OSSSC Excise Constable Forest Guard Forester 2026 Recruitment: Check important dates vacancies, eligibility and online application details.:
The OSSSC invites online applications for Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) 2025 (II) for the district cadre posts of Excise Constable Forest Guard Forester through the OSSSC official website i.e. www.osssc.gov.in for recruitment.
Through this OSSSC Excise Constable Forest Guard Forester 2026 Recruitment, conducts a selection process that includes written examinations, PET/PMT and document verification to ensure the appointment of qualified and deserving candidates for different state government departments.
OSSSC Excise Constable Forest Guard Forester 2026 Recruitment is released by the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission on 24. 12 2025 to recruit eligible candidates for various popular Group-C posts such as
| Post | Group | Name of the Department |
|---|---|---|
| Forester | C | FE & CC Dept. |
| Forest Guard | C | FE & CC Dept. |
| Excise Constable | C | Excise Dept. |
OVERVIEW
A quick overview of the OSSSC Excise Constable Forest Guard Forester 2026 Recruitment is provided in the table below, covering all key details related to the recruitment.
| Post | Excise Constable Forest Guard Forester |
| Name of Exam | CRE-2025 (II) |
| Exam Conducting Body | OSSSC |
| Vacancies | 1518 |
| Job Location | District Level |
| Exam Fee | Rs. 500 Other than SC, ST & PWD Refundable after appearing the exam. |
| Date of Advt. | 24. 12. 2025 |
| Application Date | 07. 01. 2026 – 07. 02. 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | MCQ Type OMR / CBRE Mode |
| Plan of Exam | Preliminary + PET/PMT |
| Date of Exam | To be Notified |
| Official Website | https://www.osssc.gov.in/ |
Pre-requisites for Online Registration for Recruitment OSSSC Excise Constable Forest Guard Forester 2026 Recruitment
- Full Specimen Signature of the applicant, scanned “JPG/JPEG/PNG format (20Kbs to 50 Kbs)
- Recent Passport size coloured photograph, scanned in “JPG/JPEG/PNG” format (20Kbs to 100 Kbs)
- Personal e-mail id & Mobile Number
- Applicants shall keep their Certificates and Mark Sheets for filling in the details of the educational qualifications during online application.
- (Applicants are not required to submit any physical or hard copies of the completed form.)
Pay Scale & Pay Matrix Level
| Post | Pay Scale & Pay Matrix Level |
|---|---|
| Forester | Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 Pay Matrix Level -7 |
| Forest Guard | Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 Pay Matrix Level -4 |
| Excise Constable | Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 Pay Matrix Level -4 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age :- The age limit will be calculated as on 1st January 2025.
| Name of the Post | Age |
|---|---|
| Forester & Forest Guard | 18 – 32 years |
| Excise Constable | 21 -32 years |
Educational Qualification
| Name of the Post | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Forester | 10+2 Science with basic computer skills |
| Forest Guard | Matriculation |
| Excise Constable | (10+2) or Equivalent |
Other Eligibility Criteria
A candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have
- Passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a Language Subject
- Or Passed Matriculation or Equivalent Exam with Odia as medium of examination in Non-language Subject
- Or Passed a test in Odia in M. E School standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department.
Is Odia language compulsory for OSSSC Excise Constable Forest Guard Forester 2026 Recruitment exams?
Yes, candidates must have working knowledge of Odia and should have passed the Middle School Examination with Odia or an equivalent Odia test.
What is the age requirement for OSSSC Excise Constable Forest Guard Forester 2026 Recruitment?
The age limit for OSSSC recruitment varies by post and is determined based on the specific educational qualifications and job requirements.
The age limit will be calculated as on 1st January 2025. The age criteria usually falls between 18 and 42 years, with upper age relaxation applicable to SC, ST, SEBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates in accordance with Odisha Government norms.
How can I apply for OSSSC Excise Constable Forest Guard Forester 2026 Recruitment?
Candidates can apply online through the official OSSSC website by completing registration, filling the application form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.