APPSC Recruitment 2026: 74 Draughtsman and Various Posts – Apply Online @ psc.ap.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Draughtsman Grade-II: ITI in Draughtsman (Civil) Trade (State or equivalent).
• Forest Range Officer: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications/Computer Science, Engineering (Agriculture/Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical), Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, or Zoology.
• Forest Section Officer: Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, or Agriculture; OR B.E./B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Forest Beat Officer: Passed Intermediate Examination or its equivalent.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection will be conducted in the following stages:

• Draughtsman Grade‑II: Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) followed by Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) and document verification.
• Forest Range Officer: CBRT, Walking Test, Medical Examination and CPT.
• Forest Section Officer: CBRT, Walking Test, Medical Examination and CPT (NCC certificate holders receive bonus marks – 5 marks for ‘C’, 3 for ‘B’, 1 for ‘A’).
• Forest Beat Officer: CBRT, Walking Test, Medical Examination and CPT (NCC bonus marks applicable).

Note: No TA/DA will be paid for the test/interview. Negative marking applies (1/3 of marks for each wrong answer).

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Scanned recent colour passport photograph and signature
• Educational qualification certificates (ITI, Degree, Intermediate as applicable)
• Date of Birth proof (SSC/10th Certificate)
• Caste/Community Certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS) in prescribed format
• Non‑Creamy Layer Certificate (for BC candidates, issued on or after 01.04.2026)
• Local Status Certificate / Study Certificate (I Class to VII Class)
• Physical Measurement Certificate (for forest posts)
• NCC Certificate (A/B/C) for bonus marks (for Forest Section Officer & Forest Beat Officer)
• Sports certificates (for Meritorious Sports Persons quota)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) if already in Government Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for APPSC Recruitment 2026?

05 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Applications after this date will not be accepted.

Q2. Is there a walk‑in interview for this recruitment?

No, the recruitment is conducted purely through online registration and subsequent tests. No walk‑in interviews are scheduled.

Q3. What is the application fee and who is exempt?

Processing fee Rs. 250 for all categories. Examination fee: Rs. 80 for Draughtsman Grade‑II, Forest Section Officer, Forest Beat Officer; Rs. 120 for Forest Range Officer. SC, ST, BC, Ex‑servicemen and families holding an AP White Card are exempt from the examination fee (only the processing fee of Rs. 250 applies).

Q4. What is the selection process for these posts?

All posts include a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). Forest‑related posts also have a Walking Test, Medical Examination and a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Draughtsman Grade‑II includes a CPT and document verification. No TA/DA is provided.

Q5. What are the educational qualifications required for the Forest Beat Officer post?

Candidates must have passed the Intermediate Examination or its equivalent.

Q6. Do NCC certificates get any weightage?

Yes, NCC certificate holders receive bonus marks: 5 marks for ‘C’, 3 marks for ‘B’ and 1 mark for ‘A’ for the posts of Forest Section Officer and Forest Beat Officer.