OUSSSC Odisha Combined Uniformed Services Recruitment 2026 for 7,268 PostsOpen
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21 days left · Last date 13 Nov 2026
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission has announced 7,268 vacancies through Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC for constable, firefighter and driver posts. Online registration opens on 23 October 2026 at 5:00 PM and ends on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. Registered candidates must complete final application submission by 13 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. Check the post-specific educational, age, driving licence and physical requirements before selecting preferences and submitting the form.
Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC)
OUSSSC Odisha Combined Uniformed Services Recruitment 2026 for 7,268 Posts
Total Posts: 7,268
Important Dates
- Notification Date : 23 October 2026
- Online Registration Start : 23 October 2026, 5:00 PM
- Last Date for Online Registration : 12 November 2026, 10:00 PM
- Last Date for Application Submission : 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM
Application Fee
A specific examination fee amount is not clearly stated in the advertisement. Follow the fee instructions on the official application portal under the Odisha Payment of Recruitment Examination Fees and Refund Rules, 2025. Eligible applicants who attend the written examination may receive a refund through the original payment method, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Age Limit
- 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
Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026. Eligible SC, ST, SEBC and women candidates receive five years of upper-age relaxation, subject to the advertisement's rules on overlapping categories. Separate service-based provisions apply to eligible Ex-Servicemen, Group-D employees and Home Guards.
Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constable (Civil) | 4,219 |
| 2 | Constable (Communication) | 300 |
| 3 | Constable OISF | 2,212 |
| 4 | Firefighter | 317 |
| 5 | Firefighting Driver | 62 |
| 6 | Driver PMT | 154 |
| 7 | Traffic Constable | 4 |
| Total | 7,268 |
Eligibility / Qualification
- Constable (Civil): Pass the CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary (+2) examination or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or Council.
- Constable (Communication): Pass Higher Secondary (+2) Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or hold the prescribed three-year Engineering Diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
- Constable OISF, Firefighter and Traffic Constable: Pass Higher Secondary (+2) or a recognized equivalent examination.
- Firefighting Driver: Pass Higher Secondary (+2) or a recognized equivalent examination and possess a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle driving licence by the prescribed cut-off date.
- Driver PMT: Pass Higher Secondary (+2) or a recognized equivalent examination and possess the prescribed valid LMV or HMV driving licence.
- All applicants must be able to speak, read and write Odia and meet an accepted Odia language qualification condition, such as passing Middle School with Odia as a language subject.
- Applicants must satisfy the physical fitness and other conditions applicable to their chosen posts.
Mode of Selection
- Common written examination
- Additional post-specific written examination, where prescribed
- Physical Measurement — qualifying
- Physical Efficiency Test — qualifying, with applicable exemptions
- Driving test, where applicable
- Medical examination
- Document and certificate verification
- Final selection according to post-wise merit rules
How to Apply
- Visit the official OUSSSC website and open the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination, 2026 recruitment section.
- Complete Basic Registration and verify the registered mobile number and email address through the required OTP process.
- Save the registration number and password, then log in to Detailed Registration.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details, including applicable category, Odia language, driving licence, service and reservation information.
- Upload the educational and supporting documents, photograph, signature and left thumb impression in the prescribed formats.
- Choose eligible posts in order of preference and select available examination district preferences.
- Review every entry and upload before accepting the declaration and undertaking; only one application is allowed, and changes are not permitted after final submission.
- Complete registration by 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM and final submission by 13 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. Pay the examination fee if applicable.
- Confirm submission and payment status in Application History, then download or print the submitted form.
