📢 Government Jobs 2026 – Big Opportunity for 10th & 12th Pass Youth

Kokila Chokkanathan

The Odisha Sub‑Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released a huge recruitment notification for 2026 inviting applications from eligible candidates for various posts like Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable. This drive is an excellent chance for 10th and 12th pass candidates to secure a government job with good salary and benefits.

🗓️ Important Dates

Application Start Date: 7 january 2026

Last Date to Apply Online: 31 january 2026

Final Submission Deadline: 7 february 2026
 Candidates must apply within these dates through the official OSSSC portal.


📌 Vacancy Details (Total 1,518 Posts)

The recruitment includes multiple job roles under different departments:

Post Name

Department

Total Posts

Forester

Forest, Environment & Climate Change (FE & CC)

47

Forest Guard

Forest, Environment & Climate Change (FE & CC)

896

Excise Constable

Excise Department

575

Total

—

1,518

These vacancies offer opportunities across odisha, and the number of openings makes this one of the largest recruitments for entry‑level government jobs in the state this year.


🎓 Eligibility Criteria

📌 Educational Qualifications

Forester: 12th pass (+2) with basic computer knowledge.

Forest Guard: Minimum 10th pass from a recognized board.

Excise Constable: 12th pass or equivalent qualification.

Applicants must have completed their education from a recognized board as per the official notification.

🧑‍🦱 Age Limit

Forester & Forest Guard: 18 ‑ 32 years (as on 1 january 2025).

Excise Constable: 21 ‑ 32 years (as on 1 january 2025).
 Age relaxation applies for reserved categories under government rules.


💼 Salary & Benefits

One of the major attractions of this recruitment is the competitive pay scale:

Post

Pay Scale

Pay Matrix Level

Forester

₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month

Level‑7

Forest Guard

₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month

Level‑4

Excise Constable

₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month

Level‑4

– Forester jobs offer the highest salary up to ₹81,100, making them highly desirable for aspirants.

In addition to salary, selected candidates may receive other benefits such as dearness allowance, medical allowances, pension benefits, and job security as per government norms.


📝 Selection Process

The selection generally includes the following stages:

Written Examination — Objective type covering subjects like Mathematics, General Studies, English, Odia, and Computers.

Physical Standards & Physical Efficiency Test

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Candidates must prepare thoroughly to clear each stage of the selection.


📍 How to Apply

Visit the official OSSSC website at osssc.gov.in.

Go to the Recruitment / Apply Online section.

Register yourself (New User) or log in (Existing User).

Fill in personal, educational, and contact details.

Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, etc.).

Pay application fee (if applicable).

Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Application fees may apply; however, candidates from reserved categories may be exempted as per government rules.


📌 Why This Recruitment Matters

This recruitment drive is significant for several reasons:

✔️ Large Number of Vacancies: Over 1,500 posts open to 10th & 12th pass candidates.
✔️ Attractive Salary: Up to ₹81,100 for Forester positions.
✔️ Entry‑Level Opportunity: Great stepping stone for young job seekers.
✔️ Government job Security: Permanent employment with benefits.
✔️ Multiple Departments: Diverse roles in Forest & Excise departments.

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