OSSSC recruitment 2026 application window open for 7,268 uniformed services posts; apply by November 12

The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has initiated a recruitment drive for 7,268 posts under the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. The application window for eligible candidates commenced on October 23, 2026, and will close on November 12, 2026.

This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies for various uniformed services posts across Odisha, including Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable (India Reserve Battalion), Firefighter, Firefighter Driver, Driver PMT, and Traffic Constable. Interested candidates are required to register and submit their applications online via the official website, osssc.odisha.gov.in.

Application Process and Key Dates

The online application registration for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026 began at 05:00 PM on October 23, 2026. Candidates have until 10:00 PM on November 12, 2026, to complete their online applications. The deadline for fee payment is 10:00 PM on November 13, 2026.

An application fee of ₹500 is applicable for UR/SEBC/Other candidates, while SC/ST candidates are exempt from paying this fee. The examination fee will be refunded to candidates who appear for the written examination. The official advertisement number for this recruitment is 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

A total of 7,268 vacancies have been announced across different posts. Constable (Civil) has the highest number of openings with 4,219 posts, followed by Constable OISF with 2,212 vacancies. Specific educational qualifications and age limits apply to each post, with the age cut-off date for eligibility set as January 1, 2026.

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia. Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/SEBC/Women candidates, while Ex-Agniveer candidates receive a 3-year age relaxation. Ex-Servicemen are granted age relaxation equal to their service period. PwD candidates are not eligible for these posts. Women and Transgender candidates can apply for all posts except Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, and Driver PMT.

Selection Process and Examination Pattern

The selection process for these posts involves multiple stages: a Written Examination, Physical Measurement (PM) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) along with a Driving Test where applicable, a Medical Examination, and Document Verification. The Written Examination will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 100 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes for the common exam.

A negative marking of -0.25 will be applied for each incorrect answer in the common and driver exams. For the Communication Special Paper, correct answers will fetch 3 marks, while incorrect answers will result in a deduction of -0.75 marks. The Physical Efficiency Test includes events such as running, long jump, shot put, and swimming for specific posts.

Further reading

• OSSSC recruitment 2026: apply for 7,268 uniformed services posts by 12 November
• Odisha Constable application 2026 starts: apply by November 13 for 7,268 posts
• 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
• Delhi University recruitment 2026: apply for 126 assistant posts by 9 November

Written by Nishit Kumar

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