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Recruitment authority/Board | Post Name | Qualification | Apply Start Date | Apply Last Date | Registration Last Date | Apply Extension Date | Details Information |
OSSSC | RI, ARI and ICDS Supervisor and Other – 3,250 | Any Bachelors Degree, Diploma, 12TH, Any Post Graduate | 07-01-2026 | 31-01-2026 | 15-02-2026 | ||
OSSSC | Forester, Forest Guard and Excise Constable – 1,518 | 12TH, 10TH | 07-01-2026 | 31-01-2026 | 15-02-2026 | ||
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The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the Recruitment Notification 2026 for the posts of Forester, Forest Guard and Excise Constable.Candidates who have passed 10th or 12th are eligible to apply online.The online application process will start on 07 January 2026 and the last date to apply is 07 February 2026.Interested and eligible candidates can submit their application online through the official OSSSC website at osssc.gov.in.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official OSSSC website. The last date to submit the online application form is 07 February 2026.
In this article, candidates can find complete details about the OSSSC Forester, Forest Guard and Excise Constable Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application procedure, and direct links to the official notification and online application form.
| Exam Conducted By | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post Name | Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable |
| No of Posts | 1518 (47 Forester, 896 Forest Guard, 575 Excise Constable) |
| Salary | Forester: Pay Scale ₹ 25500–81100, Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-1 Forest Guard: Pay Scale ₹ 19900–63200, Pay Matrix Level-4, Cell-01 Excise Constable: Pay Scale ₹ 19900–63200, Pay Matrix Level-4, Cell-01 |
| Qualification | Post-wise minimum educational qualifications as prescribed for Forester, Forest Guard and Excise Constable in the Detailed Advertisement for CRE-2025 (II). |
| Age Limit | 18/21 to 32 years as on 1st January, 2025 (post-wise as specified with admissible relaxations). |
| Start Date for Apply | 07.01.2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 07.02.2026 (online application submission) |
| Official Website | www.osssc.gov.in |
| Post Name | Group | Department | Total Posts | Scale of Pay & Pay Matrix Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester | Group C | Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department (FE & CC) | 47 | ₹ 25500–81100, Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-1 |
| Forest Guard | Group C | Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department (FE & CC) | 896 | ₹ 19900–63200, Pay Matrix Level-4, Cell-01 |
| Excise Constable | Group C | Excise Department | 575 | ₹ 19900–63200, Pay Matrix Level-4, Cell-01 |
| Total | 1518 | |||
| Territorial Circle | Total |
|---|---|
| Angul Territorial Circle | 8 |
| Baripada Territorial Circle | 1 |
| Berhampur Territorial Circle | 15 |
| Koraput Territorial Circle | 4 |
| Rourkela Territorial Circle | 7 |
| Sambalpur Territorial Circle | 12 |
| Total Forester | 47 |
| District | Total |
|---|---|
| Angul | 21 |
| Balangir | 23 |
| Balasore | 38 |
| Bargarh | 7 |
| Bhadrak | 16 |
| Total Excise Constable | 575 |
Candidates must have passed +2 Science from a recognized University / Institution / Board.
Must have basic computer knowledge.
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 32 years as on 01 January 2025.
Candidates must have passed High School Certificate Examination (10+) from a recognized Board / Institution.
Age Limit: 18 to 32 years as on 01 January 2025, as per rules.
Candidates must have passed +2 Examination or equivalent conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or any other recognized Board / Council.
Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 32 years as on 01 January 2025.
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia, and must have:
Passed Middle English School Examination with Odia as a language subject, or
Passed Matriculation with Odia as the medium of instruction in non-language subjects, or
Studied Odia as a language subject in Class VII or above, or
Passed Odia Test of M.E. School Standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department.
Must be a citizen of India.
Must be of good character.
If married, the candidate must not have more than one spouse living, except where permitted under applicable personal laws.
Candidates claiming reservation under Sportsperson category must possess a valid Sportsperson Identity Card issued by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha.
The card must be valid on the date of application submission and a scanned copy of the original card must be uploaded online.
Candidates must possess a Permanent Disability Certificate / UDID Card with not less than 40% disability in the relevant category and sub-category.
Required physical standards and functional classification must be met.
Disability details must be entered correctly in the online application form.
Benchmark PwDs will be allowed 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour in the Written Test and may avail a scribe with prior permission.
Candidates must possess Identity Card / Discharge Certificate / valid defence service documents.
Must submit an undertaking that no previous re-employment under Government of Odisha has been availed.
Candidates must not have:
Knock knee, bow legs, flat foot, varicose veins
Squint in eyes, poor vision, colour blindness
Inability to flex fingers properly or any other visible deformity
Any defect in speech or hearing
⚠️ Candidates with any disability or deformity are not eligible for the post of Excise Constable.
Persons with Disabilities are not eligible for the posts of Forester and Forest Guard,
Except for Leprosy Cured Persons and Acid Attack Victims, as per prescribed reservation rules.
Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Pay Matrix Level: Level-7
Cell: Cell-1
Department: Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department
Pay Scale: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Pay Matrix Level: Level-4
Cell: Cell-01
Department: Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department
Pay Scale: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Pay Matrix Level: Level-4
Cell: Cell-01
Department: Excise Department
Forester: Minimum 18 years and maximum 32 years.
Forest Guard: 18 to 32 years, as specified for the post.
Excise Constable: Minimum 21 years and maximum 32 years.
SC / ST / SEBC / Women: Upper age relaxation of 5 years.
Persons with Disabilities (PwDs): Upper age relaxation of 10 years.
