APPSC Forest Thanedar Exam Date 2026 Announced: Recruitment & Exam Details

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has officially announced the written examination date for the prestigious Forest Thanedar position under the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service (Notification No. 13/2025). Candidates preparing for this role should mark their calendars for 9th February 2026, as the commission gears up to fill 10 critical vacancies across various divisions in the state.

APPSC Forest Thanedar Recruitment 2025- Highlights

• Conducting Body: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
• Post Name: Thanedar
• Vacancies: 10
• Notification Number: 13/2025
• Mode of Exam: Offline
• Exam Date: 9th February 2026
• Type of Questions: Objective-type MCQ-based
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks
• Selection Process: Written Exam, Walking Test, and Medical Examination
• Pay Scale: Rs. 20,600/ to Rs. 63,660/-
• Job Location: Andhra Pradesh
• Official Website: www.psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025- Highlights

Conducting Body	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Post Name	Thanedar
Vacancies	10
Notification Number	13/2025
Exam Date	9th February 2026
Pay Scale	Rs. 20,600/ to Rs. 63,660/-

Eligibility and Selection Process

Candidates must meet the specific educational and age criteria to qualify for this recruitment. Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age as of 1st July 2025. The educational requirement is the completion of the Intermediate Examination (12th standard) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board or university.

Selection Stages

• Written Exam
• Walking Test
• Medical Examination

How to Apply for APPSC Forest Thanedar Recruitment 2025

1. If you are applying for the first time, fill the OTPR form on the Commission’s website carefully to get your OTPR ID.
2. Login to the Commission’s website using your OTPR ID and password.
3. Click on “Online Application Submission” at the bottom right.
4. Click on “Fill Application” for the notification you want to apply for.
5. Check all details carefully. Fill specific info like Local/Non-Local status and white card details.
6. If you want to change OTPR data, use the “Modify OTPR” link before submitting.
7. After filling qualification, exam center, etc., click Save & Submit to proceed.
8. Save & Submit sends you to the payment gateway, and only after payment, your application is submitted.
9. Verify all details like fee and age relaxation, which come from OTPR.
10. After payment, you get a payment reference ID and SMS confirmation.
11. Download the filled application PDF for future reference.
12. If payment fails, you have to start the payment process again from Step 2.
13. After submitting the application, you can correct certain details within 7 days after the last date.

Examination Structure

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Qualifying	Essay (Forest/Env)	1	50	45 min
Paper-I	General Studies	100	100	100 min
Paper-II	Science & Math	100	100	100 min

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is APPSC Thanedar Exam Date 2025 announced?

Yes, the APPSC has officially announced the Thanedar exam date; the written test will take place on 9th February 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are released under APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025?

The APPSC Thanedar recruitment drive involves a total of 10 vacancies for the Forest Thanedar position.