SarkariResultHome.comOSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Written by Brijesh on 17 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission · State: Odisha
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Forest Guard on its official portal. This page explains how to use it for your preparation.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more OSSSC updates on the OSSSC Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
OSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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Forest Guard: What This Page Covers
This page puts together the exam overview of Forest Guard with the exam pattern and the physical standards, in the order a student needs them.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
Forest Guard: Exam Overview
Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC ) is the organisation behind Forest Guard.
It is a State level exam.
The paper is taken in Online mode.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC ) |
| Post / course | Forest Guard |
| Exam level | State level |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Type | MCQ |
| Subjects | English, Odia Language, mathematics, General Knowledge, computer knowledge, and General Science |
Forest Guard: 2026: Subject-wise
The table below gives the 2026: subject-wise of Forest Guard, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: OMR based.
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| English | Sentence 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 Language | Grammar; Comprehension; Translation |
| Mathematics | Average; Simple Interest; Time and Distance; Problems on Trains; Measurement; Ratio and Proportion; Boats and Streams; Percentages; Profit and Loss; SI & CI; Probability; Time and Work Partnership; Simplification and Approximation; Simple Equations |
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs (National and International Days, Events, etc.); History; Geography; Culture & Economy; Judicial Institutions; Central and State Legislature; Executive & Local Government Institutions; Indian Constitution and its features |
| Computer knowledge | MS Windows, MS Word & MS Excel; Computer Software and Hardware; Types of Computers; Cybersecurity; Shortcut Keys; Computer Networks; The Internet and its uses; Computer Architecture; Memory |
| General Science | Chemistry; Biology; Physics; Scientific Inventions and Discoveries |
Forest Guard: 2026
Keep these points in mind for Forest Guard.
- Exam Type – MCQ
- Mode – OMR Based
- Exam Duration – 90 Min
- Negative marking – 0.25 marks
- The Exam standard will be high school /10th class
Forest Guard: 2026
The table below gives the 2026 of Forest Guard, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: OMR based.
| No | Subjects | No of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | 20 | 25 |
| 2 | Odia Language | 15 | 15 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| 4 | General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| 6 | computer knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Forest Guard: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
Looking at the pattern table (OSSSC Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026), English (25), General Knowledge (25) carry the highest marks.
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
Forest Guard: Physical Measurement Test
Physical Measurement Test of Forest Guard:
| Category | Min Height | Min Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Male UR/SEBC/SC | 168 | 81 |
| ST | 158 | 81 |
| Female | 153 | – |
Forest Guard: For Forester/ Post
For Forester/ Post of Forest Guard:
| Category | Task |
|---|---|
| Male | 25 km walk within 4 hours |
| Female | 16 km walk within 4 hours |
Forest Guard: Exam Preparation Tips for Exam
Check the exam preparation tips for exam for Forest Guard in the table below.
| Also check |
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| OSSSC Forest Guard Salary |
| OSSSC Forest Guard Previous Year Question Papers |
Forest Guard: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Start with the exam overview above; it tells you the basic rules of the paper in one glance.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- The exam is in Online mode, so take your mock tests in the same way.
- A physical standards table is given, so start your physical preparation along with the written exam, not after it.
Forest Guard: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Earlier OSSSC Notifications
Earlier OSSSC notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all OSSSC updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSSSC Pharmacist Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 14 Oct 2026 |
| OSSSC TGT Updates Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 14 Nov 2026 |
| OSSSC Panchayat Executive Officer Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
| OSSSC Ari, Ri, Amin, SFS Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
| OSSSC Forester, Forest Guard, Excise Constable Admit Card 2026 – Download Link | Admit Card | — | 26 May 2026 |
OSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
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| All OSSSC updates | Open OSSSC Recruitment |
| OSSSC latest jobs | View jobs |
| OSSSC admit cards | View admit cards |
| OSSSC results | View results |
OSSSC Forest Guard Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts Forest Guard?
Forest Guard is conducted by Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC ).
What is the mode of the Forest Guard exam?
The exam mode is Online.
What is the level of Forest Guard?
It is a State level exam.
Where can I download the official Forest Guard syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of OSSSC. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the Forest Guard syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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