APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam Date 2026 Announced: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has officially released the APPSC FBO & ABO Exam Date 2026. As per the latest notification, the Mains Examination will be conducted on 09 February and 10 February 2026 at various exam centres across Andhra Pradesh.
Candidates who have applied for the Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) posts should now focus on final preparation and regularly visit the official APPSC website for updates, exam-day instructions, and guidelines related to the APPSC FBO & ABO Exam 2026.
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam Date 2026 Out
The AP Forest Beat Officer & Assistant Beat Officer Mains Exam 2026 will be conducted to fill 691 FBO and ABO posts. The exam includes a Qualifying Test followed by Paper-II (General Studies & Mathematics), and only candidates who clear the qualifying test will have their main paper evaluated. The official AP FBO & ABO Exam Date 2026 PDF can be checked and downloaded from the link 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
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AP FBO And ABO Exam Date 2026
The APPSC FBO & ABO selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and PMT/PET, and currently only the Mains Exam date has been announced. The Mains exam will cover General Studies & Mental Ability, General Science, and General Mathematics with 150 questions, and an overview table is given 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, 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.
Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
- 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 |
Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The main exam is descriptive in nature, where candidates are required to write detailed answers instead of selecting options. This stage tests candidates’ subject knowledge, analytical ability, and writing skills.
Paper I and Paper II – Objective Type
| S.no | Subject | Marks | No of Question | Duration |
| 1 | Writing an Essay in English or Telugu, or Urdu (Descriptive ) | 50 marks (qualifying Test) | 1 | 30 Min |
| 2 | Paper I General Studies & Mental Ability | 100 marks | 100 | 100 Min |
| 3 | Paper II General Science & General Mathematics | 100 Marks | 100 | 100 Min |
| Total | 200 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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