Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Begins Online for 7,268 Posts

Overview

The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has opened the online application portal for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026, inviting candidates to apply for 7,268 positions across seven categories.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the educational qualification required for the specific post they wish to pursue. Constable (Civil) candidates need a Higher Secondary (+2) or equivalent qualification. Constable (Communication) requires a science qualification or an engineering diploma. Constable OISF candidates must have passed Class 10. Firefighter and Traffic Constable posts require a +2 or equivalent qualification. The detailed educational criteria are outlined in the official notification.

Age Limits

The age criteria are fixed as of 01 January 2026. The permissible age ranges are:

• Constable (Civil): 18‑26 years
• Constable (Communication): 18‑23 years
• Constable OISF: 18‑23 years
• Firefighter: 18‑25 years
• Firefighting Driver: 18‑25 years
• Driver PMT: 18‑23 years
• Traffic Constable: 21‑32 years

Vacancy Distribution

A total of 7,268 vacancies have been announced, distributed as follows:

• Constable (Civil) – 4,219
• Constable (Communication) – 300
• Constable OISF – 2,212
• Firefighter – 317
• Firefighting Driver – 62
• Driver PMT – 154
• Traffic Constable – 4

How to Apply

Candidates can complete the application in the following steps:

• Visit the official website https://www.ousssc.odisha.gov.in
• Navigate to the “What’s New” section and select the link for “Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination‑2026”.
• Register online using the required personal details.
• Log in, fill the application form with education, experience and other information.
• Upload the prescribed documents and make the fee payment.
• Review all entries and submit the form.
• Print or save the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

• Application start date: 23 October 2026
• Last date to submit the application: 12 November 2026
• Fee payment deadline: 13 November 2026 (fee amount not specified)

Verification

Applicants can verify the notification number 01‑CRE‑2026/OUSSSC and download the official advertisement from the same website. The direct application link is provided on the portal; candidates should ensure they use the authentic URL to avoid fraudulent sites.