🌲 OSSSC Recruitment 2026: Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable – 1,518 Vacancies (Official)
Are you looking for a government job in Odisha in 2026? This is a golden opportunity! 🪙 The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the official notification for recruitment to the posts of Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable under the Combined Recruitment Examination – 2025 (II).
📌 Official Website
👉 Apply online & get full details at www.osssc.gov.in
– Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission website.
📊 Vacancy Overview – कुल रिक्तियाँ
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
📆 Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तारीखें)
✔ Online Registration Start: 07 January 2026
✔ Last Date to Register: 31 January 2026
✔ Final Submission of Application: 07 February 2026
✔ Mode of Application: Online Only at osssc.gov.in
Note: Registration and form submission are two steps — registration alone does NOT complete your application.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (योग्यता)
📌 Educational Qualification
Forest Guard: Passed Class 10th (Matric) or equivalent.
Forester: Passed 12th (Intermediate) + basic computer knowledge.
Excise Constable: Passed 12th (Intermediate).
📌 Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
Forest Guard & Forester: 18–32 years
Excise Constable: 21–32 years
👉 Age Relaxation is applicable as per Odisha government rules (SC/ST/SEBC, Ex-Servicemen, etc.).
🪪 Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
The recruitment will be conducted in multiple stages:
Written Examination (Objective MCQ Based)
Physical Standard Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test (PSM & PET)
Document Verification & Medical
(Exact dates will be announced later.)
📜 Exam Pattern (संक्षिप्त परीक्षा पैटर्न)
✔ The written exam is objective type (MCQ) with subjects like Mathematics, English, Odia, General Studies, Computer etc.
✔ Total Marks and detailed pattern are mentioned in the official notification PDF.
💰 Salary (वेतन)
Post Salary Pay Level
Forester ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 Level-7
Forest Guard ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 Level-4
Excise Constable ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 Level-4
👉 Enjoy government job benefits, allowances and secure career growth opportunities! 🌟
📝 Application Fee (आवेदन शुल्क)
✔ General / EWS / OBC: ₹500
✔ SC / ST / PwBD: No Fee
✔ Fee payable via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
🚀 How to Apply (कैसे करें आवेदन)
Visit the official OSSSC portal 👉 www.osssc.gov.in
Click Apply Online for OSSSC CRE 2025 (II).
Complete New User Registration (or Re-register if already registered).
Fill the detailed application form.
Upload documents & pay the application fee.
Submit before 07 Feb 2026.
📌 Always download and save the confirmation after submission!
📎 Official Notification & Links
✔ Full Notification PDF and Apply Online links are available on OSSSC’s official website: www.osssc.gov.in
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🎯 Final Tips (टिप्स)
👉 Start preparing for the written test now!
👉 Check the physical standards carefully before applying.
👉 Keep your documents ready (education certificates, ID proof, photos).
🔔 Don’t miss this huge govt job opportunity — 1,518 posts for eligible candidates in Odisha! Apply before 07 Feb 2026 and kickstart your government career in Forest & Excise departments. 🌳👮♂️