Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7,268 Constable, Firefighter & Driver Posts
OPENImportant Dates
Notification Date: 23 October 2026 Online Registration Start Date: 23 October 2026 Last Date for Online Registration: 12 November 2026 Last Date for Final Application Submission: 13 November 2026 Written Examination Date: To be announced Admit Card Release Date: To be announced
Description
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued for 7,268 vacancies under the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. The recruitment drive offers opportunities for eligible candidates to apply for Constable, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable positions, along with other notified uniformed service posts. The vacancies include Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable. Educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions vary according to the post. The online registration process started on 23 October 2026. Interested applicants should review the official advertisement carefully to check the required qualification, age limit, physical standards, driving licence requirements, examination pattern and selection procedure before submitting their forms. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply online through the official OUSSSC website. Applicants should provide accurate information, upload the required documents and complete the application process before the applicable deadline.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the educational qualification, age limit, physical standards and other conditions specified for their selected post. Constable (Civil): Class 12th or equivalent qualification, subject to the detailed notification. Constable (Communication): The prescribed educational qualification in Science or a relevant technical qualification, as specified in the advertisement. Constable OISF: Class 10th or equivalent qualification, subject to the notification. Firefighter: Class 12th or equivalent qualification, along with the prescribed physical and medical fitness requirements. Firefighting Driver: Prescribed educational qualification and valid driving credentials as required by the notification. Driver PMT: Prescribed educational qualification and driving licence requirements, as applicable. Traffic Constable: Class 12th or equivalent qualification, subject to the official rules. Age Limit: The prescribed age range differs by post. Reported limits include 18–26 years for Constable (Civil), 18–23 years for Constable (Communication) and Constable OISF, 18–25 years for Firefighter and Firefighting Driver, and 21–32 years for Traffic Constable. The relevant age calculation date and category-wise relaxations must be checked in the official advertisement. Candidates must also meet the prescribed physical measurement, physical efficiency and medical fitness standards. Driver and technical posts may have additional requirements.
Selection Process
The selection procedure may include the following stages, depending on the post: Written Examination Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Driving Test, wherever applicable Technical or skill test, wherever applicable Medical Examination Document Verification
Qualification
- 10th Pass
- 12th Pass
- Science Qualification
- Diploma or Relevant Technical Qualification
- as applicable to the post.
How to apply
1. Visit the official website of the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC). 2. Open the recruitment section and locate the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026 advertisement. 3. Read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility for the post you wish to apply for. 4. Complete the online registration using the required personal and contact details. 5. Log in to the application portal and fill out the application form accurately. 6. Upload the required photograph, signature, certificates and other documents in the prescribed format. 7. Pay the applicable examination fee, if required, and follow the portal instructions. 8. Review the application details and submit the form before the relevant deadline. 9. Download or print the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.