OSSSC Recruitment 2025-26 – Apply Online for 1518 Posts
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has published a notice regarding the recruitment of the following vacancies: Forester, Forest Guard and Excise Constable. The interested eligible candidate can apply online from Jan 7, 2026 to Feb 7, 2026. This post is a golden chance among the Staff Selection Board Jobs In India. The candidate selection will be based upon Written Test, Physical Test, Document Verification and Counseling. It is recommended that the interested candidate visit the official website for further information.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | ST | SC | SEBC | No. of Posts |
| Forester | 34 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 47 |
| Forest Guard | 527 | 198 | 127 | 44 | 896 |
| Excise Constable | 294 | 129 | 86 | 66 | 575 |
| Total Posts | 855 | 333 | 218 | 112 | 1518 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Forester |
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| Forest Guard |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: January 7, 2026
- Last Date for Apply: February 7, 2026
- Online Registration (New User): January 7, 2026 to January 31, 2026
- Re-registration (Registered User): January 7, 2026 to January 31, 2026
Age Limit
- Minimum Age for Forester and Forest Guard: 18 Years
- Minimum Age for Excise Constable: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women Category: 5 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwDs): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Total period of service rendered in defence
- Additional Relaxation for PwD in SC/ST/SEBC: Cumulative 10 years over normal relaxation
Application Fee
- General / SEBC: Rs. 500/-
- SC / ST / PwD: Rs. 0/-
Application Mode
- Online
Pay Scale
- Forester: Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/- (Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-1)
- Forest Guard: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/- (Pay Matrix Level-4, Cell-01)
- Excise Constable: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/- (Pay Matrix Level-4, Cell-01)
Selection Process
- Written Test: 100 mark objective type exam, which will include Mathematics, General Studies, English, Odia and Computer.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 will be subtracted with regard to the number of incorrect answers.
- Physical Standard Measurement (PSM): Height, weight and chest measure according to norms of category.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Walking/Running test according to post and gender.
- Document Verification & Counselling: Final step to check documents and complete the appointment process.
How to Apply for OSSSC Recruitment 2025-26
- Go to the official site of OSSC, which is on www.osssc.gov.in.
- Go to the “Recruitment News” section and Choose advertisement under “ADVERTISEMENT No. IIE-121/2025-3220/OSSSC DATED – 30.12.2025”
- Carefully read the notice to see what is required.
- Click on “Apply Online” and select “Re-registration” or “New User Registration”
- As soon as the personal is filled in, the image will be produced according to the personal.
- Those scanned images of your photograph, signature and required certificates are to be uploaded.
- Submit the application fee of Rs. 500/- (where needed) online.
- Read the application form well before application.
- Click on the Submit form and download/print the confirmation page.
- Store the printed confirmation in a safe place that can be used in the future during the recruitment process.
FAQs
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission has invited applications for the posts of Forester, Forest Guard and Excise Constable. As many as 1,518 posts are vacant and the candidates may apply for these jobs between January 7, 2026 and February 7, 2026. The recruitment test shall comprise written tests, physical fitness, efficiency tests and verification of records.
The candidates have to go through the government notification properly. Regarding Education different posts have varying qualifications, starting from 10+2 Science with computer knowledge to 10th pass. The age limit also varies: Forester/Forest Guard- 18-32 years and Excise Constable- 21-32 years. Relaxation rules will be applied.
Online Application: from January 7, 2026. Re-registration for Registered Applicants: January 31, 2026. Final date of Application: February 7, 2026. Applicants must apply earliest to avoid issues at the end of the application date.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.osssc.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.osssc.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.osssc.gov.in |
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