Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has officially released a major recruitment notification for Forester, Forest Guard and Excise Constable posts under the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department and Excise Department, Government of Odisha. Eligible candidates can apply online.
OSSSC CRE 2025 : Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable
Basic Information
Particulars
Details
Organization
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Advertisement No.
IIE-121/2025-3220
Post Name
Forester, Forest Guard, Excise Constable
Total Vacancies
1,518 Posts
Job Location
Odisha
Application Mode
Online
Apply Online
www.osssc.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Re-Registration Start
07 January 2026
Last Date of Registration
31 January 2026
Online Application Start
07 January 2026
Last Date to Apply
07 February 2026
Post-wise Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancies
Forester
47
Forest Guard
896
Excise Constable
575
Total 1,518
Pay Scale
Post
Pay Scale
Pay Matrix Level
Forester
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Level-7
Forest Guard
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Level-4
Excise Constable
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Level-4
Official Notification: PDF
OSSSC PYQ PDF- Click
(Vacancies are district / circle / division cadre-wise with reservation applicable as per Odisha Government rules.)
Educational Qualification
Post
Qualification
Forester
+2 Science with basic computer knowledge
Forest Guard
Passed HSC / 10th Examination
Excise Constable
Passed +2 Examination or equivalent
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2025)
Post
Age Limit
Forester
18 – 32 Years
Forest Guard
18 – 32 Years
Excise Constable
21 – 32 Years
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC / ST / SEBC / Women
5 Years
PwD
10 Years
Ex-Servicemen
As per service rules
Application Fee
Category
Fee
SC / ST / PwD
₹0 (Exempted)
Others
₹500 (Refundable after exam)
Selection Process
Stage-I: Written Examination
Details
Information
Total Marks
100
Type
MCQ (OMR / CBRE)
Negative Marking
0.25 per wrong answer
Subject-wise Marks Distribution
Subject
Marks
Mathematics
20
General Studies
25
English
20
Odia
15
Computer
20
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Highlights
Forester / Forest Guard
Category
Requirement
Male
25 km walk in 4 hours
Female
16 km walk in 4 hours
Excise Constable
Category
Requirement
Male
1.6 km run in 7 minutes + Long Jump 3.66 m
Female
1.6 km run in 9 minutes + Long Jump 2.75 m
Documents Required
Sl. No
Document
1
Educational Certificates
2
Caste / Disability Certificate (if applicable)
3
Odia Language Certificate
4
NCC Certificate (For Excise Constable Bonus Marks)
5
ID Proof
Read More: OSSSC RI 2025
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