APPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Salary & Application Dates

APPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Salary & Application Dates

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released a recruitment notification for Forest Range Officer (FRO) posts in the AP Forest Department. If you hold a degree in science or engineering and are looking for a high-paying executive job in public service, this is a great career opportunity.

Below are the complete details regarding total vacancies, scale of pay, educational qualifications, age limit, physical standards, and application schedules.

Recruitment Highlights Table

1. Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates receive an attractive executive-grade salary along with government allowances (DA, HRA, and medical benefits):

• Starting Base Salary: ₹48,440 per month

• Maximum Pay Scale: Up to ₹1,37,220 per month

2. Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the Forest Range Officer post must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University in India in one of the following subjects:

• Agriculture / Forestry / Horticulture

• Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Physics / Geology / Mathematics / Statistics

• Environmental Sciences / Veterinary Science

• Engineering (in any discipline including Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science)

3. Age Limit & Relaxations

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 30 to 42 Years (as per APPSC service rules)

• Age Relaxation Rules:

  • SC / ST / BC / EWS Candidates: 5 Years Upper Age Relaxation

  • Ex-Servicemen / NCC Instructors: As per State Government Norms

4. Physical Standards Requirements

Since Forest Range Officers oversee field management and wildlife protection, candidates must meet specific physical criteria:

Physical Standards (Men)

• Height: Minimum 163 cm

• Chest: Minimum 84 cm (with 5 cm expansion)

• Walking Test: 25 km distance to be covered in 4 hours.

Physical Standards (Women)

• Height: Minimum 150 cm

• Chest: Minimum 79 cm (with 5 cm expansion)

• Walking Test: 16 km distance to be covered in 4 hours.

5. Important Application Dates

Make sure to complete your online submission within the official application window:

• Online Application Starts: 16-10-2026

• Last Date to Apply: 05-11-2026

• Fee Payment Deadline: 05-11-2026 (till 11:59 PM)

6. Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure

1. OTP Registration: Visit the official portal psc.ap.gov.in and register your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR).

2. Login: Log in using your OTPR ID and Password.

3. Select Notification: Click on Forest Range Officer Notification under the direct recruitment section.

4. Fill Application Form: Verify personal details, upload academic credentials, and enter physical measurement stats.

5. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

6. Submit & Save: Submit your application form and keep a printed PDF copy for future reference.

   Notification Pdf  Click Here

   Official web Click Here