Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has officially released the detailed advertisement for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. Under Advt. No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC, a total of 7268 vacancies have been announced for Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable posts. The OUSSSC Constable, Firefighter & Driver Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 23 October 2026. Online applications started on 23 October 2026 (5:00 PM), and the last date to apply online is 12 November 2026 (10:00 PM).
Constable (Civil) alone has 4219 posts, making this one of the biggest police recruitments in Odisha. Candidates must be able to read and write Odia, and women can apply for all posts except Firefighter, Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT, so check your eligibility for each post before choosing your preferences.
Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) |
| Post Name | Constable, Firefighter, Driver & Traffic Constable |
| Advt. No. | 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC |
| Total Vacancy | 7268 |
| Notification Date | 23.10.2026 |
| Category | OUSSSC Constable, Firefighter & Driver Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | ousssc.odisha.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23.10.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 23.10.2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12.11.2026 (10:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13.11.2026 (10:00 PM) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / SEBC / Female | Rs. 500/- (Refund After Exam) |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is 18-32 Years (varies post wise). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 4219 | 12th Pass (Age 18-26) |
| Constable (Communication) | 300 | 12th Science (PCM / Electronics / CS / IT) or 3 Year Engineering Diploma (Age 18-23) |
| Constable OISF | 2212 | 10th Pass (Age 18-23) |
| Firefighter | 317 | 12th Pass (Age 18-25) |
| Firefighting Driver | 62 | 12th Pass + Driving Licence (Age 18-25) |
| Driver PMT | 154 | 10th Pass + Driving Licence (Age 18-23) |
| Traffic Constable | 4 | 12th Pass (Age 21-32) |
| Total | 7268 | – |
Odisha Police Constable Physical Standards 2026
| Category | Height | Weight | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR & SEBC (Men) | 168 cm | 55 kg | 79-84 cm |
| UR & SEBC (Women) | 158 cm | 47.5 kg | N.A. |
| SC & ST (Men) | 163 cm | 50 kg | 76-81 cm |
| SC & ST (Women) | 153 cm | 45 kg | N.A. |
In the qualifying PET, men must complete a 1.6 km run in 7 minutes (women in 9 minutes), along with long jump and shot put; Firefighter candidates also have swimming, rope climbing and load carrying tests.
Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Measurement (PM) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Driving Test (Where Applicable)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
How to Apply for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026:
- Visit ousssc.odisha.gov.in and open the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 application link.
- Register with your mobile number and email ID, then log in.
- Choose your posts in order of preference (cannot be changed later) and, for Constable (Civil), select one police district.
- Select up to 3 exam districts and fill in your personal, educational and category details.
- Upload your photo, signature and certificates.
- Pay the fee online (if applicable) and submit the form before 12.11.2026.
- Print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission Official Website | OUSSSC |