Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Odisha Forest Guard exam structure, eligibility requirements, rules, and timelines.
The OSSSC written test has 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, covering Mathematics, General Studies, English, Odia and Computer Knowledge, with a 0.25 mark penalty for each wrong answer.
Yes. Beyond the dedicated Odia section in the written exam, candidates must be able to read and write Odia and are expected to know the customary local laws and agricultural practices of Odisha — this is checked as part of eligibility, not just the exam.
The syllabus is pitched at Class 10 level across subjects, so the exam rewards solid school-level fundamentals and speed rather than advanced problem-solving.
A Class 10 pass from a recognised board. Age 18 to 32 years, with a 5-year relaxation for ST/SC candidates and 3 years for SEBC candidates.
Candidates who clear the written test proceed to a Physical Standard Test and Measurement Test, followed by document verification. Physical fitness preparation should start alongside written preparation, not after the result.
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