July 14, 2025

APPSC FBO & ABO Recruitment 2025

APPSC Forest Beat Officer (FBO) & Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) Recruitment 2025—Apply for 691 Posts

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Notification No. 06/2025 dated 14-07-2025, inviting online applications for direct recruitment to the posts of Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. A total of 691 vacancies (256 FBO + 435 ABO) are to be filled, including special reservations for meritorious sportspersons (MSP).

📌 Key Highlights

Feature	Details
🧾 Notification No.	06/2025
🗓️ Apply Dates	16-07-2025 to 05-08-2025
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Total Vacancies	691 (FBO: 256, ABO: 435)
🧑‍💻 Application Mode	Online at https://psc.ap.gov.in
💰 Salary	FBO: ₹25,220–80,910 ABO: ₹23,120–74,770
📚 Qualification	Intermediate/Equivalent
🧍 Age Limit	18 to 30 years (as on 01-07-2025)
📝 Selection Process	Written Test → Physical Test → Medical Test → CPT

🔍 Vacancy Details

Post	Vacancies	Pay Scale
Forest Beat Officer (FBO)	256	₹25,220 – ₹80,910
Assistant Beat Officer (ABO)	435	₹23,120 – ₹74,770

Note: Includes carried-forward and fresh vacancies. For a detailed breakup, refer to Annexure-I.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

🔸 Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed the Intermediate Examination or its equivalent.

🔸 Physical Standards

Category	Height	Chest (Normal)	Chest Expansion
Male	≥ 163 cm	≥ 84 cm	≥ 5 cm
Female	≥ 150 cm	≥ 79 cm	≥ 5 cm
ST (Relaxed)	≥ 158 cm	≥ 78.8 cm	≥ 5 cm

🔸 Eyesight

Normal vision without glasses.

🔸 Walking Test (Qualifying Only)

Gender	Distance	Time
Male	25 KM	4 Hours
Female	16 KM	4 Hours

🏃‍♀️ Bonus Marks for NCC Candidates

NCC Certificate	Bonus Marks
NCC “C”	5 Marks
NCC “B”	3 Marks
NCC “A”	1 Mark

💻 Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Mandatory for shortlisted candidates after physical and medical tests. Qualifying in CPT is compulsory.

📄 Selection Process

Screening Test (if applicants > 200 times)
Main Written Examination (Objective Type)
Physical Measurement & Endurance Test
Medical Examination
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Merit + Bonus Marks (if any)

📚 Scheme of Examination (Syllabus Overview)

➤ Paper 1: General Studies & Mental Ability

History, Geography, Polity, Current Affairs, Economy, General Science
Reasoning, Arithmetic, Data Analysis

➤ Paper 2: General Science & Environmental Issues

Environmental protection, Forest ecosystems, Wildlife conservation
AP State forest policies and biodiversity

➤ CPT:

Basics of computer usage, typing, MS Office tools

Full syllabus is available in Annexure-II of the notification.

💰 Application Fee

Category	Fee
Application Fee	₹250/-
Examination Fee	₹80/-

Exempted Categories: SC/ST/BC/Ex-Servicemen, Unemployed youth, White card holders (AP only)

🗓️ Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	14-07-2025
Start Date to Apply	16-07-2025
Last Date to Apply	05-08-2025
Exam Dates	To be announced

🌐 How to Apply?

Visit https://psc.ap.gov.in.
Complete One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR)
Log in using OTPR ID
Fill out the application and upload required documents
Submit and pay fee online

📝 Tips for Aspirants

Prepare well for General Studies, Forestry Knowledge, and Computer Skills
Meet all physical and medical standards
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