Job description :
APPSC has officially released the APPSC Thanedar Notification 2025 on 9th September 2025 for the recruitment of Thanedar posts in the scale of pay of Rs. 20,600/ to Rs. 63,660/-. Candidates interested in the Thanedar Vacancy can download the official notification PDF through the official portal of APPSC or the direct notification link attached
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has come up with a total of 10 vacancies for Forest Thanedar posts in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service, for which the detailed APPSC Thanedar Notification 2025 PDF has been released on 9th September 2025.Â
The form-filling process for APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 will commence from 11th September to 1st October 2025. Interested candidates can know detailed information from the article.
APPSC Thanedar Notification Important Dates-2025
According to the APPSC Thanedar Notification 2025 PDF, the online registration process for APPSC Forest Thanedar Recruitment 2025 will begin on 11th September 2025, and the application link will remain active till 1st October 2025. Candidates make sure to submit their applications before the last date to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
| Event | Dates |
| Notification release date | 9th September 2025 |
| Apply Online starts | 11th September |
| Last Date to apply online | 1st October 2025 (11 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 1st October 2025 |
| APPSC Thanedar Exam Date 2025 | To be notified |
APPSC Forest Thanedar Eligibility Criteria :
The applicants must fulfill the APPSC Forest Thanedar Eligibility Criteria 2025 as mentioned in the APPSC Forest Thanedar Notification 2025 PDF. Check the eligibility parameters in terms of education qualification & age limit from the table below.
| APPSC Forest Thanedar Eligibility Criteria 2025 | |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed the Intermediate Examination or its equivalent from a recognised university or board |
| Age Limit (as on 01/7/2025) | Minimum Age – 18 years Maximum Age – 30 years |
APPSC Forest Thanedar Vacancy 2025 :
Under the recruitment drive, there are a total of 10 vacancies to be filled for the post of Forest Thanedar in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. Check category-wise and division-wise vacancy distribution from the table below.
| Sl. No. | Division | Local/Non-Local | OC | BC-A | SC (Group-III) | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Narsipatnam Division (Plain) | Local | 01 | – | – | – | 01 |
| 02 | Kakinada Division (Agency) | Local | – | – | – | 03 | 03 |
| 03 | Giddalur Division (Plain) | Local | – | 01 | – | – | 01 |
| 04 | Nandyal Division (Plain) | Local | 01 | – | – | – | 01 |
| 05 | Chittoor (West) Division (Plain) | Local | – | – | 01 | – | 01 |
| 06 | Kadapa Division (Plain) | Local | 01 | – | – | – | 01 |
| 07 | Chittoor (East) Division (Plain) | Local | 01 | – | – | – | 01 |
| 08 | Rajampeta Division (Plain) | Local | 01 | – | – | – | 01 |
| Grand Total | — | — | 05 | 01 | 01 | 03 | 10 |
Application Fee :
While submitting your APPSC Forest Thanedar Application Form 2025, the candidates have to pay the required application fee as per their category. The fee will be paid through the online gateway through net banking/ credit card/debit card.
| Category | Examination Fee | Processing fees |
| General Category Candidates, Candidates belonging to other States | Rs. 80/- | Rs. 250/- |
| SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men | — | Rs. 250/- |
APPSC Forest Thanedar Exam Pattern 2025
- The descriptive type test is qualifying in nature. In this paper, candidates have to write an essay on a theme relating to Forests and Environment (English or Telugu or Urdu)
- Papers 1 and 2 consist of objective-type MCQ-based questions.
- As per the marking scheme in Papers 1 and 2, 1 mark will be awared for each correct answer.
- For each wrong answer, there is negative marking; 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Test | Writing an essay in English or Telugu or Urdu (Descriptive Type) | 1 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| PAPER-I | General Studies & Mental Ability (Objective Type) | 100 | 100 | 100 minutes |
| PAPER-II | General Science and General Mathematics (SSC standard) (Objective type) | 100 | 100 | 100 minutes |
| Total | 201 | 200 | 245 minutes | |
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APPSC Thanedar Recruitment Jobs 2025- Highlights
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online application forms from 12th pass candidates to fill vacancies under APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025. The selection process for the APPSC Thanedar exam comprises the written exam, walking test, and medical examination. Check highlights as mentioned in APPSC Forest Thanedar Notification 2025 from the table below.
| APPSC Thanedar Recruitment jobs 2025- Highlights | |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Thanedar |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Notification Number | 13/2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 11th September to 1st October 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Age Limit (as on 01/7/2025) | 18 – 30 years |
| 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 |
