OSSSC recruitment 2026: apply for 7,268 uniformed services posts by 12 November

The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has initiated a recruitment drive for 7,268 posts across various uniformed services in Odisha. Applications for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026 opened on October 23, 2026, and will conclude on November 12, 2026.

This marks the first instance where a single examination will be conducted for all posts under the Combined Uniformed Services Examination. The recruitment is being carried out as per the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission Rules, 2025, with amendments introduced in 2026.

Application Process and Key Dates

The online application window for the 7,268 vacancies commenced on October 23, 2026, at 05:00 PM. Candidates interested in applying for positions such as Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Firefighter, and Driver PMT must complete their online registration by November 12, 2026, at 10:00 PM. The last date for online fee payment is November 13, 2026, at 10:00 PM.

The application fee is ₹500 for UR, SEBC, and other categories, while SC and ST candidates are exempt from paying the fee. The examination fee will be refunded to candidates who appear for the exam, to their original payment mode. The official website for application and detailed notification is osssc.odisha.gov.in.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

The recruitment drive covers a total of 7,268 posts across various uniformed services. The highest number of vacancies is for Constable (Civil) with 4,219 posts, followed by Constable OISF with 2,212 posts. Other positions include Constable (Communication), Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT, and Traffic Constable. PwD candidates are not eligible for these posts. Women and Transgender candidates are eligible to apply for all posts except Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, and Driver PMT.

Educational qualifications vary by post. Most posts require a +2 Pass (Higher Secondary Examination) or an equivalent qualification. Constable OISF and Driver PMT require a 10th Pass (Matric). Specific posts like Firefighting Driver require a +2 Pass and a valid HMV License of at least one year, while Driver PMT requires a 10th Pass and a valid LMV/HMV License of at least six months. Candidates must also be able to read, write, and speak Odia. Age criteria range from 18 to 32 years, with age relaxation provided for specific categories including SC/ST/SEBC/Women (5 years) and Ex-Agniveer (3 years).

Selection Process and Examination Pattern

The selection process for the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 involves multiple stages. These include a Written Examination, Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test (PM & PET), Driving Test (where applicable), Medical Examination, and Document Verification. Approximately seven times the advertised vacancies will be called for the PM/PET based on merit in the written examination.

The written examination will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 100 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes for the common paper. There is a negative marking of -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the common and driver exams. For the Constable (Communication) special exam, correct answers will fetch 3 marks, while incorrect answers will result in a deduction of -0.75 marks. Bonus marks are awarded for Driving test (LMV +3, HMV +5) and NCC certificates (A=+1, B=+2, C=+3).

Physical Standards and Efficiency Tests

Candidates must meet specific physical standards to be eligible for these uniformed services posts. For UR/SEBC men, the minimum height is 168 cm, weight 55 kg, and chest measurement 79/84 cm. For UR/SEBC women, the height requirement is 158 cm and weight 47.5 kg. SC/ST men require a minimum height of 163 cm, weight 50 kg, and chest 76/81 cm, while SC/ST women need a height of 153 cm and weight 45 kg.

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) includes events such as running, long jump, and shot put. Men are required to complete a 1.6 Km run in 7 minutes, a long jump of 3.66 m (in 3 attempts), and a shot put of 4 m with a 7.26 Kg shot (in 3 attempts). Women must complete a 1.6 Km run in 9 minutes, a long jump of 2.75 m (in 3 attempts), and a shot put of 3 m with a 4 Kg shot (in 3 attempts). Firefighter and Firefighting Driver candidates also have a swimming test, requiring 100 m in 8 minutes for men.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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