OSSSC Forest Guard Admit Card 2026 Out!
Forester & Excise Constable Admission Letters Released | CBRE Written Exam 16 April to 5 May 2026
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has officially released the Admission Letters (Admit Cards) for the posts of Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable under CRE-2025 (II) on 9 April 2026 vide Notice No. IIE-30/2026-1207/OSSSC dated 9 April 2026. The Computer-Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) — a fully online written test — is scheduled to be conducted from 16 April 2026 till 5 May 2026 across all districts of Odisha. This recruitment covers 1,518 Group C vacancies — comprising 47 Forester, 896 Forest Guard, and 575 Excise Constable posts — under Advertisement No. 3220/OSSSC dated 30 December 2025. Candidates can download their individual Admission Letters by logging into the official portal osssc.gov.in using their User ID and Password. A Mock Test link is also available alongside the Admission Letter download — candidates are strongly encouraged to attempt it before the actual exam. Exam date, venue, shift timing, and centre details are printed only on the Admission Letter; no hard copy will be dispatched by post. 🌳
| Post | Vacancies | Department | Pay Scale | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Guard | 896 posts | Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Odisha | ₹19,900 per month (Group C) | High School Certificate (10th pass) from recognised Board |
| Forester | 47 posts | Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Odisha | ₹25,500 per month (Group C) | +2 Science from recognised University/Institution/Board + Basic Computer knowledge |
| Excise Constable | 575 posts | Excise Department, Government of Odisha | As per ORSP Rules (Group C) | +2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from recognised Board. NCC 'B' Certificate: +1 mark bonus; NCC 'C' Certificate: +2 marks bonus |
| Total | 1,518 Posts | Advertisement No. 3220/OSSSC dt. 30.12.2025 | CRE-2025(II) | Vacancies distributed division-wise, district-wise, category-wise as per official notification annexures | ||
Visit the Official OSSSC Portal — osssc.gov.in
Open your web browser and navigate to the official website of the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission at osssc.gov.in. This is the only authorised portal for OSSSC recruitment activities — all Admission Letters, notifications, results, and answer keys are published exclusively here. Ensure a stable internet connection before starting, and use only the official URL. The portal is accessible via desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers. 🌳
Locate the Admission Letter Download Link for CRE-2025(II)
On the osssc.gov.in homepage, navigate to the Candidate Login section or look under Recruitment News / Latest Notifications / What's New for the link titled: "Release of Admission Letters for Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable under CRE-2025(II)" (Notice No. IIE-30/2026-1207/OSSSC dated 09.04.2026). Click on this link — it will redirect you to the candidate login portal where you enter your credentials to access your individual Admission Letter. 🌳
Login with Your User ID and Password
On the candidate login page, enter your User ID (assigned during the One-Time Registration process at the time of application) and your Password. Click Submit / Login to access your candidate dashboard. Each candidate has a unique login — the Admission Letter generated is personalised and contains information specific to your registration, including your allocated exam date, shift, and examination centre. Keep your User ID and Password safely stored — you will need them throughout the recruitment process. 🌳
Attempt the Mock Test — Strongly Recommended Before Downloading
After login, OSSSC has made a Mock Test available alongside the Admission Letter download — accessible by clicking the "Mock Test" link on the page. OSSSC has specifically advised all candidates to take this Mock Test before the actual examination. The Mock Test helps you understand the CBRE (Computer-Based Recruitment Examination) interface, question navigation system, timer, option selection, and review marking. First-time computer-based test takers especially benefit greatly from this practice run. 🌳
Verify All Details on Your Admission Letter Carefully
After the Admission Letter loads, carefully verify every detail: your full name (as per application), date of birth, registration number, post applied for, category, exam date, shift and reporting time, exam centre name and address, photograph, and signature. All the specific details about when and where you must appear are printed only on this document. If any detail appears incorrect — particularly your name, category, or exam centre — contact the OSSSC helpdesk immediately through the official website and do not wait until exam day. 🌳
Download PDF, Print 2–3 Copies, and Prepare for Your Exam Day
Download the Admission Letter PDF to your device and take at least 2–3 clear printouts on A4 paper. Carry one to the exam centre — the printout must show your photograph and all text legibly. Store extra copies safely at home. Note that no hard copy of the Admission Letter will be sent to any candidate by post — the downloaded and printed copy is the only valid document. Digital copies on mobile phones are not permitted inside the examination hall. Also keep your valid original Photo ID ready to present alongside the Admission Letter on exam day. 🌳
