OUSSSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7,268 Combined Uniformed Services Posts
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has released an official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC ) for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination-2026 . Applications are invited from eligible candidates for a total of 7,268 vacancies across various positions including Constable (Civil) , Constable (Communication) , Constable OISF , Firefighter , Firefighting Driver , Driver PMT , and Traffic Constable .
Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal starting from 23 October 2026 until 12 November 2026 .
📋 Recruitment Overview
Feature Details Organization Name Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) Exam Name Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination-2026 Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC Total Vacancies 7,268 Posts Job Type Odisha State Government Job Mode of Application Online Only (ousssc.odisha.gov.in ) Registration Period 23.10.2026 (05:00 PM) to 12.11.2026 (10:00 PM) Fee Payment Deadline 13.11.2026 (10:00 PM)
📌 Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Matrix
Sl. No. Post Name Group / Cadre Vacancies Pay Matrix Level (ORSP 2017) 1 Constable (Civil) Group C / District 4,219 (1393 for Women) Level-5 2 Constable (Communication) Group C / State 300 (99 for Women) Level-5 3 Constable OISF Group C / Battalion 2,212 (326 for Women) Level-5 4 Firefighter Group C / State 317 (Men only) Level-4 5 Firefighting Driver Group C / State 62 (Men only) Level-4 6 Driver PMT Group C / State 154 (Men only) Level-5 7 Traffic Constable Group C / State 4 (1 for Women) Level-4 Total 7,268
🎓 Educational Qualifications & Age Limits (As on 01.01.2026)
Post Name Minimum Educational Qualification Age Limit Constable (Civil) Passed Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent from CHSE Odisha or a recognized Board. 18 – 26 Years Constable (Communication) Passed (+2) Science with Physics, Chemistry, & Mathematics/Electronics/Statistics/CS/IT OR 3-year Diploma in Engineering approved by SCTE&VT/AICTE. 18 – 23 Years Constable OISF Passed High School Certificate Examination (Matriculation/10th) conducted by BSE Odisha or equivalent 18 – 23 Years Firefighter Passed Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent 18 – 25 Years Firefighting Driver Passed (+2) or equivalent + Valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving License for at least 1 year prior to advt 18 – 25 Years Driver PMT Passed 10th Class / Matriculation + Valid LMV/HMV Driving License for at least 6 months prior to advt. 18 – 23 Years Traffic Constable Passed Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent 21 – 32 Years
Age Relaxations:
SC, ST, SEBC, & Women Candidates: Relaxed by 5 years .
Ex-Agniveers: Relaxed by 3 years .
Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation permitted equal to the period of service rendered in Defence Forces.
📐 Physical Measurement Standards (Qualifying Only)
Category Height (Cm) Weight (Kg) Chest (Un-expanded) Chest (Expanded) UR & SEBC (Men) 168 55 79 cm 84 cm UR & SEBC (Women) 158 47.5 N/A N/A SC & ST (Men) 163 50 76 cm 81 cm SC & ST (Women) 153 45 N/A N/A
🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Events (Qualifying)
Running (1.6 Km): Men – 7 mins | Women – 9 mins
Long Jump: Men – 3.66 metres (3 attempts) | Women – 2.75 metres (3 attempts)
Shot Put: Men – 4 metres (7.26 Kg) | Women – 3 metres (4 Kg)
Swimming (Firefighter & Firefighting Driver only): 100 metres in 8 minutes
Rope Climbing (Firefighter only): 6 metres in 3 attempts
Load Carrying (Firefighter only): 63 Kg sand bag for 100 metres in 60 seconds
💳 Examination Fee & Refund
SC / ST Candidates: NIL (Exempted)
UR / SEBC Candidates: ₹500/-
Fee Refund: The examination fee of ₹500/- will be refunded to applicants who actually appear in the Written Examination
📝 Selection Process & Examination Pattern
The recruitment process consists of the following stages:
Stage-I: Written Examination
Common Written Examination (10th Standard): 100 MCQs, 100 Marks, 120 Minutes. Covers Odia Language, English Language, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning, and Basic Computer Literacy. (Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer) .
Special Written Paper:
Constable (Communication): +2 Science Standard (Physics & Computer Science) – 100 MCQs, 300 Marks, 120 Minutes.
Driver PMT & Firefighting Driver: Basic Vehicle Maintenance & Traffic Rules – 50 MCQs, 50 Marks, 60 Minutes.
Stage-II: Physical Measurement (PM) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Qualifying in nature) .
Driving Test (If applicable): Bonus marks awarded (LMV: 3 marks, HMV: 5 marks).
Stage-III: Medical Examination by Medical Board
Stage-IV: Document Verification
NCC Certificate Bonus Marks: ‘A’ – 1 mark | ‘B’ – 2 marks | ‘C’ – 3 marks
✉️ How to Apply Online
Visit the official website at ousssc.odisha.gov.in
Click on Apply to complete the Basic Registration by providing your mobile number, email, personal details, and generating a password
Log in to fill out the Detailed Registration (Personal, Qualification, Address, and Category details)
Upload scanned copies of required documents (10th, +2/Diploma certificates, photo, signature, left thumb impression, caste/employment exchange registration certificates)
Select post preferences and your top 03 preferred examination districts
Pay the ₹500/- examination fee (if applicable) via online payment gateway
Submit the final application and download/print the confirmation form for future reference