The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) will release the APPSC Forest Beat Officer Answer Key 2025 soon after the written test is concluded. The APPSC FBO answer key 2025 will help candidates anticipate their performance in the APPSC FBO exam. 

• The tentative answer key is generally released a few days after the APPSC FBO Exam. 
• The window to raise objections against the tentative APPSC FBO Answer key will be open for a limited period of time. Candidates can raise objections within that period.
• The APPSC FBO key can be downloaded from the Commission's official website.  
• Also check the APPSC FBO Results here once they are out on the APPSC website.!

In case you have any queries or doubts regarding the choice of your answer, you can submit an appeal against the question. The evaluation of the papers is based on the APPSC answer key released by the commission. Read on to know how to download the APPSC Forest Beat Officer exam key 2025, how to raise objections and process to calculate your scores.

How to Download the APPSC FBO Key 2025?

The APPSC FBO key is available to download from the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Public Services Commission. Follow the steps given below to download the key in a PDF Format:

• Step I: Visit the official website of the commission www.psc.ap.gov.in
• Step II: Click on ‘Keys & Objections’ Tab and Search for “Question Paper and Keys - Mains For - Forest Beat Officer & Assistant Beat Officer in A.P. Forest Sub Service”.
• Step III: The answer key is released in 2 parts. Paper I key for General Science and Mental Ability and Paper II key for General Science and General Mathematics.
• Step IV: Click on the links and download the PDF.
• Step V: Save  the APPSC FBO answer key for your reference and to calculate your marks.

How to Calculate Marks for the APPSC FBO Exam?

The Commission releases the answer key for APPSC FBO Screening Test and Main Examination. The Screening Test has only one paper divided into Part-A and Part-B of 150 marks. The Main examination is divided into 3 parts. The answer will be released for Paper I General Studies & Mental Ability and Paper II which is General Science & General Mathematics. You can check the marking scheme below to get an idea about your performance.

For Screening Test

• The exam is of 150 marks in total.
• Allot 1 mark for each question answered correctly.
• A negative marking of 1/3rd marks should be done for every incorrect answer.

Check the APPSC FBO Syllabus in detail here!

For Main Examination

• The exam will be of 250 marks (50 marks for Essay Writing will be qualifying only)
• For Paper-2 and Paper-3 each correct answer is worth 1 mark.

• 1/3rd marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

• The summation of this series will be your final marks scored.

Compare your answers mentioned on the answer key to get an idea of your expected results for the APPSC FBO post. Also check the list of APPSC FBO Books curated by our inhouse teachers!

How to Challenge APPSC Forest Beat Officer Answer Key?

To challenge the APPSC Forest Beat Officer Answer Key, candidates must visit the official APPSC website and log in using their credentials. After accessing the answer key section, they should select the specific question(s) they wish to challenge and provide a valid explanation or reference to support their objection. The challenge must be submitted within the stipulated deadline mentioned in the notification. Candidates may also be required to pay a nominal fee per question challenged, which may be refunded if the objection is found to be valid.

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