Here are the full details for the APPSC Forest Section Officer (FSO) recruitment—Notification No. 07/2025—released July 22, 2025:
Overview
Organization: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Post: Forest Section Officer (FSO) in AP Forest Subordinate Service
Vacancies: 100 positions (including ~30 backlog + ~70 fresh)
Key Dates
Notification Date: July 22, 2025
Online Application Window: July 28 to August 17, 2025 (until 11:59 PM)
Selection Stages: Screening (Prelims), Mains, and Physical Test
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
Mandatory streams: Botany, Zoology, Forestry
Also accepted: Horticulture, Agriculture, Physical Sciences (Physics/Chemistry), or related fields
Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025):
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 30 years
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Pay Scale & Reservation
Scale: ₹32,670 – ₹1,01,970 per month
Reservation: Includes quotas for local status, reserved categories, and Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP)
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Screening Test (Prelims)
Mains Written Examination
Physical Test
Exam Pattern (applies to FBO/ABO/FSO):
Subjects (total 150 marks):
General Studies & Mental Ability
General Science & Mathematics
General Forestry
Each section contributes proportionately to the total score
How to Apply
Download the official pdf (Notification No. 07/2025) from the APPSC website
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
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Register/Login via OTPR on psc.ap.gov.in starting July 28.
Submit application with required documents and fee (check notification for details).
Print confirmation and keep a copy.
Monitor APPSC website and your profile for admit cards, exam dates, and updates.
Preparation Tips
Prelims: Focus on General Studies, Forestry basics, and mental ability; obtain previous-year question papers.
Mains: Dive deeper into forestry, science, and maths; concentrate on subject-specific clarity.
Physical Test: Maintain fitness levels—walking/running, physical endurance based on APPSC criteria.
Reservation & local status proof: Collect appropriate certificates ahead of time.
Quick Summary Table
Field Details
Vacancies 100
Age 18–30 years (as of 01.07.2025)
Education Bachelor’s degree (Botany, Zoology, Forestry etc.)
Pay Scale ₹32,670 – ₹1,01,970
Apply from July 28 – August 17, 2025
Selection Prelims → Mains → Physical Test