Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) released the Combined Recruitment Examination-2025 (II) notification on December 30, 2025, announcing 1,518 vacancies for Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable roles. These positions fall under the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department and Excise Department in district/circle/division cadres. Online registration starts January 7, 2026, and ends February 7, 2026. Here we will cover all important details like eligibility criteria, application process, selection process and other key details.
OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026
| Organization | Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Posts | 1518 |
| Post Name | Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date To Apply | February 7, 2026 |
| Selection Process | Check notification |
| Salary | Rs.88,900 |
| Official Website | www.osssc.gov.in. |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Forest Guard: Usually requires a pass in the High School Certificate Examination (10th Class) from a recognized board.
- Forester / Excise Constable: Typically requires a +2 Science/Arts/Commerce pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized board or council.
2. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years (for Forest Guard) / 21 Years (for others typically)
- Maximum Age: 38 Years (Age relaxation is generally applicable for SC/ST/SEBC/Women candidates as per Odisha Government rules).
Selection Process
The selection process consists following stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Standard Measurement (PSM) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
How To Apply Online For OSSSC Recruitment 2026
Candidates need to fill application form with below details:
- Go to the official website at www.osssc.gov.in.
- Register with valid email and mobile number.
- Look for the link titled “Invitation of Online Application for Combined Recruitment Examination-2025 (II)”.
- Fill application form with your personal, educational and contact details.
- Upload scanned documents such as photo, siganture and educational certificates.
- Pay aplication fee.
- Submit and take printout for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When does the online application for OSSSC CRE-2025 (II) start?
A: The online registration begins on January 7, 2026.
Q2: What is the last date to apply?
A: The final deadline for submission is February 7, 2026.
Q3: How many vacancies are there in this notification?
A: There are a total of 1,518 vacancies for Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable posts.
Important Links
| Notification | Check Here |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
