OUSSSC Combined Uniformed Services Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 7268 Vacancies

The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has published a detailed notification for the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 7268 vacancies across various uniformed posts, including Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT, and Traffic Constable. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their online applications between October 23, 2026, and November 12, 2026.

OUSSSC Combined Uniformed Services Recruitment Overview

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OUSSSC Combined Uniformed Services Jobs Vacancy Details

The OUSSSC aims to fill a total of 7268 positions through this recruitment. The vacancies are distributed across district, battalion, and state cadres, offering excellent opportunities for 10th and 12th pass candidates in Odisha’s uniformed services.

Here is the detailed category-wise vacancy breakdown for the OUSSSC Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 based on the official notification.

(Note: The numbers in brackets indicate the vacancies reserved for Women. NA indicates Not Applicable, as women are not eligible for those specific posts).

Main Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Special Categories Reservation

Out of the total vacancies mentioned above, certain posts are horizontally reserved for special categories.

Note: 10% of the posts are also reserved for Group-D employees and Home Guards within these notified vacancies wherever applicable.

Based on the official notification, candidates must fulfill the following general eligibility criteria to apply for the OUSSSC Combined Uniformed Services Recruitment 2026:

OUSSSC Combined Uniformed Services Exam: Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.

• The candidate must be of good moral character.

• The candidate must not have been convicted of any criminal offence.

Language Proficiency (Odia) The candidate must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and must fulfill at least one of the following conditions:

• Passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject.

• Passed the H.S.C. or an equivalent examination with Odia as the medium of examination in non-language subjects.

• Passed in Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above.

• Passed a written test in Odia at the Middle English School standard conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

Health & Physical Fitness

• The candidate must be of sound health and physique, and free from any organic defect or bodily infirmity.

• Persons with Disability (PwD) or deformity are not eligible for recruitment to these posts.

Marital Status

• The candidate must not have more than one spouse living (unless exempted by the Government under personal law or other grounds).

Gender Eligibility

• Women and Transgender candidates are eligible to apply for all notified posts except Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, and Driver PMT.

Special Requirements for Specific Posts

• Constable (Civil): Candidates must have registered their name in the Employment Exchange of the district for which they intend to apply prior to the final submission of their application.

• Firefighting Driver: Candidates must possess a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving License for at least one year (excluding the learning period) prior to the publication date of the advertisement.

• Driver PMT: Candidates must possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) or HMV Driving License for at least six months (excluding the learning period) prior to the publication date of the advertisement.

Education Details

Candidates must possess the following minimum educational qualifications:

Note: Candidates possessing academic qualifications from Boards/Universities/Institutions outside Odisha must produce proof of equivalence and institution affiliation during document verification.

Minimum Physical Standards (PM)

Candidates must meet the following physical standards to be eligible for the mentioned posts:

Note: Group ‘D’ employees participating in the recruitment test for Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), and Driver PMT are allowed physical standard relaxations of 3 cm in Height, 5 Kg in Weight, and 2 cm in Chest (unexpanded to expanded). No such relaxation applies to Home Guards.

Medical Fitness Criteria

The posts require mandatory medical fitness to discharge duties efficiently. Candidates will undergo a detailed medical examination where they must be free from the following conditions:

• Knock knee or bow legs

• Flat foot

• Varicose veins

• Squint in eyes, poor vision, or colour blindness

• Inability to flex the fingers properly

• Any other obvious physical deformities

• Any impediment in speech and hearing

Salary (Pay Matrix Level)

• Level-5: Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Driver PMT.

• Level-4: Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Traffic Constable.

Age Limit

The age of the candidates is calculated as of January 1, 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.

• Note: The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, and Women candidates.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted through the following stages:

1. Written Examination: Common written examination for all posts; special papers apply for Constable (Communication) and Driver categories.

2. Physical Measurement (PM) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying in nature.

3. Driving Test: For relevant driver and constable posts (where applicable).

4. Medical Examination: Conducted by a Medical Board.

5. Document Verification.

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Visit the official OUSSSC website at ousssc.odisha.gov.in.
2. Complete your “Basic Registration” to generate an OUSSSC Registration Number and password.
3. Log in using your credentials to access the “Detailed Registration”.
4. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and select your preferred posts and examination districts.
5. Upload clear scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and necessary documents.
6. Verify all details in the preview and proceed to pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the application and take a printout for your records.

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Stage-I: Written Examination Pattern

The written examination is divided into three parts depending on the post applied for. All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(A) Common Written Examination (For ALL Posts)

This paper is mandatory for all candidates and is based on the HSC/10th standard.

• Marking Scheme: 1 mark awarded for every correct answer.

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

(B) Special Written Examination (Only for Constable – Communication)

Candidates applying for the Constable (Communication) post must take this additional paper based on the +2 Science standard.

• Marking Scheme: 3 marks awarded for every correct answer.

• Negative Marking: 0.75 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

(C) Special Written Examination (Only for Driver PMT & Firefighting Driver)

Candidates applying for driver posts must take this additional paper.

• Marking Scheme: 1 mark awarded for every correct answer.

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Subsequent Stages

• Stage-II (PM & PET): Qualifying in nature. A Driving Test (with fixed marks) will also be conducted at this stage for applicable Driver and Constable posts.

• Stage-III (Medical Examination): Conducted by a Medical Board.

• Stage-IV (Document Verification): Verification of all original certificates.

Note: No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions left unattempted. Questions (except language subjects) will be bilingual (Odia and English).