| Job Title | Forester, Forest Guard, Excise Constable |
|---|---|
| Category | GOVT |
| Location | Odisha (various districts/divisions) |
| Company | Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Description | 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 Eligibility Criteria Education Forester: +2 Science (Intermediate in Science) with knowledge of basic computer skills. Forest Guard: Must have passed 10th Class from a recognized board. Excise Constable: Must have passed +2 examination or equivalent. All candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and must have passed: ME School Examination with Odia as a subject OR Matriculation with Odia medium OR Odia in Class VII or passed Odia language test equivalent to ME standard. Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025) Forester & Forest Guard: 18 to 32 years Excise Constable: 21 to 32 years Age relaxation as per rules for SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, PwDs, and sportspersons. Physical Standards Refer to the official notification. General medical fitness and no deformities required. For Forester/Forest Guard, only leprosy-cured persons and acid attack victims among PwDs are eligible. Salary Forester: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-7, Cell-1) Forest Guard: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level-4, Cell-1) Excise Constable: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level-4, Cell-1) 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. Important Dates Event Start Date End Date 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 |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
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