The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has advertised 7,268 posts through the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC, dated 23 October 2026): Constable (Civil) 4,219, Constable (Communication) 300, Constable OISF 2,212, Firefighter 317, Firefighting Driver 62, Driver PMT 154 and Traffic Constable 4.
Online registration and submission is open from 23 October 2026 (5:00 PM) to 12 November 2026 (10:00 PM). Pending fee payments can be confirmed until 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM. The fee is ₹500 for all candidates except SC and ST, and it is refunded to those who actually appear in the written exam.
Applicants need +2 for most posts (10th for Constable OISF and Driver PMT) and must know Odia. Selection: written exam, PM and PET (qualifying), driving test where applicable, medical and document verification.
| Organisation | Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 7,268 posts |
| Qualification | 10th (Constable OISF, Driver PMT) or +2 (other posts); +2 Science or engineering diploma for Constable (Communication); driving licence for driver posts; Odia knowledge |
| Age Limit | 18 – 32 years (as on 01 Jan 2026) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-5 (Constable Civil, Communication, OISF, Driver PMT); Level-4 (Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Traffic Constable), ORSP Rules 2017 |
| Employment Type | Government of Odisha, Group C uniformed posts (district, battalion or state cadre) |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC | 23 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online registration starts | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to register and submit | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to confirm fee payment | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Age counted as on | 01 Jan 2026 |
| Written exam | To be announced |
| Admit card | To be announced |
| UR and SEBC | ₹500 (refunded if you appear in the written exam) |
|---|---|
| SC and ST | No fee |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 4219 | +2; District cadre; age 18–26; Level-5 |
| Constable (Communication) | 300 | +2 Science (PCM/Electronics/Statistics/CS/IT) or 3-year engineering diploma; age 18–23; Level-5 |
| Constable OISF | 2212 | 10th; Battalion cadre; age 18–23; Level-5 |
| Firefighter | 317 | +2; men only; age 18–25; Level-4 |
| Firefighting Driver | 62 | +2 and HMV licence for 1 year; men only; age 18–25; Level-4 |
| Driver PMT | 154 | 10th and LMV/HMV licence for 6 months; men only; age 18–23; Level-5 |
| Traffic Constable | 4 | +2; age 21–32; Level-4 |
| Qualification | 10th for Constable OISF and Driver PMT; +2 for Constable (Civil), Firefighter, Firefighting Driver and Traffic Constable; +2 Science or 3-year engineering diploma for Constable (Communication) |
|---|---|
| Age (1 January 2026) | 18–26 Constable (Civil); 18–23 Communication, OISF, Driver PMT; 18–25 Firefighter, Firefighting Driver; 21–32 Traffic Constable |
| Odia | Must speak, read and write Odia and hold an Odia qualification (ME School Odia, HSC in Odia medium, Class VII Odia or the BSE written test) |
| Driving licence | Firefighting Driver: HMV for 1 year; Driver PMT: LMV or HMV for 6 months (both before 23 October 2026, learning period excluded) |
| Women and transgender | Eligible for all posts except Firefighter, Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT |
| Persons with disability | Not eligible |
| Employment Exchange | Constable (Civil) only: registration in the chosen district's exchange before final submission |
| Nationality | Citizen of India |
Written exam
Common Written Exam (100 marks) for all; plus a 300-mark special paper for Constable (Communication) and a 50-mark driving paper for Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver. 0.25 negative mark per wrong answer (0.75 in the 300-mark paper).
Physical Measurement and PET
Qualifying only; about 7 times the vacancies called category-wise from the written merit.
Driving test
For Constable (Civil), Constable OISF, Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver applicants with a licence: 3 bonus marks for LMV, 5 for HMV.
Medical examination
By a District Medical Board.
Document verification
Originals listed in Annexure-H.
Merit list
Written marks + NCC bonus (1/2/3) + driving marks where applicable; one post per candidate by merit and preference; no waiting list.
Open the portal
Go to ousssc.odisha.gov.in, find the 23 October 2026 advertisement under What's New and click "Click Here to Apply" (it opens ousssceabedana.odisha.gov.in).
Basic Registration
Click Register, enter name, date of birth, gender and parents' names exactly as on the 10th certificate, verify e-mail and mobile by OTP, set a password and note the Registration Number. The portal requires a unique e-mail ID and mobile number for each applicant, which cannot be changed during the exam process. Basic details can be corrected only once through "Modify OTR".
Detailed Registration
Log in, open Online Application and click Apply. Fill Personal Details, Other Details and Educational Qualification.
Upload documents
Upload photo (40–100 KB), signature and left thumb impression (20–50 KB each) and certificates as PDFs (100–500 KB each).
