The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) is recruiting for 7,268 uniformed-service vacancies through the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. The drive covers constable, firefighter and driver positions. Applications are scheduled to close on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM, so eligible applicants should review the detailed advertisement and complete the online process without waiting until the final hours.
Fee-payment deadline: 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM, where applicable for completing payment
Official portal: ousssc.odisha.gov.in
Post-wise vacancy distribution
Post
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
Constable (Civil) accounts for the largest share, with 4,219 vacancies. The notification groups several uniformed roles under one combined recruitment process, but eligibility and physical requirements differ by post.
Educational qualification
Constable (Civil): Higher Secondary (+2) or equivalent from a recognised board or council.
Constable (Communication): +2 Science with the prescribed subjects, or an eligible three-year engineering diploma in a notified discipline.
Constable OISF: Matriculation/Class 10 or equivalent.
Firefighter and Firefighting Driver: +2 or equivalent; additional role-specific requirements apply to driving posts.
Driver PMT: Class 10 or equivalent, along with the driving credentials prescribed for the post.
Traffic Constable: +2 or equivalent.
Applicants must meet the specific qualification, language, physical-standard and other conditions in the official advertisement. The notification also requires candidates to satisfy the prescribed Odia language condition. Do not assume that qualification for one post automatically makes an applicant eligible for every other post.
Age limit and relaxation
The age is calculated with reference to 1 January 2026. The reported post-wise general age bands are 18–26 years for Constable (Civil), 18–23 for Constable (Communication), Constable OISF and Driver PMT, 18–25 for Firefighter and Firefighting Driver, and 21–32 for Traffic Constable. Relaxations are available to eligible categories under the rules. Check the exact post-specific age clause and proof requirements in Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC before applying.
Pay scale and selection process
The notified posts carry Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) 2017 Pay Level 4 or Level 5, depending on the post, along with admissible allowances. The selection process includes a written examination, Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a driving test where applicable, medical examination and document verification. Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage. Physical events and standards are post- and category-specific.
Application fee
The reported examination fee is ₹500 for candidates who are not exempt; SC and ST candidates are exempt under the notification. The fee is stated to be refundable to candidates who appear in the written examination, subject to the official conditions and payment procedure. Use the applicant’s own bank/payment details where required for any refund. Confirm the applicable amount and instructions on the commission portal before paying.
How to apply online
Open the official OUSSSC website and locate Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC.
Read the complete notification, including post-wise eligibility, physical standards, reservation rules and document requirements.
Complete registration and sign in to the recruitment application system.
Fill in personal, educational and other required details accurately.
Select eligible posts and examination preferences as permitted by the notification.
Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable examination fee and check that the payment is confirmed.
Review the complete form, submit it before the deadline and save the confirmation page and application details.
Important dates to remember
Online application closes: 12 November 2026, 10:00 PM
Fee-payment completion window: up to 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM, as specified for eligible pending payments
Age cut-off: 1 January 2026
Candidate advisory: The application deadline is close. Do not rely only on summaries or social-media posts. The official advertisement and any corrigendum issued by OUSSSC will prevail if a detail differs. Keep a copy of the submitted form and payment receipt, and use only the official recruitment portal.
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