The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued the Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 23 vacancies under the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. The commission released the brief Notification No. 18/2026 on 15 September 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 16 October to 5 November 2026. Applicants must have passed Intermediate or an equivalent qualification and fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria, including the required physical standards.
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification
The AP Forest Beat Officer Notification 2026 PDF contains the brief recruitment details and the examination scheme and syllabus. Candidates should also check the Detailed Notification when released for the complete vacancy breakup, age, community conditions, physical requirements, application instructions and other eligibility conditions.
AP Forest Department Recruitment 2026
The APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026 is being conducted for direct recruitment to the Forest Beat Officer post in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. The key recruitment details are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Beat Officer |
| Service | A.P. Forest Subordinate Service |
| Notification Number | 18/2026 |
| Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 23 |
| Pay Scale | ₹25,220–₹80,910 |
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 November 2026 |
| Examination Mode | Online (CBRT) |
| Selection Process | Single-Level Examination, Walking Test and Medical Examination |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
AP Forest Beat Officer Important Dates 2026
The Commission has announced the application schedule for the Forest Beat Officer recruitment. The detailed notification will be available on or before 16 October 2026, while the examination date will be announced separately.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| APPSC FBO Brief Notification | 15 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 16 October 2026 |
| APPSC FBO Apply Online Begins | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| APPSC FBO Exam Date | To be announced |
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Vacancy 2026
The Commission has notified 23 vacancies for the post of Forest Beat Officer in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Beat Officer | 23 | ₹25,220–₹80,910 |
AP Uniform Posts Age Relaxation Extended to 30 September 2027
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has extended the two-year upper-age-limit relaxation for direct recruitment to various uniform posts up to 30 September 2027. Candidates should check the detailed APPSC notification to determine the applicable age concession for the Forest Beat Officer recruitment.
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Apply Online 2026
The AP Forest Beat Officer Apply Online 2026 process will begin on 16 October 2026. Candidates can submit their applications through the APPSC website until 5 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The Commission has advised applicants to read the Detailed Notification carefully and submit the form well before the closing date.
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Apply Online Link (Active Soon)
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Application Fee 2026
Candidates applying for the Forest Beat Officer post will be required to pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment methods. The fee details provided for the recruitment are given below.
| Forest Beat Officer Application Fees | |
| UR, Other State Candidates | Rs. 330 (250+80) |
| SC, ST, BC, White Card Holders | Rs. 250 |
Steps To Apply For APPSC FBO 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to submit their APPSC FBO application form once the online application link is activated:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to psc.ap.gov.in.
- Register through OTPR: New candidates should complete One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR), while existing users can log in with their credentials.
- Open the Application Link: Go to the Online Application Submission section and select the Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026 link.
- Fill the Form: Enter the required personal, educational, category, and examination-centre details.
- Upload Documents: Upload the required photograph, signature, certificates, and other documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the Fee: Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Submit the Form: Check all details carefully, submit the application, and save a copy of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Documents Required for APPSC Forest Beat Officer Application
Candidates are expected to keep the following documents ready while filling out the AP Forest Beat Officer application form:
- Class 10 (SSC) Certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent qualification certificate and mark sheet
- Aadhaar Card or any valid photo ID
- Passport-size photograph (as per prescribed format)
- Scanned signature
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/BC), if applicable
- EWS Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD/Disability Certificate, if applicable
- Income Certificate (if required)
- Domicile/Residence Certificate (if applicable)
- Any other certificate specified in the official notification.
Candidates should upload all documents in the prescribed size and format mentioned in the official APPSC notification once it is released.
Eligibility Criteria For AP Forest Department Recruitment 2026
Candidates interested in applying for the APPSC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Posts should meet the required educational qualifications, physical standards, and age limit prescribed in the official notification.
Candidates can check the Educational Qualifications from the table below:
| Forest Beat Officer Educational Qualifications 2026 | |
| Post Name | Educational Qualifications |
| FBO | Must have passed the Intermediate Examination or its equivalent. |
Physical Measurements:
Candidates should meet the required Physical Measurements to be eligible for the Foret Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer posts.
Here, we have shared the physical standards for men and women:
| Physical Measurements for FBO | ||
| Category | Height | Chest (Expansion) |
| Men | 163 | 84 +5cms |
| Women | 150 | 79 +5cms |
Age Limit:
Candidates applying for the APPSC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 should meet the age limit as will be prescribed in the official notification.
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age relaxation of up to 10 years will be provided for the SC/ST Carried Forward Vacancies.
Nationality
Candidates must be Indian citizens and residents of Andhra Pradesh.
