OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 (943 Vacancies), Last Date to Register 31 Jan

On: January 26, 2026 |

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OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026; Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) aims to fill a total of 943 vacancies for Forest Guard and Forester posts under the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department. The online form-filling process for OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 is ongoing at www.osssc.gov.in. Interested and eligible candidates can fill out their registration form till 31st January, and the last date to apply online is 7th February 2026.

OSSSC Forest Guard Notification 2026 PDF Out

The detailed notification for the Combined Recruitment Examination-2025 (II) for the posts of Forester, Forest Guard has been released at the official website www.osssc.gov.in. OSSSC Forest Guard & Forester Notification 2026 PDF includes the complete information, such as vacancies, salary, educational qualifications, etc., which can be checked by clicking on the link.

OSSSC Forest Guard & Forester Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization	Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Exam Name	Combined Recruitment Examination-2025 (II) for the posts of Forester, Forest Guard
Post	Forest Guard and Forester
Vacancy	943
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	Registration Dates – 7th to 31st January 2026 Application Dates – 7th January to 7th February 2026
Age Limit	18 to 38 Years
Selection Process	Written Test- Physical Test (PSM and PET)- Document Verification
Examination Fee	UR- 500/- Others – Nil
Salary	Forest Guard- Rs. 19,900/- Forester- Rs. 25,500/-
Job Location	Odisha
Official website	www.osssc.gov.in

OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Events	Dates
Detailed Notification	30th December 2025
Online Registration/Re-registration	7th January 2026
Last Date for Online Registration/Re-registration	31st January 2026
Last Date to Submit the Online Application	7th February 2026

OSSSC Forest Guard Application Fee 2026

Category	Application Fee
SC/ST/PwDs	Nil
Other than SC/ST/PwDs	Rs. 500/-

OSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026

A total of 943 vacancies have been announced by the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission for the posts of Forest Guard and Forester. Out of the total, 896 vacancies are for Forest Guard, and 47 are for Forester posts. Check category-wise OSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 from here.

Posts	UR	ST	SC	SEBC	Vacancies
Forest Guard	23 (w-11)	05 (w-1)	3 (w-2)	2	896
Forester	356 (w-171)	134 (w-64)	86 (w-41)	31 (w-13)	47

OSSSC Forest Guard & Forester Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must go through the OSSC Forest Guard Notification PDF and ensure their eligibility to apply online for the OSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026. Candidates’ eligibility in the form of educational qualification and age limit is mentioned here.

Educational Qualification

The required education qualification for the candidates to apply online for Forest Guard and Forester posts under OSSSC Forest Guard & Forester Recruitment 2026 is as follows.

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Forest Guard	Candidates must have passed the High School Certificate Examination (10+) from a recognized Board or institution.
Forester	Candidates must have passed +2/ Intermediate Science from a recognized Board or institution, and candidates have a basic knowledge of Computer skills.

OSSSC Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)

For OSSSC Recruitment 2026, candidates’ minimum age should be 18 years, and the maximum age should not be more than 32 years. Age relaxation for reserved categories will be provided as per government rules.

Minimum Age- 18 years
Maximum Age- 32 years
Upper Age relaxation for the reserved category is provided below in the table as mentioned in the notification pdf.

OSSSC Age Relaxation
Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ ST/ Women/ SEBC	05 years
PWD	10 years
Gomitra Candidates	07 years

OSSSC Forest Guard & Forester Selection Process 2026

The candidates who will be applying for the OSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 have to go through a selection process to be selected. The selection process will include the following stages;

Stage 1- Written Test: OSSSC will conduct the OSSSC written examination for Forest Guard and Forester Posts. On the basis of the written examination, candidates will be shortlisted for the next phase of the selection process i.e. Physical Exam.

Stage 2- Physical Test (Physical Measurement Test/ Physical Efficiency Test): On the basis of the candidate’s performance in the OSSSC Written examination as per the merit list, 3 times the number of total vacancies will be called to appear for the Physical tests.

Stage 3- Document Verification: Qualified candidates in the Physical examination will be called for Document Verification, where candidates have to provide their original documents in order to verify the information submitted by them in the application forms.

How to Apply For OSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2026

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) at https://www.osssc.gov.in/.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link Apply Online.

Step 3: A new page appears on the screen. Click on the link “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations.”

Step 4: A new tab appears on the screen if candidates are not registered already. Register and create your profile by clicking on “New Registration” and entering your valid email ID and mobile number.

Step 5: After completing the registration or if already registered, the candidate has to log in with their registration number, which is provided during the registration process.

Step 6: Enter your personal details and required educational qualifications.

Step 7: Upload all required documents as per the prescribed format.

Step 8: Download and take a printout of the OSSSC Forest Guard Application forms for future reference.