The Odisha subordinate staff selection commission, in short, OSSSC, is a state-level selection body that recruits eligible applicants for the various vacancies within Odisha government. The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has issued a recruitment notification for the posts of forest guard and forester. The posts are under the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department. As of 30th December 2025, applicants can submit their applications online at the OSSSC website which is www.osssc.gov.in.
OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post | Forest Guard and Forester |
| Vacancy | 943 |
| Apply Date | 30th December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th January 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Test, Physical Test, Document Verification |
| Official website | www.osssc.gov.in |
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Educational Qualification
For Forest Guard and Forester posts under OSSSC Forest Guard & Forester Recruitment 2026, the educational requirement for applicants submitting their online applications is as follows –
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Forest Guard | Candidates must have passed the High School Certificate Examination (10+) from a recognized Board or institution. |
| Forester | Candidates must have passed +2/ Intermediate Science from a recognized Board or institution and candidates have a basic knowledge of Computer skills. |
OSSSC Post Wise Vacancy Details
943 openings in Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission for Forest Guards and Foresters are to be notified. The detailed OSSSC Forest Guard 2026 Notification will contain information regarding the total number of vacancies and the number of posts available for each category.
| Post | Vacancies |
| Forest Guard | 896 |
| Forester | 47 |
| Total | 943 |
Age Limit
The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission recruitment 2026 will be conducted for a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 38 years. According to the government rules, relaxation in age limit is allowed for certain categories.
- Minimum Age- 18 years
- Maximum Age- 38 years
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Short Notification | 24th December 2025 |
| Detailed Notification | To be released soon |
| Online Registration/Re-registration | 30th December 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Registration/Re-registration | 22nd January 2026 |
| Submission of Online Application Starts | 30th December 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit the Online Application | 30th January 2026 |
How to Apply Online for OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment
Those interested are required to submit their applications on OSSSC’s official website by following the guidelines below.
- The website for OSSC is https://www.ossc.gov.in.
- Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link that you will find on the home page.
- Click on the “Candidate” button on the menu bar and select “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations” from the drop down list.
- If you are not already registered then a new tab will open on the screen, here you will need to click on ‘New Registration’, you will then be required to provide your email address and a valid mobile number before creating your profile.
- Once registered or already having registered, candidates log in with their registration number, which was given during the registration process.
- Please enter your personal details and the required educational qualifications for your application.
- All the necessary documents required for the registration process are to be uploaded in the format as prescribed by the Government of India.
- Click on the link below to download the OSSSC Forest Guard Admit Card 2016. The OSSSC Forest Guard Admit Card 2016 will be available to download from 15.06.2016.
- Save the OSSSC Forest Guard admit card as hard copy.
Important Links
| OSSSC Forest Guard Notification | NOTIFICATION |
| OSSSC Forest Guard Apply | APPLY ONLINE |
