{"id":23205,"date":"2026-10-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:30:00","slug":"appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"APPSC Forest Section Officer Recruitment 2026 (26 Posts)"},"content":{"rendered":"<body>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Published By:<\/strong> StudyBizz Career Desk | <strong>Official Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPSC (portal-psc.ap.gov.in)<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">psc.ap.gov.in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has officially published the <strong>APPSC Forest Section Officer 2026<\/strong> notification under Advertisement No. 17\/2026 for <strong>26 executive vacancies<\/strong> of <strong>Forest Section Officer (FSO)<\/strong> in the <strong>A.P. Forest Subordinate Service<\/strong>. Serving as the primary field executive officers of the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department, Forest Section Officers oversee territorial forest beats, wildlife sanctuaries, anti-smuggling task forces (notably red sanders conservation in Seshachalam biosphere), and social forestry nurseries. Candidates possessing a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Science (Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics) or an Engineering Degree can submit their online applications via the official portal <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a>. Bookmark this comprehensive notification dossier on <strong>StudyBizz.com<\/strong> for real-time exam schedules, walking endurance test guidelines, general science and forestry syllabus breakdowns, and official hall ticket releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"margin: 20px 0;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/websitenew.tgpsc.gov.in\/images\/tspsc_slider1.jpg\" alt=\"APPSC Forest Section Officer 2026 Notification\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:720px;height:auto;border-radius:6px;display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\n  <figcaption><small>APPSC Forest Section Officer 2026 (Advt No. 17\/2026) Official Notification \u2014 StudyBizz Verified<\/small><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:bold;\">\ud83d\udcd1 Quick Navigation:<\/p>\n  <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.8;\">\n    <li><a href=\"#overview\">APPSC Forest Section Officer 2026: Key Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dates\">Important Registration Schedule &amp; Online Dates<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#vacancies\">Zonal &amp; Circle-Wise Vacancy Breakdown (26 Posts)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#eligibility\">Educational Qualification &amp; Science Degree Streams<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#physical\">Physical Measurement Standards &amp; Mandatory Walking Test<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#age\">Age Limit Criteria &amp; State Government Relaxations<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#fee\">Application Fee &amp; Payment Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#pattern\">Selection Process &amp; Examination Pattern (CBRT \u2013 300 Marks)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#syllabus\">Subject-Wise Written Exam Syllabus (Science &amp; Maths)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#pay\">Revised Pay Scale, Uniform Allowances &amp; Field Perks<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#apply\">Step-by-Step Online Application Guide (OTPR &amp; Submission)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#links\">Official Notification Downloads &amp; High-CTR Action Links<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #34568b;color:#34568b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #34568b;color:#34568b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_APPSC_Forest_Section_Officer_2026_Key_Highlights\" >\ud83d\udccc APPSC Forest Section Officer 2026: Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%85_Important_Registration_Schedule_Online_Dates\" >\ud83d\udcc5 Important Registration Schedule &amp; Online Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Zonal_Circle-Wise_Vacancy_Breakdown_26_Posts\" >\ud83d\udcca Zonal &amp; Circle-Wise Vacancy Breakdown (26 Posts)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%8E%93_Educational_Qualification_Science_Degree_Streams\" >\ud83c\udf93 Educational Qualification &amp; Science Degree Streams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8F_Physical_Measurement_Standards_Mandatory_Walking_Test\" >\ud83d\udccf Physical Measurement Standards &amp; Mandatory Walking Test<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#Mandatory_Walking_Endurance_Test_Qualifying\" >Mandatory Walking Endurance Test (Qualifying)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%8E%82_Age_Limit_Criteria_State_Government_Relaxations\" >\ud83c\udf82 Age Limit Criteria &amp; State Government Relaxations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%92%B3_Application_Fee_Payment_Guidelines\" >\ud83d\udcb3 Application Fee &amp; Payment Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%9D_Selection_Process_Examination_Pattern_CBRT_%E2%80%93_300_Marks\" >\ud83d\udcdd Selection Process &amp; Examination Pattern (CBRT &#8211; 300 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%9A_Subject-Wise_Written_Exam_Syllabus_Science_Maths\" >\ud83d\udcda Subject-Wise Written Exam Syllabus (Science &amp; Maths)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#Paper-I_General_Studies_Mental_Ability\" >Paper-I: General Studies &amp; Mental Ability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#Paper-II_General_Science_Mathematics_Core_Forestry_Science\" >Paper-II: General Science &amp; Mathematics (Core Forestry &amp; Science)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%92%B0_Revised_Pay_Scale_Uniform_Allowances_Field_Perks\" >\ud83d\udcb0 Revised Pay Scale, Uniform Allowances &amp; Field Perks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%92%BB_Step-by-Step_Online_Application_Guide_OTPR_Submission\" >\ud83d\udcbb Step-by-Step Online Application Guide (OTPR &amp; Submission)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%F0%9F%94%97_Official_Notification_Downloads_High-CTR_Action_Links\" >\ud83d\udd17 