Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OU SSSC) has released the detailed advertisement for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination-2026 for 7,268 vacancies. The recruitment includes Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 23 October 2026 to 12 November 2026.
The recruitment includes written examination, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Driving Test for applicable posts, Medical Examination and Certificate/Document Verification. Candidates should check the post-wise qualification, age limit and physical standards before submitting the application.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OU SSSC) |
| Recruitment Name | Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination-2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC |
| Advertisement Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Post Names | Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT, Traffic Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 7,268 |
| Qualification | 10+2 / Higher Secondary or equivalent; post-wise additional qualifications apply |
| Age Limit | Post-wise age limits apply as on 01 January 2026 |
| Selection Process | Common Written Examination, PMT, PET, Driving Test for applicable posts, Medical Examination and Certificate/Document Verification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 23 October 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Application Last Date | 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 13 November 2026 at 10:00 PM |
| Official Website | OU SSSC |
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The official advertisement is Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination-2026. The 44-page notification contains vacancy details, eligibility, age limits, physical standards, examination scheme, PET standards, driving test, medical examination, selection procedure, application instructions and indicative syllabus.
Download Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Online Registration & Application Start | 23 October 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 13 November 2026 at 10:00 PM |
| Examination Date | To be announced |
The notification states that online registration and submission of the application form begins on 23 October 2026 at 5:00 PM and closes on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. Online fee payment can be made up to 13 November 2026 at 10:00 PM.
Odisha Police Vacancy 2026
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 4,219 |
| Constable (Communication) | 300 |
| Constable OISF | 2,212 |
| Firefighter | 317 |
| Firefighting Driver | 62 |
| Driver PMT | 154 |
| Traffic Constable | 4 |
| Total | 7,268 |
The post-wise vacancy table is provided on page 2 of the official advertisement. The largest number of vacancies is for Constable (Civil), followed by Constable OISF.
Odisha Police Constable Vacancy 2026
The Constable (Civil) recruitment has 4,219 vacancies distributed district-wise. The detailed district-wise vacancy position is given in Annexure-A of the notification. The Constable (Civil) post is a district-cadre post, and candidates should carefully check the district-wise vacancy details before selecting their preferences.
Constable OISF has 2,212 vacancies distributed across the four OISF battalions. The battalion-wise vacancy details are provided in Annexure-B.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Constable (Civil)
Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or another examination recognized by the Government of Odisha or any other recognized Board or Council.
Constable (Communication)
Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent examination in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Electronics or Statistics or Computer Science or Information Technology as one of the subjects, or possess the prescribed diploma qualification in Engineering or Technology from a recognized institution.
Constable OISF
Candidates must have passed the High School Certificate Examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government of Odisha or another recognized Board or Council.
Firefighter
Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government of Odisha or another recognized Board or Council.
Firefighting Driver
Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government of Odisha or another recognized Board or Council.
Driver PMT
Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government of Odisha or another recognized Board or Council.
Traffic Constable
Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government of Odisha or another recognized Board or Council.
The post-wise educational qualification requirements are provided on page 6 of the advertisement.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post | Cadre | Age Limit as on 01 January 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | District | 18 to 23 years |
| Constable (Communication) | State | 18 to 23 years |
| Constable OISF | State | 18 to 23 years |
| Firefighter | State | 18 to 25 years |
| Firefighting Driver | State | 18 to 25 years |
| Driver PMT | State | 18 to 25 years |
| Traffic Constable | State | 21 to 32 years |
The age limits are specified separately for each post in the advertisement. The applicable age is reckoned as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved and special categories according to the applicable rules.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Physical Standards
| Category | Minimum Height | Minimum Weight | Chest - Unexpanded | Chest - Expanded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR/SEBC Men | 168 cm | 55 kg | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| UR/SEBC Women | 158 cm | 47.5 kg | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| SC/ST Men | 163 cm | 50 kg | 76 cm | 81 cm |
| SC/ST Women | 153 cm | 45 kg | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
The physical measurement standards are given on page 7 of the notification. The chest requirement applies to the applicable male categories.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 General Eligibility
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must be of good moral character.
