APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026: 23 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The qualifying test consists of:

One descriptive essay
45 minutes
50 marks

The essay must be related to forests and the environment. Candidates can write the essay in:

English
Telugu
Urdu

Paper I Syllabus: General Studies and Mental Ability

Paper I carries 100 marks and covers the following topics:

General Science
Contemporary developments in Science and Technology
Current events of national importance
Current events related to Andhra Pradesh
History of India
Indian National Movement
History and development of Andhra Pradesh
Geography of India
Geography of Andhra Pradesh
Indian Polity
Indian Economy
Rural Development
Planning and Economic Reforms
Mental Ability
Reasoning and Inferences
Sustainable Development
Environmental Protection
Disaster Management
Earthquakes
Cyclones
Tsunamis
Floods and Droughts
Man-made disasters and prevention strategies

The syllabus focuses on general awareness, Andhra Pradesh-related topics, reasoning ability, environmental protection and disaster management.

Paper II Syllabus: General Science

Paper II includes General Science for 50 marks. The important areas include:

Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
Solar energy
Wind energy
Hydroelectric energy
Biogas and hydrogen
Living organisms
Nutrition in plants and animals
Photosynthesis
Human digestive system
Respiration
Blood circulation
Heart and blood vessels
Excretion
Nervous system and hormones
Reproduction and growth
Heredity and evolution
Chromosomes, DNA and genes
Metals and non-metals
Ores and minerals
Alloys
Carbon compounds
Alcohols, formaldehyde, acetone and acetic acid
Synthetic polymers
Soaps and detergents
Environmental pollution
Ecosystem and ecological balance
Forest conservation
Water management
Rainwater harvesting
Groundwater recharge
Global warming
Ozone layer depletion
Acid rain
Ethnobotany
Medicinal plants
Solar system and space exploration

These topics are included in the General Science syllabus provided in the notification.

Paper II Syllabus: General Mathematics

General Mathematics carries 50 marks and is based on SSC-level mathematics.

The syllabus includes:

Number System
Natural Numbers and Integers
Rational and Real Numbers
Fundamental Operations
Square Roots
Decimal Fractions
Time and Distance
Time and Work
Percentages
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Ratio and Proportion
Variation
Prime and Composite Numbers
Divisibility Tests
Factors and Multiples
HCF and LCM
Euclidean Algorithm
Logarithms
Algebra
Polynomials
Quadratic Equations
Simultaneous Linear Equations
Trigonometry
Heights and Distances
Geometry
Triangles and Circles
Mensuration
Areas and Volumes
Statistics
Tables, Graphs, Histograms, Bar Charts and Pie Charts

Walking Test and Medical Examination

Candidates are required to undergo:

Walking Test
Medical Examination

These tests will be arranged by the Forest Department in coordination with APPSC. The Commission may identify eligible candidates in a 1:2 ratio with reference to the total number of vacancies, as mentioned in the notification.

The detailed walking-test distance, time limits, physical standards and medical requirements should be checked in the detailed notification.

Computer Proficiency Test

The notification also includes the scheme and syllabus for the Computer Proficiency Test.

CPT Examination Pattern
Category Minimum Qualifying Marks
SC/ST 30
BC 35
OC 40

Additional details:

Test type: Practical
Duration: 60 minutes
Maximum marks: 100
Subject: Proficiency in Office Automation using computers and associated software

Computer Proficiency Test Syllabus

The CPT syllabus covers the following areas:

Computer Fundamentals
Introduction to computers
Computer components
Input devices
Output devices
Storage devices
RAM and ROM
Control Unit
Memory Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Data and information
Software and Operating Systems
System software
Application software
Embedded software
Proprietary software
Open-source software
Windows operating system
Linux basics
Mac OS basics
File and folder management
User management
File permissions
Internet and Email
Internet concepts
Browsers
IP addresses
Connecting to a network
Uploading and downloading files
Email functions
Sending and receiving emails
World Wide Web
Web searching

Office Applications

The CPT also includes practical knowledge of:

MS Word or equivalent word-processing software
Creating and editing documents
Formatting text
Tables and images
WordArt
Spell checking
Find and Replace
Mail Merge
Page Setup
Headers and Footers
Printing
MS Excel
Formulas and functions
Cell formatting
Sorting and filtering
Charts and graphs
MS PowerPoint
Slides and layouts
Images and tables
Animations
Slide transitions
Presentation formatting

How to Prepare for APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the preparation strategy below:

Read the official syllabus carefully.
Focus on Andhra Pradesh current affairs.
Prepare forest conservation and environmental protection topics.
Revise SSC-level mathematics.
Study basic General Science concepts.
Practice reasoning and mental ability questions.
Solve previous practice papers and mock tests.
Keep negative marking in mind while attempting questions.
Practice essay writing on forests and environmental issues.
Begin walking-test preparation early.
Practice MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint for the CPT.
Revise important medicinal plants and their botanical names.
How to Apply for APPSC Forest Beat Officer Recruitment 2026

After the online application link becomes active, candidates should:

Visit the official APPSC website.
Read the detailed Forest Beat Officer notification.
Check educational, age and physical eligibility.
Complete the online application form.
Enter personal and educational details carefully.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the applicable fee, if prescribed.
Submit the application form.
Save and print the final application confirmation.