Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026

2026 · 7,268 Posts

Recruiting Organization Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) Advertisement Number 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC Notification Date 23 October 2026 Examination Name Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination, 2026 Post Names Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable Total Vacancies 7,268 Qualification Higher Secondary (10+2) or Prescribed Equivalent Qualification, Post-Wise Age Limit 18-26, 18-25, 18-23 or 21-32 Years, Depending on Post Age Calculation Date 1 January 2026 Pay Level Level 4 or Level 5, Depending on Post Application Mode Online Registration Last Date 12 November 2026, 10:00 PM Application Submission Last Date 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM Selection Process Written Examination, Physical Measurement, Physical Efficiency Test, Applicable Driving Test, Medical Examination and Document Verification Job Location Odisha Official Website ousssc.odisha.gov.in

Important: The age limits and physical requirements are not identical for all seven posts. Candidates applying for driver positions must also satisfy the specified driving licence requirements. Applicants should verify the relevant post conditions before selecting their preferences.

Event Date and Time Notification Date 23 October 2026 Online Registration Start Date 23 October 2026, 5:00 PM Last Date for Online Registration 12 November 2026, 10:00 PM Last Date for Application Submission 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM

Application Deadline: Online registration and final application submission have different closing dates. Candidates must complete registration by 12 November 2026 and submit the application by 13 November 2026, both before 10:00 PM.

The advertisement announces 7,268 vacancies across seven uniformed service posts. Constable (Civil) has the largest number of vacancies, followed by Constable OISF.

S. No. Post Name No. of Posts 1 Constable (Civil) 4,219 2 Constable (Communication) 300 3 Constable OISF 2,212 4 Firefighter 317 5 Firefighting Driver 62 6 Driver PMT 154 7 Traffic Constable 4 Total 7,268

The advertisement includes category-wise vacancies and special reservations. Detailed district-wise Constable (Civil) and battalion-wise Constable OISF vacancy distributions are provided in Annexure-A and Annexure-B of the official notification.

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The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission has issued Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC, dated 23 October 2026, for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination, 2026.

The 44-page advertisement contains the complete recruitment conditions, vacancy details, age limits, educational qualifications, physical standards, examination scheme, application instructions, reservation criteria and post-wise selection procedures.

Official Notification Listing: View OUSSSC Recruitment Website

Applicants must satisfy the minimum educational qualification, age, Odia language proficiency, physical fitness and other requirements relevant to their selected post.

Post Name Educational Qualification Constable (Civil) Higher Secondary Examination (+2) conducted by CHSE Odisha or an equivalent examination conducted by another recognized Board or Council. Constable (Communication) Higher Secondary (+2) in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or the prescribed three-year Engineering Diploma in a relevant discipline, from a recognized institution. Constable OISF Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent recognized examination. Firefighter Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent recognized examination. Firefighting Driver Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent recognized examination, together with the prescribed driving licence requirement. Driver PMT Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent recognized examination, together with the prescribed driving licence requirement. Traffic Constable Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent recognized examination.

Qualification Notice: Constable (Communication) has additional subject-specific or diploma eligibility requirements. An ordinary Higher Secondary qualification without the prescribed subjects or equivalent technical qualification should not be assumed sufficient.

Candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia and satisfy at least one of the recognized Odia language qualification conditions specified in the advertisement. These include passing the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject or other qualifying Odia examinations recognized in the notification.

• Firefighting Driver: Candidates must possess a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence by the prescribed cut-off date.
• Driver PMT: Candidates must possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) or HMV driving licence as prescribed.

Driving licence validity and the applicable vehicle category will be verified during recruitment. Candidates should refer to the exact driving conditions for their selected post.

The age limit is calculated as on 1 January 2026 and varies by post.

Post Name Age Limit Pay Level Constable (Civil) 18-26 Years Level 5 Constable (Communication) 18-23 Years Level 5 Constable OISF 18-23 Years Level 5 Firefighter 18-25 Years Level 4 Firefighting Driver 18-25 Years Level 4 Driver PMT 18-23 Years Level 4 Traffic Constable 21-32 Years Level 4

The advertisement specifies relaxation provisions for eligible SC, ST, SEBC, women, Ex-Servicemen and certain departmental categories, subject to their respective conditions.

For eligible SC, ST, SEBC and women candidates, the notification provides a five-year relaxation in the upper age limit. Where candidates fall under more than one qualifying category, the applicable relaxation must be determined according to the specific rules in the advertisement.

Separate service-based provisions apply to Ex-Servicemen, eligible Group-D employees and Home Guards. Candidates claiming these benefits should consult the detailed conditions before applying.

The advertisement refers to the Odisha Payment of Recruitment Examination Fees and Refund Rules, 2025 and the relevant government notification governing examination fees.

Applicants must follow the fee and payment instructions displayed on the official application portal. The uploaded advertisement does not clearly state a specific rupee amount for the examination fee, so candidates should verify the applicable amount before payment.

The notification also provides for a refund of the examination fee to eligible applicants who appear in the written examination, subject to the prescribed conditions. The refund is to be processed through the original payment method according to the applicable rules.

The advertised posts carry pay under Level 4 or Level 5 of the ORSP Rules, 2017, depending on the position.

Post Name Pay Level Constable (Civil) Level 5 Constable (Communication) Level 5 Constable OISF Level 5 Firefighter Level 4 Firefighting Driver Level 4 Driver PMT Level 4 Traffic Constable Level 4

The supplied advertisement identifies the applicable pay levels but does not specify individual rupee pay scales or in-hand salary amounts in its main post-wise table. Candidates should refer to the applicable Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules for further details.

