APPSC FBO & ABO Recruitment 2025: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited applications for 691 vacancies in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service, including 256 Forest Beat Officers and 435 Assistant Beat Officers, through Direct Recruitment. Vacancies include posts reserved for Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP). Candidates Must have passed Intermediate Examination or its equivalent. Candidates have to apply online through the commission's website psc.ap.gov.in. The application submission period will be open from 16.07.2025 to 05.08.2025.

APPSC FBO & ABO Recruitment 2025 Apply Online for 691 Vacancies.

• Organization Name: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
• Advertisement No: 06/ 2025
• Posts Name: Forest Beat Officer & Assistant Beat Officer
• Total Vacancy: 691 Posts
• Qualification: Intermediate Examination or equivalent
• Age Limit: 18-30 years
• Salary: Rs. 23,120-80,910/-
• Apply Mode: Online
• Apply Start Date: 16.07.2025
• Apply Last Date: 05.08.2025
• Official Website: psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC FBO & ABO Recruitment 2025 - Vacancy Details 

• Forest Beat Officer (FBO): 256 (81 CF + 175 Fresh)
• Assistant Beat Officer (ABO): 435 (60 CF + 375 Fresh)

APPSC FBO & ABO Recruitment 2025 - Eligibility Criteria

Qualification:

Candidates Must have passed Intermediate Examination or its equivalent.

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

APPSC FBO & ABO Recruitment 2025 - Physical Requirements

For Male Candidates:

• Height: Minimum 163 cm
• Chest (Normal): Minimum 84 cm
• Chest Expansion: Minimum 5 cm (after full inspiration)
• Vision: Normal eyesight
• Walking Test: 25 km in 4 hours

For Female Candidates:

• Height: Minimum 150 cm
• Chest (Normal): Minimum 79 cm
• Chest Expansion: Minimum 5 cm (after full inspiration)
• Vision: Normal eyesight
• Walking Test: 16 km in 4 hours

APPSC Recruitment 2025 - Pay Scale

• Forest Beat Officer (FBO): Rs. 25,220 – 80,910/-
• Assistant Beat Officer (ABO): Rs. 23,120 – 74,770/-

APPSC FBO & ABO Recruitment 2025 - Fee Details 

Application & Examination Fee

• Application Processing Fee: Rs.250/-
• Examination Fee: Rs.80/-

Exempted from Examination Fee (Rs.80):

• SC/ST/BC/Ex-Servicemen
• White Card holders (AP Residents)
• Unemployed youth (with declaration)

Payment Mode:

The application form and examination fee must be paid online only through the designated payment gateway. Applicants can pay using net banking, credit card or debit card.

APPSC FBO & ABO Recruitment 2025 - Selection Process

• Screening Test
• Main Examination
• Physical Test
• Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

APPSC FBO & ABO Recruitment 2025 - How to Apply

Candidates will first have to complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) to get a unique OTPR ID by visiting the website psc.ap.gov.in. After logging in with this ID and password, applicants will have to select the relevant notification and fill the online application form with correct personal, educational and reservation details. After filling the form, they will have to submit it and pay the required fee through online mode using debit/credit card or net banking. After successful payment, candidates will have to download a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

APPSC FBO & ABO Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates:

• Date of Notification: 14.07.2025
• Start Date of Online Application: 16.07.2025
• Last Date of Online Application: 05.08.2025

Important Links:

• Click Here: Notification PDF
• Click Here: Official Website

Andhra Pradesh PSC Recruitment 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q1. What are the posts under this recruitment?

Answer: 

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

Q2. What is the required qualification?

• Answer: Must have passed Intermediate (12th class) or any equivalent exam from a recognized board.

Q3.  What is the age limit?

Answer:     

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 30 years

Q4. What is the salary for these posts?

Answer:

• FBO: Rs.25,220 – 80,910/- per month
• ABO: Rs.23,120 – 74,770/- per month

Q5. How to pay the fee?

Answer:

• Through online mode only: Net banking / Debit card / Credit card.