC FBO & ABO selection process involves three stages – Prelims, Mains, and PMT/PET. Currently, only the mains date has been announced. The Mains Exam will cover General Studies & Mental Ability, General Science, and General Mathematics with a total of 150 questions. An overview table is provided below for reference.
| APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam Date 2026: Key Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Beat Officer (FBO) & Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) |
| Screening Test Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Mains Exam Date | 9 Feb and 10 Feb 2026 |
| Selection Process | Screening Test, Main Written Examination, Computer Test |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Selection Procedure
The APPSC Forest Beat Officer Selection Procedure involves multiple stages to ensure the recruitment of eligible and physically fit candidates.
- Screening Test (Offline mode – Objective type)
- Main Written Examination
- Physical Measurements Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
AP FBO/ABO Exam Timings 2026
Candidates can check the AP Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) Mains examination Date 2026 below.
| Subjects | Date | Timings |
| Qualifying Test(Writing an essay in English or Telugu or Urdu | 09/02/2026 | 09:30 AM to 10:15 AM |
| General Studies % Mental Ability (Paper I) | 09/02/2026 | 02:30 PM to 04:10 PM |
| General Science and General Mathematics(Paper II) | 10/02/2026 | 09:30 AM to 11:10 AM |
AP FBO/ ABO Exam Pattern 2026
The AP FBO/ABO Exam Pattern is designed to test both knowledge and physical fitness. The selection process includes a written exam with two papers – General Studies & Mental Ability and General Science & Mathematics – followed by physical tests.
- 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 |
| Also check |
| APPSC Forest Beat Officer Syllabus |
| AP Forest Beat Officer salary |
| APPSC Forest Beat Officer Previous Year Question Papers |
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