The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. A total of 7,268 posts will be filled – Constable (Civil) 4,219, Constable OISF 2,212, Firefighter 317, Constable (Communication) 300, Driver PMT 154, Firefighting Driver 62 and Traffic Constable 4.
Candidates with +2 (Higher Secondary) – and for some posts Class 10 or an engineering diploma – can apply online. The last date was extended from 12 November to 17 November 2026 (10:00 PM), and the fee can be paid until 18 November 2026. Selection is through a written exam, physical measurement, physical efficiency test, driving test (for driver posts), medical exam and document verification.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC, dated 23 October 2026 |
| Total Posts | 7,268 |
| Posts | Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT, Traffic Constable |
| Qualification | 10th / +2 / Engineering Diploma (post-wise) |
| Age Limit | 18–32 years (post-wise), as on 1 January 2026 |
| Pay | Level-4 / Level-5 (ORSP Rules, 2017) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Last Date | 17 November 2026, 10:00 PM (extended) |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | ousssc.odisha.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement released | 23 October 2026 |
| Online registration started | 23 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last date to apply (extended) | 17 November 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Last date for fee payment (extended) | 18 November 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Written exam | To be announced |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 4,219 | Level-5 |
| Constable OISF (Odisha Industrial Security Force) | 2,212 | Level-5 |
| Firefighter | 317 | Level-4 |
| Constable (Communication) | 300 | Level-5 |
| Driver PMT (Police Motor Transport) | 154 | Level-4 |
| Firefighting Driver | 62 | Level-4 |
| Traffic Constable | 4 | Level-4 |
| Total | 7,268 |
Category-wise and special reservations are given in the advertisement. The district-wise distribution of Constable (Civil) posts is in Annexure-A, and the battalion-wise distribution of Constable OISF posts is in Annexure-B of the official notification.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | +2 (Higher Secondary) from CHSE Odisha or equivalent |
| Constable (Communication) | +2 Science (PCM / Electronics / Statistics / CS / IT) or 3-year Engineering Diploma in a relevant discipline |
| Constable OISF | Class 10 pass |
| Firefighter | +2 or equivalent |
| Firefighting Driver | +2 or equivalent + valid HMV driving licence |
| Driver PMT | Class 10 pass + valid LMV/HMV driving licence as prescribed |
| Traffic Constable | +2 or equivalent |
Odia language: All candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia and meet one of the Odia language conditions in the notice (for example, Middle School exam passed with Odia as a subject).
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
| Post | 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 |
Relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC and women candidates. Separate rules apply to Ex-Servicemen, eligible Group-D employees and Home Guards.
Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Weight | Chest (Normal / Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR & SEBC – Men | 168 cm | 55 kg | 79 / 84 cm |
| UR & SEBC – Women | 158 cm | 47.5 kg | – |
| SC & ST – Men | 163 cm | 50 kg | 76 / 81 cm |
| SC & ST – Women | 153 cm | 45 kg | – |
Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying)
| Event | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 km run | 7 minutes | 9 minutes |
| Long jump | 3.66 m (3 attempts) | 2.75 m (3 attempts) |
| Shot put | 4 m with 7.26 kg shot (3 attempts) | 3 m with 4 kg shot (3 attempts) |
Firefighter and Firefighting Driver candidates may have additional events such as swimming, rope climbing and load carrying. Ex-Agniveers are exempted from PET as per the notice.
Salary
Posts are in Pay Level-5 (Constable Civil, Communication, OISF) or Pay Level-4 (Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT, Traffic Constable) under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017, plus allowances.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / SEBC and others | ₹500 |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
The fee is paid online. As per the Odisha examination fee rules, the fee may be refunded to candidates who appear in the written exam, subject to conditions.
Selection Process
- Common written examination
- Special written exam (Constable Communication; Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT)
- Physical Measurement (qualifying)
- Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying)
- Driving test (driver posts)
- Medical examination and document verification
Exam Pattern
| Exam | Subjects | Questions / Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Written Exam (all posts) | Odia, English, GK, Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning, Basic Computer | 100 / 100 | 120 min | 0.25 |
| Special Exam – Constable (Communication) | Physics, Computer Science (+2 level) | 100 / 300 | 120 min | 0.75 |
| Special Exam – Firefighting Driver & Driver PMT | Vehicles & maintenance, traffic signals, road safety rules | 50 / 50 | 60 min | 0.25 |
How to Apply for Odisha Police Recruitment 2026
The application is online only on the OUSSSC website. Only one application is allowed per candidate, and no correction is permitted after final submission.
- Visit the official OUSSSC website – ousssc.odisha.gov.in.
- Open the link for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026.
- Complete the Basic Registration and verify your mobile number and email ID through OTP.
- Note down your registration number and password, then log in.
- Fill in your personal details, educational qualification, category, Odia language, driving licence (for driver posts) and other details.
- Upload your photograph (40–100 KB), signature (20–50 KB), left thumb impression (20–50 KB) and supporting documents in PDF.
- Select the posts you are eligible for in order of preference, and choose your exam district preferences.
- Review the form, accept the declaration and submit it before 17 November 2026 (10:00 PM).
- Pay the fee online (if applicable) before 18 November 2026 (10:00 PM).
- Check the status in Application History and download/print the submitted form.
Documents Required
- Passport-size colour photograph, signature and left thumb impression
- Class 10 certificate and mark sheet
- +2 / Diploma certificates and mark sheets (as applicable)
- Caste certificate (for reserved categories)
- Odia language qualification proof
- Driving licence (for Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT)
- Ex-Serviceman / Ex-Agniveer, NCC, sports, Home Guard or Group-D service certificates (if applicable)
- Valid photo ID proof
Official Website
| Purpose | Website |
|---|---|
| OUSSSC Official Website (notification, apply online, login and updates) | ousssc.odisha.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many posts are there in Odisha Police Recruitment 2026? 7,268 posts – Constable (Civil) 4,219, Constable OISF 2,212, Firefighter 317, Constable (Communication) 300, Driver PMT 154, Firefighting Driver 62 and Traffic Constable 4.
Q2. What is the last date to apply? 17 November 2026 (10:00 PM). The fee can be paid until 18 November 2026 (10:00 PM).
Q3. Which body conducts this recruitment? The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC).
Q4. What is the qualification? +2 for most posts; Class 10 for Constable OISF and Driver PMT; +2 Science or Engineering Diploma for Constable (Communication).
Q5. What is the age limit for Constable (Civil)? 18 to 26 years as on 1 January 2026, with 5 years relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC and women.
Q6. Is there negative marking? Yes – 0.25 marks per wrong answer in the common written exam.
Q7. What is the minimum height for men? 168 cm for UR/SEBC men and 163 cm for SC/ST men.
Q8. Can candidates from other states apply? Candidates must know Odia and meet the Odia language condition in the notice; reservation benefits apply only as per Odisha rules.
Conclusion
With 7,268 posts, the Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 is one of the state’s biggest uniformed-service drives this year. Only a few days are left, so complete your online form on ousssc.odisha.gov.in before 17 November 2026, pay the fee by 18 November, and start preparing for the written exam and the 1.6 km run right away.
Disclaimer: This article is based on OUSSSC Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC and the extension notice. Candidates should verify all details, including fee and post-wise qualification, from the official notification on ousssc.odisha.gov.in before applying.