OSSSC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1518 Forest Guard, Forester & Excise Constable Posts

OSSSC Forest Guard, Forester & Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 for 1518 Post- Apply Online

Short Information : The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has officially released the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Examination 2025 (II) Notification on 30 December 2025. Through this recruitment drive, OSSSC has announced 1,518 vacancies for the posts of Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable.

These posts fall under the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department and the Excise Department, Government of Odisha, and are District / Circle / Division cadre positions. Eligible candidates can apply online starting 7 January 2026, with the last date for final submission on 7 February 2026.

📄 OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The official OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF contains complete details regarding:

District-wise vacancies
Eligibility & age criteria
Physical standards
Exam pattern & syllabus
Online application guidelines

👉 Download OSSSC Forest Guard, Forester & Excise Constable Notification 2026 PDF

OSSSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Posts	Forester, Forest Guard, Excise Constable
Total Vacancies	1,518
Advertisement No.	IIE-121/2025-3220/OSSSC
Registration Dates	7 Jan – 31 Jan 2026
Final Submission	7 Jan – 7 Feb 2026
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Written Test + PSM & PET
Salary	₹19,900 – ₹81,100
Official Website	osssc.gov.in

OSSSC Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details

Post Name	Department	Vacancies
Forester	Forest, Environment & Climate Change	47
Forest Guard	Forest, Environment & Climate Change	896
Excise Constable	Excise Department	575
Total	—	1,518

OSSSC Apply Online 2026

The OSSSC Online Application Portal will open on 7 January 2026.

New candidates must complete New User Registration
Existing candidates can use Re-registration
Registration alone is not enough; final submission is mandatory

👉 Direct Link to Apply Online for OSSSC Recruitment 2026 (Active from 07.01.2026)

How to Apply for OSSSC Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official OSSSC website

2. Click on Apply Online

3. Choose New User / Registered User

4. Complete registration & upload specimen signature (20–50 KB)

5. Log in and fill the detailed application form

6. Upload photograph (20–100 KB)

7. Pay examination fee (if applicable)

8. Review details & submit final form

9. Download confirmation page

📌 All communication will be sent to registered email & mobile number.

OSSSC Application Fee 2026

Category	Fee
General / SEBC	₹500
SC / ST / PwD	NIL

🔔 Fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the written examination.

OSSSC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)

Forester & Forest Guard: 18 – 32 years
Excise Constable: 21 – 32 years

Age Relaxation

SC / ST / SEBC / Women: 5 years
PwD: 10 years

Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification
Forester	+2 Science with basic computer knowledge
Forest Guard	Class 10 (HSC) or equivalent
Excise Constable	+2 pass or equivalent

OSSSC Exam Pattern & Selection Process 2026

Stage-I: Written Examination (MCQ)

Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mathematics	20	20
General Studies	25	25
English	20	20
Odia	15	15
Computer	20	20
Total	100	100

Qualifying Marks:

General / SEBC: 35%
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Sportsperson: 30%

Stage-II: Physical Standard Measurement (PSM) & PET

Candidates shortlisted (approx. 3× vacancies) will undergo:

Height & chest measurement
Endurance test (e.g., 25 km walk in 4 hours for male forest posts)

OSSSC Salary 2026 (ORSP Rules 2017)

Post	Pay Scale	Level
Forester	₹25,500 – ₹81,100	Level-7
Forest Guard	₹19,900 – ₹63,200	Level-4
Excise Constable	₹19,900 – ₹63,200	Level-4

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply for OSSSC Recruitment 2026?
👉 7 February 2026

Q2. How many vacancies are announced?
👉 1,518 posts

Q3. What is the qualification for Forest Guard?
👉 Class 10 pass from a recognized board

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