OSSSC Forest Guard Exam Analysis 2026 is now available for candidates who appeared in the ongoing CBT exam. This detailed analysis helps aspirants understand the paper pattern, difficulty level, and expected good attempts for upcoming shifts.
The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission is conducting the exam from 16 April to 05 May 2026 across multiple centres in the state.
The Combined Recruitment Examination aims to fill multiple posts including Forest Guard, Forester, and Excise Constable.
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | Combined Recruitment Examination-2025 (II) |
| Conducting Body | OSSSC |
| Posts | Forest Guard, Forester, Excise Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 943 + 575 |
| Exam Dates | 16 April – 05 May 2026 |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Level | 10th Standard |
As per the candidates’ feedback from the first shift, the overall paper was moderate. The questions were mostly based on basic concepts, making it manageable for well-prepared candidates.
| Section | Difficulty Level |
| English | Easy to Moderate |
| Odia Language | Easy |
| Mathematics | Moderate (Time-consuming) |
| General Knowledge | Moderate |
| Computer Knowledge | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | Moderate |
Key Insight: Mathematics required more time due to calculations, while language sections helped boost scores.
Based on shift 1 analysis, the expected good attempts are:
| Section | Good Attempts |
| English | 15 – 17 |
| Odia | 14 – 15 |
| Mathematics | 13 – 15 |
| General Knowledge | 19 – 21 |
| Computer | 14 – 16 |
| Overall | 75 – 84 |
Candidates attempting 75+ questions with high accuracy have a strong chance of qualifying.
Shortcut key for new slide – Ctrl + M
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator
OS manages hardware and software
Firewall types and LAN cables were asked
Mostly basic and scoring section.
India’s population ranking (2024)
Varuna Shakti (India–France exercise)
Khurda Rebellion – Jayee Rajguru
Utkal Sammilani session (Cuttack, 1903)
Article 21 – Right to Life
Mix of static GK and current affairs.
Profit & Loss
Ratio & Proportion
Average
Mixture Problems
Geometry (Trapezium)
Moderate but lengthy calculations.
Grammar-based questions
Vocabulary
Basic comprehension
Easy to moderate and scoring.
Overall difficulty: Moderate
Maths is the most time-consuming section
Language sections are scoring
GK includes Odisha-specific questions
Good attempts range: 76–85
Focus on basic concepts (10th level)
Practice time management in Maths
Revise Odisha GK and current affairs
Attempt mock tests regularly
Go through memory-based questions