The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) posts under the Forest Department. The online application process will commence on July 16; candidates will be able to register and apply for the posts on the official website at psc.ap.gov.in. A total of 691 vacancies have been announced, including 256 for FBO and 435 for ABO roles; of these, 550 are fresh vacancies and 141 are carried forward from previous recruitment cycles, according to the notice. APPSC Forest Officer 2025: Important dates The complete recruitment schedule has been released along with the official notification. Candidates must apply within the specified window — Event Date Notification Release 14 July 2025 Application Window Opens 16 July 2025 Last Date to Submit Application 5 August 2025 (11:59 pm) Last Date for Fee Payment 5 August 2025 Exam Date To be announced APPSC Forest Officer 2025: Eligibility criteria To be eligible for the FBO and ABO posts, candidates must meet the following criteria: –Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board. –Should not exceed 30 years of age as on the cut-off date mentioned in the notification. –Candidates will be subject to additional physical and medical standards as specified in the recruitment rules. APPSC Forest Officer 2025: What is the selection process? The selection process for APPSC Forest Officer 2025 will be done in multiple stages. Firs stage includes a Screening Test, which is an offline qualifying examination consisting of multiple-choice questions aimed at shortlisting candidates for the next stage. Those who clear the screening test move on to the Main Written Examination. The Main Written Examination is a computer-based test divided into three parts: General Studies and Mental Ability, General Science and General Mathematics, and Essay Writing. Candidates who qualify in the main exam are then required to undergo a Physical Measurements Test (PMT) and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), where their physical standards and endurance will be tested as per departmental norms. Finally, candidates who pass all the previous stages will be called for document verification, during which they must present their original certificates and supporting documents to confirm their eligibility before final selection.
