APPSC Forest Beat Officer (FBO) & Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) Recruitment 2025 notification (Advt. No. 06/2025) is officially out, announcing 691 vacancies: 256 for FBO and 435 for ABO posts in the Andhra Pradesh Forest Subordinate Service
Important Dates & Details
Notification date: July 14, 2025
Online application window: July 16, 2025 – August 5, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Fee payment deadline: August 5, 2025 (same as application window)
Number of vacancies: 691 total (550 fresh + 141 carry‑overs from previous cycles)
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Educational qualification: Must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
Age limit: 18–30 years as of July 1, 2025 (with relaxations for reserved categories).
Selection process:
Screening exam (objective test)
Main written test
Physical test (including walking test)
Medical examination and document verification, followed by final merit list.
Application Steps
Go to psc.ap.gov.in
Register via “One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)” if applying for the first time
Log in and choose the “FBO/ABO Apply Online” link
Fill in personal, educational, and category details
Upload required documents (photo, signature, relevant certificates)
Pay the application and exam fee as per category
Submit application and save/print confirmation receipt and form copy.
Application Fees (per Scroll.in)
SC/ST/BC, Ex‑servicemen, unemployed youth, those holding white ration cards: ₹250
Other categories (including other state candidates): ₹330 plus ₹80 exam fee
Deadline Reminder
The deadline of August 5, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM) is firm — no extensions are expected. That means you have just 1 day left from today (August 4, 2025) to complete your application.
FAQ
Total: 691 Vacancies
Forest Beat Officer (FBO): 256
Assistant Beat Officer (ABO): 435
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 30 years as on July 1, 2025
Age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST/BC, ex-servicemen, and other reserved categories.
Yes, candidates must register through OTPR before applying for the post.
The main exam consists of two papers:
Paper I: General Studies and Mental Ability (150 marks)
Paper II: General Science & General Mathematics (150 marks)
Both papers are objective and conducted in offline mode.