APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus 2026, Check Exam Pattern and Topics

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The APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus covers General Studies, Mental Ability, Mathematics and General Forestry subjects for the screening test. The APPSC has released the Forest Range Officer notification with Notification No. Published 16/2026 The APPSC FRO Syllabus helps the candidates know the subjects, important topics, and exam structure. Candidates should check the complete syllabus before starting preparation. It helps them plan their study time according to the weightage of different sections.

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APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus 2026 Overview

The below table gives the important data of the APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus 2026 which includes the exam pattern, subjects, marks, duration and selection process. Candidates can use this table to get a quick overview before checking the detailed syllabus.

Particulars	Details
Organization	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Post Name	Forest Range Officer
Department	A.P. Forest Service
Notification No.	16/2026
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT)
Selection Process	Written Examination, Physical Tests, Medical Examination and Computer Proficiency Test
Qualifying Paper	General English and General Telugu
Total Merit Marks	600
Written Exam Duration	150 minutes for each merit paper
Negative Marking	1/3 mark for each wrong answer
Walking Test	Qualifying in nature
Official Website	psc.ap.gov.in

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APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

Candidates can download the APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus 2026 PDF to check all the topics covered in the examination. The syllabus helps candidates understand the subjects and plan their preparation in a proper way. It is useful to keep the syllabus PDF handy while studying and revising each topic. Candidates can use the link below to download the syllabus PDF and start their preparation.

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APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus 2026

The APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus includes the syllabus for the screening test, the main exam, and the Computer Proficiency Test. Candidates must prepare according to the syllabus set by the commission to secure a seat as a Forest Range Officer. The Screening Test will be held in online mode (CBT). Below is the syllabus for all the written exams conducted for the FRO recruitment 2026.

Main Exam

The APPSC FRO Syllabus for the Main examination will cover 5 parts. Candidates must prepare each subject thoroughly to move on to the next stage. The detailed APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus has been provided below for candidates to take note of. Candidates should download the entire syllabus from the official APPSC website.

Part A	Syllabus
General English & General Telugu (To be qualified individually)	English: Comprehension Usage and idioms Vocabulary and Punctuation Logical Rearrangement of sentences Telugu Synonyms & Vocabulary Grammar Telugu to English Meanings English to Telugu Meanings
Paper-I General Studies & Mental Ability	General Science Current events of national and international History of India World Geography and Geography of India Indian polity and Economy Mental Ability Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection Disaster Management etc.
Paper-II Mathematics	Arithmetic Algebra Trigonometry Geometry Mensuration Statistics
Paper-III General Forestry-l	Plant Science Plant Varieties Biodiversity & its conservation Agriculture Horticulture Science Plant Propagation Greenhouse Production Soil Science Geology Water Resource Management Watershed Management Silviculture Agroforestry, Social Forestry, Joint Forest Management Farm, Agri & Forest Power Tools & Machinery,
Paper-IV General Forestry-II	Ecosystems & Wildlife Forest Protection And Wildlife Biology Genetics and Breeding Nutrition Veterinary Science Economic Zoology Forest Economics, Legislation & Administration Sampling Theory Forest Mensuration, Remote Sensing and Forest Working Plan Renewable and non-renewable resources: Natural resources and associated problems. Environmental Sciences Transportation Techniques Project Management Communications

