Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the notification of the recruitment for the posts of Forest Range Officers. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada is inviting candidates for 37 posts of Forest Range Officers in the Andhra Pradesh Forest Service. Interested candidates can apply from 15-04-2024 to 05-05-2024 up to 11:59 mid night.

Andhra Pradesh Public Commission Forest Range Officer Job Opening 2024 – Notification Out, Vacancy Details, Eligibility Criteria

Post Name	Forest Range Officer
Vacancies	37
Age Limit	18 years – 30 years as of 01-07-2024
Qualification	Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or State Act or a Provincial Act or an Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission; or any equivalent qualification.
Pay Scale	Rs.48,440 – Rs.1,37,220/- per month
Application Fees	Applicant must pay Rs.250/- towards the application processing fee and Rs.120/- towards the examination fee. SC, ST, BC, PH, and ex-servicemen are exempted from payment of examination fees only.
Selection Procedure	Screening Test, Main Examination and Merit

Physical Requirements – Andhra Pradesh PSC Forest Range Officer Bharti 2024

For Men: Height should be no less than 163 cm, with a chest circumference of 79 cm on expiration and an expansion of at least 5 cm on full inspiration. They should also be able to walk 25 km in four hours.

For Women: Height should be no less than 150 cm, with a chest circumference of 74 cm on expiration and an expansion of at least 5 cm on full inspiration. They should be able to walk 16 km in four hours.

For candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes and certain races, adjusted height requirements apply 152 cm for men and 145 cm for women.

Note: Candidates must undergo a medical examination by the Medical Board in Rajamahendravaram. They must provide a health certificate affirming sound hearing, fitness for outdoor work in the Forest Department, and evidence of successful vaccination. These standards are outlined in G.O.Ms.No.159, Environment, Forests, Science & Technology (For-V) Department, dated: 08/12/2008.

Application Procedure: How to Apply for APPSC Forest Range Officer Vacancy 2024

Interested candidates must log in to the Commission’s website at https://psc.ap.gov.in. using their registered OTPR number. If applying for the first time, they need to carefully fill out the OTPR application to obtain an OTPR ID.

After logging in, candidates can click on “Online Application Submission” and select the notification number they wish to apply for. They should ensure all details are correct before submitting. It’s important to note that changes made to OTPR data later won’t be considered for the current notification.

Notes:-

• Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
• Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Application forms have to be filled only in online mode, No offline forms would be accepted.
  Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria or are incomplete shall be summarily rejected.

Dates of PSC AP Online Application Submission:-

Join the Andhra Pradesh Forest Service as a Forest Range Officer and apply from 15-04-2024 to 05-05-2024 up to 11:59 mid night.

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