OSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Subject-wise Breakdown

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Access the comprehensive OSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 here. Candidates aiming to excel must thoroughly review these exam topics and the official marking scheme to streamline their preparation.

The official OSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern are outlined in the recruitment notification issued by the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC). A strategic understanding of the complete syllabus is essential for candidates to identify key topics and boost their chances of qualifying for the position.

OSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The OSSSC Forest Guard written exam comprises 100 objective-type questions to be attempted within a 90-minute time limit. Given the time constraints, success relies heavily on both speed and accuracy. Mastering the marking scheme and exam structure is vital to achieving a high score.

OSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Overview
	Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Post	Forest Guard
Vacancies	943
Mode of Exam	OMR based
Type of Questions	Objective-Type Multiple-Choice- Questions
Number of Questions	100
Duration	100
Time Duration	90 minutes
Negative marking	0.25 marks
Selection Process	Written Examination Physical Test (PSM and PET) Document Verification
Official website	www.osssc.gov.in

OSSSC Forest Guard Selection Process 2026

To qualify for the OSSSC Forest Guard recruitment, candidates must successfully clear the multi-stage selection process as defined by the commission.

Written Test
Physical Measurement Test/ Physical Efficiency Test
Document Verification Process

OSSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026

Before diving into the subject-wise syllabus, it is crucial for applicants to grasp the complete exam pattern and official recruitment guidelines.

Type of Questions- Objective-type multiple-choice questions.
Subjects- Mathematics, General Studies, English, Odia, Computer
Total Question- 100
Total Marks- 100
Negative Marking- 0.25 mark
Time Duration: 1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Standard of questions: High school/class 10 level

Name of Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Time Duration
Mathematics	20	20	90 minutes
General Studies	25	25
English	20	20
Odia	15	15
Computer	20	20
Total	100	100

Odisha Forest Guard Syllabus 2026

The OSSSC Forest Guard syllabus covers all critical subject areas likely to appear in the examination. We have compiled a detailed breakdown of the 2026 Forester and Forest Guard syllabus to help you structure your study plan effectively and stay ahead of the competition.

Subjects	Topics
Mathmatics	Compound Interest Volumes Odd Man Out Quadratic Equations Probability Time and Work Partnership Ratio and Proportion Boats and Streams Simple Interest Time and Distance Problems on Trains Areas Races and Games Numbers and Ages Mixtures and Allegations Mensuration Permutations and Combinations Problems on L.C.M and H.C.F Pipes and Cisterns Percentages Simple Equations Problems on Numbers Averages Indices and Surds Profit and Loss Simplification and Approximation
English	Completion Error Correction Transformation Prepositions Antonyms Active and Passive Voice Substitution Sentence Arrangement Fill in the blanks Spotting Errors Para Completion Joining Sentences Error Correction Sentence Improvement Synonyms Spelling Test Substitution Passage Completion Idioms and Phrases Sentence
Odia	ସମାପ୍ତି ତ୍ରୁଟି ସଂଶୋଧନ ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନ ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତି ଆଣ୍ଟୋନାଇମ୍ସ ସକ୍ରିୟ ଏବଂ ପାସିଭ୍ ଭଏସ୍ ପ୍ରତିସ୍ଥାପନ ବାକ୍ୟ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା ଶୁନ୍ୟସ୍ଥାନ ପୁରଣ କର ଦାଗ ତ୍ରୁଟି ପାରା ସମାପ୍ତି ବାକ୍ୟରେ ଯୋଗଦେବା ତ୍ରୁଟି ସଂଶୋଧନ ବାକ୍ୟ ଉନ୍ନତି ଶବ୍ଦଗୁଡ଼ିକ ବନାନ ପରୀକ୍ଷା ପ୍ରତିସ୍ଥାପନ ପାସେଜ୍ ସମାପ୍ତି ଭାବନା ଏବଂ ବାକ୍ୟାଂଶଗୁଡିକ ବାକ୍ୟ
General Studies	Indian Constitution and its features Central and State Legislature Executive & Local Government Institutions Judicial Institutions History Geography Culture & Economy Agriculture of India and Punjab, Science & Technology Current Affairs (National and International)
Computer Knowledge	Memory Computer Software and Hardware Types of Computers MS Windows, MS Word & MS Excel. Etc. Computer Networks Cyber Security Internet and its uses Computer Architecture Shortcut Keys

OSSSC Forest Guard Physical Test 2026

The physical assessment for the Odisha Forest Guard post consists of two distinct segments: the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and the Physical Standard Test (PST). Detailed requirements for both are provided below.

Physical Measurement Test

Category	Hight	Chest
Category	Hight	Unexpanded	Expanded
UR/ SEBC/ SC (Male)	168 cm	81 cm	up to 5 cm
ST (Male)	158 cm	81 cm	up to 5 cm
Female Candidates	153 cm

Physical Efficiency Test

For Forester/ Forest Guard Posts
Category	Task
Male	25 km walk to be completed within 04 hours
Female	16 km walk to be completed within 04 hour

FAQs

Is there negative marking in OSSSC Forest Guard exam?

Note that the exam includes a negative marking scheme, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.

Which subjects are included in OSSSC Forest Guard Exam?

Core subjects covered in the exam include Mathematics, General Studies, English, Odia, and Computer Proficiency.

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