Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a UGC-recognised university or institution in one of the following subjects: Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications / Computer Science, Engineering (Agriculture, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical), Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, or Zoology. Physical endurance and measurements are also required.
PermanentSep. 15, 2026
APPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 04 Forest Range Officer Posts
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Sep. 15, 2026Forest Range Officer
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
04
Pay Scale
Rs. 48,440 - 1,37,220/-
Age Limit
18 to 30 Years (Subject to detailed notification relaxations)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 15, 2026
2
Starts
Oct 16, 2026
3
Deadline
Nov 5, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window16 Oct – 5 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Crucial age will be reckoned as on the date of detailed notification as per AP Forest Service rules. Standard age relaxations apply for SC, ST, BC, EWS, and government employees as per AP state guidelines.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Main Written Examination (CBRT - 4 Objective Papers)
OnlineMerit Scored
Language Qualifying Test (General English & General Telugu)
Online / OfflineQualifying Only
Walking Test & Medical Board Examination (1:3 Ratio)
OfflineQualifying Only
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - 1:3 Ratio)
Online / OfflineQualifying Only
Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through a single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) comprising 4 objective papers (Total 600 marks) and a qualifying test in General English and Telugu (100 marks). A negative marking penalty of 1/3rd mark applies for each wrong answer. Eligible candidates in the ratio of 1:3 with reference to total vacancies will be picked for: (1) Walking Test (25 km for men, 16 km for women in 4 hours) and Medical Examination by the Forest Department; and (2) Computer Proficiency Test (100 marks practical qualifying), followed by certificate verification.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
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Exam Tier / Mode
Qualifying Test (SSC Standard)
Total Duration
100 Minutes
Negative Marking
None
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 50 | 50 |
| General Telugu | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Main Written Examination (CBRT - Objective Type, Degree Standard)
Total Duration
600 Minutes
Negative Marking
1/3rd (0.33) of marks per wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-II: Mathematics (SSC Standard) | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-III: General Forestry - I | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-IV: General Forestry - II | 150 | 150 |
| Total | 600 | 600 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - Practical Qualifying)
Total Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
None
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A: Computer Basics (MCQs) | 20 | 20 |
| Part-B: Office Automation Hands-on (Word, Excel, PPT, Typing) | 5 | 80 |
| Total | 25 | 100 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Forest Range Officers (FRO) serve as executive field commanders in territorial and wildlife forest ranges across Andhra Pradesh. Daily duties involve range-level forest patrolling, curbing illicit Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) felling and transit, preventing forest fires, executing wildlife protection laws, boundary demarcation, and overseeing Forest Section Officers and Beat Officers. The role commands a khaki uniform with stars and requires maintaining high physical fitness for regular terrain foot-marches.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Initial training is conducted at premier forest academies (e.g. CASFOS / APFA). Subsequent postings are across territorial ranges, wildlife divisions, or flying squads. Average tenure per range ranges from 2 to 3 years before rotational administrative transfers across the state.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
FRO is a prestigious Group-B gazetted post in the A.P. Forest Service. With approximately 6 to 8 years of meritorious field service and clearance of departmental accounts/forest law tests, officers are promoted to Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF - Group-A State Forest Service), leading onward to Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and eligibility for induction into the Indian Forest Service (IFS).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Physical standards are mandatory: male candidates must possess a minimum height of 163 cm and chest of 79 cm (+5 cm expansion), and female candidates must possess a minimum height of 150 cm and chest of 74 cm (+5 cm expansion). Both must clear the 4-hour walking endurance test.
- Only graduates holding Bachelor's degrees in one of the 14 specified scientific/technical disciplines are eligible; generic humanities or arts graduates without these subjects will be disqualified.
- Online application is strictly via psc.ap.gov.in using One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) from 16/10/2026 to 05/11/2026; late submissions are not allowed.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- General / Provisional4
Total Vacancies04
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Scale of Pay: Rs. 48,440 - 1,37,220/- in the A.P. Forest Service.
Pay Scale of Rs. 48,440 - 1,37,220/- as per Andhra Pradesh Revised Pay Scales.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official APPSC portal at psc.ap.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) or login using your existing User ID and credentials.
- Select the online application link for Brief Notification No. 16/2026 (Forest Range Officers in A.P. Forest Service).
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details, and select examination center preferences.
- Pay the prescribed application and examination fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI gateway.
- Submit the completed online application between 16/10/2026 and 05/11/2026 (up to 11:59 PM) and print/download the final acknowledgment slip for reference.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Application processing fee and examination fee as per standard APPSC norms (payable online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI).
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Application Window16 Oct – 5 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Main Written Examination (CBRT - 4 Objective Papers)
OnlineMerit Scored
Language Qualifying Test (General English & General Telugu)
Online / OfflineQualifying Only
Walking Test & Medical Board Examination (1:3 Ratio)
OfflineQualifying Only
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - 1:3 Ratio)
Online / OfflineQualifying Only
Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through a single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) comprising 4 objective papers (Total 600 marks) and a qualifying test in General English and Telugu (100 marks). A negative marking penalty of 1/3rd mark applies for each wrong answer. Eligible candidates in the ratio of 1:3 with reference to total vacancies will be picked for: (1) Walking Test (25 km for men, 16 km for women in 4 hours) and Medical Examination by the Forest Department; and (2) Computer Proficiency Test (100 marks practical qualifying), followed by certificate verification.
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Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications/CS, Engineering (Agriculture/Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical), Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, or Zoology from a UGC-recognized university.
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