The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has announced 7,268 vacancies under the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. The exam date will be announced later on the official website (https://ousssc.odisha.gov.in). Only candidates who register themselves for the post and whose applications are accepted will be eligible to appear for the written exam. Eligible candidates can register and submit their applications through the official OUSSSC website before 12 November 2026. 

Odisha Police Constable Exam Date 2026

OUSSSC has announced 7268 vacancies for Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable posts under Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026. After completing the application process, the exam date will be announced. 

Odisha Police Selection Process 2026

The candidates are selected based on the stages mentioned below:

  1. Common Written Examination (all posts)
  2. Special Written Examination (Constable Communication, Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver)
  3. Physical Measurement (PM) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), qualifying in nature
  4. Driving Test (driver posts)
  5. Medical Examination
  6. Document Verification

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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)

  • +1 mark for each correct answer
  • -0.25 for each incorrect answer
  • Duration of exam is 2 hours
SubjectsNo. of Questions/MarksDuration
Odia Langauge100/1002 hours
English Language
General Knowledge
Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning
Basic Computer Literacy

Special Exam: Constable (Communication)

  • +3 mark for each correct answer
  • -0.75 for each incorrect answer
  • Duration of exam is 2 hours
SubjectsNo. of Questions/MarksDuration
Physics100/3002 hours
Computer Science (+2 Science level)

Special Exam: Driver PMT & Firefighting Driver

  • +1 mark for each correct answer
  • -0.25 for each incorrect answer
  • Duration of exam is 1 hour (60 minuutes)
SubjectsNo. of Questions/MarksDuration
Vehicle & Maintenance50/501 hour
Traffic Signals & Road Safety Rules

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. 

CategoryMalesFemales
Height
UR168 cm158 cm
SC/ST163 cm153 cm
Weight
UR55 kg47.5 kg
SC/ST50 kg 45 kg
Chest
URChest (Unexpanded)- 79 cm
Chest (Expanded)- 84 cm
NA
SC/STChest (Unexpanded)- 76 cm
Chest (Expanded)- 81 cm
NA

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. 

EventsMenWomen
Running (1.6 Km)7 min9 min
Long Jump3.66 Metres in 3 attempts2.75 Metres in 3 attempts
Shot put4 Metres (wt- 7.26 Kg) in 3 attempts3 Metres (wt- 4 Kg) in 3 attempts
Swimming (for Firefighter and Firefighting Driver only)100 Metres in 8 minsN.A.
Rope Climbing (for Firefighter only)6 Metres in 3 attemptsN.A.
Load Carrying (for Firefighter only)63 kg sandbag for 100 metres in 60 secondsN.A.
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FAQs

There are 7268 vacancies across seven posts, including 4219 for Constable (Civil) and 2212 for Constable OISF.

Ans. The selection is based on Written Exam, Physical Exam, Medical Examination, Document Verification Process.