The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online applications for the post of Forest Section Officer in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. Candidates can apply through the commission's website from October 16, 2026, to November 5, 2026. The selection process includes a written examination and a physical endurance test.
Forest Section Officer: key details
| Commission | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Exam / post | Forest Section Officer |
| Advertisement no. | 17/2026 |
| Vacancies | 26 |
| Pay scale | 32,670 – 1,01,970 |
| Application fee | Rs. 250 processing fee plus Rs. 80 examination fee. Examination fee is exempted for SC, ST, BC, Ex-Servicemen, and holders of White Cards issued by the A.P. Civil Supplies Department. |
| Type of notice | Notification |
| Date of notice | 16 October 2026 |
Forest Section Officer important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 16/10/2026 |
| Applications open | 16.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply | 05.11.2026 |
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Department | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Section Officer | 26 |
Forest Section Officer eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Agriculture, or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil). Candidates must also meet specific physical requirements including height, chest measurements, and walking test standards.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, BCs, and EWS; age relaxation also applicable for Ex-Servicemen, NCC instructors, regular A.P. State Government employees, and retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department.
Selection process
Written Examination (Computer Based Recruitment Test), Physical Endurance Test (walking test), and Medical Examination.
How to apply
- Register or login via the Commission's website using OTPR ID.
- Click on 'Online Application Submission' and select the notification.
- Fill in required details, including post preferences and examination center.
- Click 'Save & Submit' to generate the payment link.
- Complete the payment process online to finalize the application.
Important instructions
- Applications must be submitted online; no other mode is accepted.
- Candidates must retain their registered mobile number and email ID for communication.
- A mock test facility is available on the website to practice for the computer-based test.
- Corrections to the application are allowed for 7 days after the last date of submission upon payment of Rs. 100.
- English version of the question paper is considered authentic for valuation purposes.
