APPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 299 Forest Range Officer, Supervisor and More Posts

APPSC's 2026 recruitment spans administrative, technical, and forest management roles. Executive Officer Grade-III is open to any bachelor's graduate (104 posts), making it the most accessible option for general candidates. Industrial Promotion Officer (78 posts) has the highest salary band but qualification details are incomplete in the brief notification, check the full PDF for specific degree requirements.

Forest-linked roles, section Officer, Beat Officer, and Range Officer, require either a general bachelor's degree with specified subjects or intermediate qualification (Beat Officer). These posts suit candidates with environmental science, forestry, or related backgrounds. Supervisor Grade-I (women-only, 29 posts) requires Bachelor's in Home Science, Social Work, or Sociology. District Probation Officer requires Social Work or Psychology qualification. Use our age calculator to verify your eligibility once the official age limits are confirmed.

• Executive Officer Grade-III: ₹25,220–₹80,910 (Pay Band). Estimated in-hand after NPS (~10%) and tax: ₹18,000–₹55,000 depending on seniority
• Industrial Promotion Officer: ₹54,060–₹1,40,540 (highest band). In-hand estimate: ₹40,000–₹95,000
• Forest Section Officer / Forest Range Officer: ₹32,670–₹1,01,970 and ₹48,440–₹1,37,220 respectively. In-hand: ₹24,000–₹75,000
• District Probation Officer Grade-II: ₹44,570–₹1,27,480. In-hand: ₹33,000–₹87,000
• Draughtsman Grade-II: ₹34,580–₹1,07,210. In-hand: ₹25,000–₹72,000
• Supervisor Grade-I (Women): ₹37,640–₹1,15,500. In-hand: ₹28,000–₹78,000

All posts carry Andhra Pradesh government benefits: NPS contributions (~10% deducted), leave encashment, medical allowance, and performance-based increments. Forest Officer posts and Industrial Promotion roles offer the steepest salary progression, from ₹54,000 basic to ₹1,40,540 at the top. After 7 years of service, most Grade-III roles transition to Grade-II, with salary jumps of ₹8,000–₹15,000. Probation Officer and Draughtsman roles lead into specialist cadres with further technical advancement. Use our salary calculator to estimate your take-home after deductions and tax.

• Photo/Signature dimensions: APPSC strictly rejects photos larger than 3×4 cm or signatures not on white background. Test your image size before upload
• Wrong document format: Certificates must be PDF or JPG, not PNG or TIFF. Handwritten or coloured documents are rejected
• Missing domicile certificate: If you do not have Andhra Pradesh domicile, your application may be rejected at the verification stage even if submitted. Verify requirement in the full notification
• Applying for multiple posts in one form: Each post requires a separate application. Attempting to register twice with the same email will lock your account
• Incomplete qualification details: For Forest and Probation posts, specifying the wrong degree stream (e.g., B.A. instead of B.Sc. for Forest Section Officer) leads to rejection during screening
• Submission after deadline: Portal closes at midnight on 5 November 2026. Applications submitted even 1 minute after the cutoff are invalid; no extensions are granted

After your name appears in the final merit list (typically published within 2–3 months of mains exam), you will receive a provisional appointment letter via email/registered post. The next 30–45 days involve Document Verification (DV), where you must present original certificates, mark sheets, caste certificate, domicile, Aadhaar, voter ID, and character certificate issued by local police or gazetted officer. Any mismatch or missing documents can delay or cancel your appointment.

Following DV clearance, you will undergo Medical Examination at a designated government hospital. Forest and field-based posts (Beat Officer, Section Officer, Range Officer) include physical fitness testing, typically 100-meter run, long jump, and endurance assessments. Once medically cleared, you will receive a formal appointment order specifying joining date, posting location (usually within Andhra Pradesh for state posts), and probation period (typically 1–2 years). Realistic timeline from final merit list to joining: 4–6 months. Probation Officer and Forest Officer roles are posted across the state; posting preference is generally not honored, though senior officers may request transfers after 3 years of service.

