100 Posts – Public Service Commission – APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2025 – Last Date 14 August Govt Exam Update

APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2025 : The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has officially released the FSO Recruitment 2025 Notification on 22nd July 2025 for 100 vacancies of Forest Section Officer (FSO) under the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. Interested candidates can apply online from 26th July to 14th August 2025 via the official website psc.ap.gov.in.

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria, including a degree in science or engineering, and should be physically fit for forest duties.

APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2025: Overview

The APPSC is inviting online applications for recruitment to the post of Forest Section Officer. The positions are under Group-IIB services and come with a competitive salary and career growth.

APPSC FSO Vacancy 2025

The Andhra Pradesh PSC has released a total of 100 vacancies for the Forest Section Officer post in the Forest Department. The detailed category-wise distribution is available in the official notification.

APPSC FSO Application Fee 2025

The application processing and examination fees are as follows:

Note: Fee must be paid online via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.

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APPSC FSO Eligibility Criteria 2025

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following:

• Forestry / Botany / Zoology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Statistics / Geology
• Agriculture / Horticulture / Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical)

Physical Standards (Mandatory)

Note: Candidates must pass a physical walking test – 25 km in 4 hours for men, 16 km in 4 hours for women.

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)

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APPSC FSO Selection Process 2025

The selection process for APPSC FSO 2025 includes the following stages:

1. Written Examination (Objective Type)
2. Physical Measurements and Walking Test
3. Document Verification

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Written Exam Pattern:

How to Apply for APPSC FSO Recruitment 2025

Candidates must apply online through the APPSC official portal. Follow the steps below:

🪸🪸Here are 15 important objective-type questions and answers 🪸🪸

for the APPSC Forest Section Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2025 exam:

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✅ Paper 1: General Studies & Mental Ability

Q1. Which river is known as the "Dakshina Ganga" (Ganges of the South)?

a) Krishna

b) Godavari

c) Cauvery

d) Penna

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Q2. Who is the current Governor of Andhra Pradesh (as of 2025)?

a) Biswabhusan Harichandan

b) S. Abdul Nazeer

c) V. Muraleedharan

d) Harsh Vardhan Shringla

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Q3. What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh as per the latest notification (2025)?

a) Amaravati

b) Hyderabad

c) Visakhapatnam

d) Vijayawada

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Q4. If A is coded as 1, B as 2, what is the value of the word “TREE”?

a) 56

b) 50

c) 48

d) 60

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Q5. Find the next number in the series: 3, 9, 27, ?

a) 54

b) 72

c) 81

d) 90

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✅ Paper 2: General Science & General Forestry

Q6. Photosynthesis in plants primarily takes place in:

a) Root

b) Stem

c) Leaf

d) Flower

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Q7. Which gas is essential for photosynthesis?

a) Oxygen

b) Carbon Dioxide

c) Nitrogen

d) Hydrogen

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Q8. Which of the following trees is a softwood?

a) Teak

b) Sal

c) Pine

d) Neem

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Q9. The forest type found in high rainfall areas of Andhra Pradesh is:

a) Thorn Forest

b) Deciduous Forest

c) Evergreen Forest

d) Mangrove Forest

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Q10. Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) is native to which region?

a) Coastal Andhra

b) Eastern Ghats

c) Western Ghats

d) Telangana Plateau

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✅ Environmental Awareness & Forest Acts

Q11. The Forest Conservation Act was passed in:

a) 1952

b) 1972

c) 1980

d) 2006

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Q12. Which of these is a non-timber forest product (NTFP)?

a) Teak

b) Bamboo

c) Rosewood

d) Ebony

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Q13. Social forestry mainly focuses on:

a) Growing trees in forests

b) Promoting forest laws

c) Growing trees on barren & community land

d) Commercial plantations only

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✅ Andhra Pradesh Specific GK

Q14. Papikonda National Park is located in:

a) Anantapur

b) Kurnool

c) East Godavari

d) Nellore

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Q15. Which is the largest forest division in Andhra Pradesh?

a) Kurnool

b) Chittoor

c) Nallamala

d) Srisailam

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Step-by-Step Process:

1. Visit psc.ap.gov.in and go to “One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)” if not registered
2. Log in with OTPR ID and select Forest Section Officer post
3. Fill in personal, educational, and contact details
4. Upload necessary documents including photo and signature
5. Pay the application fee online and submit the form
6. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference

APPSC Forest Section Officer Notification Link

APPSC FSO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

APPSC FSO Recruitment 2025 FAQs

Q1. When was the APPSC FSO Notification 2025 released?
Ans. The official notification was released on 22nd July 2025.

Q2. How many vacancies are available for APPSC FSO 2025?
Ans. There are a total of 100 Forest Section Officer posts.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for APPSC FSO Recruitment 2025?
Ans. The last date to apply online is 14th August 2025.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for APPSC FSO 2025?
Ans. A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering.

Q5. What is the selection process for Forest Section Officer in APPSC?
Ans. Written exam, physical measurement & walking test, and document verification.

Q6. What is the application fee for APPSC FSO Exam 2025?
Ans. ₹370 for General/OBC/Other States; ₹250 for SC/ST/BC/Ex-S/PwBD.

Q7. What is the exam pattern for APPSC FSO 2025?
Ans. Two papers of 150 marks each – General Studies and Science-related subjects.