AP Forest Beat Officer Notification 2025
Last Updated: April 2, 2026
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The AP Forest Beat Officer Notification 2025 is one of the most awaited government job announcements for aspirants in Andhra Pradesh. Released by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), this notification invites applications for posts in the AP Forest Department. We try provide all the information related to the exam dates, hall ticket download, syllabus, cut off marks, results, and application process – to help you prepare for the APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam 2025.
Overview
The Notification was released on 14 July 2025 on the official APPSC website. As a Candidate you should carefully go through the eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and important dates before applying.
- Post Name: Forest Beat Officer (FBO)
- Recruiting Body: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
- Department: AP Forest Department
- Job Location: Andhra Pradesh
- Mode of Application: Online
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 14 July 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 16/07/2025 to 05/08/2025 up to 11:59 (midnight) |
| Notification 2025 Last Date | 05 August 2025 |
| Exam Date 2025 | 07 September 2025 |
| Hall Ticket Release | 29 August 2025 |
| Results 2025 | Results not yet announced. Initial Key Released. |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must meet the following conditions:
- Educational Qualification: Must have Passed Intermediate exam (12th pass)
- Age Limit: 18–30 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
- Physical Standards: Minimum height 163 cm (if reserved quota cannot be fully utilized for want of sufficient number of candidates there will be a 5cm relaxation to Scheduled Tribes), chest measurements, and walking test requirements
- Chest Measurements: Minimum 84 cm round the chest on full inspiration and has a chest expansion of not less than 5 cm on full inspiration (if reserved quota cannot be fully utilized for want of sufficient number of candidates there will be a 5cm relaxation to Scheduled Tribes)
Forest Beat Officer Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
Exam Pattern:
- Objective-type written exam
- Screening Test: This test conducted for 150 Marks in a duration of 150 minutes. 1/3rd Negative marking is there for every wrong answer. This exam will be divided in to two parts Part A: General Studies & Mental Ability and Part B: General Science & Mathematics.
- General Studies & Mental Ability: 75 Questions carries 75 Marks.
- General Science and General Mathematics (SSC Standard): 75 Questions carries 75 Marks.
- Main Exam: This test conducted in three Papers. First Paper is in qualifying nature and descriptive type of exam and the other two papers will be conducted in objective type. 1/3rd Negative marking is there for every wrong answer applicable.
- Qualifying Test: Writing an essay in English or Telugu or Urdu (Descriptive Type). In this test you have to write any one essay in language that you are comfortable in 45 minutes. This question carries 50 Marks.
- General Studies & Mental Ability: 100 Questions carries 100 Marks.
- General Science and General Mathematics (SSC Standard): 100 Questions carries 100 Marks.
- Screening Test: This test conducted for 150 Marks in a duration of 150 minutes. 1/3rd Negative marking is there for every wrong answer. This exam will be divided in to two parts Part A: General Studies & Mental Ability and Part B: General Science & Mathematics.
- Physical endurance test (walking test): There will be a walking test for all candidates to test the Endurance. This walking test will not carry any marks. In case of Male candidates, a distance of 25 Kms walking is to be completed in 4 hours duration. In case of Women candidates, a distance of 16 Kms is to be completed in 4 hours duration.
- Medical Examination
- Computer Proficiency Test: A qualifyin nature test will be conducted for 100 Marks in 60 Minutes. The Minimum Qualifying marks for SC/ST, BC and OC are 30, 35 and 40 respectively.
- Document verification
Written Exam Syllabus:
- General Studies & Mental Ability – General Science, Current Affairs, History of India, Geography of India, Indian Polity and Economy, Mental Ability and Reasoning, Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection and Disaster Management.
- General Science & Environmental Studies –
- General Science: Source of Energy: Renewable & Non-Renewable, Living World, Transportation & Excretion, Reproduction: growth, heredity and evolution, Environment and Environmental Problems, Ethnobotany , The Universe – Solar system and exploring space, Brief history of space explorations,
- General Mathematics: Arithmetics, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics
How to Apply Online
Candidates can apply online through the official APPSC portal.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit New User Registration page.
- Click on Apply Online
- Login using APPSC Login credentials (OTPR ID)
- Fill the online application form
- Upload documents and photo/signature
- Pay the fee and submit the form
Forest Beat Officer Hall Ticket 2025
Steps to Download Hall Ticket:
- Visit psc.ap.gov.in
- Click on APPSC Hall Ticket Download
- Select Admit Card 2025
- Enter login details and download the admit card
Forest Beat Officer Answer Key
Key was released on 08 September 2025. Download Answer Key
Current Affairs for Forest Beat Officer Mains
Don’t miss today’s Daily Current Affairs in Telugu & English — specially curated for APPSC Forest Beat Officer aspirants preparing for Mains exams.
Forest Beat Officer Previous Question Papers
- Download Forest Beat Officer Previous Question Papers in PDF format
- Solve AP Forest Beat Officer Question Papers from previous years
- Focus on repeated questions from General Studies and Environmental Studies
Forest Beat Officer Cut Off Marks 2025
The cut-off will be announced after the results are published. It depends on:
- Number of applicants
- Exam difficulty level
- Reservation category
Candidates must score at least the minimum qualifying marks to move to the physical test stage.
Forest Beat Officer Results 2025
How to Check Results:
- Go to psc.ap.gov.in
- Click on Forest Beat Officer Results 2025 link
- Enter hall ticket number and view result
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a Beat Officer in the forest department?
A Beat Officer in the Forest Department is responsible for protecting and managing a specific forest area called a “beat”. A Beat Officer duties include preventing illegal logging, protecting wildlife, conducting patrols, assisting in plantation activities, and reporting forest-related issues to higher authorities.
What is Forest Beat Officer’s salary?
The Forest Beat Officer salary in Andhra Pradesh ranges between ₹16,400 – ₹49,870 per month as per APPSC pay scale. Along with the basic pay, FBOs receive allowances like DA, HRA, TA, and other government benefits.
What is the qualification for Beat Forest Officer?
To become a Forest Beat Officer (FBO), candidates must have:
Educational Qualification: At least 12th pass from a recognized board (exact requirement mentioned in the APPSC notification).
Age Limit: Usually 18–30 years, with relaxations for reserved categories.
Physical Standards: Minimum height and chest measurements as per rules.
Is the Forest Beat Officer a gazetted officer?
No. The Forest Beat Officer is a non-gazetted post in the AP Forest Department. Gazetted officer ranks in the forest service begin from Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) and above.
Which is higher, ACF or DFO?
The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) is higher than the Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF).
ACF: Entry-level gazetted officer post.
DFO: Senior post, usually filled by officers from the Indian Forest Service (IFS).
What are the duties of a Beat Officer?
The main duties of a Beat Officer include:
Patrolling forest areas to prevent encroachments and smuggling
Protecting wildlife and biodiversity
Supervising plantation and afforestation activities
Assisting higher officers in forest management
Creating awareness among local villagers about forest conservation
What is the difference between Forest Guard and Beat Forest Officer?
Forest Guard: Entry-level staff responsible for physical patrolling and assisting Beat Officers.
Beat Forest Officer (FBO): Supervises multiple forest guards, manages the beat area, and directly reports to the Range Officer.
In simple terms, FBO is higher than Forest Guard.
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