APPSC Forest Beat Officer 2026 Notification: 23 Vacancies, Intermediate Pass Eligibility and Exam Pattern
Good news for Intermediate pass candidates who love the outdoors. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Brief Notification No. 18/2026 for 23 Forest Beat Officer posts in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. The pay scale is ₹25,220 – ₹80,910, and you only need to have passed Intermediate or its equivalent. If you are searching for government jobs in Andhra Pradesh that do not ask for a degree, this one deserves your full attention.
Online applications run from 16 October 2026 to 5 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). This is only a brief notice, so the age limit, fee, physical standards and category-wise breakup will come in the Detailed Notification, due on or before 16 October 2026. Below, we explain everything the brief notice confirms today and what you can start preparing right now. Bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in so you catch the detailed release the day it lands.
Key Highlights of APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026
APPSC conducts direct recruitment for the Andhra Pradesh state services. This round is a General Recruitment for the post of Forest Beat Officer in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Vijayawada |
| Notification | Brief Notification No. 18/2026, dated 15/09/2026 |
| Post | Forest Beat Officer (A.P. Forest Subordinate Service) |
| Total Vacancies | 23 (provisional) |
| Pay Scale | ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 |
| Qualification | Intermediate or its equivalent |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Window | 16/10/2026 to 05/11/2026 |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Beat Officer in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service | 23 | ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 |
Please note that these 23 vacancies are provisional. APPSC says the number may change once the concerned Department confirms it. The breakup of vacancies is not in the brief notice; it will be given in the Detailed Notification. So do not assume a seat exists for your category until you see that breakup.
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Forest Beat Officer | Must have passed Intermediate Examination or its equivalent |
You must hold this qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification, not on the last date of applying. If your Intermediate result is still pending, check this carefully. This is one of the better 12th pass government jobs in the state because the entry bar is low but the pay scale is solid.
Age Limit
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Minimum and maximum age | To be given in the Detailed Notification |
| Age relaxation | To be given in the Detailed Notification |
| Crucial date | Date of the Detailed Notification |
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APPSC has clearly said that the date of the Detailed Notification is the crucial date in all aspects. That means your age and your qualification will both be counted on that date. Once the age limit is out, work out your exact age on that date before you pay anything.
Physical Standards and Medical Test
The brief notice does not list height, chest or other physical standards. It asks candidates to see the physical requirements in the online Detailed Notification. What it does confirm is that candidates must undergo a walking test and a Medical Examination by a Medical Board. So if you are not used to long walks, start building stamina now.
What is the Salary of APPSC Forest Beat Officer 2026?
The brief notice gives the scale of pay for this post as ₹25,220 – ₹80,910. That is the only pay figure it states. Allowances and other benefits are not listed in the brief notice, so we are not guessing them here.
Forest Beat Officer pay scale: ₹25,220 – ₹80,910 (as per Brief Notification No. 18/2026).
The Detailed Notification will also carry the scale of pay, so check it again there. For a post that needs only Intermediate, this is a respectable pay scale in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service.
What is the Selection Process for APPSC Forest Beat Officer 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | Single-level exam in online (CBRT) mode; no Screening Test |
| Walking Test and Medical Examination | Arranged by the Forest Department with APPSC concurrence; candidates picked in the ratio 1:2 to vacancies as per General Rule 22 and 22A |
| Computer Proficiency Test | Scheme and syllabus annexed to the notification |
APPSC has said no Screening Test will be held, however many applications come in. There is only one written exam. If it runs in more than one session, the Commission will normalise marks using its own method, and the details will be notified later.
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subject | Questions / Minutes / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Test | Essay in English, Telugu or Urdu (Descriptive) on Forests and Environment | 1 / 45 / 50 |
| Paper-I | General Studies and Mental Ability (Objective) | 100 / 100 / 100 |
| Paper-II | General Science and General Mathematics, SSC standard (Objective) | 100 / 100 / 100 |
Paper-I and Paper-II together carry 200 marks. Negative marking applies. Each wrong answer is penalised with 1/3rd of the marks for that question. So do not guess blindly. Paper-II splits into General Science (50 marks) and General Mathematics (50 marks). The science part includes an unusual topic, Ethnobotany, with medicinal plant names, so do not skip it. You can find topic-wise help on our exam syllabus page.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Test | Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers (Practical) |
| Duration / Marks | 60 minutes / 100 marks |
| Minimum qualifying marks | SC/ST 30, BCs 35, OCs 40 |
The brief notice annexes the CPT scheme but does not say at which point the test is held. Part-B checks typing speed and practical work in a word processor, a spreadsheet and a presentation tool. The syllabus accepts MS Office or its equivalent in LibreOffice, Apache OpenOffice or NeoOffice, so practise on whichever suite you can reach, starting today.
How to Apply Online for APPSC Forest Beat Officer 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the Detailed Notification on the APPSC website first (due on or before 16/10/2026) |
| 2 | From 16/10/2026, open the APPSC application portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 3 | Register, or sign in if you already have an account, as the portal asks |
| 4 | Fill the online application form carefully and upload the documents the Detailed Notification asks for |
| 5 | Pay the application fee, if one is prescribed, in the modes the Detailed Notification allows |
| 6 | Submit before 11:59 PM on 05/11/2026 and download the confirmation page |
The apply link on the APPSC website goes live only on 16 October 2026, so do not worry if you cannot find it before then. APPSC accepts applications only through the online mode. Any application sent in any other way will not be entertained under any circumstances. Keep your Intermediate marks memo ready, because your qualification is checked as on the Detailed Notification date.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Online mode only | Any application sent through any other mode will not be entertained |
| Qualification date | You must hold Intermediate or equivalent as on the Detailed Notification date |
| Provisional vacancies | The number of posts may change after confirmation from the concerned Department |
| Physical and medical | You must undergo the walking test and the Medical Board examination |
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification released | 15/09/2026 |
| Detailed Notification on APPSC website | On or before 16/10/2026 |
| Online application starts | 16/10/2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 05/11/2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Exam date | To be announced |
APPSC Forest Beat Officer Application Fee 2026
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Application fee | Not stated in the brief notice |
| Fee exemption | Not stated in the brief notice |
The brief notice does not mention any fee. We will not guess an amount here. Check the Detailed Notification for the exact fee and the payment modes before you start filling the form.
APPSC Forest Beat Officer 2026 Essential Links
- Download APPSC Forest Beat Officer Brief Notification No. 18/2026 PDF
- Apply Online for APPSC Forest Beat Officer 2026 (link active from 16 October 2026)
- Visit APPSC Forest Beat Officer Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Andhra Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you have passed Intermediate and want a government job close to nature, start preparing for Paper-I and Paper-II today instead of waiting for the Detailed Notification. Watch for that detailed release by 16 October 2026, check your age and category, and then apply well before 5 November 2026 to avoid the last-date rush. For more Andhra Pradesh government job updates and other state government jobs, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.