The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced the Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025. This job is under the AP Forest Subordinate Service. If you love nature and want a stable government job, this is a great chance.

A total of 691 vacancies are available for two posts:

• Forest Beat Officer (FBO) – 256 posts
• Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) – 435 posts

You can apply online from 16 July 2025 to 5 August 2025. This article will explain everything in simple words — eligibility, selection process, physical standards, and how to apply.

Overview of Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025

Here is a chart with the key details:

Who Can Apply?

To apply for Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025, you must:

• Be a citizen of India
• Be between 18 and 30 years old as on 1 July 2025
• Have passed 12th Class (Intermediate)
• Be in good health and physically fit

Age Relaxation:

• SC, ST, BC, EWS: 5 years
• SC/ST for carried forward posts: 10 years

Physical Standards

You must meet the following physical standards to apply.

For Male Candidates:

• Minimum Height: 163 cm
• Chest: 84 cm (with at least 5 cm expansion)

For Female Candidates:

• Minimum Height: 150 cm
• Chest: 79 cm (with at least 5 cm expansion)

Relaxation in height is allowed for certain tribal and hill area communities. Your eyesight must also be normal.

Walking Test

After the written exam, all qualified candidates must attend a walking test. It is qualifying only, meaning it does not carry marks, but you must pass it.

• Male: Walk 25 km in 4 hours
• Female: Walk 16 km in 4 hours

Medical Test

After the walking test, a medical test will be done. It will be conducted by a Medical Board at Rajamahendravaram. You must be in good physical condition and free from any major illness.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

All candidates who pass the written test and physical tests must take a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). This is also qualifying in nature, but you must pass it to get the job.

Bonus Marks for NCC Certificate Holders

If you have an NCC certificate, you will get extra marks in the written exam.

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

1. Screening Test (only if many people apply)
2. Main Written Exam (objective type)
3. Walking Test (qualifying only)
4. Medical Examination
5. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Final selection is based on written exam marks + NCC bonus (if any), and physical test qualification.

Exam Pattern

The written exam will be offline and objective-type. If needed, a screening test will be held first.

• Negative marking: For each wrong answer, 1/3 mark will be deducted

Application Fee

Who Does Not Need to Pay Exam Fee:

• SC / ST / BC / EWS with white card
• Ex-servicemen
• Unemployed youth from Andhra Pradesh (must show certificate)

Candidates from other states must pay the full fee and will not get reservation benefits.

How to Apply Online

Follow these easy steps to apply:

1. Go to the official website: psc.ap.gov.in
2. Register for One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if you haven’t already
3. Login with your OTPR ID and Password
4. Click on Notification No. 06/2025
5. Fill in all details correctly
6. Upload documents and pay the fee online
7. Submit the application and download a copy for future use

Note: You can correct your application after the last date by paying Rs. 100 per change. But changes to name, fee, and age cannot be made.

Important Dates

Final Words

The Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025 is a very good opportunity for those who want a government job in Andhra Pradesh. If you meet all the conditions, apply before the last date. This job gives you a chance to work in the forest and protect nature, while also enjoying job security and benefits.

Don’t miss this chance. Visit psc.ap.gov.in to apply.

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