OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1,518 Forester, Forest Guard and Excise Constable Posts
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the CRE Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,518 vacancies of Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable posts. This recruitment provides a strong opportunity for candidates seeking stable Odisha Government jobs in the Forest and Excise departments. The online application process will be active from 07 January 2026 to 07 February 2026 through the official OSSSC website. Selection will be carried out through a Written Examination followed by Physical Tests (PSM & PET) and Document Verification. Selected candidates will receive pay as per the 7th Pay Commission along with admissible allowances.
Authority - State Government
Application Mode - Online
Job Type - Regular
Advertisement - IIE- 121/2025-3220/OSSSC
Posted On
01 Jan 2026, 07:33 pm
Total Posts
1518
Organization
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
šļø Important Dates
Online Registration Start Date: 07-01-2026
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Online Registration Last Date: 31-01-2026
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Online Application Submission Last Date: 07-02-2026
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Written Examination Date: To be notified
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Physical Test Date: To be notified
š° Application Fee
General / SEBC: ā¹500/-
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SC / ST / PwD: ā¹0/- (Exempted)
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Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
Note: The examination fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the examination.
šÆ Age Limit
Forester: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 32 years
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Forest Guard: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 32 years
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Excise Constable: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 32 years
Age Relaxation
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SC / ST / SEBC / Women: 5 years
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Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years
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Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation equal to the period of defence service rendered (as per rules)
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Multiple category candidates: Only one relaxation applicable (most beneficial), except PwDs under SC/ST/SEBC as per Odisha rules
š Qualification
Forester: +2 Science with basic Computer Knowledge
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Forest Guard: Passed High School Certificate Examination (10th)
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Excise Constable: Passed +2 Examination or equivalent
Odia Language Requirement: Mandatory (as per notification)
š Vacancy Details
| Sl. No | Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forester | 47 | +2 Science | ā¹25,500 ā 81,100 (Level-7) |
| 2 | Forest Guard | 896 | 10th Pass | ā¹19,900 ā 63,200 (Level-4) |
| 3 | Excise Constable | 575 | +2 Pass | ā¹19,900 ā 63,200 (Level-4) |
| Total | 1,518 |
š How to Apply
Visit the official website: www.osssc.gov.in
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Complete New Registration / Re-registration
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Login using User ID & Password
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Fill the Online Application Form carefully
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Upload photograph, signature & documents
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Pay the examination fee (if applicable)
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Submit the form and take a printout
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!
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