APPSC Forest Beat Officer 2025 Exam Date: APPSC has announced the Forest Beat Officer (FBO), Assistant Beat Officer (ABO), and Forest Section Officer (FSO) exam dates at psc.ap.gov.in. The exam will be held after 15 July 2025. Check important details here.
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has officially announced the exam date for the Forest Beat Officer (FBO), Assistant Beat Officer (ABO), and Forest Section Officer (FSO) Recruitment 2025. As per the notification, the examination will be conducted after 15 July 2025 in offline (pen and paper) mode. The detailed exam notice has been uploaded on the official website — psc.ap.gov.in.
According to the notification, the hall tickets (admit cards) will be released 8-9 days prior to the exam date. The selection process involves a Screening Test, Mains Exam, Physical Tests, and Document Verification.
How to Check APPSC Forest Beat Officer 2025 Exam Date Notice
- Visit the official website of APPSC: psc.ap.gov.in
- On the homepage, click on the link titled “Forest Beat Officer Exam Date 2025 Notification”
- The official exam date notice PDF will open
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
Direct Link to Exam Date Notification
APPSC Forest Beat Officer 2025 — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| APPSC FBO Notification Release | Expected Soon |
| FBO Exam Date | After 15 July 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 8-9 Days Before Exam |
| Physical Test & Document Verification | To be announced post Mains Exam |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- Educational Qualification: Passed Intermediate (12th Class) or equivalent
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
Detailed eligibility conditions will be provided in the official notification, which is expected soon.
Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted in the following stages:
- Screening Test: Offline written test (Objective type, qualifying)
- Main Written Exam: Online computer-based test (CBT) with Essay writing and Objective papers
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Physical standards and walking test
- Document Verification: Verification of original documents
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APPSC Forest Beat Officer 2025 Exam Pattern Overview
Screening Test
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Studies & Mental Ability | 75 | 75 | 150 minutes |
| B | General Science & General Mathematics | 75 | 75 |
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
Main Exam
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Essay (English, Urdu, or Telugu) | 1 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| II | General Studies & Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 100 minutes |
| III | General Science & General Maths | 100 | 100 | 100 minutes |
Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Chest | Chest Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 163 cm | 84 cm | 5 cm |
| Female | 150 cm | 79 cm | 5 cm |
| Specified Categories (ST, etc.) | 158 cm | 78.8 cm | 5 cm |
Walking Test
| Gender | Distance | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 km | 4 hours |
| Female | 16 km | 4 hours |
