The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has officially released a short notice for the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) 2026 for the post of Forest Guard and Forester on its official website, creating fresh opportunities for aspirants seeking Odisha government jobs.
As per the notice, detailed information regarding vacancies, pay scale, educational qualification, age limit, and selection guidelines will be published soon through the official detailed notification. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to apply online from 30 December 2025 to 30 January 2026 via the OSSSC official portal www.osssc.gov.in.
OSSSC CRE Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Short Notice Out
OSSSC has announced over 1000 new vacancies for the posts of Forest Guard & Forester under forest environment & climate change department of Odisha. This recruitment driver offers a golden opportunity for aspirants looking government job.
Once the detailed notification is released , we will provide key details such as eligibility , selection process, age limit , and exam pattern. We have provide the official short notice regarding CRE forest guard Recruitment 2025 below.

OSSSC CRE Forest Guard Notification 2026: Overview
A brief overview of the OSSSC CRE Forest Guard Notification 2026 is given below for more understanding.
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OSSSC CRE Forest Guard & Forester Online Application form 2026
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the OSSSC CRE Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 through the official website of the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC). The online application window will remain open from 30 December 2025 to 30 January 2026.
Applicants are advised to keep all essential documents ready—such as educational certificates, age proof, and identity documents—before filling out the application form to ensure a smooth submission process. For the convenience of candidates, the direct apply-online link for OSSSC CRE Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 will be shared below as soon as it is activated.
OSSSC CRE Forest Guard & Forester Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who want to apply for the OSSSC CRE Forest Guard and Forester Recruitment 2026 must meet the educational qualification and age limit criteria.
Education Qualification
- Forest Guard – Candidates must have passed the 10th Class from a recognized board/Institution.
- Forester – Candidates must have passed the 12th from recognized board and candidates have a basic knowledge of computer.
Age Limit
The Minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 38 years for the OSSSC CRE Forest Guard & Forester Recruitment 2026
In the OSSSC CRE Forest Guard and Forester recruitment 2026 notification also mentioned the age relaxation for the Upper age . We provided the categories wise upper age relaxation table below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST/Women/SEBC/PWBD | 05 Years |
| PWD | 10 Years |
| Gomitra Candidates | 07 Years |
Steps to Apply Online for OSSSC CRE Forest Guard Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these steps one by one and apply for the OSSSC CRE Forest Guard Recruitment 2026.
- Go to the official website at www.ossss.gov.in
- On the homepage , Select the recruitment section.
- Click on the “OSSSC CRE Forest Guard Recruitment 2026′ link
- Fill out the application form by providing all the necessary details .
- Upload the Passport size photo and educational documents .
- Pay the application fee and then submit the online form.
- Save the application form for future reference.
OSSSC CRE Forester & Forest Guard Selection Process 2026
The OSSSC will conduct the multiple stages to select the eligible candidates for the post of Forest Guard and Forester. Candidates applying for the recruitment can check the these selection stages below.
- Written test– In the written examination , OSSSC will check the knowledge of candidates of subjects such as English, General Knowledge, Computer Knowledge, Mathematics and General Science. Candidates who clear this written examination round will be called for next stage(PMT/PET).
- Physical Measurement Test/Physical Efficiency Test– In this test, the OSSSC will conduct a physical test for candidates shortlisted in written examination.
- Document Verification- Candidates who qualify the PMT/PET test will be called for document verification.
OSSSC Forest Guard & Forester Exam Pattern 2026
In the written examination, there are 150 questions for 150 marks, each question carries 1 mark and 0.5 mark deducted for every wrong answer. The OSSSC CRE Forest guard and Forester exam pattern 2026 has been shared below.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
| English | 25 | 25 | 150 minutes |
| Odia | 25 | 25 | |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
OSSC CRE Forest Guard & Forester PMT/PET 2026
The second stage of the OSSC CRE Forest Guard and Forester recruitment 2026 is PMT/PET test. Candidates can check table of Physical Measurement test and Physical Efficiency test below.
OSSC CRE Physical Measurement Test 2026
| Category | UR/SEBC/SC (Male) | ST(Male) | Female |
| Height | 168 cm | 158 cm | 153 cm |
| Chest | Unexpanded- 81 cm
expanded- up to 5 cm |
Unexpanded- 81 cm
expanded- up to 5 cm |
NA |
OSSC Physical Efficiency Test 2026
| Category | Task | Time Duration |
| Male | 25 km wall | 4 hours |
| Female | 16 km walk | 4 hours |
| Also check |
| OSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus |
| OSSSC Forest Guard Salary |



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