OSSSC Forest Guard, Excise Constable Recruitment 2026
Updated On : 07 January 2026 10:46 AMOdisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) invites online applications for selection of Forester, Forest Guard and Excise Constable for 1518 vacancies under Forest, Environment & Climate Change and Excise Department. The interested applicants can apply online at OSSSC official portal osssc.gov.in from 07th January 2026 to till the application last date 07th February 2026 for combined recruitment examination 2025 (II).
Interested candidates read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Important Dates
- Registration Start Date: 07-01-2026
- Registration Last Date: 31-01-2026
- Form Submission Last Date: 07-02-2026
Application Fee
- UR/ EWS/ OBC: Rs.500/-
- SC/ ST/ PwBD : Rs.0/-
- Pay the application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card and Net Banking.
Age Limit
- Age as on : 01.01.2025
- Forester/ Forest Guard: 18-32 Years
- Excise Constable: 21-32 Years
- (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
Total Post
OSSSC Forest Guard and Excise Constable Eligibility 2026
Forester :
Passed +2 Science from recognized University, Institution or Board as the case may be with knowledge in basic Computer skills.
Age Limit : 18 - 32 Years
Forest Guard :
Passed High School Certificate Examination (10+) from recognized Board or Institution.
Age Limit : 18 - 32 Years
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.
Age Limit : 21 - 32 Years
OSSSC Forest Guard & Excise Constable Vacancy 2026 Details
| Post Name | Total Post | Salary/ Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Forester | 47 | Rs. 25,500 - 81,100, Level-7 |
| Forest Guard | 896 | Rs. 19,900 - 63,200, Level-4 |
| Excise Constable | 575 | Rs. 19,900 - 63,200, Level-4 |
| Total | 1518 |
