Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7268 Constable, Firefighter & Driver Posts

The Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) for 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. Candidates who have passed the 12th (+2) examination and meet the required eligibility criteria can apply for these posts. The online application process starts on 23 October 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is 12 November 2026. Interested candidates should check the age limit, physical standards, selection process and other requirements before applying.

1. Common Written Examination Standard - HSC/10th standard Subjects - Odia, English, GK, QA & Reasoning, Basic Computer Literacy Total Questions - 1000 Total Marks - 100 Duration 120 Mins Negative Marking - 0.25 2. Special Written Examination – Constable (Communication) Candidates applying for Constable (Communication) must appear in an additional special written examination. Physics & Computer Science Subjects Total Questions - 100 Total Marks - 300 Duration 120 mins Negative Marking - 0.75 3. Special Written Examination – Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver • Basic knowledge of vehicle and its Maintenance • Traffic Signals, Road Safety and Rules Total Questions - 50 Total Marks - 50 Duration - 60 Negative Marking - 0.25 4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Running (Male/Female) - 7 min / 9 min Long Jump(Male/Female) - 3.66 mtr in 3 attempt/2.75 mtr in 3 attempt Shot Put(Male/Female) - 4 mtr(7.26 kg) / 3 mtr(4 kg) in 3 attempts Swimming (Firefighter and driver)(Male/Female) - 100 mtr in 8 min / NA Rope Climbing (Fire fighter)(Male/Female) - 6 mtr in 3 attempts / NA Load Carrying (Firefighter)(Male/Female) - 63 kg sandbag for 100 mtrs in 60 secs / NA

The recruitment examination consists of four main stages. Stage I – Written Examination: All candidates must appear in the Common Written Examination. A Special Written Examination will also be conducted for Constable (Communication), Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver posts. Stage II – Physical Test and Driving Test: Candidates must qualify in the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). A practical driving test will be conducted for applicable posts. Stage III – Medical Examination: Candidates shortlisted after the applicable tests will undergo a medical examination by the authorised Medical Board. Stage IV – Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce their original educational, identity, category and other required documents for verification.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official OUSSSC website. Step-by-Step Application Process Visit the official website at https://ousssc.odisha.gov.in. Open the recruitment section and find the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026. Click the Apply link to access the online recruitment portal. New candidates must complete Basic Registration using their personal details, mobile number and email address. Verify the registered mobile number and email address through OTP. Generate the registration number and password. Log in using the registered credentials. Complete the Detailed Registration section with personal, educational and other required information. Upload the required certificates, photograph, signature and left thumb impression according to the prescribed specifications. Select the desired posts in order of preference. Choose the preferred examination districts. Preview the application and carefully verify all entered details. Pay the application fee, if applicable. Complete the final submission of the application form. Download or print the submitted application form for future reference.