Download Admit Card For Odisha OSSSC Combined Recruitment Examination (II) for Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable Recruitment 2025 (1518 Vacancies)

Short Info : Odisha OSSSC has released the notification for Combined Recruitment Examination (II) for Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable Recruitment 2025 (1518 Vacancies). The candidates who are interested in this Recruitment can apply online from 07 January, 2026 to 07 February, 2026. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job description, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates

Registration Start Date

07 January, 2026

Registration Last Date

31 January, 2026

Application Start Date

07 January, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

07 February, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

07 February, 2026

Exam Date

16 April to 05 May, 2026

Admit Card for Exam

09 April, 2026

Eligibility Details

Age Limit For Excise Constable

21-32 Years (As on 01 January, 2025)

Age Limit For Forester, Forest Guard

18-32 Years (As on 01 January, 2025)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

500 Rs./-

SC / ST / PH Category Candidates

0 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Odisha OSSSC Combined Recruitment Examination (II) for Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable Recruitment 2025 (1518 Vacancies) - Post Wise Vacancies
Post Name	Group	Department	Total Post
Forester	Group C	Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department (FE & CC)	47
Forest Guard	Group C	Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department (FE & CC)	896
Excise Constable	Group C	Excise Department	575
Grand Total Post			1518

Written Exam Pattern
Negative Marking : 1/4th Marks Qualifying Marks : 35% for General / SEBC & 30% for Others
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Mathematics	20	20	01:30 Hours
General Studies	25	25
English	20	20
Odia	15	15
Computer	20	20
Total	100	100	1:30 Hours
How to Apply
Visit the Website : Go to the official OSSSC portal: osssc.gov.in. Register/Login : Click on the "Register" button for new users or "Login" for existing users. Fill Application : Select the Combined Recruitment Exam 2025 (II) and fill in personal, educational, and communication details. Upload Documents : Upload scanned copies of photographs, signatures, and certificates as per specifications. Submit Fee : Pay the examination fee online (if applicable). Final Submission : Submit the form and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Selection Process
Written Examination (CBRE Mode) : A computer-based exam testing subject knowledge. It includes negative marking (0.25 marks for incorrect answers) and lasts 1.5 hours. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) : Candidates are screened for height, weight, and chest measurements based on the post requirements. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) : Candidates must pass physical endurance tests (e.g., walking, running) to prove physical fitness. Document Verification : Finalists have their documents verified for eligibility before appointment.