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APPSC Forest Section Officer Notification 2025 Out for 100 FSO Vacancies

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released APPSC Forest Section Officer (FSO) Notification 2025 for a total of 100 vacancies for the post of Forest Section Officer on 22nd July 2025. Candidates should be between 18 and 30 years of age and must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university to be eligible to apply for the post. The pay scale for APPSC FSO position is Rs. 32,670 – 1,01,970. The online application process will begin from 28th July 2025 onwards at www.psc.ap.gov.in. 

APPSC Forest Section Officer Notification 2025 Out

The APPSC Forest Section Officer Notification 2025 has been released on 22nd July 2025 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 FSO Recruitment 2025 Overview

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission is responsible for conducting the recruitment drive, and the specific application process and dates will be detailed in the official notification. Candidates will need to apply online through the APPSC official website. 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.

APPSC Forest Section Officer Notification 2025: Summary
Organization Andhra Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (APPSC)
Post Forest Section Officer
Vacancies 100
Mode of Application Online
Registration Dates 28th July to 17th August 2025 (11:59 pm)
Educational Qualification A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
Age Limit 18 to 30 Years
Selection Process
  • Prelims Exam
  • Mains Exam
  • Physical Test
Official Website www.psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Forest Section Officer (FSO) Vacancy 2025

The APPSC Forest Section Officer Notification 2025 will be released soon, as expected, for a total of 100 vacancies for the post of Forest Section Officer. The detailed and actual vacancies for the post will be released along with the notification PDF.

Post Carried Forward Freshh Vacancies Vacancies
Forest Section Officer (FSO) 30 70 100

APPSC FSO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

The registration dates and screening exam date have been released along with APPSC Forest Section Officer (FSO) Notification 2025. The application link will be activated on 28th July 2025, and the last date will be 17th August 2025 (11:59 pm).

Events Dates
Notification Date 22nd July 2025
Registration Start Date 28th July 2025
Last Date to Apply 17th August 2025 (11:59 pm)
Last Date to Pay Application Fee 17th August 2025
Online Screening Test 7th September 2025

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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

Category Height  Chest (Normal) Chest (Expansion)
Men 163 cm 79 cm 5 cm (i.e., 84 cm)
Women 150 cm 74 cm 5 cm (i.e., 79 cm)
ST (Men) 152.5 cm 79 cm 5 cm
ST (Women) 145 cm 74 cm 5 cm

APPSC Forest Section Officer Application Form 2025

The Application Process for the APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2025 will start from 28th July 2025 onward at the Andhra Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (APPSC) official website www.psc.ap.gov.in. As the registration process will start officially, we will also provide a direct link below for the APPSC Forest Section Officer Application Form 2025.

APPSC Forest Section Officer Application Fee 2025

Before submitting the application, 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.

Category Processing Fee Examination Fee Total
Unreserved (General & other-state candidates) Rs. 250 Rs. 80 Rs. 330
Reserved (SC / ST / BC) Rs. 250 Rs. 0 (exempt) Rs. 250
Ex‑Servicemen, Unemployed Youth, White Card Holders Rs. 250 Rs. 0 (exempt) Rs. 250

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 FSC 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
Part Subjects Number of Questions Marks Duration
A General Studies & Mental Ability and Mathematics 75 75 150 Minutes
B General Forestry 75 75
Total 150 150

APPSC FSC 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.

Subjects Number of Question Marks Duration
General English & Telugu (Qualifying in Nature) 100 100 100 Minutes
Paper 1 General Studies & Mental Ability 150 150 150 Minutes
Paper 2 Mathematics 150 150 150 Minutes
Paper 3 General Forestry 150 150 150 Minutes
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