Odisha OUSSSC Recruitment 2026: 7268 Constable and Firefighter Posts, Apply by November 12
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission has opened online applications for 7268 posts in its Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026, one of the largest uniformed-services recruitment drives in the state this year. The vacancies cover the police and fire services, and applications must be submitted through the commission’s official website, ousssc.odisha.gov.in.
The largest share of the vacancies is for Constable (Civil), with 4219 posts, followed by Constable OISF with 2212 posts. The remaining posts are Constable (Communication) with 300 posts, Firefighter with 317 posts, Driver PMT with 154 posts, Firefighting Driver with 62 posts and Traffic Constable with 4 posts. Together, these seven categories add up to the advertised total of 7268 posts.
Online registration began on October 23 2026 and will close on November 12 2026 at 10 pm, while the last date for fee payment is November 13 2026 at 10 pm. Candidates should complete registration well before the closing time and keep a copy of the submitted form and payment receipt. Applications are accepted online only.
Educational qualifications vary by post. Candidates for Constable (Civil), Firefighter, Firefighting Driver and Traffic Constable must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Constable (Communication) requires Class 12 in Science with the prescribed subjects, or an equivalent technical qualification specified in the notification. For Constable OISF and Driver PMT, the minimum qualification is Class 10 or an equivalent examination. Driving posts also carry the relevant driving licence requirements given in the notification.
Age limits are calculated as on January 1 2026 and vary by post and category. The reported ranges are 18 to 26 years for Constable (Civil), 18 to 23 years for Constable (Communication), Constable OISF and Driver PMT, 18 to 25 years for Firefighter and Firefighting Driver, and 21 to 32 years for Traffic Constable, with relaxation for eligible reserved-category candidates as per the rules. Candidates must also meet the prescribed physical measurement, physical efficiency and medical fitness standards.
Selection will include a written examination, physical measurement and physical efficiency tests where applicable, a driving test for driving posts, medical examination and document verification. The common written examination is reported to carry 100 marks with negative marking, and additional skill-based tests apply to some posts. The examination fee is Rs 500 for candidates other than Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, who are exempt, and the fee is reported to be refunded to candidates who appear in the written examination. Applicants should read the detailed notification on the official website before applying, since post-wise age limits and physical standards are given there in full.
