APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has released Notification No. 18/2026 dated 16 October 2026 for the direct recruitment of Forest Beat Officers (FBO) in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. Through this recruitment notification, APPSC is inviting online applications from eligible candidates for a total of 23 Forest Beat Officer vacancies across various districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Candidates who have passed Intermediate or an equivalent examination and meet the prescribed physical standards can apply for these posts. The selection process includes a computer-based written examination, physical endurance (walking) test, medical examination and Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).

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The online application process started on 16 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official APPSC website on or before 5 November 2026.

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Authority	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Department	Andhra Pradesh Forest Department
Notification Number	18/2026
Name of the Post	Forest Beat Officer
Service	A.P. Forest Subordinate Service
Total Vacancies	23
Job Location	Andhra Pradesh
Application Mode	Online
Educational Qualification	Intermediate / Equivalent
Age Limit	18–30 Years
Salary	Rs. 25,220 – 80,910
Selection Process	Written Exam, Physical Tests, Medical Examination & CPT
Application Start Date	16 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	5 November 2026
Official Website	psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Vacancy Details 2026

According to Annexure-I of the APPSC Forest Beat Officer notification, a total of 23 vacancies are available in different districts. The vacancies include Open and Local categories, along with applicable community reservations.

District-Wise Vacancy Details

District	Vacancies
Alluri Sitharama Raju (Agency)	3
Anakapalli	1
Eluru (Agency)	2
Prakasam	2
Nellore	1
Nandyal	4
Tirupati	3
Annamayya	2
Y.S.R. Kadapa	3
Chittoor	2
Total	23

Note: The detailed category-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure-I of the official notification. The ASR and Eluru vacancies shown under the Agency areas are reserved for eligible local Scheduled Tribe candidates as specified in the notification.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the Forest Beat Officer post must possess the following educational qualification:

Must have passed the Intermediate Examination or its equivalent qualification.
The qualification must be obtained from a recognised board or institution.

Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must satisfy the equivalence requirements prescribed by the concerned department.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on 1 July 2026.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST / BC / EWS	5 Years
Ex-Servicemen	3 Years plus length of service rendered
NCC Instructors	3 Years plus length of service rendered
Regular AP State Government Employees	Length of regular service, up to a maximum of 5 years
Retrenched Temporary Employees of State Census Department	3 Years

The age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and NCC candidates is subject to the conditions prescribed in the notification.

Physical Standards for Forest Beat Officer

Apart from the educational qualification, candidates must meet the physical measurement requirements prescribed by APPSC.

For Male Candidates:

Minimum Height: 163 cm
Minimum Chest Measurement: 84 cm
Minimum Chest Expansion: 5 cm

For Female Candidates:

Minimum Height: 150 cm
Minimum Chest Measurement: 79 cm
Minimum Chest Expansion: 5 cm

Relaxation in Physical Standards:

The minimum height requirement is relaxable by 5 cm for candidates belonging to Gurkhas, Nepalese, Assamese, NAFA, Naga, Manipur, Gauhati, Kummoni, Sikkimese, Bhutanese and Scheduled Tribes.

In addition, the notification provides special physical standard provisions for Scheduled Tribe candidates where the reserved quota cannot be fully utilised due to insufficient candidates meeting the prescribed physical qualifications. In such cases, the minimum standards shall be:

Height: 158 cm
Chest Measurement: 78.8 cm
Chest Expansion: 5 cm

Candidates must also possess normal eyesight.

Physical Measurement Certificate: Candidates should obtain a physical measurement certificate issued by a Medical Officer not below the rank of Civil Assistant Surgeon and produce it when required.

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Walking Test

Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be required to undergo a walking test conducted by the Forest Department.

Candidate Category	Walking Distance	Time Limit
Male Candidates	25 KM	4 Hours
Female Candidates	16 KM	4 Hours

The walking test is a qualifying physical endurance test and does not carry any marks.

Candidates must successfully complete the prescribed walking distance within the given time to proceed further in the selection process.

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates for the Forest Beat Officer post will receive a salary in the pay scale of:

Rs. 25,220 – Rs. 80,910

The appointed candidates will work under the Andhra Pradesh Forest Subordinate Service. Other applicable allowances and service benefits will be governed by the rules of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Selection Process 2026

The APPSC Forest Beat Officer selection process consists of the following stages:

Written Examination (Computer-Based Recruitment Test).
Walking Test (Physical Endurance Test).
Medical Examination.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
Final Selection based on merit and applicable reservation rules.

The written examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode.

Candidates shortlisted based on written examination merit will have to qualify in the prescribed physical tests and medical examination. Eligible candidates will also be required to qualify in the Computer Proficiency Test.

The final selection will be based on written examination marks, applicable NCC bonus marks and reservation rules, subject to qualifying in the required physical, medical and computer proficiency tests.

NCC Bonus Marks

The notification provides bonus marks for eligible NCC certificate holders:

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

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination consists of one qualifying descriptive test and two objective-type papers.

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 Examination		200	200 Minutes	200

Important Examination Details:

The essay examination is a qualifying test and carries 50 marks.
The essay topic will be related to Forests and Environment.
Paper-I and Paper-II are objective-type examinations.
The written examination will be conducted online through CBRT.
Negative marking of 1/3 mark will be applicable for every wrong answer in the objective examination.
If the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, APPSC may apply the prescribed normalisation procedure.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying marks on aggregate are as follows:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
OC / Sportspersons / Ex-Servicemen / EWS	40%
Backward Classes	35%
SC / ST	30%

Securing the minimum qualifying marks does not automatically guarantee selection.

