Short Information: The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has released the notification for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. A total of 7,268 posts of Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable will be filled through this recruitment. Online applications opened on 23 October 2026 and the last date for registration is 12 November 2026. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Applications are accepted online only through the official OUSSSC website ousssc.odisha.gov.in. Candidates must complete registration by 12 November 2026 and submit the final application by 13 November 2026. The 933 Sub-Inspector posts sometimes mentioned with this drive are graduate-level posts and are NOT part of this advertisement; a separate SI notification is still awaited.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release 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 Final Application Submission | 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be notified |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS and other categories | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST | No fee |
The Rs. 500 fee is reported as refundable to eligible fee-paying candidates who actually appear for the written examination. Candidates should confirm the exact fee amount shown on the official application portal before payment, as summaries differ on whether the advertisement states the amount explicitly.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 4,219 | Higher Secondary (+2) or equivalent |
| Constable (Communication) | 300 | +2 Science with prescribed subjects or 3-year Engineering Diploma |
| Constable OISF | 2,212 | Class 10 (Matriculation) or equivalent |
| Firefighter | 317 | Higher Secondary (+2) or equivalent |
| Firefighting Driver | 62 | Higher Secondary (+2) and valid HMV driving licence held for at least 1 year |
| Driver PMT | 154 | Class 10 and valid LMV or HMV driving licence held for at least 6 months |
| Traffic Constable | 4 | Higher Secondary (+2) or equivalent |
| Total | 7,268 |
Category-wise, the posts include 4,437 UR, 1,042 SC, 1,430 ST and 359 SEBC vacancies. A total of 1,819 vacancies are reserved for women candidates. Candidates must also be able to speak, read and write Odia and satisfy the Odia language condition in the advertisement, such as passing the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject.
Age Limit
Age limit is calculated as on 01 January 2026 and varies by post:
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 18-26 years |
| Constable (Communication) | 18-23 years |
| Constable OISF | 18-23 years |
| Firefighter | 18-25 years |
| Firefighting Driver | 18-25 years |
| Driver PMT | 18-23 years |
| Traffic Constable | 21-32 years |
Age relaxation is provided for eligible SC, ST, SEBC, women, Ex-Servicemen and certain departmental categories as per the advertisement. Candidates claiming relaxation should check the exact conditions in the notification before applying.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Level (ORSP Rules, 2017) |
|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | Level 5 |
| Constable (Communication) | Level 5 |
| Constable OISF | Level 5 |
| Firefighter | Level 4 |
| Firefighting Driver | Level 4 |
| Driver PMT | Level 4 (one listing shows Level 5 — notification governs) |
| Traffic Constable | Level 4 |
Selected candidates are appointed to regular Group C posts with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other allowances admissible under Odisha government rules.
Selection Process
- Common Written Examination (all posts)
- Special Written Examination (Constable Communication, Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver)
- Physical Measurement (PM) — qualifying in nature
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — qualifying in nature
- Driving Test (driver posts)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
The final selection list is prepared using written examination marks and applicable bonus marks. Bonus marks are awarded for NCC certificates (A: 1 mark, B: 2 marks, C: 3 marks) and driving licences (LMV: 3 marks, HMV: 5 marks) for eligible posts.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Written Exam (all posts) | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Special Exam: Constable (Communication) | 100 | 300 | 120 minutes | 0.75 per wrong answer |
| Special Exam: Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver | 50 | 50 | 60 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
The Common Written Exam covers Odia Language, English Language, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning, and Basic Computer Literacy. The Communication special paper covers Physics and Computer Science at +2 Science level. The driver special paper covers Vehicle and Maintenance, Traffic Signals and Road Safety Rules.
Physical Standards (qualifying): UR and SEBC men — height 168 cm, weight 55 kg, chest 79 cm (unexpanded) / 84 cm (expanded). UR and SEBC women — height 158 cm, weight 47.5 kg. SC and ST men — height 163 cm, weight 50 kg, chest 76 cm / 81 cm. SC and ST women — height 153 cm, weight 45 kg.
Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying): Running 1.6 km in 7 minutes (men) / 9 minutes (women); Long Jump 3.66 metres (men) / 2.75 metres (women) in 3 attempts; Shot Put 4 metres with 7.26 kg (men) / 3 metres with 4 kg (women) in 3 attempts. Firefighter and Firefighting Driver candidates have additional events including swimming, rope climbing and load carrying as per the notification. Ex-Agniveers are exempted from the PET subject to the notification conditions.
Documents Required
- Photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- Thumb impression, as required on the application portal
- Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and mark sheets, as applicable to the post
- Caste certificate (SC / ST / SEBC), if applicable
- Driving licence (LMV / HMV), for driver posts
- NCC certificate, if claiming bonus marks
- Valid photo identity proof
How to Apply
- Visit the official OUSSSC website at ousssc.odisha.gov.in.
- Open the Advertisement section and find Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC.
- Read the full notification and check the eligibility for your chosen post.
- Click on “Apply Online” and complete the registration with your details.
- Fill the application form, choose your post preference carefully and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the online payment mode.
- Submit the final application before 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM. Registration alone is not enough — final submission is required.
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in OUSSSC Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
There are 7,268 posts across seven posts, including 4,219 Constable (Civil) and 2,212 Constable OISF posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Online registration closes on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM and final application submission closes on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 PM.
Q3. What is the qualification for Constable (Civil)?
Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary (+2) or an equivalent examination. Constable OISF and Driver PMT require Class 10 with the prescribed licence for driver posts.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Age is calculated as on 01 January 2026 and varies by post, from 18-23 years to 21-32 years depending on the post.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Written examination, physical measurement, physical efficiency test, driving test for driver posts, medical examination and document verification.
Q6. Is there negative marking?
Yes. The Common Written Exam deducts 0.25 marks per wrong answer, the Communication special paper deducts 0.75 marks, and the driver special paper deducts 0.25 marks.
Q7. Are Sub-Inspector posts included in this advertisement?
No. The 933 SI posts are graduate-level posts under a separate notification that is still awaited.
Sources: OUSSSC official website ousssc.odisha.gov.in; CareerPower; Testbook; FreeJobAlert. Best wishes to all candidates.