OUSSSC Recruitment 2026: 7,268 Posts Apply Online

OUSSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

OUSSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out Now: The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has opened applications for the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026, with 7,268 vacancies across constable firefighter and driver posts. According to reports published on October 23 and 24, 2026, online applications opened on October 23, 2026 and the last date to apply is November 12, 2026, at 10:00 PM.

OUSSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Live Updates: The posts include Constable Civil Constable Communication Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable. This guide covers vacancies, age limits, qualifications, physical standards the selection process, fees the application steps and the points on which reports disagree so that you can apply correctly in the three weeks you have.

OUSSSC vs OSSSC: Do Not Confuse the Two

The name “OUSSSC” is often mixed up with similar Odisha bodies so here is a quick guide

Body	Full Name	What It Recruits as reported
OUSSSC	Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission	Uniformed posts such as police constables firefighters and drivers this recruitment
OSSSC	Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission	Subordinate staff, such as Combined Recruitment Examination posts and Nursing Officers
OSSC	Odisha Staff Selection Commission	Other state posts such as junior engineers

Why this matters: Reports I reviewed show OSSSC’s Combined Recruitment Examination window closed in February 2026 and its Nursing Officer application window 5,989 posts ran from June 13 to August 12, 2026. Neither is the recruitment in this article. If your target is a constable or firefighter post the notification to read is the OUSSSC one.

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OUSSSC Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC)
Examination	Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026
Advertisement Number	01-CRE-2026 OUSSSC per one report; others do not state it
Notification Date	October 23, 2026
Total Vacancies	7,268
Application Start	October 23, 2026 5:00 PM, per one report
Last Date to Apply	November 12, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment	November 12, 2026 one report says November 13, 10:00 PM
Mode of Application	Online
Official Website	See the note on website addresses below

Not yet announced in the sources reviewed the exam date the admit card date and the exam centre details.

OUSSSC Vacancy 2026 Post Wise Details

Post	Vacancies
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

I added these up and they match the headline total of 7,268.

A note on the 7,664 figure Earlier reports spoke of 7,664 police posts being sanctioned including 933 Sub-Inspector (SI) and equivalent posts. One report says the difference between the two totals is the 933 SI posts but the arithmetic does not support that 7,664 minus 933 is 6,731, not 7,268. The two figures appear to cover different sets of posts since firefighter driver and traffic constable posts are not in the 7,664 breakdown. No report explains whether SI recruitment will follow. Treat SI posts as a separate not yet notified recruitment until the commission announces them.

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OUSSSC Age Limit 2026 as on January 1, 2026

Post	Minimum	Maximum
Constable Civil	18	26
Constable Communication	18	23
Constable OISF	18	23
Firefighter	18	25
Firefighting Driver	18	25
Driver PMT	18	23 one report or 25 two reports
Traffic Constable	21	32

Age relaxation applies to eligible reserved category candidates as per the rules but the sources reviewed do not give the number of years. Read the notification for your category.

Conflict: The Driver PMT maximum age differs between reports. Check the official notice before relying on either figure.

OUSSSC Educational Qualification 2026

Post	Qualification as reported
Constable Civil	Class 12 or equivalent
Firefighter	Class 12 or equivalent
Firefighting Driver	Class 12 plus a heavy motor vehicle (HMV) licence held for at least one year one report
Constable Communication	Class 12 in Science with prescribed subjects, or an eligible technical equivalent such as a 3-year engineering diploma
Constable OISF	Class 10 or equivalent
Driver PMT	Class 10, plus a light or heavy motor vehicle licence held for a minimum period one report says at least six months
Traffic Constable	Class 10 in one report Class 12 in another

Conflict: The Traffic Constable qualification differs between reports Class 10 versus Class 12. The notification text is the only authority.

Language: An earlier report on the Odisha police recruitment says candidates must be able to speak read and write Odia. That report was written before this notification so check whether the same condition applies here.

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Physical Standards as reported

Category	Height	Weight	Chest unexpanded expanded
UR and SEBC men	168 cm	55 kg	79 / 84 cm
UR and SEBC women	158 cm	47.5 kg	Not specified
SC and ST men	163 cm	50 kg	76 / 81 cm
SC and ST women	153 cm	45 kg	Not specified

Medical disqualifiers as reported knock knees bow legs, flat feet varicose veins squint and colour blindness may lead to disqualification. These come from one report so read the notification’s medical standards carefully.