OUSSSC Odisha Combined Uniformed Services Recruitment 2026 for 7,268 Posts
Last date / अंतिम तिथि: 13 Nov 2026
Name / नाम: ______________________________ Mobile: ____________________
Form Filling Checklist · फॉर्म भरने की चेकलिस्ट
- Age / आयु: 18 - 32 years (as on 01 Jan 2026)
- Age relaxation / आयु में छूट: SC +5, ST +5, SEBC +5, Women +5 years
- Minimum qualification / न्यूनतम योग्यता: 12th
Upload sizes / फोटो-साइन का साइज़
Resize photo / signature for this form →| File | Dimensions | File size | Format | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | - | 40 - 100 KB | JPG/JPEG/PNG | Recent colour passport-size photograph; JPG/JPEG/PNG format. |
| Signature | - | 20 - 50 KB | JPG/JPEG/PNG | JPG/JPEG/PNG format. |
| Left Thumb Impression | - | 20 - 50 KB | JPG/JPEG/PNG | JPG/JPEG/PNG format. |
| Supporting Documents | - | 100 - 500 KB | PDF format; generally 100 KB to 500 KB per document. Follow any document-specific limits displayed on the official application portal. |
Documents required / ज़रूरी दस्तावेज़
- Recent colour passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Left thumb impression
- Class 10 pass certificate and marksheet
- Class 12 or equivalent certificates and marksheets
- Relevant diploma or higher qualification certificate, where applicable
- Valid caste certificate, where applicable
- Valid identity proof
- Odia language qualification certificate, where applicable
- Valid driving licence for applicable posts
- Ex-Serviceman or Ex-AgniVeer documents, where applicable
- NCC certificate, where applicable
- Sports certificate, where applicable
- Home Guard or Group-D service certificate, where applicable
- Other supporting documents required by the advertisement
Check the official notification before uploading. https://sarkaripoint.com/ousssc-odisha-combined-uniformed-services-recruitment-2026-for-7-268-posts
Important Links
| Official OUSSSC Website / Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
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More Information
About the recruitment
OUSSSC has issued Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination, 2026. The recruitment covers 7,268 vacancies in Odisha across seven constable, firefighting and driving posts. Constable (Civil) accounts for 4,219 vacancies and Constable OISF for 2,212. The three constable posts carry Pay Level 5; the remaining four posts carry Pay Level 4 under the ORSP Rules, 2017.
Check eligibility before choosing posts
Most posts accept Higher Secondary (+2) or a recognized equivalent qualification. Constable (Communication) has separate Science-subject or relevant three-year Engineering Diploma requirements. Firefighting Driver requires a valid HMV licence, while Driver PMT requires the prescribed LMV or HMV licence. Odia language eligibility and the relevant physical standards also apply. District-wise Constable (Civil) vacancies and battalion-wise Constable OISF vacancies are detailed in Annexure-A and Annexure-B respectively.
Complete both online stages on time
Registration starts on 23 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Complete registration by 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM, then finish application submission by 13 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. These are separate deadlines.
- Register through the OUSSSC portal and complete mobile and email OTP verification.
- Enter the required details, upload applicable certificates and select post and examination district preferences.
- Check all entries before final submission, complete any applicable payment and verify Application History.
Only one application is permitted, and no correction is allowed after final submission.
Uploads and examination preparation
Keep educational records, identity proof and applicable language, reservation, licence or service certificates ready. The photograph must be 40-100 KB; the signature and left thumb impression must each be 20-50 KB. These images accept JPG, JPEG or PNG. Supporting documents use PDF, generally 100-500 KB each, subject to document-specific portal instructions.
The common written test has 100 questions for 100 marks over 120 minutes, with 0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer. Constable (Communication) candidates also take a 100-question, 300-mark Physics and Computer Science test, with 0.75 marks deducted per wrong answer. Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT candidates have a separate 50-question, 50-mark test lasting 60 minutes, with 0.25-mark negative marking. Physical Measurement and PET are qualifying; driving, medical and document checks apply as prescribed. Ex-AgniVeers have a conditional PET exemption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the registration and application deadlines for OUSSSC Recruitment 2026?
Registration closes on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. Final application submission must be completed by 13 November 2026 at 10:00 PM.
How many vacancies are available in Odisha Combined Uniformed Services Recruitment 2026?
There are 7,268 vacancies across seven posts. These include Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable.
What educational qualification is required?
Most posts require Higher Secondary (+2) or a recognized equivalent qualification. Constable (Communication) requires +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or the prescribed relevant three-year Engineering Diploma; driver posts also require the specified driving licence.
What is the age limit and age calculation date?
Post-wise age limits are 18-26, 18-25, 18-23 or 21-32 years, calculated as on 1 January 2026. Eligible SC, ST, SEBC and women candidates receive five years of upper-age relaxation under the applicable rules.
What is the application fee for OUSSSC Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement does not clearly specify a rupee amount, so applicants must check the official portal's payment instructions. A conditional fee refund is available to eligible applicants who attend the written examination.
What is the common written examination pattern?
The common test has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks and lasts 120 minutes. Each wrong answer attracts a deduction of 0.25 marks, while unanswered questions carry no award or deduction.
Can the application be edited after final submission?
No modification or correction is allowed after final submission. Candidates may submit only one online application and must check their details, uploads and preferences before confirming it.
How do candidates apply for these posts?
Apply online through https://ousssc.odisha.gov.in/ by completing Basic Registration, OTP verification and Detailed Registration. Upload the required files, choose eligible post preferences, submit the form and check the payment and submission status in Application History.
Note: Candidates are requested to read the official notification carefully (last date, age limit, eligibility) before filling the form. SarkariPoint is not responsible for any errors in the information above.