OUSSSC Odisha Police Civil Constable Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 7268 Posts
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Overview
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has announced 7,268 vacancies under the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. The recruitment includes Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable posts.
Out of the total vacancies, 4,219 are for Constable (Civil), while the remaining vacancies are distributed among other uniformed-service posts. Eligible candidates can check the recruitment conditions and submit their applications through the official OUSSSC website. This is a 2026 recruitment notification, not a separately confirmed 2027 recruitment.
Important Dates
Detailed Category-wise Vacancies
The recruitment covers seven different posts. The table below provides the reported post-wise vacancy distribution. Category-wise figures are included where reported; candidates should check the official notification for the final reservation breakup and any post-wise amendments.
Note: The published vacancy information uses the categories UR, SC, ST and SEBC. SEBC should not automatically be treated as identical to the OBC column, and an EWS allocation should not be assumed without confirmation. Refer to the official notification for the complete reservation details.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess Higher Secondary (10+2) or the equivalent qualification prescribed for the post they select.
- Applicants must satisfy the Odia language requirements specified in the official recruitment notification.
- Candidates applying for specialised communication posts must meet any additional educational or technical requirements applicable to that position.
- Candidates applying for driver posts must hold the required driving licence and meet the relevant conditions.
- Educational qualifications must be completed by the cut-off date specified in the notification.
Age Limit (as on the prescribed date)
- Minimum: Varies according to the post.
- Maximum: Varies according to the post.
- Age relaxation is available to eligible categories according to applicable government rules.
- Candidates must check the official notification for the age calculation date, post-specific limits and required supporting certificates.
Physical Standards (PST & PET)
Physical Measurement Tests (PST) and Physical Efficiency Tests (PET) are relevant to the applicable police and uniformed-service posts. The exact standards may differ according to the post, gender and category.
1. Physical Measurement Test (PST)
2. Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Candidates should check the official recruitment advertisement for exact height, chest measurements, running distances, time limits and other qualifying conditions. The requirements should not be assumed to be identical for every post.
Selection Process
The recruitment process may include the following stages, depending on the post and the conditions specified by OUSSSC:
- Written Test (Phase I): Candidates appear for the prescribed written examination.
- Physical Measurement Test (PST): Applicable candidates undergo the required physical measurements.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates must qualify in the physical events prescribed for their post.
- Driving / Skill Assessment: Applicable to posts requiring driving skills or specialised abilities.
- Medical Examination: Candidates must meet the prescribed medical fitness requirements.
- Document Verification: Educational certificates, identity documents, category certificates and other required records are verified.
The final selection procedure, examination pattern and qualifying requirements must be checked in the official notification for the post selected.
Salary Structure & Perks
Selected candidates will receive salary according to the pay level assigned to their respective posts. The reported pay levels differ across the seven cadres.
- Pay Scale Level: Level 4 or Level 5, depending on the post.
- Basic Pay: As prescribed under the applicable pay matrix.
- Dearness Allowance (DA): As admissible under government rules.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): According to eligibility and applicable rules.
- In-Hand Gross Salary: Depends on the post, pay level, allowances, deductions and posting location.
- Other Perks: Applicable allowances and service benefits according to Odisha Government rules.
Candidates should refer to the official advertisement and applicable service rules for the exact pay scale and allowances.
List of Documents to Upload
Before starting the online application, candidates should prepare the documents required by the commission.
- Photograph: Recent photograph in the prescribed format and file size.
- Signature: Scanned signature according to the application guidelines.
- Left Thumb Impression: If required by the application instructions.
- Handwritten Declaration: If specifically required in the notification.
- Educational Certificates: Class 10 and 10+2 certificates, mark sheets and other required qualifications.
- Date of Birth Proof: An accepted document for age verification.
- Category Certificate: Required for candidates claiming applicable reservation benefits.
- Odia Language Proof: Documents required to establish compliance with language eligibility.
- Driving Licence: Required for relevant driver posts.
- Other Supporting Documents: Any additional certificates specified in the official advertisement.
Candidates should follow the official application portal for exact file formats, image dimensions, file-size limits and document requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can final year students apply for this job?
Eligibility depends on whether the required qualification must be completed by the application deadline or another date specified in the notification. Candidates should check the educational qualification section before applying.
Q: Is there a probation period after selection?
Selected candidates may be subject to probation or training under the service rules applicable to their post. The exact duration and conditions should be confirmed from the official notification or appointment rules.
Q: How many vacancies are available under OUSSSC Odisha Police Recruitment 2026?
A total of 7,268 vacancies have been reported across seven uniformed-service posts. Of these, 4,219 are for Constable (Civil); the remaining vacancies are for other posts included in the combined recruitment.
Q: What is the last date to apply online?
The reported final application submission deadline is November 13, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Online registration closes on November 12, 2026, at 10:00 PM.
Q: Where can candidates apply online?
Candidates can visit the official OUSSSC website at ousssc.odisha.gov.in and follow the instructions provided in the relevant recruitment notification.
Q: Is this a 2027 Civil Constable recruitment?
The 7,268-vacancy announcement is associated with the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. It includes 4,219 Civil Constable posts and other uniformed-service vacancies. A separate 2027 recruitment notification has not been confirmed by the information used for this post.