| Field | Information on Admission Letter |
|---|---|
| Candidate's Full Name | As entered in the CRE-2025(II) online application form |
| Registration / Roll Number | Unique candidate identification number for the written examination |
| Date of Birth | As registered during One-Time Registration at osssc.gov.in |
| Post Applied For | Forester / Forest Guard / Excise Constable — as per application |
| Category | UR / SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen / PwD — as applicable |
| Exam Date | Individual allocated date within the 16 April – 5 May 2026 window |
| Exam Shift & Reporting Time | Morning / Afternoon / Evening shift as allotted; reporting time as specified |
| Exam Centre Name | Allocated CBRE centre name within the candidate's preferred district |
| Exam Centre Address | Complete address including district and PIN code in Odisha |
| Photograph | Scanned photo uploaded during the application process |
| Signature | Scanned signature uploaded during the application process |
| Mock Test Link | Available on the same login page — click to practice CBRE interface |
| Exam Instructions | Reporting requirements, prohibited items, exam hall rules, CBRE conduct guidelines |
| Document | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Printed OSSSC Admission Letter | A4 printout with clear photograph and text — mandatory for exam hall entry; no digital/phone copy allowed inside | Mandatory |
| Valid Original Photo ID | Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or any Government-issued photo ID — original must be shown at entry | Mandatory |
| Photocopy of Photo ID | One photocopy of the same ID being brought as original | Required |
| Passport-size Photographs | 2 recent photographs (same as uploaded during application) for any documentation at the centre | Recommended |
- Mobile phones and smartphones — strictly banned; possession leads to immediate disqualification and may result in cancellation of candidature
- Bluetooth earphones, smartwatches, digital watches — all electronic wearables are prohibited
- Calculators, tablets, laptops, palmtops — no computing device of any kind
- Books, notes, printed study material, handwritten papers — no reference material
- Unauthorised electronic gadgets — pagers, pen drives, electronic instruments
- No valuables — candidates are responsible for their own belongings outside the hall
- Report at the exam centre at least 30–45 minutes before the shift start time to complete biometric/identity verification
- Entry will be denied after gate closing time — do NOT be late
| Parameter | Forest Guard | Forester | Excise Constable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | CBRE — Computer-Based Recruitment Examination (Online) | ||
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs | 100 MCQs | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 marks | 100 marks | 100 marks (+ NCC bonus) |
| Duration | 90 minutes | 90 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Negative Marking | −0.25 per wrong answer | −0.25 per wrong answer | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| NCC Bonus | Not applicable | Not applicable | NCC 'B' Cert: +1 mark; NCC 'C' Cert: +2 marks |
| Minimum Qualifying % | ST/SC/PwD/Ex-SM/Sportsperson: 30%; Others: 35% | ST/SC/PwD/Ex-SM/Sportsperson: 30%; Others: 35% | ST/SC/PwD/Ex-SM/Sportsperson: 30%; Others: 35% |
| Normalization | Applied — exam conducted across multiple dates/shifts using multiple question sets; raw scores converted to normalized scores for fair comparison | ||
| Written Exam is Stage 1 — Based on normalized merit, candidates shortlisted at 3x vacancies (category-wise) for Physical Test (Stage 2) | |||
| Men UR/SEBC/SC — Height | 168 cm |
| Men UR/SEBC/SC — Chest | 81 cm (unexpanded) |
| Men ST — Height | 158 cm |
| Women UR/SEBC/SC/ST — Height | 153 cm |
| PET — Men (Walking) | 25 km in 4 hours |
| PET — Women (Walking) | 16 km in 4 hours |
| Colour blindness | Disqualification |
| Men UR/SEBC/SC — Height | 168 cm |
| Men UR/SEBC/SC — Chest | 81 cm (unexpanded) |
| Men ST — Height | 158 cm |
| Women UR/SEBC/SC/ST — Height | 153 cm |
| PET — Men (Walking) | 25 km in 4 hours |
| PET — Women (Walking) | 16 km in 4 hours |
| Colour blindness | Disqualification |
| Men UR/SEBC — Height | 168 cm |
| Men UR/SEBC — Weight | 55 kg |
| Men UR/SEBC — Chest | 79–84 cm |
| Men SC/ST — Height | 163 cm |
| Women UR/SEBC — Height | 158 cm | 47.5 kg |
| Women SC/ST — Height | 153 cm | 45 kg |
| PET — Men Running | 1.6 km in 7 min + Long Jump 3.66 m |
| PET — Women Running | 1.6 km in 9 min + Long Jump 2.75 m |
| Stage | Details | Shortlisting Ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 — CBRE Written Test | Computer-Based Recruitment Examination — 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 90 minutes. Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer. Multiple dates/shifts with normalization of scores across sessions. Minimum qualifying marks apply category-wise. | Merit-based shortlisting — top 3x vacancies per category proceed to Physical Test | 🔴 16 Apr – 5 May 2026 |
| Stage 2 — Physical Standard Measurement (PSM) | Height, weight, and chest measurements as prescribed for each post and category. Colour blindness is a disqualification for Forester and Forest Guard posts. Qualifying in nature — candidates not meeting PSM standards are eliminated. | All shortlisted candidates must qualify PSM to proceed | ⏳ After result |