Post and district preference
Add posts in order of preference, choose up to three exam districts, and accept the declaration. These cannot be changed after final submission.
Pay and submit
SC/ST candidates click Submit; others click Proceed to Pay and pay ₹500 online. Check Application History, use Verify Payment if the status is pending, and print the application.
Applications open (as of 2 November 2026). Last date to register and submit: 12 November 2026, 10:00 PM. Exam date not announced yet.
Numbers are posts; the figure in brackets is the number reserved for women. "NA" means women are not eligible for that post. ESM (Ex-Servicemen), SP (Sportspersons) and EAV (Ex-Agniveers) are special-category vacancies. Source: OUSSSC advertisement, clause 2 (page 2).
| Post | UR | SC | ST | SEBC | Total | ESM | SP | EAV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 2,805 (926) | 588 (194) | 741 (245) | 85 (28) | 4,219 (1,393) | 127 | 42 | 422 |
| Constable (Communication) | 165 (54) | 41 (14) | 68 (22) | 26 (9) | 300 (99) | 9 | 3 | 30 |
| Constable OISF | 1,119 (168) | 342 (49) | 508 (75) | 243 (34) | 2,212 (326) | 66 | 23 | 223 |
| Firefighter | 179 (NA) | 51 (NA) | 87 (NA) | 0 | 317 (NA) | 10 | 3 | 32 |
| Firefighting Driver | 44 (NA) | 6 (NA) | 10 (NA) | 2 (NA) | 62 (NA) | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Driver PMT | 124 (NA) | 14 (NA) | 16 (NA) | 0 | 154 (NA) | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Traffic Constable | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 3 (1) | 4 (1) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7,268 | |||||||
Constable OISF is a Battalion cadre post. Applicants list the four OISF Battalions in order of preference (advertisement clause 7.7; Annexure-B, page 27).
| Battalion | UR | ST | SC | SEBC | Total (women) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion OISF | 105 | 52 | 12 | 18 | 187 (23) |
| 2nd Battalion OISF | 338 | 152 | 110 | 75 | 675 (101) |
| 3rd Battalion OISF | 338 | 152 | 110 | 75 | 675 (101) |
| 4th Battalion OISF | 338 | 152 | 110 | 75 | 675 (101) |
| Total | 1,119 | 508 | 342 | 243 | 2,212 (326) |
Constable (Civil) is a District cadre post: the district-wise and category-wise split is in Annexure-A (pages 25 and 26) of the official advertisement PDF. A Constable (Civil) applicant can choose only one Police District, the one where they hold a valid Employment Exchange registration.
| Post | Cadre | Pay Matrix level (ORSP Rules, 2017) | Age on 1 January 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | District | Level-5 | 18 to 26 years |
| Constable (Communication) | State | Level-5 | 18 to 23 years |
| Constable OISF | Battalion | Level-5 | 18 to 23 years |
| Firefighter | State | Level-4 | 18 to 25 years |
| Firefighting Driver | State | Level-4 | 18 to 25 years |
| Driver PMT | State | Level-5 | 18 to 23 years |
| Traffic Constable | State | Level-4 | 21 to 32 years |
Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC and women; Ex-Servicemen get the period of defence service; Ex-Agniveers 3 years (only one relaxation). The advertisement gives pay levels only, not rupee amounts.
| Post | Minimum qualification |
|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | +2 (Higher Secondary) from CHSE Odisha or an equivalent board or council |
| Constable (Communication) | +2 in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Electronics or Statistics or Computer Science or Information Technology; or a 3-year engineering Diploma approved or offered by SCTE & VT Odisha or AICTE/UGC |
| Constable OISF | Matriculation (10th) from BSE Odisha or an equivalent board |
| Firefighter | +2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent |
| Firefighting Driver | +2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent, and a valid HMV driving licence held for at least 1 year (learning period not counted) before 23 October 2026 |
| Driver PMT | Matriculation (10th) or equivalent, and a valid LMV or HMV driving licence held for at least 6 months (learning period not counted) before 23 October 2026 |
| Traffic Constable | +2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent |
Physical Measurement (PM) and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) are qualifying only.
| Category | Height | Weight | Chest (unexpanded / expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR and SEBC men | 168 cm | 55 kg | 79 cm / 84 cm |
| UR and SEBC women | 158 cm | 47.5 kg | Not applicable |
| SC and ST men | 163 cm | 50 kg | 81 cm expanded (unexpanded: see page 16 of the advertisement) |
| SC and ST women | 153 cm | 45 kg | Not applicable |
Group-D employees get 3 cm height, 5 kg weight and 2 cm chest relaxation for Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication) and Driver PMT.
