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Check Latest Paper Pattern for Forest Beat Officer, Assistant Beat Officer & Forest Section Officer Exams
Brief Information
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the exam pattern for the recruitment of Forest Beat Officer (FBO), Assistant Beat Officer (ABO), and Forest Section Officer (FSO) in 2025. The selection process includes a written examination, physical tests, and certificate verification. Candidates must understand the detailed exam pattern and physical standards to qualify at each stage.
Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Written Examination (Objective Type) |
| 2 | Physical Measurement Test (PMT) |
| 3 | Walking Test |
| 4 | Document Verification |
FBO & ABO Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies & Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper 2 | General Science & General Mathematics (SSC level) | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Total | — | 200 | 200 | 3 Hours |
- Type of Exam: Objective (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer
FSO Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper 2 | General Forestry (Degree level) | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Total | — | 300 | 300 | 5 Hours |
- Type of Exam: Objective (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer
Physical Standards
| Gender | Height | Chest (Normal) | Chest (Expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 163 cm | 79 cm | 5 cm |
| Female | 150 cm | 74 cm | 5 cm |
Note: Relaxations apply for certain categories as per the official rules.
Walking Test Criteria
| Gender | Distance | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 Km | 4 Hours |
| Female | 16 Km | 4 Hours |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official APPSC Website | Click Here |
| APPSC FBO, ABO & FSO Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| APPSC FBO/ABO/FSO | Click Here |
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