Here are the full details for the APPSC Forest Beat Officer (FBO) & Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) recruitment under Notification No. 06/2025:
Overview & Important Dates
Posts:
Forest Beat Officer (FBO): 256 vacancies
Assistant Beat Officer (ABO): 435 vacancies — totaling 691
Application Period: July 16 – August 5, 2025 (closes at 11:59 PM)
Screening Test: September 7, 2025 (10 AM–12:30 PM, offline OMR-based)
Eligibility Criteria
Education: Must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) or equivalent
Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025): 18–30 years
Relaxations: SC/ST/PwD/Ex‑servicemen/EWS/BC according to government norms
Physical Standards:
Men: Height ≥ 163 cm, chest ≥ 84 cm (expansion ≥ 5 cm)
Women: Height ≥ 150 cm, chest ≥ 79 cm (expansion ≥ 5 cm)
Application & Exam Fees
For General & Other Candidates: • ₹250 (processing) + ₹80 (exam) = ₹330
For SC/ST/BC/Ex‑servicemen/unemployed/welfare card holders: ₹250 only (exam fee waived)
Selection Process
Screening Test: Single offline OMR exam on Sept 7, 2025
Mains Exam (Descriptive):
Essay (English/Telugu/Urdu): 50 marks (qualifying)
Paper 1: General Studies & Mental Ability
Paper 2: General Science & Mathematics
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Basics + Office tools
Physical Test: Based on gender-specific height/fitness criteria as noted above
Detailed Syllabus
Prelims include:
Environmental Biology (life processes, genetics, ecology)
Natural resources, energy, pollution, ethnobotany
Mathematics: arithmetic, geometry, statistics
Mains cover more depth:
GS & Mental Ability: Reasoning, current affairs, AP geography/history, polity, economy
General Science (life sciences, conservation, environment)
Mathematics: algebra, trigonometry, mensuration, etc.
CPT: from computing basics to spreadsheets and macros
Salary Structure
Pay Scale: ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 per month (7th Pay Commission)
How to Apply
One-Time Registration (OTR) on the APPSC portal
Log in and select “FBO/ABO (Advt. 06/2025)”
Fill in details and upload documents (photo, signature, certificates)
Pay the fee online
Submit before August 5, 2025, 11:59 PM
Quick Summary Table
Detail Information
Notification No. 06/2025
Total Vacancies 691 (256 FBO + 435 ABO)
Apply Dates July 16 – August 5, 2025
Exam Date September 7, 2025 (10 AM–12:30 PM)
Eligibility 12th pass, 18–30 years old
Fees ₹250 + ₹80 (waived for some categories)
Salary ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 (7th CPC)
Selection Screening → Mains → Physical Test
Preparation Tips
Download the official notification PDF from psc.ap.gov.in
Look for the Web Note dated June 10, 2025, for detailed exam scheme
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Use the syllabus to plan your study timetable, focusing on both science and aptitude sections
Practice OMR mocks, descriptive essays, and CPT applications