OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 (Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission.
The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission, known as OSSSC, has released a short notification for Forest Guard and Forester recruitment 2026. The notice confirms a total of 943 vacancies under the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department and is available on the official website osssc.gov.in.This recruitment drive gives clear details about posts, vacancies, age limits, selection stages, and pay levels.
OSSSC Forest Guard & Forester Recruitment 2026 — Key Details
Recruiting Body
- Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) under the Government of Odisha. (OSSSC)
Posts
- Forest Guard
- Forester
(Both posts are part of the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department)
Total Vacancies
- 943 total vacancies:
• Forest Guard: 896
• Forester: 47
🗓 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Short Notification Released | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration/Re-registration | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 30 Jan 2026) |
Application Mode
- Online only through the official website: www.osssc.gov.in (OSSSC)
Eligibility Criteria
✅ Educational Qualification
- Forest Guard: Passed 10th (High School / HSCE)
- Forester: Passed +2/Intermediate Science
(Both from a recognized board/institution)
Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 38 years
- Age relaxation as per government norms (for SC/ST, women, PWD, etc.)
Selection Process
The recruitment selection is typically conducted through three stages:
- Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Questions based on general subjects (Class-10 level)
- 150 questions / 150 marks
- 150 minutes duration
- Negative marking applies.
- Physical Tests
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
(E.g., running, long jump criteria — specific standards will be in the detailed notification.)
- Document Verification
- Verification of original documents and eligibility proofs.
Application Fee
. Nil / No application fee (confirm in the detailed notification when released).
Where to Apply
- Apply online only at the official OSSSC website:
 www.osssc.gov.in (OSSSC)
