The APPSC has officially released a notification for the Direct Recruitment to the post of Thanedar in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. The registration process will starts from September 11, 2025 and the last date to apply is October 01, 2025. Through this recruitment a total of 10 vacancies available to fill. You can check division wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, Application Fee, exam pattern, syllabus & More in below information.
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online Application opens | September 11, 2025 |
| Last Date To Apply | October 01, 2025 |
| Exam Dates | Will be announced soon |
APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Thanedar |
| Service | A.P. Forest Subordinate Service |
| Cadre | District Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 26,600 – Rs. 63,660 |
| Age Limit | 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2025) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST/BC/EWS: 5 years |
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent |
| Relaxations | Height relaxable by 5 cm for SC/ST/Gurkhas/Nepalese/Nagas/Manipuris/Kumaoni/Mizo/Bhutanese |
| Bonus Marks (NCC) | NCC “C” Cert: +5 marks; NCC “B” Cert: +3 marks; NCC “A” Cert: +1 mark |
| Application Dates | Start: 11th Sept 2025 – End: 1st Oct 2025 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Application Fee | Processing Fee: Rs. 250 + Exam Fee: Rs. 80 |
| Exam Mode | Written Exam (Objective + Descriptive) + PET + Medical |
| Exam Pattern | Qualifying Test: Essay (English/Telugu/Urdu) – 50 Marks Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability – 100 Marks Paper II: General Science & Mathematics (SSC Level) – 100 Marks |
| Total Marks | 250 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | OC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen: 40% BC: 35% SC/ST: 30% |
| Syllabus Highlights | Available In Below Information |
| Vacancy Distribution | Narsipatnam – 1, Kakinada – 3, Giddalur – 1, Nandyal – 1, Chittoor (West) – 1, Kadapa – 1, Chittoor (East) – 1, Rajampeta – 1 |
| Application Mode | psc.ap.gov.in |
FAQs
Thanedar in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service
Rs. 26,600 – Rs. 63,660 per month.
10 vacancies.
Total Vacancies
| Sl. No. | Division | Total |
| 01 | Narsipatnam Division (Plain) | 01 |
| 02 | Kakinada Division (Agency) | 03 |
| 03 | Giddalur Division (Plain) | 01 |
| 04 | Nandyal Division (Plain) | 01 |
| 05 | Chittoor (West) Division (Plain) | 01 |
| 06 | Kadapa Division (Plain) | 01 |
| 07 | Chittoor (East) Division (Plain) | 01 |
| 08 | Rajampeta Division (Plain) | 01 |
| Total | — | 10 |
APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 Salary
- The salary for the Thanedar post is between Rs. 26,600 and Rs. 63,660 every month.
- This job gives a good income with extra government allowances.
- It shows the importance and respect of the work in the Forest Department.
- There will also be chances for growth, yearly increases, and retirement benefits.
APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | Age Criteria |
| Candidate must have passed Intermediate Examination (10+2) or equivalent. If the qualification is different but equivalent, a Government Order proving equivalence must be submitted. | 18 to 30 Years Old candidates can apply. as will be count as on 01,07.2025. |
Physical Requirements
| Men/ Women | Parameters |
| For Men | Minimum height 163 cm, chest 84 cm (with 5 cm expansion). |
| For Women | Minimum height 150 cm, chest 79 cm (with 5 cm expansion). |
| Relaxation | For candidates belonging to Gurkhas, Nepalese, Assamese, Nagas, Manipuri, Gorkhas, Kumaoni, Mizo, Bhutanese, Scheduled Tribes → Height relaxable by 5 cm. |
| Scheduled Tribe Candidates | Minimum height 158 cm, chest 78.8 cm (men only). |
| Eye | Candidates must have normal eye sight. |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Men/ Women | Parameters |
| Men | Walking test of 25 km in 4 hours. |
| Women | Walking test of 16 km in 4 hours. |
| Note – PET is only qualifying in nature (marks not counted). | |
APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 Certificate Marks / NCC Bonus Marks
| Certificates | Marks |
| “C” Certificate | 5 marks. |
| “B” Certificate | 3 marks. |
| “A” Certificate | 1 mark. |
| Bonus marks also for qualified Physical Test candidates | will be added to written exam marks. |
APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 Medical Examination
- This Exam is Mandatory for all candidates.
