Odisha Constable application 2026 starts: apply by November 13 for 7,268 posts

The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has initiated the online application process for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 7,268 vacancies across various uniformed services posts in Odisha.

Online registration for the examination commenced on October 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Aspiring candidates have until November 12, 2026, at 10:00 PM to complete their registration, with the final application submission deadline set for November 13, 2026, at 10:00 PM. The recruitment process was assigned to OUSSSC by the Odisha government, which approved a large-scale recruitment drive for the 2026-27 financial year.

Application Process and Key Dates

Candidates interested in applying for the 7,268 available posts must complete their registration and application online through the official OUSSSC websites, ousssc.odisha.gov.in or osssc.gov.in. The application fee is ₹500 for all candidates, with the exception of those belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories, who are exempted from paying the fee. The examination fee is refundable to candidates who appear for the written examination.

The recruitment drive covers positions such as Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT, and Traffic Constable. The OUSSSC has released the official notification for this examination, which includes a detailed schedule for the application process.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 7,268 vacancies for various uniformed services posts. This includes 4,219 Civil Constable posts, 2,212 OISF Constable posts, and 300 Constable (Communication) posts, among others. The Odisha government had previously assigned the recruitment process for 7,664 police and security personnel posts to OUSSSC, which also includes 933 posts under SI and equivalent ranks.

The general educational qualification required is Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent, with specific requirements varying for certain posts. The age calculation date for eligibility is January 01, 2026. The minimum age limit for Constable posts is 18 years, and the maximum is 23 years for General/Unreserved candidates. Age relaxation of five years is applicable for SC, ST, SEBC, and Women candidates, extending the maximum age limit to 28 years for these categories.

Selection Process and Examination Pattern

The selection process for the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 may include a Written Examination, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Driving Test (where applicable), Medical Examination, and Document Verification. The written examination will consist of 100 questions for a total of 100 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response.

The written exam syllabus covers Odia Language, English Language, Arithmetic, Aptitude Test, Logical Reasoning, Physics, and Computer Science. Physical standards require male candidates (UR/SEBC) to have a height of 168 cm and weight of 55 kg, with a chest measurement of 79 cm (unexpanded) and 84 cm (expanded). Female candidates (UR/SEBC) require a height of 158 cm and weight of 47.5 kg. The Physical Efficiency Test mandates male candidates to complete a 1.6 KM run in 6 minutes 30 seconds, while female candidates must complete it in 8 minutes 30 seconds.

Background to the Recruitment

The Odisha Police Department approved a recruitment drive for the 2026-27 financial year. The Home Department of the Government of Odisha and the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) coordinated to make easier this intake. Recruitment for Sub-Inspector (SI) and equivalent posts had previously been entrusted to the OPRB but faced delays. That’s why, the government decided to transfer the responsibility of conducting SI recruitment to OUSSSC. Candidates who previously applied for SI recruitment and were found eligible will be permitted to participate in this fresh recruitment exercise.

The pay scale for Constable posts ranges from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 (Level-05), while SI & Equivalent rank posts offer a pay scale of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 (Level-09). The advertisement number for the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 is 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC.

Further reading

• RRB NTPC 2026 application opens for 5,165 graduate, undergraduate posts; apply by November 13
• OUSSSC recruitment 2026 notification out for 7,268 posts; apply by November 12
• DGMA recruitment 2026: apply online for 30 MSA posts by 12 November
• NMMS 2026-27 application forms open; state deadlines vary, apply by November 8
• Delhi University recruitment 2026: apply for 126 assistant posts by 9 November

Written by Nishit Kumar

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