The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the Forest Range Officer (FRO) Answer Key 2025 for the screening test and mains examination. Candidates who appeared for the APPSC FRO Exam 2025 can now download the answer key from the official website.
Key Highlights
- Exam Date & Recruitment Details
- Recruitment Organization: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
- Post Name: Forest Range Officer (FRO)
- Notification Number: 11/2024
- Total Vacancies: 37 (zone-wise: Zone I – 8, Zone II – 11, Zone III – 10, Zone IV – 8).
- Application Dates: 15th April 2024 to 5th May 2024.
- Eligibility: Graduate degree in relevant disciplines (e.g., Zoology, Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry, Botany, etc.).
- Selection Process: Screening Test → Mains Written Exam → Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) → Physical Standards Test.
- Screening Test Date: 16th March 2025 (CBT mode, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM).
- Mains Exam Date: 2nd to 4th June 2025 (offline mode, Vijayawada).
- Admit Card Release Date: 26th May 2025 (for Mains).
- Exam Pattern:
- Official Website: psc.ap.gov.in
How to Download APPSC FRO Answer Key 2025
- Visit the APPSC official website or directly go to the Keys to Papers page.
- Look for the link labeled “Forest Range Officer in A.P Forest Service – Main Examination (Objective Type) – Notification No.11/2024” (Published on 04/06/2025).
- Click the link to download the answer key PDF for your paper set.
- Save the PDF and cross-check your responses.
Objection Window
- Candidates can raise objections to the provisional answer key online.
- The objection window is open from 21 March to 23 March 2025 for the screening test.
- Objections must be submitted online only; submissions via post, WhatsApp, SMS, phone, or any other mode will not be accepted.
Direct Links
- Screening Test Answer Key: psc.ap.gov.in
- Mains Answer Key (Published 04/06/2025): Keys to Papers
Additional Information
- The answer key helps candidates estimate their scores before the official result.
- The final answer key is released after considering valid objections.
- For calculation: +1 mark for correct answer, -1/3 for wrong answer.
For the latest updates and to download the answer key, always refer to the official APPSC website