- This Medical Exam is conducted by Medical Board at Rajahmundry as per Civil Service Regulations.
- Candidate must bear physical scars of smallpox vaccination or must show certification of successful vaccination.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC | 5 Years |
| ST | 5 Years |
| BC | 5 Years |
| EWS | 5 Years |
APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 Registration Fee
| All Other Categories | Rs. 250/- (Application Processing Fee) |
| Rs. 80/- (Towards Examination Fee.) |
APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 How To Apply
Step-1: Visit the official website of the department.
Step-2: Click on the recruitment or career section.
Step-3: Read the official notification carefully.
Step-4: Register yourself with basic details like name, email, and mobile number.
Step-5: Fill the application form with correct information.
Step-6: Upload required documents, photo, and signature.
Step-7: Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Step-8: Check all details once before final submission.
Step-9: Submit the form online.
Step-10: Take a printout of the submitted form for future use.
Written Exam Pattern
| Papers Name | Subjects | Total Questions | Exam Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Qualifying Test | Writing an essay in English or Telugu or Urdu (Descriptive Type) | 1 | 45 | 50 |
| Paper – I | General Studies & Mental Ability (Objective Type) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Paper-II | General Science and General Mathematics (SSC standard) (Objective type) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | |||
APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 Minimum Qualifying Marks In Exam
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Open Competition (OC), Ex-Servicemen & EWS | 40% |
| Backward Class | 35% |
| SCs & STs | 30% |
APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 Syllabus
- Qualifying Test
- Paper – I
- Paper – II
Qualifying Test Syllabus
| Qualifying Test Syllabus |
| Writing an essay in English or Telugu or Urdu (Descriptive Type) (Essay on theme relating to Forests and Environment) |
Paper I Syllabus
| Paper -I Syllabus | |
| General Science | Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and their implications including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of an individual who has passed Intermediate and not made a special study of any scientific discipline. |
| History of India | Emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects with a focus on AP and Indian National Movement. |
| Indian Polity and Economy | Including the country’s political system- rural development – Planning and economic reforms in India. |
| Mental Ability | Reasoning & Inferences. |
| Disaster Management | a) The concepts in disaster management and vulnerability profile of India and State of A.P. b) Causes and effects of Earthquakes, Cyclones, Tsunami, Floods and Drought. c) Manmade disasters – Prevention strategies, mitigation strategies and measures. |
| Current events of National importance and the State of Andhra Pradesh. | |
| Geography of India with a focus on Andhra Pradesh State. | |
| Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection. | |
Paper – II Syllabus
Two paeper syllabus include Two Important subjects.
- First is General Science (SSC Standard)
- Second is General mathematics (SSC Standard)
APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025 Admit Card
The authority will release admit card some days before the exam dates. The exam dates will be announced soon on the APPSC Official Website. Candidates can download admit card by using their registration number and date of birth.
Answer Key of APPSC Thanedar Recruitment 2025
The Answer key for the post of Thanedar in Andhra Pradesh will publish on its official website only. After releasing answer key candidates can raise objection on answer key withing given period. Candidates can raise objection on answer key by paying Rs. 100/- per question objection fee.
APPSC Thanedar Result 2025
The APPSC will publish result of AP Thanedar recruitment on APPSC Official Website. When the objections on the answer key are submitted then the authority will publish the final answer key and result on the site. Candidates can download result by filling in their registration number and passwords.
FAQs
Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent.
18-30 years (as on July 1, 2025)
Yes