Official Notification Downloads &amp; High-CTR Action Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026\/#%E2%9D%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_APPSC_Forest_Section_Officer_2026_Key_Highlights\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc APPSC Forest Section Officer 2026: Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>APPSC Forest Section Officer 2026<\/strong> offers an adventurous uniformed career in biodiversity preservation, wildlife protection, and forestry administration in Andhra Pradesh. Forest Section Officers lead platoons of Forest Beat Officers (FBOs) and Assistant Beat Officers (ABOs), executing armed patrolling, timber transit checking, boundary consolidation, and eco-tourism management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\n<tbody>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f1f5f9;\"><td style=\"width:35%;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Recruiting Body<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Department<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Forest Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f1f5f9;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Notification Number<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Notification No. 17\/2026 (Dated: 16\/10\/2026)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Post Designation<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Forest Section Officer (FSO)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f1f5f9;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Service Cadre<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">A.P. Forest Subordinate Service (Uniformed Executive)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>26 Posts<\/strong> (Territorial Forest Circles)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f1f5f9;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Pay Scale<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\u20b934,580 \u2013 \u20b91,07,210 (RPS Pay Matrix)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Selection Mode<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">CBRT Written Test (300 Marks) \u2794 Walking Test &amp; Physical Standards \u2794 Medical Test<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f1f5f9;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Career Alerts Desk<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StudyBizz Forest Jobs Hub<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%85_Important_Registration_Schedule_Online_Dates\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc5 Important Registration Schedule &amp; Online Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates must adhere strictly to the recruitment calendar published under <strong>APPSC Forest Section Officer 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Detailed Notification Release Date:<\/strong> 16th October 2026<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Commencement of Online Applications:<\/strong> 20th October 2026<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Last Date for Online Application Submission:<\/strong> <strong>10th November 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)<\/strong><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Last Date for Online Fee Payment:<\/strong> 10th November 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Online Application Edit Window:<\/strong> 12th November to 14th November 2026<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Hall Ticket \/ Admit Card Release:<\/strong> 7 days prior to examination<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Computer Based Written Examination (CBRT):<\/strong> January 2027<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Walking Test &amp; Physical Measurements:<\/strong> February 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vacancies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Zonal_Circle-Wise_Vacancy_Breakdown_26_Posts\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Zonal &amp; Circle-Wise Vacancy Breakdown (26 Posts)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 26 vacancies for Forest Section Officer are allocated across the territorial circles of the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\n<thead>\n  <tr style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#ffffff;\">\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Forest Territorial Circle \/ Zone<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Covered Forest Divisions<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Vacancies<\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Zone I &amp; II (Northern Coastal Circles)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Eluru<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;font-weight:bold;\">12<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Zone III &amp; IV (Central &amp; Rayalaseema Circles)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool, Ananthapuramu<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;font-weight:bold;\">14<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#e2e8f0;font-weight:bold;\"><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Total Vacancies<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">State Forest Subordinate Service<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;color:#047857;\">26 Posts<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%93_Educational_Qualification_Science_Degree_Streams\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf93 Educational Qualification &amp; Science Degree Streams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the statutory special rules of the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service, applicants for <strong>APPSC Forest Section Officer 2026<\/strong> must possess a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized university:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Eligible Science Disciplines:<\/strong> Must possess a <strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/strong> with any one of the following subjects:\n    <ul>\n      <li>Botany<\/li>\n      <li>Zoology<\/li>\n      <li>Forestry<\/li>\n      <li>Agriculture<\/li>\n      <li>Horticulture<\/li>\n      <li>Geology<\/li>\n      <li>Physics<\/li>\n      <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n      <li>Mathematics \/ Statistics<\/li>\n      <li>Veterinary Science<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/li>\n  <li><strong>Engineering Graduates:<\/strong> Candidates holding a <strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Engineering (B.E. \/ B.Tech)<\/strong> in Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University \/ AICTE institution are also fully eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"physical\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8F_Physical_Measurement_Standards_Mandatory_Walking_Test\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccf Physical Measurement Standards &amp; Mandatory Walking Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the Forest Section Officer is an executive uniformed field post, candidates must clear strict physical standards and an endurance walking test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\n<thead>\n  <tr style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#ffffff;\">\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Category<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Minimum Height<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Chest (Unexpanded)<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Chest Expansion<\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Male Candidates (General \/ BC \/ SC)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">163 cm<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">84 cm<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Minimum 5 cm expansion<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Male Candidates (ST &amp; Scheduled Tribes)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">158 cm<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">84 cm<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Minimum 5 cm expansion<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Female Candidates (General \/ BC \/ SC)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150 cm<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">79 cm<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Minimum 5 cm expansion<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Female Candidates (ST &amp; Scheduled Tribes)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">145 cm<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">79 cm<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Minimum 5 cm expansion<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Walking_Endurance_Test_Qualifying\"><\/span>Mandatory Walking Endurance Test (Qualifying)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Male Candidates:<\/strong> Must cover a distance of <strong>25 Kilometers in 4 Hours<\/strong> on foot.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Female Candidates:<\/strong> Must cover a distance of <strong>16 Kilometers in 4 Hours<\/strong> on foot.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Visual Acuity Standards:<\/strong> Distance vision must be 6\/6 in one eye and 6\/6 in the other (or 6\/9 with glasses). Total freedom from color blindness, night blindness, and squint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"age\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%82_Age_Limit_Criteria_State_Government_Relaxations\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf82 Age Limit Criteria &amp; State Government Relaxations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with statutory forest department uniformed service orders, age is calculated as of <strong>01st July 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Minimum Age Limit:<\/strong> 18 Years (Born on or before 01\/07\/2008)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Maximum Age Limit (OC \/ General):<\/strong> 30 Years (Born between 02\/07\/1996 and 01\/07\/2008)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>BC \/ SC \/ ST \/ EWS Candidates:<\/strong> Upper age relaxation of <strong>5 Years<\/strong> (Eligible up to <strong>35 Years<\/strong>)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Ex-Servicemen:<\/strong> 3 Years relaxation in addition to length of military service rendered<\/li>\n  <li><strong>AP State Government Employees:<\/strong> Up to 5 Years based on the length of regular state service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%B3_Application_Fee_Payment_Guidelines\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcb3 Application Fee &amp; Payment Guidelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates must remit the prescribed fees online through the APPSC payment gateway:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Application Processing Fee:<\/strong> \u20b9250\/- (Payable by all candidates).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Examination Fee:<\/strong> \u20b980\/- (Exempted for SC, ST, BC, and Ex-Servicemen).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Payment Channels:<\/strong> Online payment via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI on <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pattern\">\ud83d\udcdd Selection Process &amp; Examination Pattern (CBRT \u2013 300 Marks)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The selection under <strong>APPSC Forest Section Officer 2026<\/strong> comprises an objective Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) followed by physical tests and medical examination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\n<thead>\n  <tr style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#ffffff;\">\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Paper<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Subject &amp; Standard<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Questions<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Marks<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Duration<\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Paper-I<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">General Studies &amp; Mental Ability (Degree Standard)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150 