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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)

APPSC Forest Section Officer Job 2025
APPSC Forest Section Officer Job 2025

🔢 Total Vacancies:

100

📢 Advertisement No.:

07/2025, Dated: 22/07/2025

📝 Short Description: APPSC Forest Section Officer Job 2025

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, invites online applications for the post of Forest Section Officer (FSO) in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. This direct recruitment drive includes both general and limited recruitment categories, with horizontal reservations for Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP), Women, and Ex-Servicemen. The role offers a dynamic career in forest conservation, biodiversity management, and environmental protection. Candidates with degrees in science or engineering disciplines and a passion for fieldwork are encouraged to apply.

📅 Important Dates and Application Fee:APPSC Forest Section Officer Job 2025

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)

EventDate
Application Begins28 July 2025
Last Date to Apply17 August 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
Admit CardTo be announced
Screening Test Date07 September 2025 (Afternoon)
Main Exam DateTo be announced

💰 Application Fee

  • General/EWS/OBC: ₹250 (Processing Fee) + ₹80 (Examination Fee)
  • SC/ST/PH/Women/White Card Holders/Unemployed Youth (AP Residents): ₹250 (Processing Fee only)
  • Mode of Payment:
    • Online via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card
    • IPOs / Demand Drafts not accepted
    • Fee once paid is non-refundable

📌 Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: APPSC Forest Section Officer Job 2025

Post Name & Pay ScaleTotal VacancyEducational Qualification
Forest Section Officer – ₹32,670–1,01,970100Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Agriculture OR Engineering in Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil disciplines from a UGC-recognized university or equivalent

📌 Note:

  • Age Limit:
    • Minimum: 18 years
    • Maximum: 30 years as on 01 July 2025
  • Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ST/BC/EWS: 5 years
    • SC/ST CF Vacancies: 10 years
    • Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
    • White Card Holders & Unemployed Youth: As per G.O.Ms.No.439
  • Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation: 01 July 2025

🖊️ How to Apply: APPSC Forest Section Officer Job 2025

Candidates must apply online via https://psc.ap.gov.in using their One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) credentials. New applicants must register first to generate a unique OTPR ID. Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.

📎 Documents Required: APPSC Forest Section Officer Job 2025

  1. Educational qualification certificates
  2. Community/Category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS)
  3. Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for BC candidates)
  4. Disability Certificate (if applicable)
  5. Local Status Certificate / Study Certificates (IV–X)
  6. White Card declaration (if applicable)
  7. Ex-Servicemen/NCC service proof
  8. Photograph and signature in JPG format
  9. Physical measurement certificate from a Civil Assistant Surgeon
  10. Medical fitness certificate from the Medical Board (Rajamahendravaram)

🧪 Selection Process: APPSC Forest Section Officer Job 2025

  • Screening Test (OMR-based):
    • General Studies & Mental Ability + Mathematics (SSC Standard) + General Forestry
    • Negative marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer
  • Main Examination (Objective Type):
    • Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability (150 marks)
    • Paper II: Mathematics (150 marks)
    • Paper III: General Forestry (150 marks)
    • Qualifying Test: General English & Telugu (100 marks)
  • Physical Tests:
    • Walking Test:
      • Male: 25 km in 4 hours
      • Female: 16 km in 4 hours
    • Medical Examination by Medical Board
  • Computer Proficiency Test (CPT):
    • Mandatory for final selection
    • Minimum qualifying marks:
      • OC: 40%
      • BC: 35%
      • SC/ST: 30%
  • Bonus Marks for NCC Certificate Holders:
    • NCC “C”: 5 marks
    • NCC “B”: 3 marks
    • NCC “A”: 1 mark

⚠️ Important Instructions: APPSC Forest Section Officer Job 2025

  • Only Indian citizens are eligible
  • Physical standards must be met (height, chest, eyesight)
  • Candidates must undergo walking and medical tests
  • Hall tickets will be available on the Commission’s website
  • All communication will be via https://psc.ap.gov.in
  • Use of electronic gadgets during exams is strictly prohibited
  • Candidates must maintain a consistent appearance throughout the process
  • DigiLocker integration is encouraged for certificate verification

❓ FAQ

Is the walking test mandatory for all candidates?

Yes. It is a qualifying test and must be completed within the specified time.

Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes, but they are not eligible for local reservations or fee exemptions.

What if I make a mistake in my application?

Corrections are allowed for 7 days after the last date, except for name, fee, and age relaxation fields.

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