APPSC FRO notification 2026: how to apply before 5 November
APPSC Notification No. 16/2026 invites online applications for Forest Range Officer from 16 October to 5 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Upload your own scanned photo and signature in JPG; the notification lists no KB size. Corrections open for 7 days after the last date at Rs 100 each.
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Applications for Forest Range Officer in the A.P. Forest Service (Notification No. 16/2026, dated 16.10.2026) close on 5 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The notification does not give photo or signature sizes: it only says to upload your own scanned photo and signature in JPG format, so follow the limits shown on the upload screen.
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APPSC FRO 2026: uploads and dates
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG | Not listed | Not listed | Your own scanned photo |
| Signature | JPG | Not listed | Not listed | Your own scanned signature |
Source: APPSC Notification No. 16/2026, dated 16.10.2026, general instructions on the application (2026).
- Apply online: 16.10.2026 to 05.11.2026, up to 11:59 PM, on psc.ap.gov.in.
- Corrections: enabled only after the last date, for 7 days, at Rs 100 per correction.
- Exam: computer based recruitment test, date to be intimated later.
- Fee: Rs 250 processing plus Rs 120 exam fee. SC, ST, BC, ex-servicemen, Andhra Pradesh white card families and unemployed youth (declaration to the Commission at the appropriate time) are exempt from the Rs 120. Fees are paid online by net banking, credit card or debit card; IPOs and demand drafts are not accepted and the fee is not refunded.
How to apply, step by step
- Log in with your OTPR ID. First-timers must complete One Time Profile Registration first.
- Click "Online Application Submission". It is at the bottom right of the home page.
- Press "Fill Application" against Notification 16/2026 and check the data pulled from your OTPR.
- Click "Save & Submit", then pay. Only this button creates the payment link.
If a payment fails, the notification says to start a fresh payment process from the "Online Application Submission" step. It lists net banking, credit card and debit card only, and says the bank list is on the website. It does not describe what to do when a payment type is missing in the gateway, so check the bank list on psc.ap.gov.in and start the payment again.
Plain "Save" keeps a draft at the Commission's end, and the notification says such an application is treated as incomplete. The application is final only after a successful payment.
If the photo or signature will not upload
Because the notification gives no size, the screen is your only guide. Resize both files before you start, not in the middle of the form. Check the final size in your file manager before uploading, as in this guide to fixing a photo's KB size.
If the form looks reset after you swap a file, reopen "Fill Application" and re-check every field before paying. Details like local status and white card are filled in the application and drive the fee, so confirm them before paying. The notification says changes made to OTPR later are not picked up for this notification once you have submitted.
Local status: what to write for Class I to VII
Local status is set by where you studied for four consecutive years up to and including the year you appeared for Class VII. If you did not study in a recognised educational institution in that period, residence in the area for those years is enough, shown by a certificate from a Mandal Revenue Officer (or a higher revenue officer). If you did study in an institution up to Class VII, a residence certificate is not accepted and you must produce study certificates. Candidates who migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh between 2 June 2014 and 1 June 2024 must get a Local Status Certificate from the competent authority. OTPR registration is the same for every state, and it is not an application on its own.
Common mistakes
- Starting the form without the OTPR login ready.
- Clicking Save and thinking the application is done.
- Planning to fix the name, fee or age relaxation later. Those fields are not enabled for correction.
- Applying in the final year. The notification requires the degree on the date of the detailed notification.
Eligibility in short
There are 5 vacancies, one of them under the CF category. Age is 18-30 as on 01.07.2026, and the pay scale is Rs 48,440 to Rs 1,37,220. You need a bachelor's degree in one of the listed subjects, such as Forestry, Botany, Zoology, Agriculture, Environmental Science or listed engineering branches, held on the date of the notification.
Local candidates claim reservation with study certificates for Class I to VII or, only if they did not study in an educational institution in those years, a residence certificate from a Mandal Revenue Officer. Open university degree holders who did not study up to Class VII in an institution submit only the residence certificate. For other exams' sizes see our all-exams photo and signature size guide.
Checklist before you submit
- OTPR details match your certificates.
- Local or non-local status and white card choice are correct, since they set the fee.
- Photo and signature are JPG and within the limit on the screen.
- You clicked Save & Submit and have the payment reference ID and the application PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
Kya ye 2026 ka notification hai ya 2025 wala purana?
It is Notification No. 16/2026. The detailed notification is dated 16.10.2026 and sets the window 16.10.2026 to 05.11.2026. The APPSC page also lists an earlier entry with the same number dated 15/09/2026, so use the 16 October document.
Pehle OTPR registration kaise karun?
First-time applicants fill One Time Profile Registration on psc.ap.gov.in, which gives a user ID sent to the registered mobile number and email. OTPR alone is not an application. Then log in and use Online Application Submission.
Application mein galti ho gayi, correction ka option hai?
Yes, but only after the last date and for 7 days from it, at Rs 100 per correction. Fields that affect name, fee and age relaxation cannot be changed. No manual or postal correction requests are entertained.
What size should the photo and signature be?
The notification does not list KB or pixel sizes. It only says to upload your own scanned photo and signature in JPG format. Follow the limits shown on the upload screen.
Outside AP wale kya apply kar sakte hain?
Applicants from other States pay the Rs 120 exam fee plus the Rs 250 processing fee and cannot claim fee exemption or reservation, except that ex-servicemen keep the fee exemption. Local reservation is for local candidates of the zone, so read the local candidate and eligibility paras before applying.
Payment option nahi dikh raha ya payment fail ho gaya, kya karun?
The notification accepts net banking, credit card and debit card, not IPOs or demand drafts. If the payment fails, start a fresh payment process from Online Application Submission. The application is final only after the payment succeeds.
Private padhai ki ho toh early classes ka school kaise bharun?
Local status uses study certificates for Class I to VII if you studied in a recognised institution. If you did not study in one during the relevant years, a residence certificate from a Mandal Revenue Officer is used instead.
Sources
- APPSC Notification No. 16/2026 (Forest Range Officer), 16.10.2026 (checked 2026-10)
- APPSC recruitment notifications page (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.