APPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026
APPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026
Forest Range Officers in A.P. Forest Service
APPSC Brief Notification No. 16/2026
APPSC Brief Notification No. 16/2026
Job Details
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh
Number of Posts
04 Posts
Post Name
Forest Range Officer
Department
A.P. Forest Service
Pay Scale
₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220
Recruitment Type
Direct Recruitment
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from a University established or
incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act,
Provincial Act or an Institution recognized by UGC,
or equivalent qualification in any of the following:
- 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
- Zoology
Physical requirements are applicable.
Candidates should refer to the Detailed Notification
for complete physical requirements.
Age Limit
To be specified in Detailed Notification
Age Relaxation
As per Detailed Notification
Category Relaxation
To be specified in Detailed Notification
Application Fees
To be specified in Detailed Notification
Application Mode
Online
Notification Date
15/09/2026
Application Start Date
16/10/2026
Last Date
05/11/2026 up to 11:59 PM
Selection Process
- Single-Level Written Examination – No Screening Test
- Examination conducted in Online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode
- Walking Test
- Medical Examination conducted by Medical Board
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) – Qualifying Test
Written Examination:
The written examination carries a total of
600 marks.
Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Test |
General English – 50 Marks General Telugu – 50 Marks |
100 | 100 Minutes | 100 |
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-II | Mathematics (SSC Standard) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-III | General Forestry - I | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-IV | General Forestry - II | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
Negative Marks:
For each wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks prescribed
for the question will be penalized.
General Instructions
- Candidates should read the Detailed Notification and all instructions carefully before applying.
- Candidates must enter all particulars correctly in the Online Application Form.
- Applications must be submitted only through the prescribed online mode.
- Applications sent through any other mode will not be entertained.
- Candidates are advised to submit their applications well in advance of the last date to avoid last-minute rush.
- The Detailed Notification containing age, community, vacancy breakup, physical requirements, fees and other instructions will be available on the APPSC website on or before 16/10/2026.
How to Apply
- Visit the official APPSC website.
- Read the Detailed Notification completely.
- Check eligibility, age, physical requirements, community and other conditions.
- Submit the application through the prescribed online mode.
- Submit the application before 05/11/2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Important Note:
This recruitment is based on APPSC Brief Notification No. 16/2026 dated 15/09/2026. Age limit, age relaxation, category-wise relaxation, application fee and other detailed conditions should be checked from the Detailed Notification before applying.
This recruitment is based on APPSC Brief Notification No. 16/2026 dated 15/09/2026. Age limit, age relaxation, category-wise relaxation, application fee and other detailed conditions should be checked from the Detailed Notification before applying.
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