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Odisha Forest Guard Syllabus 2027

Odisha Van Rakshak Forest Guard Exam

OSSSC (Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission)Online (CBT)As per vacancy notification
Total Questions100
Duration90 min
Total Marks100
Marking Scheme1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1General Studies2525
2Odia Language2525
3Forest Science2525
4Environment2525
Total100100

Syllabus by Subject

Eligibility & Attempts

EEligibility Criteria

Class 10 pass; Male: height 163 cm, chest 79-84 cm; Female: height 150 cm; age 18-38 years; Odisha domicile required

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction (subject to age limit)

Exam Schedule

Frequency

As per vacancy notification

Next Exam Date

2026-10-25

Registration Opens

2026-08-20

Preparation Tips

  • 1Study Simlipal Tiger Reserve, Bhitarkanika mangroves, and Chilika Lake in detail; these are iconic Odisha ecosystems frequently appearing in forest guard exams.
  • 2Focus on mangrove ecology, coastal forest conservation, and protection of marine species like olive ridley sea turtles and saltwater crocodiles unique to Odisha.
  • 3Revise Odia grammar sections thoroughly including grammar rules, comprehension, and letter writing as Odia language carries significant marks.
  • 4Study Eastern Ghats biodiversity, tribal communities' forest rights (Forest Rights Act 2006), and community forest management in Odisha context.

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