📚 AP Forest Beat Officer (FBO) & Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) Syllabus 2025
The APPSC FBO & ABO Exam consists of the following three papers:
📖 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essay in English / Telugu / Urdu | 1 (Descriptive) | 50* | 30 Minutes |
| 2 | General Studies & Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 100 Minutes |
| 3 | General Science & General Mathematics (SSC) | 100 | 100 | 100 Minutes |
📝 Note: Essay Paper is qualifying in nature and won’t be considered for merit ranking.
🧠 Paper-II: General Studies and Mental Ability
Topics include:
- Current affairs – regional, national, and international
- Indian History & National Movement
- Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh
- Indian Polity and Governance
- General Science and its applications
- Environmental issues and Disaster Management
- Economic development in India after independence
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Basic data interpretation and data analysis
- Sustainable Development and Climate Change
📘 Paper-III: General Science and General Mathematics (SSC Level)
General Science:
- Physics: Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, Sound, Light, Electricity
- Chemistry: Matter, Atoms, Molecules, Acids & Bases, Water & Air
- Biology: Cell, Reproduction, Human Body Systems, Ecology, Food Chain
General Mathematics (Based on SSC level):
- Number System
- HCF & LCM
- Decimals, Fractions, Percentages
- Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Distance & Work
- Average, Ratio & Proportion
- Geometry – Lines, Angles, Triangles
- Mensuration – Area, Volume
- Data Interpretation
📝 Paper-I: Essay (Descriptive)
- Essay writing on general topics in English / Telugu / Urdu
- Word limit: Around 200–300 words
- Topics may relate to current issues, environmental concerns, or social awareness
📥 Download AP FBO & ABO Syllabus PDF
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total number of marks for the AP FBO Exam?
A1. The exam consists of 3 papers totaling 250 marks, where Paper-I is qualifying.
Q2. What is the level of the syllabus for General Mathematics?
A2. It is based on the SSC (10th class) level.
Q3. Is the essay in Paper-I included in the final merit list?
A3. No, it is only qualifying and won’t be counted in final selection.
Q4. Is the syllabus available in Telugu?
A4. Yes, the syllabus may also be made available in Telugu by APPSC during official release.