MCQs<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Paper-II<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">General Science &amp; Mathematics (SSC Standard \/ Forestry Concepts)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150 MCQs<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">150 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#e2e8f0;font-weight:bold;\"><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\">Total Comprehensive Written Test<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">300 MCQs<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">300 Marks<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">5 Hours<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Negative Marking Penalty:<\/strong> For each wrong answer, <strong>1\/3rd (0.33 mark)<\/strong> of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9A_Subject-Wise_Written_Exam_Syllabus_Science_Maths\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcda Subject-Wise Written Exam Syllabus (Science &amp; Maths)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The curriculum emphasizes state general studies alongside fundamental science, botany, ecology, and secondary mathematics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paper-I_General_Studies_Mental_Ability\"><\/span>Paper-I: General Studies &amp; Mental Ability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li>Events of national and international importance with focus on Andhra Pradesh developments.<\/li>\n  <li>General Science \u2013 Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and their day-to-day applications.<\/li>\n  <li>History of India \u2013 Emphasis on Andhra Pradesh socio-cultural history and national freedom struggle.<\/li>\n  <li>Indian Geography \u2013 Physical, social, and economic geography of India and Andhra Pradesh forest reserves.<\/li>\n  <li>Indian Polity and Governance \u2013 Constitutional mechanisms, local governance, and public administration.<\/li>\n  <li>Economic development of Andhra Pradesh post-bifurcation, budget priorities, and welfare policies.<\/li>\n  <li>Disaster Management \u2013 Vulnerability profiles, forest fire mitigation strategies, and cyclone rescue operations.<\/li>\n  <li>Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and basic quantitative data interpretation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paper-II_General_Science_Mathematics_Core_Forestry_Science\"><\/span>Paper-II: General Science &amp; Mathematics (Core Forestry &amp; Science)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>General Science (Physics &amp; Chemistry):<\/strong> Units and measurements; Motion, laws of gravitation, work, power, and energy; Heat and thermodynamics basics; Reflection, refraction, and optical instruments; Structure of atom; Chemical bonding, acids, bases, and salts; Metals and non-metals; Carbon and its compounds; Environmental pollution (Air, water, and soil chemistry).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Biological Sciences (Botany &amp; Zoology):<\/strong> Plant morphology, plant physiology (Photosynthesis, transpiration, respiration); Plant reproduction and classification; Plant anatomy and cellular biology; Human organ systems; Biodiversity, ecosystem food webs, forest biomes of Andhra Pradesh (Eastern Ghats, mangrove ecosystems of Coringa); Wildlife Protection Act, 1972; Endangered flora and fauna (Red Sanders, tiger, Indian leopard, pangolin).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Mathematics (SSC Standard):<\/strong> Arithmetic \u2013 Number systems, ratio and proportion, percentages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest; Algebra \u2013 Linear equations, polynomials; Geometry \u2013 Triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, theorems; Mensuration \u2013 Surface area and volume of cubes, cylinders, cones, and spheres; Statistics \u2013 Mean, median, mode, and graphical representation of data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%B0_Revised_Pay_Scale_Uniform_Allowances_Field_Perks\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcb0 Revised Pay Scale, Uniform Allowances &amp; Field Perks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Appointed Forest Section Officers draw salary under the Revised Pay Scales (RPS) of the Government of Andhra Pradesh with executive field benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\n<thead>\n  <tr style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#ffffff;\">\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Pay Component<\/th>\n    <th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Entitlement Details<\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Pay Scale Band<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">\u20b934,580 \u2013 \u20b91,07,210 (RPS Pay Matrix)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Initial Basic Pay<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">\u20b934,580 \/ month<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Dearness Allowance (DA)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">As sanctioned by AP State Govt<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">House Rent Allowance (HRA)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">16% to 24% depending on forest division headquarters<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\">Special Field Allowances<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;\">Uniform Allowance, Kit Maintenance, Hardship \/ Agency Area Allowance<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr style=\"background:#e2e8f0;font-weight:bold;\"><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Estimated Initial Gross Salary<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center;color:#047857;\">\u20b948,000 \u2013 \u20b954,000 \/ month<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Promotion Ladder:<\/strong> Forest Section Officer (FSO) \u2794 Forest Range Officer (FRO) \u2794 Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) \u2794 Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF \/ DFO) \u2794 Indian Forest Service (IFS) Cadre Induction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%BB_Step-by-Step_Online_Application_Guide_OTPR_Submission\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcbb Step-by-Step Online Application Guide (OTPR &amp; Submission)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these instructions to submit your application on <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a> before the deadline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n  <li><strong>Step 1: One Time Profile Registration (OTPR):<\/strong> Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a>. New applicants must click \u201cOTPR\u201d and enter personal, educational, and demographic credentials. Existing registered users can log in directly using their APPSC OTPR User ID and password.