Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) Recruitment 2026: Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has recently announced a recruitment drive for the position of Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable This recruitment is set to fill 7,268 posts.
Department: Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC)
Posts: Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable
Total posts: 7,268
Eligibility: 10th Pass / 12th Pass
Age Limit: 18 years to 32 years
Apply date: 23 October 2026
Apply Fee: Rs.500/-
Salary: Level 4 / Level 5
Job Location: Odisa
Apply Mode: Online
Note: – If you have any query regarding selection process then you must see the notification and read carefully.
Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) Vacancy Details:
Total Vacancy: 7,268
Name of post: Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable
Constable (Civil): 4,219
Constable (Communication): 300
Constable OISF: 2,212
Firefighter: 317
Firefighting Driver: 62
Driver PMT: 154
Traffic Constable: 4
Eligibility Criteria: 10th Pass / 12th Pass + 3 year Engineering Diploma / 12th Pass + Valid Driving Licence
Age Limit: 18 years to 32 years
Age Relaxation:
SC / ST: 5 Years
OBC: 5 Years
Women Candidates: 5 Years
Ex-Servicemen: As per Defence Service Period
Ex-Agniveers: 3 Years
Application fee: Rs.500/-
Exam Pattern:
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| EXAM PATTERN | Questions | Marks |
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| Odia Language | Included | |
| English Language | Included | |
| General Knowledge | Included | |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning | Included | |
| Basic Computer Literacy | Included | |
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| Total | 100 | 100 |
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| Exam Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Question Type | MCQs |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks |
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1. Common Written Examination Syllabus
Odia Language
Reading Comprehension,Grammar and Vocabulary,Translation,Idioms and Phrases,Correct Usage of Words
English Language
Grammar and Vocabulary,Synonyms and Antonyms,Error Detection,Fill in the Blanks,Reading Comprehension
Sentence Correction
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Indian History and Geography,Indian Constitution and Polity,Indian Economy,General Science,Odisha History, Geography and Culture;National and International Current Affairs,Sports, Awards and Important Events
Quantitative Aptitude
Number System,Simplification,Percentage,Ratio and Proportion,Average,Profit and Loss,Simple and Compound Interest,Time and Work,Time, Speed and Distance,Mensuration
Reasoning Ability
Analogy,Number and Alphabet Series,Coding and Decoding,Blood Relations,Direction Sense,Syllogism,Logical Reasoning,Data Interpretation,Basic Computer Literacy,Computer Fundamentals,Input and Output Devices
Hardware and Software,Operating Systems,MS Office,Internet and Email,Computer Networking
2. Additional Syllabus for Special Posts
Constable (Communication) – Special Paper
Physics
Computer Science
Questions based on the +2 Science level
Driver PMT and Firefighting Driver – Special Paper
Basic Knowledge of Vehicles
Vehicle Maintenance
Traffic Signals
Road Safety
Traffic Rules
Male Candidates
Height Weight Chest
168 cm 55 kg 79–84 cm
163 cm 50 kg 76–81 cm
Female Candidates
Height Weight
158 cm 47.5 kg
153 cm 45 kg
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Test Male Female
1.6 km Running 7 Minutes 9 Minutes
Long Jump 3.6 6 Metres 2.75 Metres
How to apply: Online
Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
Starting date for online application: 23 October 2026
Last date for online application: 12 November 2026
Last date for payment of fee: 12 November 2026
About: The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC), Government of Odisha, is responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various uniformed services posts in the state. The commission conducts recruitment for posts such as Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), OISF Constable, Firefighter, and Driver. In 2026, OUSSSC announced 7,268 vacancies under the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online as per the prescribed eligibility criteria and recruitment schedule.