The Odisha Uniformed Service Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has released a detailed notification under Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC announcing a total of 7268 vacancies for the posts of Constable (Civil & Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT, and Traffic Constable.
The online application process is ongoing at the OUSSSC official website https://ousssc.odisha.gov.in, and candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can submit their application forms till 12 November 2026.
Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026
The selection of candidates under Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 will be based on a multi-stage selection process that will include Written Exam, Physical Standards Test and Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying), Medical Examination, and Document Verification Process.
| Odisha Police Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Uniformed Service Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) |
| Post Name | Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT, Traffic Constable |
| Advt No. | 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC |
| Vacancies | 7268 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 23 October to 12 November 2026 |
| Qualification | 10th/12th (depending on post) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam Physical Standards Test and Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying) Medical Examination Document Verification Process |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 (SC/ST: nil), refundable on appearing in the exam |
| Job location | Odisha |
| Official website | https://ousssc.odisha.gov.in |
| Notification PDF | Click to Download |
Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 23 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 23 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 November 2026 (10:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13 November 2026 (10:00 PM) |
Odisha Police Constable Vacancy 2026
Odisha Police announced a total number of 7268 vacancies for the posts of civil constable and other posts. The maximum vacancies are for Constable (Civil) – 4219 posts. Check post-wise and category-wise vacancy details from the table.
| Posts | Total Vacancies | UR | SC | ST | SEBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 4219 | 2805 | 588 | 741 | 85 |
| Constable (Communication) | 300 | 165 | 41 | 68 | 26 |
| Constable OISF | 2212 | 1119 | 342 | 508 | 243 |
| Firefighter | 317 | 179 | 51 | 87 | 0 |
| Firefighting Driver | 62 | 44 | 06 | 10 | 2 |
| Driver PMT | 154 | 124 | 14 | 16 | 0 |
| Traffic Constable | 04 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Reserved for Female Candidates
Out of a total of 7268 police Constable vacancies, 1819 vacancies are reserved for women candidates, and the same are mentioned below in the table.
| Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | SEBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 926 | 194 | 245 | 28 | 1393 |
| Constable (Communication) | 54 | 14 | 22 | 09 | 99 |
| Constable OISF | 168 | 49 | 75 | 34 | 326 |
| Traffic Constable | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Which Post Should You Choose?
| Particulars | Constable (Civil) | Constable (OISF) | Constable (Communication) |
| Vacancies | 4219 | 2212 | 300 |
| Qualification | Class 12 | Class 10 | Class 12 Science or engineering diploma |
| Maximum Age (UR) | 26 years | 23 years | 23 years |
| Extra exam | None | None | Special Written Exam (Physics, Computer Science) |
| Pay level | Level 5 | Level 5 | Level 5 |
Odisha Police Constable Education Qualification & Age Limit
Before applying, candidates must check the education and age limit required to apply for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026
| Posts | Minimum Educational Qualification | Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 12th class or any other equivalent examination | 18-26 years |
| Constable (Communication) | 12th class or equivalent examination in science with (1) physics, (2) chemistry, and (3) mathematics or electronics or statistics or computer science or information technology (OR) 3-year diploma course in engineering subjects |
18-23 years |
| Constable OISF | High School Certificate Examination (Matriculation or 10th Class) | 18-23 years |
| Firefighter | 12th class conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or any other equivalent examination conducted by any other recognised board or council | 18-25 years |
| Firefighting Driver | 12th class | 18-25 years |
| Driver PMT | High School Certificate examination (Matriculation or 10th Class) | 18-25 years |
| Traffic Constable | 12th class | 18-25 years |
Age Relaxation
| Post Name | Age Relaxation (SC/ST/SEBC/Women) |
| Constable (Civil) | 31 years |
| Constable (Communication) | 28 years |
| Constable OISF | 28 years |
| Driver PMT | 28 years |
| Firefighter | 30 years |
| Firefighting Driver | 30 years |
| Traffic Constable | 37 years |
Gender, Domicile and Language
- Women and transgender candidates can apply for all posts except Firefighter, Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT.
- Language: The common written exam includes an Odia Language paper, so working knowledge of Odia matters for your score.
- Candidates from other states: Check the domicile and nationality conditions in the official PDF before applying.
Odisha Police Constable Apply Online 2026
Candidates who are willing to apply for the Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 can now submit their application forms online on the Odisha Uniformed Service Staff Selection Commission official website https://ousssc.odisha.gov.in. Candidates must fill out their application forms carefully with all the correct details, and they must submit their application forms by 12 November 2026, as after that no applications will be accepted.