APPSC is the constitutional body established to conduct recruitment and selection for various civil service positions under the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Based in Vijayawada, APPSC has been conducting recruitment since the formation of the state in 1956 (earlier as part of combined Andhra Pradesh before the 2014 bifurcation). The Commission oversees recruitment for Group-I (IAS-equivalent), Group-II (administrative officers), and Group-III posts across administration, forest, social services, and technical cadres.

APPSC conducts over 50 recruitment drives annually, deploying transparent merit-based selection via written exams and interviews. The Commission maintains strict adherence to reservation policies (SC 15%, ST 6%, OBC 27%, PwD 4%) and domicile requirements as per Andhra Pradesh norms. With exam centers across the state and a centralized portal for online applications, APPSC processes lakhs of candidatures yearly. It is recognized as a credible employer offering career stability, pension benefits under NPS, and hierarchical advancement within state administration.

Executive Officer Grade-III (104 posts): Entry-level administrative role. Day-to-day duties include managing revenue records, issuing certificates (caste, domicile, income), attending to public grievances, coordinating with departmental heads, and maintaining office files. Posted in taluk/mandal offices across Andhra Pradesh. Desk-based work with occasional field visits for verification. Reports to the Revenue Divisional Officer. Non-gazetted post, no uniform.

Industrial Promotion Officer (78 posts): Promotes industrial growth by facilitating investment, approving industrial licenses, conducting site inspections, and liaising with industry bodies and state government. Typically posted in industrial development areas or district industrial centers. Mix of office and field work. Meets with entrepreneurs, inspects factory premises, and ensures compliance with regulations. Reports to the Director of Industries. Uniform optional.

Supervisor Grade-I (Women, 29 posts): Women-only position in social welfare, ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services), or rural development programs. Supervises Anganwadi workers, conducts health/nutrition camps, maintains records of beneficiaries, and monitors scheme implementation at grassroots level. Field-based with some desk work. Reports to the Project Officer or District Coordinator. High public interaction, non-uniform.

Forest Section Officer (26 posts): Manages forest protection, timber extraction, wildlife conservation, and village forestry programs within a forest section (~15–25 sq. km area). Conducts patrolling, apprehends poachers, manages fire prevention, and coordinates with village councils. Field-intensive with headquarter office. Reports to the Forest Range Officer. Uniform mandatory. Physical fitness and outdoor work required year-round.

Forest Beat Officer (23 posts): Lowest-tier forest management role. Conducts daily patrols, reports illegal logging, maintains forest boundaries, plants seedlings, and collects revenue from forest products. Entirely field-based, often posted in remote forested areas. Reports to Forest Section Officer. Uniform mandatory. Highest physical demand; intermediate qualification (10+2) sufficient.

Draughtsman Grade-II / Technical Assistant (20 posts): Prepares technical drawings and plans for construction, irrigation, roads, and public works projects. Uses CAD software, maintains drawing records, and assists senior engineers in site surveys. Desk and site-based. Reports to the Chief Engineer or Executive Engineer. No uniform. Specialized role requiring trade certificate in Civil Draughtsmanship.

District Probation Officer Grade-II / Intake Probation Officer (15 posts): Manages rehabilitation of juvenile offenders and released prisoners. Conducts pre-release assessments, supervises probation periods, counsels offenders, and prepares case reports for courts. Mix of office and fieldwork visiting offenders' homes. Reports to the District Probation Officer Grade-I or Chief Probation Officer. Non-uniform. High social-interaction, sensitive caseload.

Forest Range Officer (4 posts): Senior forest management position overseeing 3–5 forest sections. Manages large-scale forest operations, coordinates with district administration, resolves human-wildlife conflict, and plans reforestation. Mostly field-based with administrative responsibilities. Reports to the Deputy Conservator of Forests. Uniform mandatory. Only 4 vacancies make this highly competitive.