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Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 7,268 Posts
Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has announced the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. The drive covers 7,268 posts of Constable, Firefighter and Driver-related positions in Odisha.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Posts |
|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 4,219 |
| Constable (Communication) | 300 |
| Constable OISF | 2,212 |
| Firefighter | 317 |
| Firefighting Driver | 62 |
| Driver PMT | 154 |
| Traffic Constable | 4 |
Eligibility and Age Limit
Applicants must have Higher Secondary (10+2) or the equivalent qualification prescribed for the selected post. Driver posts also require the applicable driving licence and candidates must satisfy the post-wise physical standards. Age is counted as on 1 January 2026 and varies by post: Constable (Civil) 18–26 years, Constable (Communication) and Constable OISF 18–23 years, Firefighter and Firefighting Driver 18–25 years, Driver PMT 18–23 years, and Traffic Constable 21–32 years. Relaxation is available under the notified rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration starts | 23 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last date for registration | 12 November 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Final application submission | 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM |
Exam Pattern
The common written examination has 100 objective questions for 100 marks and is held for 120 minutes. Questions cover Odia, English, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning, and Basic Computer Literacy. There is a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
Constable (Communication) candidates also take a 100-question Physics and Computer Science paper carrying 300 marks. Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT candidates have a separate 50-question paper on vehicle maintenance, traffic signals, road safety and rules.
Physical Test and Selection Process
Selection includes the written examination, Physical Measurement, Physical Efficiency Test, driving test where applicable, medical examination and document verification. Physical stages are qualifying. For the common PET, men must complete 1.6 km in 7 minutes and women in 9 minutes, along with the notified long-jump and shot-put standards.
Application Fee
The exact examination fee is displayed on the official application portal under the Odisha recruitment fee and refund rules. Candidates should verify the amount before payment. Eligible candidates who appear in the written examination may receive a refund subject to the prescribed conditions.
How to Apply
- Open the official OUSSSC recruitment portal.
- Complete registration with valid contact details.
- Select the eligible post and upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee shown on the portal.
- Review and submit the form before the final deadline.
- Save the acknowledgement for later stages.