OUSSSC Combined Uniformed Services Recruitment 2026: Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission has released the official recruitment notice (Advt No. 01-CRE-2026) for 7,268 regular vacancies across state police and fire establishments.

Eligible 10th pass, 12th pass, and Diploma holders can submit online applications through the official web portal. Qualified personnel will be appointed in Pay Level-4 and Level-5 across district and state cadres.

Important Dates Schedule

Check the complete application and examination timeline below:

Application Fee & Refund Policy

Candidates can pay the examination fee online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI:

• UR and SEBC Candidates: ₹500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only)
• SC & ST Candidates of Odisha: ₹0/- (Exempted from fee payment)
• 100% Fee Refund on Examination: The ₹500/- fee will be refunded back to applicants who appear in the Written Examination.

Vacancy Details Across Posts

Category-wise and cadre-wise distribution of all 7,268 posts is tabulated below:

Special quotas for Ex-Servicemen (261), Ex-Agniveers (712), Sports Persons (80), Home Guards, and Police Group-D personnel are included within these posts.

Age Limit & Educational Qualification

Age Criteria (As on 01 January 2026):

• Constable (Civil): 18 to 26 Years.
• Constable (Communication), Constable OISF & Driver PMT: 18 to 23 Years.
• Firefighter & Firefighting Driver: 18 to 25 Years.
• Traffic Constable: 21 to 32 Years.
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, and all Women candidates. 3 years for Ex-Agniveers.

Educational Qualifications:

• Constable (Civil), Firefighter & Traffic Constable: Higher Secondary (+2) pass in Arts, Science, or Commerce.
• Constable (Communication): +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Math/Computer Science, OR 3-Year Diploma in Engineering.
• Constable OISF & Driver PMT: 10th Class (Matriculation) pass. Driver PMT requires a valid LMV or HMV driving license.
• Firefighting Driver: +2 pass with a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving license (minimum 1 year old).
• Odia Language: Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and have passed Odia in Class 7th or 10th.

Physical Standards (PST / PM – Qualifying)

Shortlisted candidates will be evaluated based on the following physical benchmarks:

• UR & SEBC (Men): Height: 168 cm | Weight: 55 kg | Chest: 79 cm to 84 cm (Min 5 cm expansion).
• UR & SEBC (Women): Height: 158 cm | Weight: 47.5 kg | Chest: Not Applicable.
• SC & ST (Men): Height: 163 cm | Weight: 50 kg | Chest: 76 cm to 81 cm.
• SC & ST (Women): Height: 153 cm | Weight: 45 kg | Chest: Not Applicable.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET – Qualifying)

Candidates qualifying the physical measurements will participate in the field tests:

1. 1.6 Km Run: 7 minutes for Men | 9 minutes for Women.
2. Long Jump: Men: 3.66 meters | Women: 2.75 meters (3 attempts each).
3. Shot Put: Men (7.26 kg): 4.0 meters | Women (4.0 kg): 3.0 meters (3 attempts each).
4. Special Events for Fire Services: 100 meters swimming in 8 minutes. Rope climbing and load-carrying for Firefighters. Ex-Agniveers are exempted from PET.

Selection Process Scheme

Selection for OUSSSC Combined Uniformed Services Recruitment 2026 involves the following stages:

1. Common Written Examination (100 Marks, 120 Minutes): 100 MCQs covering Odia, English, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning, and Basic Computer Literacy. Negative marking is 0.25 mark per wrong answer.
2. Special Written Paper: 300 marks technical paper for Constable (Communication). 50 marks vehicle maintenance paper for Driver posts.
3. PST & PET: Qualifying tests conducted for shortlisted candidates (up to 7 times the vacancies).
4. Bonus Marks: 3 to 5 bonus marks for valid driving licenses, and 1 to 3 bonus marks for NCC A, B, or C certificates.
5. Document Verification & Medical: Verification of original documents followed by a medical checkup by the District Medical Board.

How to Apply Online?

Follow these simple steps to complete your registration:

1. Go to the Important Links section below and click on the Apply Online Portal link.
2. Click on “Register” to create your new basic account with your phone number and email ID.
3. Log in and select Advt No. 01-CRE-2026 under the Online Application dashboard.
4. Enter your personal details, category, district employment exchange number, and educational scores.
5. Select your post preferences in order and choose three preferred examination districts.
6. Upload your certificates (PDF format, 100–500 KB), recent passport photo, signature, and left thumb impression.
7. Preview your complete application, pay the ₹500 fee (if applicable), and download the confirmation page.

Documents Required

• Recent Passport Size Color Photograph (White background, taken after 01.01.2026)
• Scanned Signature & Left Thumb Impression (LTI)
• Class 10th (HSC) Certificate & Marksheet (Date of birth proof)
• Higher Secondary (+2) / Diploma Certificate & Marksheet
• Odia Language Pass Certificate
• Valid Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC)
• District Employment Exchange Registration Card (For Civil Constable)
• Valid Driving License & NCC Certificates (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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