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Syllabus 2026

Candidates preparing for the APPSC Forest Beat Officer examination should concentrate on the following subjects.

Qualifying Test – Essay Writing

Candidates must write one descriptive essay in English, Telugu or Urdu.

Essay on a theme related to Forests and Environment.
Maximum Marks: 50
Duration: 45 Minutes.

Paper-I: General Studies and Mental Ability (100 Marks)

The important syllabus topics include:

General Science and contemporary developments in Science and Technology.
Current events of National importance and Andhra Pradesh.
History of India, with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh and the Indian National Movement.
Geography of India, with a focus on Andhra Pradesh.
Indian Polity and Economy, rural development, planning and economic reforms.
Mental Ability, Reasoning and Inferences.
Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection.
Disaster Management, including earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis, floods, droughts and man-made disasters.

Paper-II: General Science and General Mathematics (100 Marks)

This paper is divided into two sections.

Part A: General Science (50 Marks)

Important topics include:

Sources of Energy – Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy.
Living World – Nutrition, Photosynthesis and Respiration.
Transportation and Excretion in Plants and Animals.
Human Body Systems.
Reproduction, Growth, Heredity and Evolution.
Natural Resources – Metals and Non-Metals.
Carbon Compounds.
Environment and Environmental Problems.
Ethnobotany – Medicinal Plants and their Botanical Names.
Universe, Solar System and Space Exploration.

Part B: General Mathematics (50 Marks)

Important topics include:

Arithmetic and Number Systems.
Algebra.
Trigonometry.
Geometry.
Mensuration.
Statistics.

The Mathematics syllabus is based on SSC standard.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Candidates shortlisted for the Computer Proficiency Test must qualify in a practical examination relating to Office Automation and the use of computers and associated software.

Particulars	Details
Test	Computer Proficiency Test
Type	Practical Examination
Duration	60 Minutes
Maximum Marks	100
SC/ST Qualifying Marks	30
BC Qualifying Marks	35
OC Qualifying Marks	40

The CPT syllabus covers computer fundamentals, operating systems, internet concepts, email, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.

The practical assessment includes preparing formatted documents, typing, working with spreadsheets and creating presentations.

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Application Fee 2026

Candidates applying for the Forest Beat Officer recruitment must pay the following fees:

Fee Particulars	Amount
Application Processing Fee	Rs. 250
Examination Fee	Rs. 80
Total Fee	Rs. 330

Examination Fee Exemption

The following categories are exempted from payment of the Rs. 80 examination fee:

SC candidates.
ST candidates.
BC candidates.
Ex-Servicemen.
Families holding Household Supply White Cards issued by the Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Department.
Unemployed youth eligible under the applicable Government Orders, subject to submission of the required declaration.

The application processing fee of Rs. 250 is applicable separately.

Candidates from other states are not eligible for the above fee exemptions or reservation benefits and must pay the prescribed fees.

The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway using Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. Once paid, the fee will not be refunded.

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Application Dates 2026

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	16 October 2026
Online Application Starting Date	16 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	5 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Written Examination Date	To be announced
Hall Ticket Release	To be announced

Candidates are advised to submit their applications before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical problems.

How to Apply for APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official APPSC website by following these steps.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Visit the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission website: psc.ap.gov.in

Step 2: Complete OTPR Registration

Candidates applying for the first time must complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) and obtain their OTPR ID.

Candidates who already have an OTPR ID can log in using their existing credentials.

Step 3: Open the Recruitment Application

Log in to the APPSC website and select the Online Application Submission option. Find Notification No. 18/2026 and click on the Fill Application button.

Step 4: Enter Application Details

Fill in the required details, including educational qualifications, local status, category, examination centre and other application-specific information.

Step 5: Verify the Information

Check all the details carefully before submitting the application. Make sure the information provided is correct and upload the required photograph and signature.

Step 6: Pay the Application Fee

Click on Save & Submit to generate the payment link. Complete the payment through the available online payment options.

Step 7: Download the Application

After successful payment, the application will be finally submitted. Download and save the submitted application form and payment reference for future reference.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates must satisfy all educational, age and physical eligibility conditions before applying.
Candidates claiming local status must submit the required study certificates from Class I to VII or the prescribed residence certificate, as applicable.
The recruitment follows the local reservation provisions under the A.P. Presidential Order, 2025.
The notification specifies that 100% of the Forest Beat Officer posts falling in Scheduled Areas are reserved for eligible Local Scheduled Tribe candidates.
A Medical Board examination will be conducted at Rajamahendravaram.
Candidates must qualify in the walking test and medical examination.
Candidates should regularly visit the APPSC website for examination dates, hall tickets and recruitment updates.

Important Links – APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026

Description	Link
Official APPSC Website	psc.ap.gov.in
Online Application	APPSC Official Website
Detailed Notification	Notification No. 18/2026
Written Exam Syllabus	Annexure-II of Notification
Examination Date	To be announced
Hall Ticket	To be announced

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026 offers an opportunity for Intermediate-qualified candidates who meet the prescribed physical standards to join the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. With 23 vacancies, candidates should carefully check the district-wise vacancy distribution, age limit, educational qualification and physical requirements before submitting their applications.

Interested and eligible candidates should complete the online application process through the official APPSC website on or before 5 November 2026. Candidates should also begin preparing for the written examination, particularly General Studies, General Science, Mathematics and Forest and Environment-related topics.

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026: 23 Posts, Eligibility, Physical Standards & Apply Online