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OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Released: Apply Online for 1518 Forest Guard, Forester Posts
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released a recruitment notification for 1,518 posts of Forest Guard, Forester, and Excise Constable across various establishments under different departments of the Government of Odisha.
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official OSSSC website on or before 7th February 2026.
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Department | Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Guard, Forester And Exercise Constable |
| No. of Post | 1518 |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900/- per month to Rs. 25,500/- per month |
| Apply Start Date | 07.01.2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 07.02.2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.osssc.gov.in |
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Age Limit As On 01/01/2025
| Post Name | Maximum Age | Minimum Age |
| Forest Guard and Forester | 18 | 32 |
| Exercise Constable | 21 | 32 |
| Age relaxation as per the Govt rules. | ||
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
| UR/SEBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST | Nil |
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the OSSSC Group C Recruitment, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Forester:
- The candidates must have passed +2 science from a recognized university, institution, or Board as the case may be with knowledge of basic computer skills.
Forest Guard:
- The candidates must have passed the High School Certificate Examination(10+) from a recognized Board or institution.
Exercise Constable:
- 12th Class Passed OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognised Board/ Institution in India.
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Stage I(Written Test)
- Stage II (Physical Test)- Physical Standard Measurements(PSM),Physical Efficiency Test(PET)
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Exam Patterns For Forest Guard, Forester And Excise Constable
Stage I(Written Test):
| Subject | No of Questions | Mark | Duration |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 90 Min |
| General Studies | 25 | 25 | |
| English | 20 | 20 | |
| Odia | 15 | 15 | |
| Computer | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- In the Written Test, there shall be negative marking @0.25 mark per question for wrong/multiple answers.
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Physical Test
The physical test comprises the Physical Standard Measurements(PSM) and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for recruitment to the posts of Exercise Constable, Forester, and Forest Guard.
Physical Standard Measurements(PSM):
| Forester /Forest Guard | ||||
| Category | Minimum Height(in cm) | Minimum Chest (in cm) | ||
| Un-expanded | Expanded | |||
| Men | UR/SEBC/SC | 168 | 81 | Up to 5cm |
| ST | 158 | 81 | Up to 5cm | |
| Women | UR/SEBC/SC/ST | 153 | – | – |
| Exercise Constable | |||||
| Category | Minimum Height(in cm) | Minimum Weight (in Kg) | Minimum Chest (in cm) | ||
| Un-expanded(in cm) | Expanded(in Cm) | ||||
| Men | UR/SEBC | 168 | 50 | 79 | 84 |
| SC/ST | 163 | 55 | 76 | 81 | |
| Women | UR/SEBC | 158 | 47.5 | – | – |
| SC/ST | 153 | 45 | – | – | |
Physical Efficiency Test(PET):
Forester /Forest Guard:
| Category | Physical Efficiency test | Qualifying distance/time |
| Male Candidates | Walking test | 25 kms in 4 hours |
| Female Candidates | Walking test | 16 kms in 4 hours |
Exercise Constable:
| Category | Physical Efficiency test | Qualifying distance/time |
| Male Candidates | Running | 1.6 km in 7 min |
| Long Jump | 3.66 meters in 3 Attempts | |
| Female Candidates | Running | 1.6 km in 9 min |
| Long Jump | 2.7 meters in 3 Attempts |
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale
| Name of the Post | Scale of Pay |
| Exercise Constable | Pay Scale Rs.19,900 Pay Matrix Level-4, Cell-1 |
| Forester | Pay Scale Rs.25,500 Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-1 |
| Forest Guards | Pay Scale Rs.19,900 Pay Matrix Level-4, Cell-1 |
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | ST | SC | SEBC | Total Post |
| Exercise Constable | 195 (W-99) | 87(W-42) | 57(W-29 | 44 (W-22) | 575 |
| Forester | 23(W-11) | 5 (W-1) | 3 (W-2) | 2 | 45 |
| Forest Guard | 356 (W-171) | 134(W-64) | 86 (W-41) | 31 (W-13) | 896 |
How to Apply For OSSSC Combined Recruitment Examination 2026?
Steps to Apply Online FOR OSSSC Forest Guard, Forester Recruitment 2025 :
- Visit the Official Website of OSSSC.
- Click on the Apply Online Tab Option.
- Click on Ongoing Vacancies for the Given Posts.
- Click on Online Application.
- Click on New User & Register Yourself.
- Fill in all the Required Details.
- Click on Final Submission.
- Take a Printout of the application.
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
| Online Registration (Fresh candidates – New User who have not registered earlier) | 07.01.2026 | 31.01.2026 |
| Re-registration (Registered User who already have User ID for any previous post) | 07.01.2026 | 31.01.2026 |
| Submission of Online Application (after Registration / Re-registration) | 07.01.2026 | 07.02.2026 |
| Last date of receipt of online applications | – | 07.02.2026 |
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Interested Candidate Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online | |
| APPLY LINK | Click here to Apply |
| Notification PDF | Click |
| OFFICIAL WEBSITE | Click |
| JOIN TELEGRAM PAGE | Click |
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OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Important FAQs
What is the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam(II)2025 Form Apply Date?
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 Notification will be out on 30th December 2025.
What is the Exam Fee for OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2025?
UR/SEBC- Rs.500/-
SC/ST-NIL
How many vacancies will be there in the OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026?
There are 1518 Posts
What is the last date to apply for OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 7th Frbruary 2026.
