The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced the recruitment for the post of Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) in the A.P. Forest Subordinate Service under Notification No. 16/2025. This presents an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the state’s forest department.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 18th September 2025
- Application End Date: 8th October 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Examination Date: To be announced separately
Education Qualification
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- Essential: A Diploma in Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Desirable: Knowledge of AutoCAD and other drafting software.
Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 13
- General Category: 12
- Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP): 1 (reserved under horizontal reservation)
Note: The selection for the MSP vacancy will be based on the final merit list communicated by the State Level Committee (SLC) without a written examination .
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years as of 1st July 2025
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/BC candidates: 5 years
- Physically Handicapped persons: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Selection Process
- Written Examination: An objective-type offline examination will be conducted.
- Merit List: Based on the performance in the written examination.
- For MSP Candidates: Selection will be based on the merit list provided by the SLC .
Application Fee
General Category Candidates: ₹500
SC/ST/BC/PH/Ex-Servicemen: ₹250
Salary Details
The selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹34,580 – ₹1,07,210 as per the Revised Pay Scales (RPS) 2022.
How to Apply
- Visit the APPSC Official Website: Go to the APPSC official website.
- Create One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR):
- If you do not have an OTPR, register on the website using personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
- Login:
- After completing OTPR, login to your profile using your credentials (Username and Password).
- Fill the Application Form:
- Select the “Draughtsman Grade-II” post from the available notifications.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate details, including personal information, educational qualifications, and other relevant details.
- Upload Documents:
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photo, signature, educational certificates, and any other necessary documents.
- Payment of Application Fee:
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes (Debit/Credit cards, Net Banking, etc.).
- Submit the Application:
- After completing the form and paying the fee, review the details carefully.
- Click on the “Submit” button to successfully submit your application.
- Print the Application:
- After submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Important Links
| APPSC Draughtsman Grade-II Official Notification | Download Here |
| Draughtsman Grade-II Online Application Link | Click Here |
