Job Title Forester, Forest Guard, Excise Constable
Category GOVT
Location Odisha India
Company Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Description The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable posts for 2026. A total of 1518 vacancies are available under the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department and the Excise Department. Candidates who have passed either the 10th or 12th standard are eligible to apply. The online application process starts from 7th January 2026 and the last date to submit the form is 7th February 2026. This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates seeking government jobs in Odisha.

Name of Organization Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Post Names Forester, Forest Guard, Excise Constable
Education 10th or 12th pass depending on post, with Odia language knowledge
Total Vacancies 1518 Posts
Apply Mode Online
Job Location Odisha (various districts/divisions)
Last Date to Apply 7th February, 2026

Forester 47 +2 Science with basic computer skills
Forest Guard 896 10th pass (High School Certificate)
Excise Constable 575 +2 or equivalent from a recognized board

Application Fee
₹500/- for General and OBC candidates.
Exempted: SC, ST, and PwDs.
Payment via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Selection Process
Stage-I: Written Test

Mode: OMR or CBRE (MCQ type)
Duration: 90 minutes
Subjects:
Mathematics (20 Qs)
General Studies (25 Qs)
English (20 Qs)
Odia Language (15 Qs)
Computer Knowledge (20 Qs)
Total Questions: 100 (100 Marks)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Qualifying Marks:
30% for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Sportspersons
35% for all others
How to Apply
Visit the official website: www.osssc.gov.in
Register online (new users) or log in (registered users).
Fill in the online application form carefully.
Upload scanned photo, signature, and certificates.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Submit the form and download a copy for reference.

Online Registration (Fresh) 7 January 2026 31 January 2026
Re-registration (Registered Users) 7 January 2026 31 January 2026
Submission of Online Application 7 January 2026 7 February 2026
Salary Forester: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-7, Cell-1) Forest Guard: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level-4,
Last Date 2026-02-07 00:00:00
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