APPSC Forest Section Officer Exam Date 2025 and Result Out for 100 Vacancies

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced 100 vacancies for the post of Forest Section Officer (FSO). APPSC Forest Section Officer Exam Date 2025 for the Prelims has been officially released along with the official notification on their website www.psc.ap.gov.in. The exam was held on 7th September 2025.

APPSC Forest Section Officer Notification 2025

The APPSC Forest Section Officer Notification 2025 has been released for recruitment to the post of Forest Section Officer in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service for a total of 100 vacancies, including Meritorious Sportsperson (MSP) vacancies. Candidates must download the notification PDF and go through it to know all the details regarding the recruitment.

APPSC Forest Section Officer (FSO) Notification 2025 PDF- Click to Download

APPSC FSO Recruitment 2025 Overview

The selection for the Forest Section Officer involves a multi-stage selection process that includes a Screening Test (Prelims Exam), a Mains Written Examination, and a Physical Test. The pay scale for the APPSC FSO position is Rs. 32,670 – 1,01,970.

APPSC Forest Section Officer Exam Date 2025

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) announced that the APPSC Forest Section Officer Exam 2025 for the preliminary phase was held on 7th September 2025. This is a screening test that will be an objective type and conducted in offline mode using an OMR sheet. Candidates who successfully register for the exam are eligible to appear for the examination.

APPSC FSO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

The registration dates and screening exam dates have been released along with the notification. Check important dates from the table below.

APPSC Forest Section Officer (FSO) Vacancy 2025

The APPSC Forest Section Officer Notification 2025 has been released for a total of 100 vacancies for the post of Forest Section Officer. The detailed and actual vacancies for the post has been released along with the notification PDF.

APPSC Forest Section Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) will release a notification for recruitment to Forest Section Officer (FSO) posts soon. To be eligible, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit. Details have been mentioned below.

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.

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)

Candidates must have a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum age of 30 years to be eligible to apply for the post of Forest Section Officer.

Physical Standards

Candidates must meet the following physical standards

APPSC Forest Section Officer Application Fee 2025

Before applying, candidates have to pay an application fee, and the fee is to be paid online via net banking, credit/debit cards, or other available online modes. Candidates can check the category-wise application fee to be paid before submitting the application form.

How to Apply for APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2025?

1. Visit the official APPSC website: Go to http://www.psc.ap.gov.in/.
2. One-Time Registration (OTPR): If you haven’t already, complete the one-time online registration to generate an OTPR ID. This is mandatory for first-time applicants.
3. Login and Access Application: Use your generated OTPR ID and other credentials to log in and find the link for “Online Application Submission” under the “Post details” section on your dashboard.
4. Fill the Application Form: Fill in all the required details accurately in the online application form. Ensure your name and other details are spelled correctly as they appear in your certificates.
5. Review and Submit: Carefully review the filled information before applying.
6. Pay the Application Fee: Pay the required application fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
   (i) For Unreserved (General & other-state candidates): Rs. 250 (processing fee) + Rs. 80 (examination fee) = Rs. 330.
   (ii) For Reserved (SC/ST/BC), Ex-servicemen, Unemployed Youth, and White Card Holders: Rs. 250 (processing fee only, examination fee exempt).
7. Get Payment Reference ID: After successful payment, a payment reference ID will be generated. Note this down for future reference.
8. Enter Payment Reference ID and Submit: Enter the payment reference ID in the application form along with other details, and finally submit the APPSC Forest Section Officer Application Form.
9. Save and Print: Download and save a copy of the application receipt and payment receipt for future reference.

APPSC Forest Section Officer 2025 Selection Process

The selection of candidates for the post of Forest Section Officer will be a multi-stage selection process that will include a screening test, mains exam, and a physical test. Candidates need to be qualified for each stage to be selected for the post.

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

APPSC Forest Section Officer 2025 Exam Pattern

The candidates who want to be selected for the post of FSO have to appear for the prelims exam, and the candidates who will be qualified for the prelims exam will be eligible to appear for the mains exam. Below, we have provided the exam pattern for both exams. Candidates can have an idea of the exam structure with the help of the APPSC Forest Section Officer Exam Pattern 2025.

APPSC FSO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

The APPSC Forest Section Officer (FSO) preliminary exam in 2025 will be an objective-type test with two parts, totaling 150 marks. Each correct answer will be awarded one mark, and there can be a negative marking. The exam will assess candidates on General Studies, Mental Ability & General Mathematics, and General Forestry, with a total of 150 questions.

• Number of Questions: 150
• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 150 Minutes

APPSC FSO Mains Exam Pattern 2025

The APPSC Forest Section Officer Mains Exam 2025 will include a qualifying test of General English and Telugu, and 3 papers, i.e., Paper 1 General Studies & Mental Ability, Paper 2 Mathematics, and Paper 3 General Forestry. The General English and Telugu tests will be of 100 marks, and each paper will carry 150 marks.

APPSC Forest Section Officer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025- Click to Check

APPSC Forest Section Officer Salary 2025

Selected candidates will get a pay scale ranging from Rs. 32670 to Rs. 101970. Along with it, candidates will get extra perks and allowances as per the 7th pay commission guidelines.