APPSC Recruitment 2026: 299 Posts – Forest Range/Section/Beat Officer, EO Grade-III, IPO and More (Apply 16 Oct – 5 Nov)
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued brief notifications dated 15/09/2026 for 299 posts – Forest Range Officer (A.P. Forest Service) (4), Forest Section Officer (26), Forest Beat Officer (23), District Probation Officer Gr-II / Intake Probation Officer (15), Supervisor Grade-I, WD & CW (women only) (29), Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant), Forest (20), Executive Officer Grade-III, Endowments (104), Industrial Promotion Officer, Industries (78). Online applications run from 16/10/2026 to 05/11/2026 (11:59 PM) on psc.ap.gov.in. The detailed notification with age, fee, community-wise breakup and other conditions will be available on or before 16/10/2026.
Official Notification PDF: APPSC Brief Notification No. 16/2026 – Official PDF
Important Dates – APPSC FRO, FSO, FBO, EO & IPO 2026 |
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| Brief notification date: | 15/09/2026 |
| Detailed notification on website: | On or before 16/10/2026 |
| Online application starts: | 16/10/2026 |
| Last date to apply: | 05/11/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam: | Single-level online CBRT exam – date to be announced |
Application Fee |
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| Application / exam fee: | As given in the APPSC detailed notification (on or before 16/10/2026) |
| Payment mode: | Online, while applying on psc.ap.gov.in |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
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Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | Apply Online – psc.ap.gov.in (from 16/10/2026) |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | APPSC Brief Notification No. 16/2026 – Official PDF |
| Official Website: | APPSC Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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Vacancy Details
| Notification No. | Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale (₹) |
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| 16/2026 | Forest Range Officer (A.P. Forest Service) | 4 | 48,440 – 1,37,220 |
| 17/2026 | Forest Section Officer | 26 | 32,670 – 1,01,970 |
| 18/2026 | Forest Beat Officer | 23 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| 12/2026 | District Probation Officer Gr-II / Intake Probation Officer | 15 | 44,570 – 1,27,480 |
| 13/2026 | Supervisor Grade-I, WD & CW (women only) | 29 | 37,640 – 1,15,500 |
| 15/2026 | Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant), Forest | 20 | 34,580 – 1,07,210 |
| 23/2026 | Executive Officer Grade-III, Endowments | 104 | 25,220 – 80,910 |
| 24/2026 | Industrial Promotion Officer, Industries | 78 | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| Total | 299 |
Vacancies are provisional and subject to variation on confirmation from the departments (CF = carried forward).
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification (as per brief notification) |
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| Forest Range Officer | Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications/Science, Engineering (Agri/Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical), Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science or Zoology; physical requirements in detailed notification |
| Forest Section Officer | Bachelor's degree in Botany/Forestry/Horticulture/Zoology/Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Statistics/Geology/Agriculture, or B.E. in Chemical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering; physical requirements apply |
| Forest Beat Officer | Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent; physical requirements apply |
| District Probation Officer / Intake Probation Officer | Bachelor's in Social Work or Psychology, or any graduation with M.A. Social Work/Psychology, or M.A. in Criminology/Correctional Administration |
| Supervisor Grade-I (women) | Bachelor's in Home Science/BSW, Sociology degree, or B.Sc. in Food Science & Nutrition and related combinations listed in G.O.MS.No.14 (27.06.2013) |
| Draughtsman Grade-II | ITI trade certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) or equivalent |
| Executive Officer Grade-III | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university |
| Industrial Promotion Officer | As per the detailed notification |
Age Limit
Age limit, relaxation and the crucial date are given in the APPSC detailed notification; the date of the detailed notification is the crucial date in all aspects.
Exam Pattern
Forest Range Officer (600 marks + qualifying test)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Minutes | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying | General English 50 + General Telugu 50 (SSC standard) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-II | Mathematics (SSC standard) | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-III | General Forestry-I | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-IV | General Forestry-II | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Forest Beat Officer (200 marks + qualifying essay)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Minutes | Marks |
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| Qualifying | Essay in English/Telugu/Urdu (descriptive) | 1 | 45 | 50 |
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Paper-II | General Science & General Mathematics (SSC standard) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Executive Officer Grade-III (300 marks)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Minutes | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-II | Hindu Philosophy & Temple System | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Industrial Promotion Officer (300 marks)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Minutes | Marks |
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| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-II | Applied Science, Engineering & Management (Diploma standard) | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Negative marking: 1/3rd of the marks for each wrong answer (G.O.Ms.No.235). Single-level CBRT exam; normalisation if held in multiple sessions.
Selection Process
- Single-level written examination in online CBRT mode (no screening test).
- Document/certificate verification as per the detailed notification.
How to Apply
- Visit psc.ap.gov.in and complete/update your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR).
- Read the detailed notification for your post, then open the online application link.
- Fill in details, upload documents and pay the fee online.
- Submit before 05/11/2026, 11:59 PM and save the PDF.
APPSC FRO, FSO, FBO, EO & IPO 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
APPSC FRO, FSO, FBO, EO & IPO 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Official notice first: Read the full official advertisement before you apply. This page is a summary.
- One application: Submit only one application per post unless the notice allows more. Duplicate forms can be rejected.
- Documents: Keep certificates, category proof and photo ID ready. Originals are checked at document verification.
- Last date: Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down near the closing date.