Odisha has opened one of the biggest government job drives of the year. The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has invited online applications for 7,268 posts under the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026, covering constables, industrial security force personnel, firefighters and drivers across the state.
The notification was released on October 23, 2026, and online registration began the same day. For thousands of aspirants preparing for police and fire service jobs, this is a single-window opportunity: one common examination process now covers seven different cadres that earlier needed separate applications.
7,268 posts: where the vacancies are
Constable (Civil) accounts for the largest share of the drive, followed by Constable (OISF), which serves the Odisha Industrial Security Force. The full post-wise break-up is:
- Constable (Civil): 4,219 posts
- Constable (OISF): 2,212 posts
- Constable (Communication): 300 posts
- Firefighter: 317 posts
- Driver PMT: 154 posts
- Firefighting Driver: 62 posts
- Traffic Constable: 4 posts
Together, the seven categories add up to 7,268 vacancies. Women and transgender candidates are eligible for all notified posts except Firefighter, Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT, as per the notification.
Important dates to remember
Candidates should note that registration and fee payment have separate deadlines, and mixing them up is the most common mistake in such drives:
- Notification released: October 23, 2026
- Online registration and application: October 23, 2026 (from 5 pm) to November 12, 2026 (10 pm)
- Last date for online fee payment: November 13, 2026 (10 pm)
- Written examination date: To be announced
Applications are accepted online only, through the commission’s official website, ousssc.odisha.gov.in. There is no provision for submitting a physical or hard-copy application.
Who can apply: eligibility and age limits
The educational qualification varies by post, ranging from Matriculation to Higher Secondary (+2) depending on the role. Constable (Civil) applicants, for instance, need to have passed the Higher Secondary (+2) examination. Candidates must check the post-wise qualification in the detailed notification before applying, since eligibility differs across cadres.
Age limits also differ by post:
- Constable (Civil): 18 to 26 years
- Constable (Communication), Constable (OISF) and Driver PMT: 18 to 23 years
- Firefighter and Firefighting Driver: 18 to 25 years
- Traffic Constable: 21 to 32 years
Age relaxation applies as per norms for reserved categories. The notification provides a five-year relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC and women candidates of all categories, along with relaxations for ex-servicemen and ex-Agniveers under the applicable rules. Only one relaxation benefit applies where a candidate qualifies for more than one.
How selection will happen
Selection will be made through a written examination, followed by physical measurement and physical efficiency tests, a driving test wherever applicable, medical examination and document verification. The common written examination carries 100 marks and includes negative marking, so candidates should attempt questions carefully rather than guessing blindly.
Physical standards and fitness requirements are prescribed separately for each post, and only candidates who clear the physical stages move on to medical examination and verification. The commission has said the examination schedule and admit card dates will be announced later on its official portal.
How to apply online
Applying is a straightforward online process, but candidates should keep their documents ready before they start:
- Visit the official OUSSSC website, ousssc.odisha.gov.in, and open the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026 link.
- Complete registration, fill in personal and educational details, and select the post carefully.
- Upload the required documents and photograph in the prescribed format.
- Pay the fee online before the November 13 deadline and save the final submitted form and payment receipt.
- Read the full notification once before submitting, especially the physical standards and post-wise eligibility sections.
Since this is a below-graduate-level drive, it is particularly relevant for Class 10 and Class 12 pass candidates looking for a stable government career in uniformed services. With more than 7,000 posts on offer, competition will still be stiff, and early preparation for the written test and physical standards will matter.
FAQs
How many posts are open in the OUSSSC recruitment 2026?
A total of 7,268 posts are open across seven cadres, including Constable (Civil), Constable (OISF), Constable (Communication), Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable.
What is the last date to apply for Odisha constable recruitment 2026?
Online registration and application submission close on November 12, 2026 at 10 pm, while the last date for online fee payment is November 13, 2026 at 10 pm.
What is the qualification for OUSSSC constable posts?
Qualification varies by post from Matriculation to Higher Secondary (+2). Constable (Civil) requires a +2 pass, so applicants should confirm the exact requirement for their chosen post in the official notification.
What is the selection process for OUSSSC 2026?
Candidates face a 100-mark written examination with negative marking, followed by physical measurement and efficiency tests, a driving test where applicable, medical examination and document verification.
Where do I apply for OUSSSC recruitment 2026?
Applications are online only at ousssc.odisha.gov.in. No hard-copy applications are accepted.
Odisha’s uniformed services drive is now live, and the window stays open for about three weeks. Aspirants who meet the eligibility criteria should register early, prepare for both the written test and the physical stages, and keep checking the OUSSSC portal for the examination schedule.
