691 Posts – Public Service Commission – APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025 – Last Date 15 August Govt Exam Update

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025 : The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the official notification for APPSC Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) Recruitment 2025 for a total of 691 vacancies. These positions are offered under the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service.

Candidates can apply for APPSC Forest & Assistant Beat Officer online from 16 July to 5 August 2025. The written examinations and physical tests are mandatory for selection.

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025

The official notification outlines the selection process, eligibility, application instructions, physical standards, and examination scheme for the recruitment of Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer. This recruitment is crucial for candidates seeking government jobs under Andhra Pradesh Forest Department.

APPSC FBO Notification Download – Click Here

APPSC FBO & ABO Vacancies 2025

APPSC has released 691 vacancies for the posts of Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer under various district cadres.

These include fresh and carried-forward vacancies along with Meritorious Sportsperson (MSP) quotas. Category-wise breakup is provided in the rulebook annexures.

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Online Application Link 2025

The application window is open from 16 July to 5 August 2025 at psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates must register via One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) before applying.

Corrections to application forms will be allowed for 7 days after the last date of submission. A correction fee of ₹100/- per field is applicable (excluding name, age, fee-related fields).

APPSC FBO ABO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent examination.

Physical Standards

Relaxations apply for ST, Gurkhas, and other specified categories.

Walking Test

• Male: 25 km in 4 hours
• Female: 16 km in 4 hours
  (Only qualifying; no marks awarded)

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)

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APPSC Forest Beat Officer Selection Process 2025

Candidates must go through multiple stages for final selection:

1. Screening Test (if applications exceed limit)
2. Main Written Examination
3. Walking Test
4. Medical Examination
5. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
6. Merit List based on exam + NCC bonus marks

🎋🎋Here are 15 important objective questions and answers (MCQs)🎋🎋

for the APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2025 exam

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🧠 General Studies & Mental Ability

1. Who is the constitutional head of India?

A) Prime Minister

B) President

C) Chief Justice

D) Speaker of Lok Sabha

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2. Which river is known as the Dakshina Ganga?

A) Godavari

B) Krishna

C) Cauvery

D) Narmada

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3. Which Article of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

A) Article 14 to 32

B) Article 36 to 51

C) Article 12 to 35

D) Article 1 to 11

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4. Arrange in descending order: 1/2, 3/4, 2/3, 4/5

A) 4/5 > 3/4 > 2/3 > 1/2

B) 1/2 > 2/3 > 3/4 > 4/5

C) 4/5 > 2/3 > 3/4 > 1/2

D) 3/4 > 4/5 > 2/3 > 1/2

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5. What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh (as per latest official records)?

A) Visakhapatnam

B) Amaravati

C) Hyderabad

D) Vijayawada

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🌿 General Science & Forest Ecology

6. Which gas is most responsible for global warming?

A) Oxygen

B) Methane

C) Nitrogen

D) Carbon dioxide

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7. Which instrument is used to measure humidity?

A) Thermometer

B) Barometer

C) Hygrometer

D) Anemometer

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8. The practice of cutting only mature trees is called:

A) Clear Cutting

B) Selective Cutting

C) Shelterwood Cutting

D) Strip Cutting

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9. Which forest type covers most of Andhra Pradesh?

A) Mangrove Forests

B) Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests

C) Alpine Forests

D) Evergreen Forests

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10. Which is the largest forest cover state in India by area?

A) Madhya Pradesh

B) Arunachal Pradesh

C) Chhattisgarh

D) Odisha

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🌱 Environment, Conservation & Biodiversity

11. Project Tiger was launched in the year:

A) 1973

B) 1983

C) 1993

D) 2003

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12. Which of the following is a biosphere reserve in Andhra Pradesh?

A) Simlipal

B) Gulf of Mannar

C) Papikonda

D) Nallamala

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13. What is the role of a forest beat officer?

A) Issuing permits

B) Tax collection

C) Protection of forest and wildlife

D) Environmental studies

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14. Which animal is the state symbol of Andhra Pradesh?

A) Tiger

B) Elephant

C) Blackbuck

D) Peacock

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15. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

A) Coal

B) Petroleum

C) Natural Gas

D) Solar Power

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Bonus Marks:

• NCC “C” Certificate – 5 marks
• NCC “B” Certificate – 3 marks
• NCC “A” Certificate – 1 mark

APPSC FBO ABO Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern

The Screening and Main Examinations are of objective type and held offline (OMR-based). There is 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers.

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How to Apply for APPSC FBO/ABO 2025: Application Fee and Steps

Application Fees for APPSC Forest Beat Officer

Steps to Apply for APPSC Forest Beat Officer

1. Visit psc.ap.gov.in
2. Register via One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)
3. Login with OTPR ID and Password
4. Click on “Online Application Submission”
5. Fill application form with academic and personal details
6. Upload required documents
7. Pay the application fee online
8. Submit the form and download a copy for reference

APPSC Forest Beat Officer Important Dates

The schedule for online registration has been released along with APPSC FBO ABO Notification 2025