Sun Sep 07 14:12:52 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) conducted preliminary exams on Sunday for Forest Beat Officer, Assistant Beat Officer, and Forest Section Officer positions across the state. A significant number of candidates participated, with attendance rates of nearly 90% for the Forest Beat Officer exam and over 86% for the Forest Section Officer exam. APPSC officials, including the Chairperson and Secretary, monitored the exams at various district centers, ensuring smooth proceedings.

**News Article:**

**APPSC Conducts Preliminary Exams for Forest Officer Posts Across Andhra Pradesh**

**Vijayawada, September 7, 2025** – The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) successfully conducted preliminary examinations on Sunday for recruitment to the positions of Forest Beat Officer, Assistant Beat Officer, and Forest Section Officer. The offline OMR-based exams were held across the erstwhile 13 district centers in the state.

According to APPSC Secretary P. Raja Babu, the Forest Beat Officer exam saw strong participation. “Out of 1,17,958 applicants, 97,038 candidates appeared for the exam, resulting in an impressive attendance rate of 89.87%,” he stated. The Forest Section Officer exam also had a solid turnout, with 15,412 candidates participating out of 19,568 applicants, marking an attendance rate of 86.46%.

APPSC Chairperson A.R. Anuradha, along with Secretary Raja Babu and other members, personally visited several district centers to oversee the examination process and ensure its smooth and fair conduct. Mr. Raja Babu was spotted inspecting the proceedings at K.B.N. College in Vijayawada.

The APPSC aims to fill the vacancies in these crucial roles within the state’s forest department through this recruitment drive. The next stage of the selection process will be announced at a later date.

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