Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is going to conduct the APPSC Recruitment Examination 2026 for 41 Forest Section Officer (FSO) vacancies. As per the AP Job Calendar 2026, the official APPSC FSO Notification 2026 PDF will be released on 15th August 2026. Candidates interested in applying for the FSO post must refer to the complete article for detailed information. 

APPSC Forest Section Officer Notification 2026

The official notification for the recuitment of Forest Section Officer (FSO) posts will be released online at the official website https://psc.ap.gov.in/. It will notify various details regarding the exam, such as vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, application process, and other details. Candidates who are planning to apply should read the notification carefully before filling the application form. 

APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2026- Highlights

Candidates interested in applying for Forest Section Officer (FSO) posts can registered themself online through the official website www.psc.ap.gov.in, for which application dates will be notified after the release of the notification PDF. The selection of candidates for FSO posts is based on their performance in the Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Physical Test. 

AP FSO Notification 2026- Highlights
Organization NameAndhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Post NameForest Section Officer (FSO)
Vacancies41
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Registration DatesTo be Notified
Educational QualificationA bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Age Limit18 to 30 Years
Selection Process
  • Prelims Exam
  • Mains Exam
  • Physical Test
Official Websitewww.psc.ap.gov.in

AP FSO Exam 2026- Important Dates

EventsDates
Notification release date15th August 2026
Apply online starts 
Last date to apply online 

APPSC Forest Section Officer Vacancy 2026

A total of 41 vacancies for Forest Section Officer (FSO) posts will be recuited under the APPSC FSO Recruitment drive. The detailed category-wise vacancy details will be released along with the detailed notification. 

Post NameVacancies
Forest Section Officer (FSO)41

What is the Eligibility Criteria for APPSC FSO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates who are between 18 and 30 years of age and hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply for the post. 

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, such as Zoology, Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry, Botany, etc., from a recognised university, and can apply online for Forest Section Officer (FSO) posts.

Age Limit 

To be eligible to apply online for APPSC Forest Section Officer Vacancy 2026, candidates' minimum age should be 18 years and a maximum age not more than 30 years. 

AP FSO Application Form 2026 Link

The online application process for APPSC Forest Section Officer  Recruitment 2026 will begin after the release of the official notification on the official website www.psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates who have the required educational qualifications are eligible to apply online after the application process begins. Must keep important documents handy to complete the online form. 

APPSC FSO Application Fee 2026

The candidates who are applying for this examination are required to pay the application fee based on their category. The fee will be paid online and will not be refundable under any circumstances.

CategoryProcessing FeeExam FeeTotal
UnreservedRs. 250/-Rs. 80/-Rs. 330/-
SC / ST / BCRs. 250/-ExemptedRs. 250/-
Ex‑Servicemen, Unemployed Youth, White Card HoldersRs. 250/-ExemptedRs. 250/-

What is the AP Forest Section Officer Selection Process 2026?

APPSC FSO posts include three stages: Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Physical Test. Candidates first need to clear the screening-based prelims exam and then qualify for the mains stage and physical test to be recuited for Forest Section Officer posts. 

  • Screening Test (Prelims Exam)
  • Mains Exam
  • Physical Test

AP Forest Section Officer Exam Pattern 2026

To begin with the exam preparation for the AP Forest Section Officer Exam, the candidates must be aware of the latest exam pattern for prelims and mains exams. 

Prelims Exam Pattern

  • The APPSC Forest Section Officer Prelims Exam 2026 will include 2 Parts, i.e., Part A and Part B
  • Part A will include a total of 75 questions from General Studies & Mental Ability and Mathematics for a total of 75 marks
  • Part B will include a total of 75 questions from General Forestry for a total of 75 marks
  • The time duration for the exam will be 150 minutes.

Mains Exam Pattern

  • General English & Telugu (Qualifying in Nature) - 100 questions are asked for 100 marks, and the time duration is 100 minutes
  • Paper 1 General Studies & Mental Ability - A total of 150 questions are asked for 150 marks, and the time duration is 150 minutes
  • Paper 2 Mathematics - A total of 150 questions are asked for 150 marks, and the duration is 150 minutes
  • Paper 3 General Forestry - A total of 150 questions are asked for 150 marks, and the duration is 150 minutes

APPSC Forest Section Officer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Click to Check

APPSC Forest Section Officer Salary 2026

The selected candidates for the FSO posts will be paid an attractive monthly salary along with job stability and allowance.

Post NamePay Level
 Forest Section Officer (FSO)Rs. 32670/- to Rs. 101970/-
FAQs

A total 41 vacancies for Forest Section Officer (FSO) will be recruited under APPSC FSO Recruitment.

APPSC Forest Section Officer Notification 2026 will be released on 15th August 2026?

Candidates qualifying the written examination have to undergo the walking/physical endurance test before final selection.

The examination will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode including objective-type papers.