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APPSC FBO/ABO Previous Year Question Papers
Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer (A.P. Forest Subordinate Service)
Andhra Pradesh Public Service CommissionAndhra Pradesh6 papers · 2019–2026Verified 12 Oct 2026
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About APPSC FBO/ABO
APPSC recruits Forest Beat Officers and Assistant Beat Officers for the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service; the minimum qualification is Intermediate. Cycles include Notification 07/2019 and Notification 06/2025: an objective screening test, an objective main examination with a qualifying essay, then a walking test and medical examination.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Screening Test
Objective test: Part A General Studies & Mental Ability, Part B General Science and General Mathematics
- 2
Main Examination
Qualifying essay plus objective Paper-I General Studies & Mental Ability and Paper-II General Science and General Mathematics
General Studies & Mental AbilityGeneral ScienceGeneral MathematicsEssay (English/Telugu/Urdu)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
Screening Test
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: General Studies & Mental Ability | 75 | 75 | — |
| Part B: General Science and General Mathematics (SSC standard) | 75 | 75 | — |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
- 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Notification No.06/2025 (14/07/2025), Annexure-II scheme for screening test · official source
Main Examination
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Test: Essay in English/Telugu/Urdu (descriptive)qualifying | 1 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 100 minutes |
| Paper-II: General Science and General Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 100 minutes |
- 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for a question deducted for each wrong answer
Notification No.06/2025 (14/07/2025), Annexure-II scheme for main examination · official source
Preparing with APPSC FBO/ABO papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Screening Test, Main Examination.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download APPSC FBO/ABO previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 6 APPSC FBO/ABO papers from 2019 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts APPSC FBO/ABO?
APPSC FBO/ABO is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 12 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission — official website
- APPSC Notification No.06/2025, Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer
- APPSC Keys to Papers (question papers with keys)
Last verified 12 Oct 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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