| Stage 2 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Forester/Forest Guard: Walking test (25 km men / 16 km women) in 4 hours. Excise Constable: Running 1.6 km + Long Jump. Qualifying in nature — failure eliminates the candidate. | Must pass PET after qualifying PSM | ⏳ After PSM |
| Stage 3 — Document Verification | Conducted by District Level Board. Verification of original educational certificates, caste/category certificates, Odia language proof, domicile, PwD/Ex-SM/sports certificates as applicable. Candidates found ineligible are eliminated. | Based on post-wise provisional merit list after Physical Test | 📁 Later |
| Counselling & Final Allocation | Post-wise, district/circle/division-wise choice submission by qualified candidates. Final Select Lists prepared based on merit-cum-choice and vacancy availability. OSSSC reserves right to reschedule or re-conduct any stage. | Final appointment order issued | 🎯 Final |
| Final appointment to Forester, Forest Guard, or Excise Constable in the Government of Odisha as per allocated department, district/circle/division and category vacancy | |||
| Post | Monthly Salary | Pay Structure | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Guard | ₹19,900 per month | Group C post under Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules | DA, HRA, TA, Medical, NPS Pension, uniform allowance — as per Odisha Govt. rules |
| Forester | ₹25,500 per month | Group C post under ORSP Rules — higher pay than Forest Guard due to +2 Science qualification requirement | DA, HRA, TA, Medical, NPS Pension, uniform allowance — as per Odisha Govt. rules |
| Excise Constable | As per ORSP Rules (Group C) | Odisha Excise Department Group C post with standard state government pay matrix | DA, HRA, TA, NCC bonus marks (at application), Medical, NPS Pension — as per Odisha Govt. rules |
| All posts are permanent Group C Government of Odisha positions with structured career growth, annual increments, and full state government service benefits including pension under NPS | |||
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Official Website | osssc.gov.in |
| Address | Block No. 3 & 5, Unit-1, Bhubaneswar – 751009, Odisha |
| Helpline | 0674-2597149, 2597152 (Office) |
| Type | State Government Recruitment Body — Government of Odisha |
| Role | Conducts recruitment examinations for Group C and subordinate posts across all departments of the Government of Odisha |
| This Recruitment | CRE-2025(II) — Forester (47), Forest Guard (896), Excise Constable (575) — Total 1,518 vacancies |
| Advertisement No. | 3220/OSSSC dated 30 December 2025 |
| Admit Card Notice No. | IIE-30/2026-1207/OSSSC dated 9 April 2026 |
| CBRE Exam Window | 16 April 2026 to 5 May 2026 — across all districts of Odisha |
- Visit the official portal — osssc.gov.in
- Click on Candidate Login or find the CRE-2025(II) link in Latest Notifications
- Enter your User ID and Password (from One-Time Registration)
- Click Login → your Admission Letter loads
- Click the "Mock Test" link to practice the CBRE interface
- Verify all details on your Admission Letter
- Download PDF → Print 2–3 copies on A4
- Note your specific exam date, shift, and centre from the letter
- Questions appear on a computer screen — you click to select the answer
- No physical OMR sheet — all responses are recorded electronically
- A built-in timer counts down your 90-minute exam duration
- You can navigate between questions, mark for review, and change answers before time ends
- Results are processed digitally — faster and more accurate
- Mock Test available on osssc.gov.in — practice the exact CBRE interface before the actual exam
- Forest Guard: 896 posts — Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department
- Forester: 47 posts — Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department
- Excise Constable: 575 posts — Excise Department, Government of Odisha
- Mode: CBRE — Computer-Based Recruitment Examination
- Questions: 100 MCQs
- Total Marks: 100 (1 mark per correct answer)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative Marking: −0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Normalization: Applied across multiple shifts/dates
- Minimum Qualifying %: ST/SC/PwD/Ex-SM/Sportsperson — 30%; Others — 35%
- PSM — Men UR/SEBC/SC: Height 168 cm, Chest 81 cm (unexpanded, with 5 cm expansion)
- PSM — Men ST: Height 158 cm
- PSM — Women UR/SEBC/SC/ST: Height 153 cm
- PET — Men: Walking 25 km in 4 hours
- PET — Women: Walking 16 km in 4 hours
- Colour blindness is a disqualification for both posts
- Forest Guard: High School Certificate (10th pass) from recognised Board. Age: 18–32 years.
- Forester: +2 Science from recognised University/Institution/Board + basic computer knowledge. Age: 18–32 years.
- Excise Constable: +2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from recognised Board. Age: 21–32 years.
- All posts: Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia (language proficiency proof required)
- Age relaxation: For SC/ST/SEBC/Women/PwD/Ex-Servicemen as per Odisha Government norms
- Application fee: ₹500 for UR/SEBC (refundable on appearing in exam); SC/ST/PwD — exempted
- Forest Guard: ₹19,900 per month (Group C, Odisha Revised Scales of Pay)
- Forester: ₹25,500 per month (Group C)
- Excise Constable: As per ORSP Rules for Group C posts in Odisha Excise Department
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