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Step 2: Select Notification:<\/strong> Under \u201cOnline Application Submission\u201d, select <em>Notification No. 17\/2026 for Forest Section Officer in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service<\/em>.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Step 3: Academic &amp; Science Degree Verification:<\/strong> Enter your B.Sc Science Degree \/ B.Tech Engineering branch, college name, marks percentage, and university details.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Step 4: Upload Photo &amp; Signature:<\/strong> Upload your passport photograph and signature strictly as per APPSC specifications (Photo: &lt;50 KB, Signature: &lt;30 KB in JPG\/JPEG format).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Step 5: Fee Payment:<\/strong> Pay the statutory fee online using Net Banking, UPI, or Debit Card. Keep a copy of the payment reference ID.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Step 6: Final Submit &amp; Print:<\/strong> Review all entered data thoroughly and click \u201cFinal Submit\u201d. Download and print the generated PDF application form for certificate verification records.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"links\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%97_Official_Notification_Downloads_High-CTR_Action_Links\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd17 Official Notification Downloads &amp; High-CTR Action Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct official portal access and notification download links are provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:25px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background:#047857;color:#ffffff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;display:inline-block;\">\ud83d\ude80 Apply Online (portal-psc.ap.gov.in)<\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background:#2563eb;color:#ffffff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;display:inline-block;\">\ud83d\udcc4 Download Official Notification PDF<\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background:#d97706;color:#ffffff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;display:inline-block;\">\ud83d\udcda StudyBizz Forest Exam &amp; Walking Test Hub<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin:25px 0;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;\">\n  <div style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;padding:8px 14px;font-weight:bold;\">\ud83d\udcc4 Official Notification Viewer \u2014 APPSC FSO 17\/2026<\/div>\n  <iframe src=\"https:\/\/psc.ap.gov.in\" style=\"width:100%;height:450px;border:none;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q1: What is the last date to apply for APPSC Forest Section Officer 2026?<\/strong><br>\nA: The online application portal closes on <strong>10th November 2026 at 11:59 PM<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/portal-psc.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal-psc.ap.gov.in<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q2: What is the educational qualification required for Forest Section Officer?<\/strong><br>\nA: Candidates must possess a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Science with Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, or a B.E. \/ B.Tech in Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q3: What are the walking test requirements for FSO?<\/strong><br>\nA: Male candidates must complete a 25 Kilometer walk in 4 hours, while female candidates must complete a 16 Kilometer walk in 4 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q4: What is the age limit for general category candidates?<\/strong><br>\nA: The age limit is 18 to 30 years as of 01\/07\/2026, with an upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC\/ST\/BC\/EWS candidates (up to 35 years).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q5: What is the salary of a Forest Section Officer in Andhra Pradesh?<\/strong><br>\nA: The post carries a Revised Pay Scale of \u20b934,580 \u2013 \u20b91,07,210, yielding an initial gross monthly salary of approximately \u20b948,000 \u2013 \u20b954,000 including DA and HRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Stay tuned to <a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StudyBizz.com<\/a> for real-time APPSC FSO exam dates, walking test schedules, syllabus notes, and final selection list notifications.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published By: StudyBizz Career Desk | Official Source: APPSC (portal-psc.ap.gov.in) \/ psc.ap.gov.in The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has officially published the APPSC [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23214,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1268,1292],"tags":[1308,1311,1306,1307,1309,1273,1310,1276],"class_list":["post-23205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-andhra-pradesh-government-jobs","category-latest-notifications","tag-ap-forest-department-jobs","tag-ap-forest-walking-test","tag-appsc-forest-section-officer-recruitment-2026","tag-appsc-notification-17-2026","tag-fso-vacancy-2026","tag-psc-ap-gov-in-apply-online","tag-science-degree-govt-jobs-ap","tag-studybizz-appsc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23205","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23205"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23205\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23210,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23205\/revisions\/23210"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}