Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released an official notification for OSSSC Forest Guard & Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 to fill 1,518 vacancies for the posts of Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable under the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department and Excise Department. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official OSSSC website within the prescribed application period.
The online application process for OSSSC Forest Guard & Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 has started from 07 January 2026 and will remain open until 31 January 2026. Candidates must meet the prescribed age criteria, with the minimum age ranging between 18 to 21 years (as per post) and the maximum age limit being 32 years.
| OSSSC Forest Guard & Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 |
| Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) : Short Details of Notification Advertisement Number- IIE- 121/2025-3220/OSSSC | Short Details of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 30 December 2025 • Application Start : 07 January 2026 • Online Apply Last Date : 31 January 2026 • Last Date To Form Submission : 07 February 2026 • Correction Date : As Per Schedule • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Admit Card : Before Exam • Result Date : Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • UR/ EWS/ OBC : 500/- • SC/ ST/ PwBD : 00/- • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only. |
| Age Limit |
| • Forester/ Forest Guard : 18-32 Years • Excise Constable : 21-32 Years • Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| 1518 Posts |
| Vacancy Detail | |
| Post Name | No. Of Posts |
| Forester | 47 |
| Forest Guard | 896 |
| Excise Constable | 575 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • Forester : Passed +2 Science from recognized University, Institution or Board as the case may be with knowledge in basic Computer skills. • Forest Guard : Passed High School Certificate Examination (10+) from recognized Board or Institution. • Excise Constable : Passed +2 Examination or equivalent examination conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha or by any other recognized Board or Council. • For More Details Read the Official Notification. |
| Salary |
| 1. Forester – Rs 25,500/- to Rs 81,100/- (Level-7) 2. Forest Guard – Rs 19,900/- to Rs 63,200/- (Level-4) 3. Excise Constable – Rs 19,900/- to Rs 63,200/- (Level-4) |
| Selection Process |
| • Written Exam • PET & PMT Test • Document Verification • Medical Examination |
| OSSSC Forest Guard & Excise Constable Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) at http://osssc.gov.in/. Candidates can apply between 07 January 2026 to 31 January 2026. 2. Read the official notification for “OSSSC Forest Guard & Excise Constable Recruitment 2026” carefully before applying. 3. Check and collect all required documents such as eligibility details, ID proof, address details, and basic information. 4. Keep scanned copies of necessary documents ready, including photograph, signature, and ID proof, as per the prescribed format. 5. Before submitting the application form, review the preview and verify all details carefully. 6. Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference. |
| Some Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |