OSSSC Forest Guard Admit Card has been released. This is for the exam which will be conducted from 24th April to 7th May 2024. The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission has released the notification to recruit candidates for the post of Forest Guard. A total of 1677 Vacancies have been announced for the post of Forest Guard. Candidates can download the detailed notification from the link given in this article.

• The Odisha Forest Guard Recruitment 2024 notification will be a great Odisha Govt Job opportunity. The interested candidates will be able to apply online on the OSSSC Official Website.
• The vacancies will be filled for various District Establishments under the Forest and Environment Department of the Govt of Odisha.

Odisha Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Notification Download PDF

Odisha Forest Guard Latest Updates

15th April 2024: OSSSC Forest Guard Admit Card Out

OSSSC has released the hall tickets on the official portal. This is for the exam which will be conducted from 24th April to 7th May 2024.

Direct Link for OSSSC Forest Guard Admit Card

26th March 2024: OSSSC Forest Guard Exam Dates Out

The exam dates for the CBRE of OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment have been announced. The exam will take place from 24th April to 7th May 2024.

Download OSSSC Forest Guard Exam Date Notice

22nd January 2024: OSSSC Forest Guard Exam Dates Announced!

OSSSC has announced the exam date for the Forest Guard. The exam will tentatively be conducted in March 2024. Candidates can directly check the exam dates from the official website. 

Odisha Forest Guard Vacancy 2024

The vacancy count for Odisha Forest Guard Recruitment 2024 has been announced and has updated here. A total number of 1677 vacancies have been released for Odisha Forest Guard Recruitment last year. Below are the category-wise vacancy details.

Odisha Forest Guard Apply Online 2024

For OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2024, aspirants can apply online by following the step-wise instructions given below.

Step 1: Proceed to OSSSC Official Website.

Step 2: Proceed to "Apply Online".

Step 3: New users need to click on "New User".

Step 4: Enter all the required details and upload the necessary scanned copies and complete the registration.

Step 5: Login and proceed to the application form.

Step 6: Enter your personal details, address, educational qualification, etc.

Step 7: Upload the required documents as per the prescribed format. The candidates can download the Testbook Resize Tool.

Step 8: Pay the application/examination fee as per the category.

Step 9: Submit your finally completed application form.

Odisha Forest Guard Selection Process 2024

All candidates will have undergo the following stages of selection process for cracking the OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2024 process. 

• Written Test
• Physical Standard Test
• Physical Efficiency Test
• Document Verification

Odisha Forest Guard Eligibility 2024

The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has notified the eligibility criteria for the post of Forest Guard under Odisha Forest Guard Recruitment 2024. As per the notification, candidates must have passed High School Certificate Examination (HSC) or equivalent examination from a recognized board. The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age is 38 years as on January 1, 2024. The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for ST/SC candidates and 3 years for SEBC candidates. In addition, candidates must possess the ability to read and write Odia and have knowledge of customary local laws, social and agricultural practices of Odisha.

Apart from age and education criteria, candidates must also meet physical eligibility requirements to be shortlisted for the post of Forest Guard. Preference will be given to candidates having Certificate in Tracking, Estimate of Trees and NTFPs issued by competent authorities. Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a written test, physical standard tests, and document verification process to be considered eligible for the post of Forest Guard under the Odisha Forest Department.

Go through the detailed OSSSC Forest Guard Eligibility Criteria to check whether you can apply for the post.

Odisha Forest Guard Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024

The Odisha Forest Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern is a crucial resource for candidates preparing for the upcoming Odisha Forest Guard exam. As per the official syllabus, the Forest Guard exam will have questions based on the following sections –

1. Arithmetic
2. General Knowledge
3. English
4. Odia
5. Computer Knowledge 
6. General Science

The exam will have a total of 150 questions for 150 marks. The difficulty level of the exam will be up to 10th standard and there will also be a negative marking of ½ marks for every wrong answer.

OSSSC Forest Guard Admit Card 2024

The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) will release the admit card for the written examination of Forest Guard recruitment on its official website 10-15 days before the exam. As per the notification, the Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) for the post of Forest Guard will be held from 24th April to 7th May 2024. Candidates who have applied for the OSSSC Forest Guard recruitment 2024 will be able to download their admit card from the official website of OSSSC in the third week of April 2024. The admit card is a mandatory document that needs to be carried to the examination hall, as without it candidates will not be allowed to appear for the written test. The OSSSC Forest Guard Admit Card will contain details of the candidate such as name, roll number, registration number, exam date and time, exam venue and instructions. Candidates are advised to thoroughly check all details mentioned on the admit card and report any discrepancies to the commission immediately.

OSSSC Forest Guard Result

The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) will be declaring the Result and Merit List of the Forest Guard recruitment exam. As per the past trends, the Commission declares the results within 1-2 months after the exam is conducted. The Result will be announced separately for the Written Exam as well as after the Physical Tests are conducted. Candidates can check their OSSSC Forest Guard result by logging onto the official website of OSSSC and clicking on the result link. The result will contain details such as the roll number and marks obtained by the candidate in the Written Exam.

Know steps to check the Odisha Forest Guard Result now!

OSSSC Forest Guard Salary

Candidates shortlisted for the OSSSC Forest Guard Result will be entitled to receive a starting salary ranging from Rs. 8800 to Rs. 19900. In addition, other allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance will also be admissible as per the government rules. The job profile of a Forest Guard includes protecting forest areas from encroachment, poaching and illegal activities. They work under the supervision of Forest Rangers and are responsible for enforcing forest laws and regulations.

Know about the Odisha Forest Guard Salary & Job Profile in detail.

How to Prepare for Odisha Forest Guard Exam 2024?

Unsure on how to start your preparation for the Odisha Forest Guard exam? Don’t worry we have got you covered. Below, we have provided you some of the best preparation tips which experts recommend to crack any competitive exam. Follow these and increase your chances of clearing the Odisha Forest Guard exam!

• Recognize the importance of each subject on the Odisha Forest Guard curriculum and begin your preparation appropriately.
• Follow a schedule and stick to it to ensure that you cover all of the relevant topics by the deadlines.
• Begin with the foundations of the syllabus and work your way up to the advanced sections.
• Mock tests should be written. These exams will help you understand where you need to improve and how much revision you will need before the Written Exam.
• Cover every crucial topic by going over the full syllabus.
• Take frequent breaks while studying to avoid becoming overly stressed.
• Download and practise as many old question papers as you can locate.
• Refer to useful books recommended by Testbook specialists.

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