Computer Proficiency Test

Contents of Part-A
MS-Word	Create and save a document using MS WORD a. Deletion of Character, Word, line, and block of text b. Undo and redo process c. Moving, Copying, and renaming. Format the Text document a. Character formatting b. Paragraph formatting c. Page formatting Spell check the document a. Finding and Replacing text b. Bookmarks and Searching for a Bookmarks c. Checking Spelling and Grammar automatically d. Checking Spelling and Grammar using Dictionary Print the document a. Print Preview b. Print Dialog box Mail Merge in Ms-word a. Create a main document and data file for mail merging b. Merging the files c. From letters using mail merging d. Mailing labels using mail merging Table creation in Ms-word a. Create a table in document b. Add row, column to a table c. Changing column width and row height. d. Merge, split cells of the table. e. Use formulae in tables. f. sorting data in a table. g. formatting a table. Ability to type on Qwerty keyboard of Computer at a speed of at least equivalent to 30 Words per 1 minute (Lower typewriting test).
Contents of Part-B
MS-Excel	Create and save a new workbook in Excel. Entering Data into Worksheet. Editing data of Worksheet. Formatting the text in the cells. Formatting the numbers in the cells. Formatting cells. Copying format of the cell along with data format. Changing the height and width of cells. Freezing Titles, splitting the screen Enter formulae for calculation in the cells. Copying the formula over a range of cells. Inserting built-in functions into the cells. Create graphs for the data using Chart Wizard. Format graphs in Excel. Printing of worksheet.
Contents of Part-C
MS-Powerpoint	Create and save a new presentation using MS-Powerpoint. -The layout of the opening screen in Powerpoint. -The toolbars in MS Powerpoint. Choose Auto Layout for a new slide. Insert text and pictures into a blank slide. Insert new slides into the presentation. Apply slide transition effects. Slide show. Set animation to text and pictures in a slide. Set the sounds, order, and timing for animation.
Contents of Part-D
MS-Access	Creation and manipulation of databases.
Contents of Part-E
Internet	Browse the Net using Browser software (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google.Chrome, etc.,). Search the Web using Search Engines. Create an Email account. Send and receive Email. E-commerce transactions. Web content uploading. Ability to operate Mac OS / Pages / Keynote /Numbers.

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APPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Pattern 2026

For candidates who are preparing for the post of Forest Range Officer under APPSC, they must keep in mind the examination pattern for each stage of recruitment. Examination pattern includes the nature of examination, the number of questions asked as well as the mark weightage for each section of the recruitment process. The APPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Pattern is given below for prelim examination, main examination, and the practical test.

Written Examination

The exam is conducted in 5 parts. The first paper is qualifying in nature and carries 100 marks. The Paper 1-4 carries 150 marks each. Each question in paper 1-4 carries 1 mark. A negative marking criterion is also applicable. For each wrong answer, one-third marks are deducted.

Sl No.	Subject	Marks	No of Questions	Duration
1.	General English (50 marks) and General Telugu (50 marks)	100 Marks	100 Questions	100 Minutes
2.	General Studies and Mental Ability	150 Marks	150 Questions	150 Minutes
3.	Mathematics	150 Marks	150 Questions	150 Minutes
4.	General Forestry- 1	150 Marks	150 Questions	150 Minutes
5.	General Forestry- 2	150 Marks	150 Questions	150 Minutes
-	Total	600 Marks	-

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APPSC Forest Range Officer Computer Proficiency Test

The Computer Proficiency Test checks the candidates practical skills in using computers and office related software. The test carries 100 marks and has different minimum qualifying marks based on the candidate's category.

Particulars	Details
Test Type	Practical Type
Skill Tested	Proficiency in Office Automation, Computers and Associated Software
Test Duration	60 Minutes
Maximum Marks	100
Minimum Qualifying Marks for SC/ST/PBD	30
Minimum Qualifying Marks for BCs	35
Minimum Qualifying Marks for OCs	40
Scheme Reference	G.O.Ms.No.26, G.A. (Ser.B) Dept., dated 24.02.2023

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Latest APPSC Forest Range Officer Updates

Last updated: Oct 22, 2026

-> The application process starts from 16th October 2026.

-> The last date to apply for APPSC Forest Range Officer Recruitment 2026 is 5th November 2026.

-> The APPSC FRO Notification 2026 has been released on 16th October 2026.

-> A total of 05 vacancies are announced for the recruitment of APPSC Forest Range Officer.

-> Candidates with a Graduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Zoology, Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry, Botany, etc. are eligible for this post.

-> The APPSC Forest Range Officer selection process includes a written test, a computer proficiency test, and Physical Standards Test will also be conducted. This is a great Andhra Pradesh Government Job Opportunity for the candidates.

FAQs on APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus 2026

What is the APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus 2026?

The syllabus covers General Studies, Mental Ability, Mathematics and General Forestry.

Where can I check the APPSC FRO Syllabus?

Candidates can check the latest syllabus through the official APPSC website.

What subjects are included in the APPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus?

The syllabus includes General Studies and Mental Ability, Mathematics, and General Forestry I & II.

Is there negative marking in the APPSC FRO exam?

Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the screening test.

How many marks are there in the APPSC FRO screening test?

The screening test carries 150 marks and has 150 questions.