The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has recently released a notification for the recruitment of 2712 Forest Guard, Forester, and Live Stock Inspector positions. The Combined Recruitment Exam 2024 is tentatively scheduled for February 2024. Here are the key details you need to know:
OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023- Overview
- Organization: Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
- Posts: Forest Guard, Forester, and Live Stock Inspector
- Vacancies: 2712
- Job Category: Govt Jobs
- Mode of Application: Online
- Official Website: https://www.osssc.gov.in/
OSSSC Exam Date 2024
The OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 includes a multi-stage selection process comprising a written test, physical test (PSM and PET), and document verification. The tentative date for the written examination is February 2024. The exact date, timing, and venue will be provided on the official website along with the release of the OSSSC Admit Card 2024.
OSSSC Recruitment 2023-24 Important Dates
- Notification Release: 20th October 2023
- Online Registration Starts: 26th October 2023
- Last Date for Online Registration: 27th November 2023
- Last Date for Online Application: 30th November 2023
- OSSC Admit Card 2023: To be Notified
- OSSSC Written Exam Date 2024: February 2024 (Expected)
OSSSC Forest Guard Vacancy 2023
The recruitment offers 2712 vacancies, distributed across Forest Guard, Forester, and Live Stock Inspector positions. Here is the category-wise breakdown:
- Forest Guard: 1677 vacancies
- Forester: 316 vacancies
- Live Stock Inspector: 719 vacancies
OSSSC Recruitment 2023 Salary
Selected candidates for Forest Guard, Forester, and Live Stock Inspector positions will receive the following monthly salaries:
- Forest Guard: Pay Level 4, Rs. 19,900/-
- Forester: Pay Level 7, Rs. 25,500/-
- Live Stock Inspector: Pay Level 5, Rs. 21,700/-
OSSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2023
The written exam for OSSSC Forest Guard, Forester, and Live Stock Inspector positions will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions, covering subjects such as English, Odia, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Computer Knowledge, and General Science. The exam will be of 150 marks with a negative marking of 0.50 marks for wrong answers. The total time duration for the exam is 150 minutes.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 25 | 150 minutes |
| Odia | 25 | 25 | |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
OSSSC Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who clear the written exam will undergo PMT and PET. PMT involves height and chest measurements, and candidates not meeting the specified criteria will be eliminated. PET will include a 25 km walk for male candidates and a 16 km walk for female candidates, to be completed within 4 hours.
OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023- FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies for Forest Guard are released through OSSSC Recruitment 2023?
A1. OSSSC Recruitment 2023 Notification has been released for 1677 vacancies for Forest Guard posts.
Q2. What is the exam date for OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023?
A2. The tentative exam date is February 2024.
Q3. What is the selection process for OSSSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2023?
A3. The selection process includes a written test, physical test, and document verification.
Q4. Is there negative marking for OSSSC Forest Guard Exam 2023?
A4. Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for wrong answers.
For more information and to download the OSSSC Recruitment 2023 Notification PDF, candidates can visit the official website https://www.osssc.gov.in/.