APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 10 Posts | Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Notification No. 13/2025 for recruitment to the post of Thanedar in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. A total of 10 vacancies are available, and interested candidates can apply online through the official website psc.ap.gov.in.
This article provides complete details about vacancies, eligibility, age limit, physical standards, selection process, syllabus, exam pattern, application fee, and how to apply.
📌 Overview of APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Thanedar |
| Department | A.P. Forest Subordinate Service |
| Notification Number | 13/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 10 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹20,600 – ₹63,660/- |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Online Dates | 11th September 2025 to 1st October 2025 |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
Vacancy Details (District-Wise)
| Division | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Narsipatnam (Plain) | OC Local | 01 |
| Kakinada (Agency) | ST Local | 03 |
| Giddalur (Plain) | BC-A Local | 01 |
| Nandyal (Plain) | OC Local | 01 |
| Chittoor (West, Plain) | SC (Group-III) Local | 01 |
| Kadapa (Plain) | OC Local | 01 |
| Chittoor (East, Plain) | OC Local | 01 |
| Rajampeta (Plain) | OC Local | 01 |
| Total | – | 10 |
(Some vacancies are reserved for Women under horizontal reservation.)
Eligibility Criteria
📖 Educational Qualification
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Must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent.
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Candidates with higher qualifications are also eligible.
📏 Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Chest (Normal) | Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 163 cm | 84 cm | 5 cm |
| Women | 150 cm | 79 cm | 5 cm |
👉 Relaxation in height/chest is applicable for ST candidates and certain groups (Gurkhas, Nepalese, etc.).
🏃 Endurance Test
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Men: 25 km walking in 4 hours
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Women: 16 km walking in 4 hours
(Qualifying test only, no marks awarded)
⏳ Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 30 years
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Age Relaxation:
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SC / ST / BC / EWS: +5 Years
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Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on:
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Written Examination (Objective & Descriptive)
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Physical Test (Walking Test + Medical Examination)
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Document Verification
👉 Final merit list = Written Exam Marks + Bonus Marks (NCC Certificate holders)
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Test | Essay (English/Telugu/Urdu) | 1 | 50 | 45 mins |
| Paper I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 100 mins |
| Paper II | General Science & Mathematics (SSC Level) | 100 | 100 | 100 mins |
| Total | – | 201 | 250 | – |
👉 Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Processing Fee | ₹250 |
| Examination Fee | ₹80 |
| Exempted (Exam Fee Only) | SC, ST, BC, Ex-Servicemen, White Card Holders, Unemployed Youth of A.P. |
| Other State Candidates | ₹250 + ₹80 (Full Fee) |
📌 How to Apply Online
- Notification PDF : Click Here
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Visit psc.ap.gov.in
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Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) (if not registered earlier)
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Login with OTPR ID and Password
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Select Notification No. 13/2025 – Thanedar Recruitment
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Fill application form carefully and upload documents
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Pay the application fee online (Net Banking / Credit / Debit Card)
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Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 9th September 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 11th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 1st October 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Written Exam Date | To be announced |
Key Highlights
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Total Posts: 10 Thanedar vacancies
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Qualification: Intermediate (12th Pass)
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Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (relaxations available)
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Salary: ₹20,600 – ₹63,660/-
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Selection: Written Exam + Physical Test + Medical Exam
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Last Date: 01 October 2025