Ex-Servicemen: Upper age relaxation equivalent to the total period of defence service rendered, subject to:
Not having more than six months of service remaining on the last date of online application, and
Fulfilment of conditions relating to prior re-employment, if any.
Candidates belonging to more than one category shall be eligible for only one age relaxation, whichever is most beneficial.
However, PwDs belonging to SC / ST / SEBC categories are entitled to cumulative age relaxation of 10 years over and above the normal category relaxation, as per the Odisha Civil Services (Fixation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1989.
As per the Odisha Payment of Recruitment Examination Fees and Refund Rules, 2025, candidates other than SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are required to pay an Examination Fee of ₹500/-.
The examination fee must be paid online through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI using the Payment Gateway during the online application process.
Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) categories are fully exempted from payment of the examination fee.
The ₹500/- examination fee paid by eligible candidates shall be refunded to those applicants who actually appear for the examination, after completion of the examination and verification of attendance records.
The refund amount will be credited to the same bank account or payment method used at the time of online registration.
Candidates are advised to use their own bank account or payment method to avoid any inconvenience during the refund process.
No refund shall be granted to candidates who do not appear in the examination for any reason whatsoever.
If the Confirmation Page is not generated after successful payment, the transaction will be cancelled automatically, and the paid amount will be refunded within 48 hours.
In such cases, candidates will be required to make a fresh payment to complete the online application process.
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration (Fresh candidates – New User) | 07.01.2026 | 31.01.2026 |
| Re-registration (Registered User) | 07.01.2026 | 31.01.2026 |
| Submission of Online Application (after Registration / Re-registration) | 07.01.2026 | 07.02.2026 |
| Last date of receipt of online applications | - | 07.02.2026 |
Total Marks: 100
Question Type: MCQ (Objective Type)
Mode: OMR / CBRE
Standard: High School Certificate Examination level
Duration: 1½ Hours (90 Minutes)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| General Studies | 25 | 25 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| Odia | 15 | 15 |
| Computer | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
If more than one option is marked, it will be treated as a wrong answer.
No penalty for unattempted questions.
30% – SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Sportsperson
35% – All other categories
Question paper will be bilingual (Odia & English), except English and Odia subjects.
In case of any discrepancy in Odia version, the English version shall prevail.
Examination may be conducted in multiple shifts / multiple dates using different question sets.
Normalization formula will be applied to convert raw scores into normalized scores.
Candidates may select up to three preferred districts for test centre.
The Commission may allot a different district depending on infrastructure and capacity.
NCC ‘B’ Certificate: +1 mark
NCC ‘C’ Certificate: +2 marks
Includes Physical Standard Measurement (PSM) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for all three posts.
Candidates shortlisted for Physical Test shall be not less than 3 times the number of vacancies, category-wise, subject to Commission’s discretion.
Men (UR/SEBC/SC):
Height: 168 cm
Chest: 81 cm (unexpanded) with up to 5 cm expansion
Men (ST): Height 158 cm
Women (All Categories): Height 153 cm
Colour blindness is a disqualification.
Men (UR/SEBC):
Height: 168 cm, Weight: 55 kg, Chest: 79–84 cm
Men (SC/ST):
Height: 163 cm, Weight: 50 kg, Chest: 76–81 cm
Women (UR/SEBC):
Height: 158 cm, Weight: 47.5 kg
Women (SC/ST):
Height: 153 cm, Weight: 45 kg
Minimum 5 cm difference between unexpanded and expanded chest is mandatory.
Male (All Categories): Walking 25 km in 4 hours
Female (All Categories): Walking 16 km in 4 hours
Male:
Running 1.6 km in 7 minutes
Long Jump 3.66 m (3 attempts)
Female:
Running 1.6 km in 9 minutes
Long Jump 2.75 m (3 attempts)
⚠️ Failure to qualify in any PSM or PET event will lead to disqualification for the concerned post.
Provisional Master Merit List (Written Test)
Provisional Screening List for Physical Test
Provisional Merit List after Physical Test
Document Verification by District Level Board
Counselling for post and district / circle / division preference
Post-wise & Area-wise Provisional Select Lists based on merit-cum-choice and vacancy availability
OSSSC reserves the right to:
Conduct re-test / additional test
Reschedule examinations
Cancel part or whole of the recruitment process
Decide all matters related to eligibility, selection, rejection and debarment
Visit the OSSSC official website: www.osssc.gov.in
On the Home page, refer to “How do I register / re-register / apply” for the detailed step-by-step procedure.
Candidates who have not registered earlier for any OSSSC recruitment must click on “Apply Online” on the Home page.
Complete the Registration Form to generate a User ID.
Candidates already registered for any other OSSSC post using a User ID must log in and select the “Re-registration” option under the Applicant Menu for this recruitment.
⚠️ Important: Mere Registration or Re-registration does not mean submission of the Online Application. Candidates must log in again, fill in all required details and submit the Online Application Form as per system instructions.
Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
No Admission Letter will be issued to candidates who submit incomplete applications or do not fulfil the eligibility criteria.
Examination Fee: ₹500/- (for candidates other than SC / ST / PwDs)
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📌 The photograph and signature must be clear and identifiable; otherwise, the registration or application may be rejected.
Candidates must use their own valid personal email ID and mobile number, which should remain active till completion of the recruitment process.
These details will be used for Activation Key, alerts and Admission Letters.
Candidates are advised not to change or share these details.
Candidates are advised to submit the Online Application well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues or heavy traffic on the website.
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