Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification - Summary
Odisha Police Constable recruitment 2026 notification PDF is the hiring notice issued by Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) under Advertisement Number 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC. The commission released this 44-page notification for the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 to fill 7,268 vacancies, including 4,219 Civil Constable posts in Odisha Police.
Online registration opened on 23 October 2026 and closes on 12 November 2026 on ousssc.odisha.gov.in. Registered candidates can submit their final application and fee until 13 November 2026. Selection includes a computer-based written test, physical standards measurement, physical efficiency test, and certificate verification.
Odisha Police Constable (OUSSSC) Recruitment 2026 summary
| Recruiting commission | Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) |
| Advt number | 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC |
| Post name | Constable (Civil, OISF, Communication), Firefighter, Driver |
| Total vacancies | 7,268 posts |
| Online registration start date | 23 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Registration last date | 12 November 2026 (10:00 PM) |
| Final submission last date | 13 November 2026 (10:00 PM) |
| Application fee | ₹500 for General and SEBC (refundable upon exam appearance); SC and ST exempt |
| Official website | ousssc.odisha.gov.in |
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must meet these conditions before applying:
- Age limit: 18 to 26 years for Constable (Civil), and 18 to 23 years for Constable (OISF and Communication) as of 1 January 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories
- Education: Passed Higher Secondary (+2 or Class 12) examination from a recognized council or board
- Communication Constable post requires +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, or a 3-year Engineering Diploma
- Language requirement: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia, with Odia passed as a subject in ME standard or above
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Constable (Civil) | 4,219 |
| Constable (Communication) | 300 |
| Constable OISF | 2,212 |
| Firefighter | 317 |
| Firefighting Driver | 62 |
| Driver PMT | 154 |
| Traffic Constable | 4 |
| Total | 7,268 |
How to Apply Online Odisha Police Constable
Follow these steps to submit the online form:
STEP 1 – Visit ousssc.odisha.gov.in and click on the registration link for Advt. No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC.
STEP 2 – Register with your mobile number, email ID, and basic personal details to create login credentials.
STEP 3 – Log in to your application dashboard and enter your educational qualifications, address, and category.
STEP 4 – Select your post preference order among Constable (Civil), Constable (OISF), and other uniformed positions.
STEP 5 – Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates.
STEP 6 – Pay the application fee online through net banking, card, or UPI, and print the confirmation slip.
For teaching notifications in Odisha, check the OAVS Recruitment 2026 notification.