| Event | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Running 1.6 km | 7 minutes | 9 minutes |
| Long jump | 3.60 metres in 3 attempts | 2.75 metres in 3 attempts |
| Shot put | 4 metres (7.26 kg shot) in 3 attempts | 3 metres (4 kg shot) in 3 attempts |
| Swimming (Firefighter and Firefighting Driver only) | 100 metres in 8 minutes | Not applicable |
| Rope climbing (Firefighter only) | 5 metres in 3 attempts | Not applicable |
| Load carrying (Firefighter only) | 63 kg sand bag for 100 metres in 60 seconds | Not applicable |
Ex-Agniveers are exempt from the PET. Candidates must not have knock knees, bow legs, flat feet, varicose veins, squint, colour blindness or any other obvious deformity. Persons with disability are not eligible.
| Paper | For | Questions | Marks | Time | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Written Exam (10th standard): Odia, English, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning, Basic Computer Literacy | All posts | 100 MCQs | 100 | 120 minutes | +1 for a correct answer, −0.25 for a wrong answer |
| Special Written Exam (+2 Science standard): Physics, Computer Science | Constable (Communication) | 100 MCQs | 300 | 120 minutes | +3 for a correct answer, −0.75 for a wrong answer |
| Special Written Exam: vehicle knowledge and maintenance; traffic signals, road safety and rules | Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver | 50 MCQs | 50 | 60 minutes | +1 for a correct answer, −0.25 for a wrong answer |
No marks are cut for unanswered questions. Questions (except language sections) are in Odia and English.
| Post | Marks counted for the merit list |
|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) and Constable OISF | Common Written Exam 100 + NCC marks (if any) + driving marks (if any) |
| Constable (Communication) | Common Written Exam 100 + Special Paper 300 + NCC marks (if any) |
| Firefighter | Common Written Exam 100 + NCC marks (if any) |
| Firefighting Driver | Common Written Exam 100 + Driving Special Paper 50 + NCC marks (if any) + driving marks |
| Driver PMT | Common Written Exam 100 + Driving Special Paper 50 + NCC marks (if any) + driving marks |
| Traffic Constable | Common Written Exam 100 + NCC marks (if any) |
| Post | Quota | Minimum service / enrolment (on advertisement date) | Maximum age on 1 January 2026 | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | Group-D (Police) | 5 years | 43 years | 10% |
| Constable (Civil) | Home Guard | 3 years + basic training | 28 years | 10% |
| Constable (Communication) | Group-D (Police) | 5 years | 43 years | 10% (maximum 10 posts) |
| Constable (Communication) | Home Guard | 3 years + basic training | 28 years | 10% |
| Firefighter | Home Guard | 3 years + basic training | 30 years | 10% |
| Firefighting Driver | Home Guard | 3 years + basic training | 30 years | 10% |
| Driver PMT | Group-D (Police) | 5 years | 43 years | 20% |
| Driver PMT | Home Guard | 3 years + basic training | 28 years | 10% |
No such quota for Constable OISF or Traffic Constable.
The full topic list is in Annexure-I of the advertisement.
Online registration and submission close on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. Candidates whose fee payment was not confirmed by then can confirm it until 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM.
7,268: Constable (Civil) 4,219, Constable (Communication) 300, Constable OISF 2,212, Firefighter 317, Firefighting Driver 62, Driver PMT 154 and Traffic Constable 4.
₹500 for all candidates except SC and ST, who pay nothing. It is paid online (net banking, credit or debit card, UPI) and refunded to candidates who actually appear in the written exam.
On 1 January 2026: Constable (Civil) 18–26 years; Constable (Communication), Constable OISF and Driver PMT 18–23; Firefighter and Firefighting Driver 18–25; Traffic Constable 21–32. SC, ST, SEBC and women get 5 extra years and Ex-Agniveers 3 years.
Yes, for Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF and Traffic Constable. Women and transgender candidates cannot apply for Firefighter, Firefighting Driver or Driver PMT.
+2 (Higher Secondary) for Constable (Civil), Firefighter, Firefighting Driver and Traffic Constable; +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Electronics/Statistics/CS/IT, or a 3-year engineering diploma, for Constable (Communication); 10th for Constable OISF and Driver PMT. Driver posts also need a driving licence.
All posts take a Common Written Exam of 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 120 minutes, with 0.25 negative marking. Constable (Communication) also takes a 300-mark Physics and Computer Science paper; Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver take a 50-mark driving paper. PM and PET are qualifying only.
OUSSSC has not announced the exam date yet. The admit card will be on ousssc.odisha.gov.in about one week before the exam.
