Candidates applying for the Odisha Police constable recruitment have got five extra days. The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has extended the last date to apply for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026 to 17 November 2026, 10 PM. The original deadline was today, 12 November, and the commission has made it clear that no further extension will be granted.
The recruitment covers 7,268 posts across seven uniformed services. The last date for fee payment has also moved, to 18 November 2026, 10 PM.
What changed today
The extension was announced on 12 November, the day the window was originally set to close. Candidates now have until 17 November, 10 PM to complete the process on the official portal, ousssc.odisha.gov.in.
The one-time application modification facility is also open till 17 November, 10 PM. Candidates who have already submitted their forms can correct details through the candidate login. The commission has said this is the final opportunity and no further correction or extension will be allowed.
7,268 vacancies across seven posts
The advertisement, numbered 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC and dated 23 October 2026, lists the following post-wise vacancies:
- Constable (Civil): 4,219 posts
- Constable OISF: 2,212 posts
- Firefighter: 317 posts
- Constable (Communication): 300 posts
- Driver PMT: 154 posts
- Firefighting Driver: 62 posts
- Traffic Constable: 4 posts
Constable (Civil) alone accounts for more than half the vacancies, spread across districts and police establishments in Odisha. The vacancies are provisional and may change as per the requirements of the commission.
Who can apply
Most posts need a Higher Secondary (+2) pass or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board. Constable (Communication) is the exception: it needs +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or a three-year engineering diploma in Electronics, Computer Science or Information Technology. Candidates for the driver posts must hold a valid driving licence, an HMV licence for Firefighting Driver and an LMV or HMV licence for Driver PMT. Candidates must also be able to speak, read and write Odia.
The age limit is calculated as on 1 January 2026 and varies by post. Constable (Civil) is 18 to 26 years, Constable (Communication) and Constable OISF are 18 to 23 years, Firefighter and Firefighting Driver are 18 to 25 years, Driver PMT is 18 to 23 years, and Traffic Constable is 21 to 32 years. SC, ST, SEBC and women candidates get a five-year relaxation in the upper age limit.
Selection process and exam pattern
Selection runs through a written examination, physical measurement and physical efficiency tests, a driving test where applicable, a medical examination and document verification. The common written examination applies to all posts: 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 120 minutes, covering Odia language, English language, general knowledge, quantitative aptitude and reasoning, and basic computer literacy. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Constable (Communication) candidates must also sit a special written examination of 100 questions for 300 marks, based on +2 Science standards. Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver candidates face a separate 50-question paper on vehicle knowledge, traffic signals and road safety.
The physical standards are strict. For men in the UR and SEBC categories, the minimum height is 168 cm with a weight of 55 kg and a chest measurement of 79 cm unexpanded and 84 cm expanded. For women, the minimum height is 158 cm with a weight of 47.5 kg. In the physical efficiency test, men must run 1.6 km in 7 minutes and women in 9 minutes, along with long jump and shot put events. Firefighter candidates also face swimming, rope climbing and load carrying tests.
How to apply
- Visit the official website, ousssc.odisha.gov.in, and open the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 section.
- Complete basic registration with personal details, mobile number and email, and verify them through OTP.
- Log in with the registration number and password, fill in the detailed form and upload the photograph, signature, certificates and left thumb impression.
- Select the posts in order of preference and choose the preferred examination districts.
- Preview the form, pay the fee as shown on the portal and submit before 17 November, 10 PM.
Candidates should check the fee amount on the application portal before paying, as the advertisement refers to the Odisha fee rules rather than stating a single amount. The fee is refundable to candidates who appear in the written examination.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for Odisha Police constable recruitment 2026?
17 November 2026, 10 PM. The fee can be paid till 18 November 2026, 10 PM.
How many vacancies are there in the OUSSSC recruitment?
7,268 vacancies across seven posts, including 4,219 Constable (Civil) and 2,212 Constable OISF posts.
What is the minimum qualification?
Higher Secondary (+2) or equivalent for most posts. Constable (Communication) needs +2 Science with PCM or a relevant engineering diploma.
What is the age limit?
It varies by post, from 18 to 23 years up to 21 to 32 years, calculated as on 1 January 2026. SC, ST, SEBC and women candidates get five years of relaxation.
Where do I apply?
Only online, through the official OUSSSC portal at ousssc.odisha.gov.in. Candidates should read the official notification before applying, as the post-wise conditions differ.
The extension gives thousands of aspirants a second chance, but the commission has been clear that this is the last one. Anyone planning to apply should finish the form well before the 17 November deadline.
