Here are the full details for the APPSC Forest Beat Officer (FBO) & Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) Recruitment – Notification No. 06/2025:
Key Dates & Vacancy Details
Notification Release: July 14, 2025
Total Posts: 691
FBO: 256
ABO: 435
Includes 550 fresh posts + 141 backlog vacancies
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Application Window: July 16 – August 5, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Exams:
Screening (Prelims): September 7, 2025, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) in any stream
Age Limit:
Upper age limit is 30 years (as per the notification)
Application Fee (per FreeJobAlert)
Processing Fee: ₹250 (all candidates)
Exam Fee: ₹80 for general category; SC/ST/BC/Ex-servicemen may be exempt for ₹80 — only ₹250 processing charges apply
Selection Process
Screening/Test (Prelims):
Objective, OMR‑based; qualifies candidates for mains
Mains Exam:
Written, detailed subject-based assessment
Physical/Walking Test:
Candidates must meet minimum fitness standards
Document Verification & Medical Exam
Salary & Post Details
Pay Scale (7th CPC):
FBO: ₹25,220 – ₹80,910
ABO: ₹23,000 – ₹74,770 (approx ₹23k–₹75k)
Other Perks: Conveyance, halting, medical allowance & other benefits
How to Apply
Visit: Official APPSC portal — psc.ap.gov.in
Procedure:
Register/Login ➜ Fill form ➜ Upload Photo/Signature/Certificates ➜ Pay Fees ➜ Submit & print receipt
Summary Table
Item Details
Notification Date July 14, 2025
Apply Dates July 16–Aug 5, 2025
Vacancies 256 FBO + 435 ABO = 691 total
Age & Education 10+2; up to 30 years
Exam Date (Prelims) September 7, 2025 (10 AM–12:30 PM)
Selection Rounds Prelims → Mains → Physical → D.V.
Pay Scale ₹25,220–₹80,910 (FBO); ₹23k+ (ABO)
Next Steps
Check eligibility: Age & education, make sure you meet the 12th pass & age limit.
Apply early: Use stable internet to avoid last‑minute issues.
Prepare: Study APPSC FBO/ABO syllabus, previous papers, and physical fitness routines.
Track updates: Admit cards, exam centers, and schedule changes.