OSSSC Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 1,518 Posts

The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the official advertisement for the Combined Recruitment Examination-2025 (II). This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies for the posts of Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable under the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department and Excise Department of the Government of Odisha.

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Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30th December 2025

• Online Registration / Re-registration Start Date: 7th January 2026

• Online Registration / Re-registration End Date: 31st January 2026

• Online Application Submission Start Date: 7th January 2026

• Online Application Submission End Date: 7th February 2026

   

Vacancy Details & Salary

The recruitment covers District/Circle/Division Cadre posts with the following breakdown.

OSSSC Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2025)

• Forester & Forest Guard: 18 to 32 Years.

• Excise Constable: 21 to 32 Years.

• Relaxations:

  • 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women.

  • 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).

  • Ex-Servicemen as per service period

Educational Qualification

• Forester: Must have passed +2 Science from a recognized university/board with knowledge in basic Computer skills.

• Forest Guard: Must have passed High School Certificate Examination (10th) from a recognized Board.

• Excise Constable: Must have passed +2 Examination or equivalent from a recognized Board/Council.

3. Language Eligibility

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and must have passed Middle School/Matriculation with Odia as a language subject or medium of examination.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of two stages:

Stage I: Written Test (100 Marks)

• Mode: MCQ type (OMR/CBRE).

• Duration: 2.5 Hours (Calculated based on standard exams, specific duration for total exam not explicitly listed in table, but English/Odia section duration mentioned) – Note: The source table explicitly mentions duration only next to English, but implies a total combined test.

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.

• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 35% (General), 30% (SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Sportsperson)

Stage II: Physical Test

Candidates shortlisted (3 times the vacancies) will undergo the Physical Standard Measurement (PSM) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

A. Physical Standards (Height/Chest)

• Forester/Forest Guard:

  • Men (UR/SEBC/SC): Height 168 cm, Chest 81-86 cm.

  • Men (ST): Height 158 cm, Chest 81-86 cm

  • Women (All Categories): Height 153 cm.

• Excise Constable:

  • Men (UR/SEBC): Height 168 cm, Weight 55 kg, Chest 79-84 cm.

  • Men (SC/ST): Height 163 cm, Weight 50 kg, Chest 76-81 cm.

  • Women (UR/SEBC): Height 158 cm, Weight 47.5 kg.

  • Women (SC/ST): Height 153 cm, Weight 45 kg.

B. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Forester/Forest Guard: Walking Test (25 km in 4 hours for Men; 16 km in 4 hours for Women).

• Excise Constable:

  • Running: 1.6 km in 7 mins (Men) / 9 mins (Women).

  • Long Jump: 3.66 meters (Men) / 2.75 meters (Women) in 3 attempts

Application Fee

• General / SEBC: ₹500/-.

• SC / ST / PwD: Exempted.

• Refund Policy: The fee will be refunded to applicants who actually appear for the examination.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official OSSSC website: www.osssc.gov.in.

2. Click on “Apply Online” on the Home Page.

3. New Users: Click on “New User” to register.

4. Existing Users: Click on “Registered User” and log in to Re-register.

5. After Registration/Re-registration, fill out the detailed Online Application Form.

6. Upload scanned signature (20-50 KB) and recent passport-size photograph (20-100 KB).

7. Pay the examination fee online (if applicable).

8. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.