Overview संक्षिप्त विवरण
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. It covers 7,268 posts: Constable (Civil) 4,219, Constable OISF 2,212, Constable (Communication) 300, Firefighter 317, Driver PMT 154, Firefighting Driver 62 and Traffic Constable 4.
Most posts need a Class 12 pass, while Constable OISF and Driver PMT need Class 10. Applications are online only, from 23 October to 12 November 2026 (10 PM), and the fee can be paid until 13 November 2026.
Total No. of Vacancies
- Number of Posts
- 7268
- Recruiter
- Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC)
Application Dates
- Starting Date to Apply
- 23-10-2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 12-11-2026
Salary
- Salary
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Pay Matrix Level-5 (ORSP Rules 2017): Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Driver PMT
Pay Matrix Level-4: Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Traffic Constable
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification
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Constable (Civil), Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Traffic Constable: +2 (Higher Secondary) pass from CHSE Odisha or an equivalent board
Constable (Communication): +2 in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Electronics/Statistics/Computer Science/IT, or a 3-year engineering diploma (SCTE&VT Odisha / AICTE)
Constable OISF, Driver PMT: High School Certificate (Class 10) pass from BSE Odisha or an equivalent board
Candidates with certificates from outside Odisha must show proof of equivalence
Age Limit
- Age Limit
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As on 01-01-2026:
Constable (Civil): 18–26 years
Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Driver PMT: 18–23 years
Firefighter, Firefighting Driver: 18–25 years
Traffic Constable: 21–32 years
Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC and women; 3 years for Ex-Agniveers; ex-servicemen as per rules
Application Fees
- Fees by Category
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SC / ST: Nil
All other candidates: ₹500 (online)
The ₹500 fee is refunded to candidates who appear in the written exam
Selection Process
- Selection Process
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Written examination
Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying)
Driving test (driver posts)
Document verification and medical examination
Merit list from written exam marks plus driving test weightage and NCC bonus marks where applicable
How to Apply
- How to Apply
- Apply online only through the link on https://ousssc.odisha.gov.in/ between 23-10-2026 (5 PM) and 12-11-2026 (10 PM). Pay the fee online by 13-11-2026 (10 PM). No hard copy is required.
Important Links
- Apply Online
- Open apply online
- Official Website
- Open official website