- The candidate must be physically and mentally sound and free from organic defect or bodily infirmity.
- The candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia.
- The candidate must have passed the required Odia language qualification prescribed in the advertisement.
- The candidate must not have more than one spouse living, subject to the exceptions specified in the advertisement.
- The candidate must not have been convicted of any criminal offence.
The detailed general eligibility conditions are provided in Section 7 of the advertisement.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The examination fee is governed by the applicable Odisha Government recruitment examination fee rules. Candidates belonging to SC and ST categories are exempt from payment of the examination fee as specified in the advertisement. The fee is to be paid through the prescribed online payment method.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination-2026 consists of the following stages:
- Common Written Examination
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Driving Test for applicable posts
- Medical Examination
- Certificate/Document Verification
The detailed examination scheme is provided in Section 14 of the advertisement. PMT and PET are qualifying in nature, while the written examination and applicable driving test marks are considered for preparation of the merit list.
Odisha Police Written Exam Pattern 2026
Common Written Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Odia Language | Part of 100 MCQs | 100 Marks Total |
| English Language | Part of 100 MCQs | 100 Marks Total |
| General Knowledge | Part of 100 MCQs | 100 Marks Total |
| Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning | Part of 100 MCQs | 100 Marks Total |
| Basic Computer Literacy | Part of 100 MCQs | 100 Marks Total |
| Total | 100 MCQs | 100 Marks |
The Common Written Examination is based on the HSC/10th Standard level and contains 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes. One mark is awarded for each correct answer and 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Constable (Communication) Special Written Examination
For Constable (Communication), candidates will also have to appear for a Special Written Examination at +2 Science standard level. The paper contains Physics and Computer Science sections with 100 MCQs, 300 marks and a duration of 120 minutes. Each correct answer carries 3 marks and 0.5 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver Special Written Examination
The Special Written Examination for Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver consists of 50 questions on Basic Knowledge of Vehicles and their Maintenance and 50 questions on Traffic Signal, Road Safety and Rules. The examination carries 60 marks and has a duration of 60 minutes.
Odisha Police PMT 2026
Candidates qualifying in the written examination are called for the Physical Measurement Test. The PMT is qualifying in nature. Candidates are measured for the prescribed height, weight and chest standards applicable to their category and post.
The Commission may call candidates for PMT in a number exceeding seven times the number of advertised vacancies, depending on merit and the number of candidates available.
Odisha Police PET 2026
| Event | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Running | 1.6 km in 7 minutes | 1.6 km in 9 minutes |
| Long Jump | 3.66 metres in 3 attempts | 2.75 metres in 3 attempts |
| Shot Put | 4.75 kg in 3 attempts | 4 kg in 3 attempts |
| Swimming | 100 metres in 8 minutes for Firefighter/Firefighting Driver only | Not Applicable |
| Rope Climbing | 6 metres in 3 attempts for Firefighter only | Not Applicable |
| Load Carrying | 63 kg sandbag for 100 metres in 90 seconds for Firefighter only | Not Applicable |
The PET events and qualifying standards are specified on page 16 of the notification. PET events are qualifying in nature and performance marks are not added to the final merit ranking.
Odisha Police Driving Test 2026
The practical Driving Test is conducted for applicable Driver PMT, Firefighting Driver and other eligible driving posts after verification of the validity of the Driving Licence and its date of issue.
For Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver posts, candidates must produce the original valid Driving Licence for verification. Candidates must possess the prescribed Heavy Motor Vehicle or Light Motor Vehicle licence, as applicable to the post.
The Driving Test is open only to candidates who qualify the Written Examination, PMT and PET and possess the prescribed driving licence. The practical driving test is conducted separately for the applicable vehicle categories.
Odisha Police Medical Examination 2026
Candidates who successfully complete the PMT and PET will undergo a detailed medical examination conducted by a District Medical Board. The notification specifies physical and medical conditions that may lead to rejection, including knock knees, bow legs, flat feet, varicose veins, squint eyes, poor vision, colour blindness, inability to flex fingers and toes properly, speech or hearing impediments and other obvious physical deformities.
