The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has conducted the Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) screening test on 7 September 2025 to fill 691 vacancies. On the same day, an unofficial answer key was released by Adda247 faculty to help candidates cross-check their responses before the official key is published.
APPSC Preliminary Answer Key Highlights
The unofficial key allows candidates to compute expected scores using the official marking scheme: +1 mark for each correct response and –0.33 for each wrong answer
What’s Next for APPSC Candidates?
- Download the official answer key once released via APPSC’s website (psc.ap.gov.in).
- Raise objections during the stipulated window if discrepancies are found.
- Calculate expected scores using the unofficial key and the marking scheme outlined above.
APPSC Context and Recruitment Overview
The recruitment notice (Notification No. 06/2025) was issued in July 2025, and applications were accepted via the official portal from 16 July to 5 August 2025 . Admit cards were released in late August for the exam held in September.