Odisha Police Constable Application Fee 2026
Candidates applying for Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 must pay the prescribed examination fee according to their category. The fee details are given below.
- All candidates (except SC/ST): Rs. 500/-
- SC / ST candidates: Exempted (No fee)
Note: Candidates who pay the Rs. 500 application fee will receive a full refund after appearing in the written examination (CBT/OMR), while absent candidates will not be eligible for a refund.
Odisha Police Selection Process 2026
The candidates are selected based on the stages mentioned below:
- Common Written Examination (all posts)
- Special Written Examination (Constable Communication, Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver)
- Physical Measurement (PM) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), qualifying in nature
- Driving Test (driver posts)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Odisha Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026
The written exam is computer-based. All candidates take the Common Written Exam. Candidates for Constable (Communication), Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver also take a post-specific Special Written Exam.
Common Written Exam (For All Posts)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Odia Langauge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| English Language | |||
| General Knowledge | |||
| Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning | |||
| Basic Computer Literacy |
Special Exam: Constable (Communication)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Physics | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
| Computer Science (+2 Science level) |
Special Exam: Driver PMT & Firefighting Driver
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Vehicle & Maintenance | 50 | 50 | 1 hour |
| Traffic Signals & Road Safety Rules |
Marking Scheme
| Papers | Marking Scheme | Negative Marking |
| Common Written Exam (all posts) | + 1 for Correct Answer | – 0.25 |
| Special Exam: Constable (Communication) | + 3 for Correct Answer | – 0.75 |
| Special Exam: Driver PMT & Firefighting Driver | + 1 for Correct Answer | – 0.25 |
Bonus Marks: Extra marks are awarded for NCC certificates and driving licences.
- NCC ‘A’ / ‘B’ / ‘C’ Certificate- 1 / 2 / 3 marks (All posts)
- LMV Licence – 3 marks (Constable (Civil), Constable OISF, Driver PMT, Firefighting Driver)
- HMV Licence – 5 marks (Constable (Civil), Constable OISF, Driver PMT, Firefighting Driver)
Physical Standards
Candidates who qualify the written exam must meet the minimum height, weight and chest standards below. UR and SEBC candidates follow the same standards.
| Category | Males | Females |
| Height | ||
| UR | 168 cm | 158 cm |
| SC/ST | 163 cm | 153 cm |
| Weight | ||
| UR | 55 kg | 47.5 kg |
| SC/ST | 50 kg | 45 kg |
| Category | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
| Males (Only) | ||
| UR | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| SC/ST | 76 cm | 81 cm |
Physical Efficiency Test
The physical efficiency of the candidates will be examined on the basis of their running speed, for which the following parameters are to be followed.
| Events | Men | Women |
| Running (1.6 Km) | 7 min | 9 min |
| Long Jump | 3.66 Metres in 3 attempts | 2.75 Metres in 3 attempts |
| Shot put | 4 Metres (wt- 7.26 Kg) in 3 attempts | 3 Metres (wt- 4 Kg) in 3 attempts |
| Swimming (for Firefighter and Firefighting Driver only) | 100 Metres in 8 mins | N.A. |
| Rope Climbing (for Firefighter only) | 6 Metres in 3 attempts | N.A. |
| Load Carrying (for Firefighter only) | 63 Kg sand bag for 100 metres in 60 seconds | N.A. |
Odisha Police Costable Salary Structure
Selected candidates are appointed to regular Group C posts. Pay follows the Pay Matrix of the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017, plus DA, HRA and other allowances admissible under state rules.
| Post Name | Pay Level |
| Constable (Civil) | Pay Level 5 |
| Constable (Communication) | |
| Constable OISF | |
| Driver PMT | |
| Firefighter | Pay Level 4 |
| Firefighting Driver | |
| Traffic Constable |
How to Prepare: 45-Day Plan
- Days 1 to 10: Cover Odia, English and computer basics. These are the easiest scoring areas.
- Days 11 to 25: Study quantitative aptitude and reasoning, one topic a day with 20 practice questions.
- Days 26 to 35: Revise general knowledge with extra focus on Odisha GK and the last six months of current affairs.
- Days 36 to 45: Take full-length mock tests, review every mistake and control negative marking. With 0.25 deducted per wrong answer, skip questions you cannot narrow down.
- Alongside: Start running and long-jump practice now. The PET is qualifying, so failing it rejects an otherwise strong written score.
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