- Exam date
- Not announced
- Stages
- 1
- 3 papers in all
- Marks for merit
- 450
- counted for selection
- Negative marking
- Yes
- in the objective papers
Latest notification
Draft, waiting for reviewNotification No. 17/2026: 26 posts. The last date to apply was 12 November 2026. The exam date will be announced later.
Exam pattern
One stage.
- 1
Written examination
3 papers450 marks, after a qualifying test in English and Telugu (100 marks). A walking test and a medical examination follow.
Paper I: General Studies and Mental Ability
- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 150
- Time
- 2 h 30 min
Paper II: Mathematics (SSC standard)
- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 150
- Time
- 2 h 30 min
Paper III: General Forestry
- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 150
- Time
- 2 h 30 min
Rules and eligibility
Negative marking
One-third of a question's marks is taken away for each wrong answer.
Eligibility
A degree in one of the listed science subjects, or the specified engineering degrees. Age 18 to 30. Read the notification for your post and category.
Official sources
These details were checked against the Commission's documents on 12 November 2026. Always read the official notification before you apply.