Odisha Police NCC Bonus Marks 2026
NCC certificate holders can receive bonus marks according to the certificate held. The notification provides one mark for an 'A' Certificate, two marks for a 'B' Certificate and three marks for a 'C' Certificate. The marks are awarded only once and are added to the marks obtained in the written examination.
Candidates must possess the relevant NCC certificate at the time of submitting the online application.
Odisha Police Final Selection 2026
After document verification, a common merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the Written Examination and the applicable marks for Driving Test and NCC Certificate, wherever applicable.
| Post | Marks Considered for Merit |
|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) & Constable OISF | Common Written Examination 100 marks + NCC marks, wherever applicable |
| Constable (Communication) | Common Written Examination 100 marks + Special Paper 300 marks + NCC marks, wherever applicable |
| Firefighter | Common Written Examination 100 marks + NCC marks, wherever applicable |
| Firefighting Driver | Common Written Examination 100 marks + Driving Special Paper 60 marks + NCC marks, wherever applicable |
| Driver PMT | Common Written Examination 100 marks + Driving Special Paper 60 marks + NCC marks, wherever applicable |
| Traffic Constable | Common Written Examination 100 marks + NCC marks, wherever applicable |
The Commission prepares the final merit list after document verification. The detailed marks considered for each post are provided on page 19 of the notification.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
- Recent colour passport-size photograph
- Valid SSC/10th certificate
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- HSC/+2 certificate and marksheet, wherever applicable
- Educational qualification certificates
- Driving Licence for applicable posts
- Experience certificate, wherever applicable
- NCC certificate, wherever applicable
- Ex-Servicemen certificate, wherever applicable
- Sports ID card/certificate, wherever applicable
- Aadhaar Card or other permitted identity document
- Transgender certificate, wherever applicable
- Other documents specified in the advertisement
The notification provides a detailed list of documents to be uploaded during the online application and documents to be produced during verification.
How to Apply for Odisha Police Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official OU SSSC website.
- Open the recruitment portal and select the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination-2026.
- Create a Basic Registration account using the required personal details.
- Generate the OU SSSC Registration Number and password.
- Complete email and mobile OTP verification.
- Log in using the registered credentials.
- Complete the Detailed Registration section.
- Enter personal details, category information and other required information.
- Enter educational qualification details.
- Upload the required certificates and documents.
- Upload the recent photograph, signature and left thumb impression in the prescribed format.
- Select the eligible posts in the order of preference.
- Select the preferred examination districts.
- Preview the complete application and verify every detail.
- Submit the application and complete the applicable examination fee payment.
- Check the Application History and Payment Status.
- Download and preserve the submitted application form, registration number and payment details.
The detailed application procedure is provided in Annexure-C. The application process consists of Basic Registration followed by Detailed Registration, document upload, post preference, examination district selection, preview and final submission.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Application Guidelines
- Keep an active mobile number and email ID available for OTP verification.
- Keep a valid Government-issued identity document ready.
- The photograph, signature and left thumb impression must follow the prescribed format and size.
- Upload clear and legible scanned documents.
- Ensure that the name, date of birth and parents' names match the 10th certificate.
- Only one application should be submitted by a candidate.
- Verify post preferences carefully before final submission.
- Once the application is finally submitted and confirmed, changes cannot be made.
- Keep the registration number, application number and payment receipt safely for future reference.
The application instructions specifically advise candidates to verify all details before final submission and to preserve a copy of the submitted application.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Examination Centres
Candidates can select up to three preferred districts as examination centres. The Commission may allot an examination centre depending on availability and administrative requirements. The examination centre allotted by the Commission will be final.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Admit Card
The admit card for eligible candidates will be made available through the official website. Candidates must download and print the admit card and carry it to the examination centre along with the required identity proof.
A separate admit card is issued for candidates shortlisted for the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test. The PM/PET admit card contains the date, time and venue of the physical tests.