Application Fee

One report states

₹500 for General UR and SEBC candidates
No fee for SC and ST candidates
The fee is refunded only to candidates who appear for the written exam after attendance verification

Two other reports say only that the fee is payable if applicable and do not give the amount. Confirm the amount and refund rules in the official notification. Fee payment is online.

Selection Process

Reports describe the stages as follows

Written examination
Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) which are qualifying
Driving test, for driver posts only
Medical examination
Document verification
Final merit list with bonus marks for certain categories such as NCC or driving as per the notification

The reports differ slightly on whether each stage is listed one omits the driving test another omits document verification but these five stages appear to be the full picture.

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OUSSSC Exam Pattern 2026 Single Source Report

Only one report gives the written exam pattern so treat it with care

Paper	For	Questions	Marks	Duration	Marking
Paper A	Common paper	100	100	120 minutes	+1 correct, -0.25 wrong
Paper B	Constable Communication	100	300	120 minutes	+3 correct, -0.75 wrong
Paper C	Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver	50	50	60 minutes	Not stated

The mode is described as OMR or CBT and the report does not say which applies to which paper. The exam date and admit card dates have not been announced.

How to Apply for OUSSSC Recruitment 2026 Step by Step

Visit the official OUSSSC website and open the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 notification.
Read the notification fully including eligibility and physical standards.
Complete basic registration with your personal details.
Log in with your credentials.
Fill in the application form with educational and other details.
Select your posts and exam district if applicable.
Upload your photograph signature thumb impression and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the fee if applicable.
Review and submit then download and print the application form and payment receipt.

Website addresses: Reports give three different web addresses for the official site ousssc.odisha.gov.in, osssc.odisha.gov.in and ossc.odishan.gov.in. I could not open the official site to check. Do not enter your details on any address you have not verified. Reach the portal through an official Odisha government source and compare with the link printed in the notification.

After you submit: One report says no changes are allowed after final submission so check every detail before you click submit.

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Documents to Keep Ready

Class 10 certificate age proof and Class 12 marksheet if required for your post
Category certificate SC, ST, SEBC where applicable
Driving licence for driver posts with the issue date
Technical qualification for Constable Communication if you hold a diploma
Passport-size photograph signature and thumb impression in the prescribed size
NCC or other certificates if you want to claim bonus marks
Valid mobile number and email ID

Preparation Tips for the 3 Week Application Window

Apply early. The last date is November 12, 2026 and servers can slow down in the last days.
Match your post to your age and qualification. A single mistake can make an application invalid.
Start physical training now. The PMT and PET are qualifying and height and chest standards cannot be changed so check your measurements first.
Prepare for the written exam. Based on the pattern reported expect objective questions with negative marking.
Keep scans ready in the right format and size before you open the form.
Follow official updates for the exam date admit card and syllabus.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applying through unverified links given the conflicting website addresses.
Ignoring age limits and the January 1, 2026 cut-off date.
Choosing the wrong post. Qualification and age differ by post.
Forgetting to pay the fee by the last date.
Skipping the notification. Several details above come from single reports and only the official text counts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is OUSSSC? The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission which recruits for uniformed posts such as police constables firefighters and drivers.

Q2: How many vacancies are there in OUSSSC Recruitment 2026? 7,268 across seven posts according to reports of the October 23, 2026 notification.

Q3: What is the last date to apply? November 12, 2026, at 10:00 PM for the application form and fee payment as reported. One report mentions November 13 for fee payment.

Q4: What is the age limit for Constable (Civil)? 18 to 26 years as on January 1, 2026 with relaxation for eligible categories.

Q5: What is the qualification for Constable (Civil)? Class 12 or equivalent.

Q6: Is there an application fee? One report says ₹500 for General and SEBC and nil for SC and ST. Others do not give the amount so confirm in the notification.

Q7: What is the selection process? Written exam physical measurement and efficiency tests qualifying driving test for driver posts medical exam and document verification.

Q8: When is the written exam? Not announced in the sources reviewed.

Q9: Are Sub-Inspector posts part of this notification? Not clearly. Reports mention 933 SI and equivalent posts in the larger sanction but this notification’s 7,268 posts do not list them.

Q10: Where do I apply? On the official OUSSSC portal. Reports give different web addresses so verify the address through an official source before entering your details.

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Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available reports as of October 24, 2026. Several details including website addresses fees and some eligibility points differ across reports. Candidates should read the official OUSSSC notification and apply only through the official portal which is the final source of truth.

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OUSSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 7,268 Posts, Eligibility & Apply Online