OSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026 Out at osssc.gov.in, Download Response Sheet PDF

The official answer key for OSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026 for Odisha Combined Recruitment Examination- 2025 (II) has been released online at the official website www.osssc.gov.in. Candidates who participated in the exam for Forest Guard, Forester, and Excise Constable posts can now download their response sheet from the OSSC official website.

OSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026 Out

After downloading the answer key, candidates can compare their answers, calculate their probable score, and raise objections against any incorrect answers.  Candidates can also raise objections against any question, option, or answer key through the OSSSC official website within the given time period.

The OSSSC Combined Recruitment Examination- 2025 (II) Exam was successfully conducted to fill 943 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester, and Excise Constable posts. Candidates who will qualify in the written exam will be shortlited for the Physical exam.

Odisha Forest Guard Answer Key 2026 Official Link

The official link to check and download the answer key for the Forest Guard Exam has been activated at the official website www.osssc.gov.in. Candidates need their login details i.e. Application Name and Date of Birth, to access the answer key.  Click on the link below to directly download the OSSSC Answer key.

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How to Download OSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026?

Follow these steps to download the Odisha Forest Guard Answer Key 2026 from the official OSSSC website.

1. Visit the official website of OSSSC at www.osssc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, under the Recruitment News on the homepage, click on the link that reads ” Answer Keys to the Questions of the Written Test for the post of Forest Guard, Forester, and Excise Constable under CRE 2025 (II)”.
3. Click on the Login tab on the homepage.
4. A new login page opens on the screen. Enter your Application Name and Date of Birth as required in the respective fields.
5. Verify your identity by filling in the correct captcha code as displayed on the screen.
6. After successful verification, the OSSSC Answer Key 2026 PDF is displayed on the screen.
7. Save and download it for future reference.

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How To Calculate Marks Using OSSSC Answer Key 2026?

If candidates want to know the marks scored in the OSSSC Written Examination before the official release of results, then they need to be well aware of the marking scheme.

1. First, open the OSSSC Answer Key 2026 on your device and start matching your answers with the correct solutions provided in it.
2. Now, check for answers that you have marked correctly and assign 1 mark to yourself for every correct answer ( as per the marking scheme).
3. After adding marks for all correct answers, start deducting 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
4. The marks obtained after this deduction are the tentative scores of candidates in the examination.

Score Formula = (No. of Correct Answers x 1)-(No. of Incorrect answers x 0.25)

Example- If you attempted 80 questions, got 65 correct and 15 wrong:

Score= (65 x 1)- (15 x 0.25) = 65 -3.75 = 61.25

How to Raise an Objection Against OSSSC Answer key 2026?

If you believe any answer in the official OSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key is incorrect, you can challenge it online within the stipulated window. Here is the step-by-step process:

1. Log In: Access the official OSSSC portal using your Application Number and Date of Birth.
2. Identify Questions: Review your response sheet and note the questions you want to dispute.
3. Raise Objection: Go to the ‘Raise Objection’ section and select the specific question and your disputed option.
4. Provide Proof: You must submit a valid justification and supporting proof (e.g., NCERT textbooks). Objections without proof will be rejected.
5. Payment & Submission: Pay any required fees and submit before the deadline.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

As mentioned in the notification PDF, the OSSSC Forest Guard minimum qualifying marks for the UR category is 35%, and the minimum marks for other categories are 30%.

What Happens After OSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026?

• Objection Window: An opportunity will be provided for candidates to challenge any incorrect answers found in the provisional key.
• Finalization: OSSSC will review these objections and release a final answer key based on their findings.
• Results: The final results for the OSSSC Forest Guard 2026 exam are expected to be declared in June 2026

OSSSC Forest Guard Expected Cut Off 2026

The official cut off marks will be released along with its result. Based on diffculty level of the exam and the previous year trend, here we have shared the OSSSC Forest Guard Expected Cut Off 2026.

OSSSC Forest Guard Selection Process 2026

The selection process for Forest Guard, Forester, and Excise Constable posts under OSSC CRE II exam will consist of the following selection stages.

Stage 1 – Written Examination (CBT)

Stage 2 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST)

Stage 3 – Document Verification (DV)

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