OSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026 OUT – Download PDF, Response Sheet & Objection Link
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The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the Forest Guard Answer Key 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Forest Guard (along with Forester & Excise Constable) examination held on 16 April to 05 May 2026 can now check and download the provisional answer key / response sheet from the official website osssc.gov.in.
Key Details
- Organization: Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
- Post Name: Forest Guard (also Forester & Excise Constable)
- Total Vacancies: 1,518 (Forest Guard: 896, Forester: 47, etc.)
- Exam Date: 16 April to 05 May 2026
- Answer Key Status: Released
- Release Date: 13 May 2026
- Official Website: osssc.gov.in
Direct Link: Download OSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026 / Response Sheet (Login with User ID & Password)
How to Download OSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official website: osssc.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Answer Key” or “Recruitment” section
- Click on “OSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026” link
- Log in using your User ID / Registration Number and Password
- Your answer key / recorded responses will appear on screen
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
How to Calculate Your Score Using OSSSC Answer Key 2026
Total Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) − (Wrong Answers × Negative Marking)
Marking Scheme for Forest Guard Exam:
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
- Wrong Answer: −0.5 mark (negative marking)
- Unattempted: 0 marks
How to Raise Objection Against OSSSC Forest Guard Answer Key 2026
If you disagree with any answer in the provisional key, follow these steps:
- Log in to your candidate portal on osssc.gov.in
- Go to the “Challenge/Objection” section
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge
- Upload supporting documents or references (if required)
- Pay the objection fee (if applicable, refundable if accepted)
- Submit before the deadline
Important: Objections submitted after the deadline will NOT be considered.
Important Dates
- Exam Conducted: 16 April to 05 May 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Released: 13 May 2026
- Last Date to Raise Objection: To be announced (check portal)
- Final Answer Key (Expected): After objection window
FAQs
The provisional answer key was released on 13 May 2026.
You can download it from the official website osssc.gov.in or use the direct link provided above.
The last date is to be announced; candidates should regularly check the official portal for updates.
Correct answers get +1 mark, wrong answers have −0.5 mark negative marking, and unattempted questions get 0 marks.
The released key is provisional; a final answer key will be published after reviewing objections.
