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Candidates searching for forest guard salary in Odisha , OSSSC Forest Guard pay scale , and Odisha Forest Guard recruitment 2026 can check complete salary structure , selection process, eligibility, vacancies, and exam pattern below.
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OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 – Overview Particular Details Recruiting Body Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) Recruitment Name Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable Recruitment 2025 Exam Name OSSSC CRE II Recruitment 2026 Form Mode Online Job Location Odisha Job Basis Permanent Target Keyword Forest Guard Salary in Odisha Official Website osssc.gov.in
Important Dates – OSSSC CRE II 2026 Event Date Registration Start Date 07/01/2026 Registration Last Date 31/01/2026 – 11:59 PM Apply Online Start Date 07/01/2026 Apply Online Last Date 07/02/2026 – 11:59 PM
Application Fee Details Category Fee General / OBC / EWS ₹500/- SC / ST / PH ₹0/- (Nil) Payment Mode Online Mode
Age Limit Details (As on 01/01/2025) Post Name Age Limit Excise Constable 21 – 32 Years Forester 18 – 32 Years Forest Guard 18 – 32 Years Age Relaxation As Per OSSSC Rules
Forest Guard Salary in Odisha – Pay Scale (Most Searched) Post Name Pay Scale Pay Matrix Level Forest Guard ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 Level-4, Cell-01 Forester ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 Level-7, Cell-01 Excise Constable ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 Level-4, Cell-01
Odisha Forest Guard In-Hand Salary (Approx.) Salary Component Amount (₹) Basic Pay 19,900 Dearness Allowance (DA) As Applicable HRA As Per Posting Other Allowances TA, Medical Approx In-Hand Salary ₹24,000 – ₹28,000
Selection Process – OSSSC Forest Guard Stage Written Examination PET & PMT Test Document Verification Medical Examination
Post-Wise Qualification Post Name Qualification Forest Guard 10th Class Passed Forester 12th Class Passed + Basic Computer Knowledge Excise Constable 12th Class Passed
Post-Wise Vacancy Details Post Name Group Department Total Posts Forester Group C Forest, Environment & Climate Change Dept. 47 Forest Guard Group C Forest Department 896 Excise Constable Group C Excise Department 575 Grand Total — — 1518
Written Exam Pattern – OSSSC Forest Guard Subject Questions Marks Duration Mathematics 20 20 General Studies 25 25 English 20 20 Odia 15 15 Computer 20 20 Total 100 100 1:30 Hours
Exam Rules Criteria Details Negative Marking 1/4th Marks Qualifying Marks 35% (General/SEBC), 30% (Others) Exam Mode OMR / CBT
Job Profile – Odisha Forest Guard Responsibility Forest Protection & Patrolling Wildlife Conservation Prevent Illegal Cutting Forest Law Enforcement Field Duty & Reporting
Important Links – OSSSC Forest Guard 2026 FAQs – Forest Guard Salary in Odisha
Q1. What is Forest Guard salary in Odisha?
Q2. What is the in-hand salary of Odisha Forest Guard?
Q3. Is Odisha Forest Guard a permanent job? permanent Group-C government job .
Q4. What is the qualification for Forest Guard in Odisha? 10th class passed .
Q5. Is there PET & PMT for Forest Guard?
