OUSSSC Recruitment 2026 last date today: Check 7,268 Constable and Firefighter vacancies, eligibility and fee details Odisha Police Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) will close the online application process for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026 today, November 12.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 7,268 vacancies across Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable posts.Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications can complete the registration process through the official website, ousssc.odisha.gov.in, until 10:00 PM today.
Released on October 23, 2026, under Advertisement No.
01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC, the notification includes details of vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, physical standards and the selection process.
The last date for fee payment is November 13, 2026, until 10:00 PM.OUSSSC Recruitment 2026: Vacancy detailsConstable (Civil) accounts for the largest share of vacancies, with 4,219 posts.
Constable OISF has 2,212 vacancies, while the remaining positions are distributed across five other categories.
Post nameVacanciesEducational qualificationConstable (Civil)4,219Class 12 passConstable (Communication)300Class 12 Science or three-year Engineering DiplomaConstable OISF2,212Class 10 passFirefighter317Class 12 passFirefighting Driver62Class 12 pass with driving licenceDriver PMT154Class 10 pass with driving licenceTraffic Constable4Class 12 passTotal7268 Candidates applying for Constable (Communication) must have studied PCM, Electronics, Computer Science or Information Technology at Class 12 level, or hold the specified three-year Engineering Diploma.Odisha Police Recruitment 2026: Important dates and application feeEventDate and timeNotification releaseOctober 23, 2026Online application commencementOctober 23, 2026, 5:00 PMLast date to applyNovember 12, 2026, 10:00 PMLast date for fee paymentNovember 13, 2026, 10:00 PM • OUSSSC Recruitment 2026: Important Links -- Official Website | Direct link to apply onlineThe application fee is Rs 500 for UR, SEBC and female candidates, which is refundable after the examination.
SC and ST candidates are exempted from the fee.
Payment must be completed online.Age limit and eligibility criteriaThe prescribed age limit generally ranges from 18 to 32 years, depending on the post.
The age calculation cut-off date is January 1, 2026.
Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules.Applicants must also be able to read and write Odia.
Women are eligible for all advertised posts except Firefighter, Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT.Physical standards and selection processThe physical standards vary according to category and gender.CategoryHeightWeightChestUR/SEBC men168 cm55 kg79-84 cmUR/SEBC women158 cm47.5 kgNot applicableSC/ST men163 cm50 kg76-81 cmSC/ST women153 cm45 kgNot applicable The Physical Efficiency Test includes a 1.6 km run, long jump and shot put.
The running requirement is seven minutes for men and nine minutes for women.
Firefighter candidates must also undergo swimming, rope climbing and load-carrying tests.The selection process comprises a written examination, Physical Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test, driving test where applicable, medical examination and document verification.How to apply for OUSSSC Recruitment 2026 Candidates can submit their applications through the official website by completing the following steps:Step 1: Visit ousssc.odisha.gov.in.Step 2: Open the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 application link.Step 3: Register using a mobile number and email address.Step 4: Log in and select posts in order of preference.
The preferences cannot be changed later.Step 5: For Constable (Civil), select one police district.Step 6: Choose up to three examination districts and enter the required details.Step 7: Upload the photograph, signature and relevant certificates.Step 8: Pay the applicable fee and submit the application.Step 9: Download and retain the confirmation page.The application window closes at 10:00 PM on November 12.
Candidates are advised to complete the submission process before the deadline.