APPSC FBO Selection Process 2026
The APPSC Forest Beat Officer Selection Process 2026 is based on a single-level examination, followed by the required physical and medical assessments. Importantly, APPSC has clearly stated that no Screening Test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received. The written examination will be conducted in online CBRT mode.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | Single-level examination in online CBRT mode |
| Screening Test | Not conducted |
| Walking Test | Conducted by the Forest Department |
| Medical Examination | Conducted by a Medical Board |
Note: The final selection shall be made from among the persons who have qualified in the walking test based on the marks secured in the written examination
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The AP Forest Beat Officer examination consists of a qualifying essay and two objective papers. The written examination carries 200 marks, while the qualifying essay carries 50 marks. There is a 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer in the objective examination.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Test | Essay in English/Telugu/Urdu | 1 | 45 minutes | 50 |
| Paper I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 100 | 100 minutes | 100 |
| Paper II | General Science & General Mathematics (SSC Standard) | 100 | 100 minutes | 100 |
| Total | Objective Papers | 200 | – | 200 |
Negative Marking: One-third of the marks prescribed for the question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Qualifying Essay
The qualifying test requires candidates to write one essay in English, Telugu, or Urdu. The essay will be descriptive and will be based on a theme related to Forests and Environment.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Descriptive |
| Questions | 1 |
| Marks | 50 |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Language | English, Telugu or Urdu |
| Theme | Forests and Environment |
Physical Measurement Test and Walking Test:
Candidates who qualify in the Mains Written Examination will be called for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Standards Test (PST), and Walking Test.
Note: Failure to meet the prescribed physical standards will lead to disqualification from further stages of the selection process.
The required physical standards are as follows:
| Physical Measurements | ||
| Category | Height | Chest (Expansion) |
| Men | 163 | 84 +5cms |
| Women | 150 | 79 +5cms |
Walking Test
Candidates should cover the required distance within the stipulated time to clear this test. Candidates failing will be considered disqualified from the recruitment.
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Walking Test
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| Gender | Distance to Cover | Time Limit |
| Male | 25 km | 4 hours |
| Female | 16 km | 4 hours |
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Syllabus 2026
The official syllabus covers General Studies & Mental Ability, General Science, General Mathematics, and a qualifying essay on Forests and Environment. Paper I includes current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, environment, disaster management and mental ability, while Paper II covers General Science and General Mathematics at the prescribed level.
Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| General Science | Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and their everyday implications |
| Current Affairs | Current events of national importance and Andhra Pradesh |
| History | Indian history with focus on Andhra Pradesh and the Indian National Movement |
| Geography | Geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh |
| Polity & Economy | Indian political system, rural development, planning and economic reforms |
| Mental Ability | Reasoning and inferences |
| Environment | Sustainable development and environmental protection |
| Disaster Management | Disaster concepts, vulnerability, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunami, floods, droughts and man-made disasters |
Paper II: General Science
General Science carries 50 marks and covers topics from energy, the living world, transportation and excretion, reproduction, heredity and evolution, natural resources, carbon compounds, environment, ethnobotany, the universe and space exploration.
Key areas include:
- Renewable and non-renewable sources of energy
- Life processes and nutrition
- Respiration
- Transportation and excretion
- Reproduction, heredity and evolution
- Metals and non-metals
- Carbon compounds
- Environmental problems and conservation
- Water management and forest conservation
- Global warming, ozone depletion and acid rain
- Ethnobotany and medicinal plants
- Solar system and space exploration
Paper II: General Mathematics
General Mathematics carries 50 marks and is based on the prescribed SSC standard. The syllabus includes arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, mensuration and statistics.
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | Number system, fractions, decimals, time and distance, time and work, percentages, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion |
| Number Theory | Prime/composite numbers, divisibility, HCF, LCM, Euclidean algorithm and logarithms |
| Algebra | Polynomials, quadratic equations, simultaneous equations, sets and indices |
| Trigonometry | Sine, cosine, tangent, identities, heights and distances |
| Geometry | Lines, angles, triangles, parallelograms, circles and loci |
| Mensuration | Areas, surface areas and volumes |
| Statistics | Collection and tabulation, graphs and measures of central tendency |
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Computer Proficiency Test
The notification also contains a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) scheme and syllabus. The CPT is practical in nature and covers proficiency in office automation, computers and associated software. It has a duration of 60 minutes and carries 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks specified are 30 for SC/ST candidates, 35 for BC candidates and 40 for OC candidates.
The syllabus covers:
- Introduction to computers
- Computer components and peripherals
- Computer software
- Operating systems
- Windows
- Linux/Mac basics
- Internet concepts
- Electronic mail
- World Wide Web
- Office applications
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation software
The assessment may include document preparation and formatting, typing speed, inserting objects, Excel-based calculations and graphs, and PowerPoint presentation tasks.
AP Forest Beat Officer Salary 2026
Candidates selected as FBO will get an attractive salary and benefits from the government. In addition to the basic salary, employees are eligible to get HRA, TA, DA, ESI, insurance, and other benefits. Check the detailed post-wise AP Forest Beat Officer salary details mentioned below:
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Forest Beat Officer | Rs.25,220- Rs.80,910 |
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