The Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification has been released as part of the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 for a total of 7,268 vacancies. Of these, 6,731 vacancies are for Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication) and Constable OISF, making constable posts the largest component of the recruitment drive.
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission is conducting the recruitment under Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC. Online registration and submission of applications begin on October 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM and will remain open until November 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM. Candidates who are required to pay the examination fee can complete payment by November 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM.
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Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Commission | Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission |
| Short Name | OUSSSC |
| Examination | Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC |
| Advertisement Date | October 23, 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 7,268 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | October 23, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Application Deadline | November 12, 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Fee Payment Deadline | November 13, 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Selection | Written Test + PM/PET + post-specific stages |
Odisha Police Vacancy 2026
The Combined Uniformed Services Examination covers seven posts.
| 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 |
Total Constable Vacancies
The three main constable categories together account for:
4,219 + 300 + 2,212 = 6,731 Constable vacancies
Among these, Constable (Civil) has the largest number of openings with 4,219 posts, followed by 2,212 OISF Constable posts and 300 Communication Constable posts.
Odisha Police Constable Civil Vacancy 2026
A total of 4,219 Constable (Civil) vacancies have been notified.
These vacancies are distributed across districts and police establishments in Odisha. The detailed notification provides a district-wise vacancy distribution covering districts such as Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Bhadrak, Bolangir, Cuttack, Ganjam, Khordha, Koraput, Mayurbhanj, Puri and others.
Vacancies are also available under establishments including:
- SRP Cuttack
- SRP Rourkela
- Police Commissionerate
The Constable (Civil) post is a district-cadre post, and candidates must exercise their district preference carefully while applying.
Odisha Police OISF Constable Vacancy
The notification includes 2,212 Constable OISF vacancies.
The vacancies are distributed among four OISF battalions:
- 1st Battalion OISF
- 2nd Battalion OISF
- 3rd Battalion OISF
- 4th Battalion OISF
Candidates applying for OISF Constable should check the battalion-wise reservation and vacancy breakup before completing their preferences.
Odisha Police Recruitment Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | October 23, 2026 |
| Registration Begins | October 23, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 12, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | November 13, 2026 |
Candidates should not wait until the final day because the Commission will not be responsible for applications that remain incomplete due to technical issues or heavy website traffic.
Odisha Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational qualification varies according to the post.
Constable Civil
Candidates must have passed:
Higher Secondary Examination (+2/Class 12) conducted by CHSE Odisha or an equivalent examination recognised by another Board or Council.
Constable Communication
Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2) in Science with the prescribed subjects.
The notification provides eligibility through specified Science subject combinations involving areas such as:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Electronics
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
Candidates holding certain prescribed three-year Engineering Diplomas are also eligible subject to the exact disciplines specified in the advertisement.
Because this post carries specialised technical requirements, applicants should match their qualification precisely with the notification before applying.
Constable OISF
Candidates should have passed:
Higher Secondary Examination (+2/Class 12) or equivalent.
Firefighter
Candidates must have passed:
Higher Secondary Examination (+2/Class 12) or equivalent.
Firefighting Driver
Candidates require:
- Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent; and
- Prescribed Heavy Motor Vehicle driving licence.
Driver PMT
Candidates need to have passed:
High School Certificate Examination/Class 10 or equivalent.
They must also possess the prescribed valid driving licence.
Traffic Constable
Candidates must have passed:
Higher Secondary Examination (+2/Class 12) or equivalent.
Odisha Police Age Limit 2026
Age will be calculated as on January 1, 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Constable Civil | 18–26 years |
| Constable Communication | 18–23 years |
| Constable OISF | 18–23 years |
| Firefighter | 18–25 years |
| Firefighting Driver | 18–25 years |
| Driver PMT | 18–23 years |
| Traffic Constable | 21–32 years |
Age Relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxed by five years for the following eligible:
- SC candidates
- ST candidates
- SEBC candidates
- Women candidates
Ex-Servicemen are eligible for relaxation according to the service-related conditions prescribed in the notification.
Candidates claiming more than one form of relaxation will receive the benefit according to the applicable recruitment rules.
Odisha Police Application Fee 2026
Applicants belonging to SC and ST categories do not have to pay an examination fee.
Other applicants are required to pay: ₹500
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| Other Categories | ₹500 |
₹500 Fee is Refundable for Candidates Who Appear
An important provision in this recruitment is the examination-fee refund.
Candidates who are required to pay ₹500 and actually appear in the written examination will have their examination fee refunded.
The refund will normally be credited through the payment mechanism used during application after verification of attendance records.
Candidates who remain absent from the written examination will not be eligible for the refund.
Odisha Police Selection Process 2026
The recruitment process contains several stages.
Broadly, candidates will go through:
- Written Examination
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Post-specific Special Written Test, where applicable
- Driving Test, where applicable
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
The exact stages differ depending on the post.
How to Apply for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official OUSSSC website and open Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC for the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026.
- Complete Basic Registration using your mobile number, email ID and Class 10 certificate details to generate the OUSSSC registration number and password.
- Log in and complete the detailed application by entering personal, educational, category, post preference, Odia-language and driving-licence details where applicable.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, thumb impression and supporting certificates, then review all information carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application by November 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM and pay the ₹500 examination fee by November 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM, if applicable. Save the final application and payment confirmation.
Important Application Instructions
Only one online application should be submitted by a candidate.
Where a candidate is eligible for multiple posts, the relevant post preferences should be provided within the permitted application process rather than submitting duplicate applications.
Candidates should ensure that all information is correct before final submission because no modification may be permitted afterwards.
An application will be treated as successfully submitted only after completion of all mandatory steps.
Applicants should retain:
- Registration number
- Application number
- Password
- Payment receipt
- Final submitted application
until the complete recruitment process is over.