The recruitment process includes a written examination followed by the applicable physical, driving, medical and verification stages.

1. Written Examination.
2. Physical Measurement (PM), qualifying in nature.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET), qualifying in nature.
4. Driving Test, where applicable.
5. Medical Examination.
6. Document and Certificate Verification.
7. Preparation of the final selection list based on the prescribed post-wise merit criteria.

The practical driving assessment is applicable to the specified driving-related posts and relevant candidates. The selection and merit calculation rules differ for certain posts, particularly Constable (Communication), Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT.

The Common Written Examination is prescribed for all posts and consists of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes.

Subject Exam Details Odia Language Included in Common Written Examination English Language Included in Common Written Examination General Knowledge Included in Common Written Examination Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Included in Common Written Examination Basic Computer Literacy Included in Common Written Examination Total Questions 100 Total Marks 100 Duration 120 Minutes

The examination carries negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted for unattended questions.

Candidates applying for Constable (Communication) must appear in an additional examination based on +2 Science standards.

Subject Details Physics Included Computer Science Included Total Questions 100 MCQs Total Marks 300 Duration 120 Minutes Negative Marking 0.75 Marks per Incorrect Answer

A separate objective examination is prescribed for Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT posts.

Particulars Details Topics Basic Knowledge of Vehicles and Maintenance; Traffic Signals, Road Safety and Rules Total Questions 50 MCQs Total Marks 50 Duration 60 Minutes Negative Marking 0.25 Marks per Incorrect Answer

Candidates must meet the prescribed minimum height, weight and chest measurements applicable to their category. Physical Measurement is qualifying in nature.

Category Height Weight Chest (Unexpanded / Expanded) UR and SEBC Men 168 cm 55 kg 79 cm / 84 cm UR and SEBC Women 158 cm 47.5 kg Not Applicable SC and ST Men 163 cm 50 kg 76 cm / 81 cm SC and ST Women 153 cm 45 kg Not Applicable

The advertisement provides additional physical standard relaxations for eligible Group-D employees under specific conditions. Applicants should verify those provisions before claiming a relaxation.

Candidates who qualify in Physical Measurement must complete the prescribed Physical Efficiency Test (PET). PET is qualifying in nature and does not directly contribute marks to the final comparative merit ranking.

Event Men Women Running (1.6 km) 7 Minutes 9 Minutes Long Jump 3.66 Metres in 3 Attempts 2.75 Metres in 3 Attempts Shot Put 4 Metres with 7.26 kg Shot in 3 Attempts 3 Metres with 4 kg Shot in 3 Attempts

Additional events, including swimming, rope climbing and load carrying, are prescribed for certain Firefighter and Firefighting Driver candidates. Candidates should check the exact event applicability and performance standards in the official PET table.

Ex-AgniVeers are exempted from the Physical Efficiency Test according to the notification, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.

Eligible candidates must complete registration and application submission through the official OUSSSC website. The registration process starts on 23 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Registration Last Date: 12 November 2026, 10:00 PM.

Final Application Last Date: 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM.

Applications are accepted in online mode only. Applicants should complete both account registration and final submission within the prescribed deadlines.

1. Visit https://ousssc.odisha.gov.in/.
2. Open the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination, 2026 recruitment link.
3. Select the registration option and complete Basic Registration using the required personal information.
4. Verify the registered email address and mobile number through the prescribed OTP procedure.
5. Generate and securely retain the registration number and password.
6. Log in and open the Detailed Registration and application section.
7. Complete Personal Details, Other Details and Educational Qualification sections.
8. Provide relevant category, Odia language, driving licence, service and reservation details, where applicable.
9. Upload the prescribed educational and supporting documents.
10. Upload the required photograph, signature and left thumb impression using the specified formats.
11. Select the eligible posts in the required order of preference and choose the available examination district preferences.
12. Review the completed form and accept the declaration and undertaking.
13. Submit the application and pay the examination fee if applicable.
14. Check the final submission and payment status in Application History.
15. Download or print the submitted application for future reference.

Important: Candidates are entitled to submit only one online application. No modification or correction is permitted after final submission. Applicants should verify all information, documents and post preferences before confirming the application.

Applicants should keep the following documents available, depending on the post and reservation category.

• Recent colour passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature and left thumb impression.
• Class 10 pass certificate and marksheet.
• Class 12 or equivalent educational qualification certificates and marksheets.
• Relevant diploma or higher qualification certificate, where applicable.
• Valid caste certificate for eligible reserved category candidates.
• Valid identity proof.
• Odia language qualification certificate, where applicable.
• Driving licence for posts requiring one.
• Ex-Serviceman or Ex-AgniVeer documents, where applicable.
• NCC certificate, where applicable.
• Sports certificate, where applicable.
• Home Guard or Group-D service certificate, where applicable.
• Other supporting documents required under the official advertisement.

Document Format / File Size Photograph JPG/JPEG/PNG, 40 KB to 100 KB Signature JPG/JPEG/PNG, 20 KB to 50 KB Left Thumb Impression JPG/JPEG/PNG, 20 KB to 50 KB Supporting Documents PDF, Generally 100 KB to 500 KB per Document

Applicants must follow the exact upload instructions and any document-specific size limits shown on the official application portal.

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