Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission has announced a major Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026 for 7,268 vacancies across seven uniformed-service cadres. The drive covers Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable (OISF), Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable posts, making it one of the largest fresh state-level recruitments announced in October 2026. The advertisement is reported as No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC dated 23 October 2026, with online registration beginning the same day.
The vacancy distribution is led by 4,219 Civil Constable posts and 2,212 OISF Constable posts, followed by 317 Firefighter, 300 Constable (Communication), 154 Driver PMT, 62 Firefighting Driver and 4 Traffic Constable vacancies. The basic qualification varies by post and includes Class 10, 10+2 and post-specific driving or technical requirements. Age limits also vary across the seven cadres. Selection is reported to include a written examination, physical measurement and efficiency tests, post-specific driving tests where applicable, medical examination and document verification. With more than seven thousand vacancies spread across police, fire, transport and industrial-security cadres, candidates should compare post preferences carefully instead of applying only by vacancy count. Candidates should use the OUSSSC portal as the controlling source for the final advertisement, application schedule and any corrigenda.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam | Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement | 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC |
| Notification date | 23 October 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 7,268 |
| Registration | 23 October to 12 November 2026 |
| Location | Odisha |
Vacancy 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 |
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
Basic qualification varies by post and ranges from Class 10 to 10+2, with post-specific driving or technical requirements where applicable.
Selection Process
Reported stages include written examination, PMT/PET, driving test where applicable, medical examination and document verification.
How to Apply
- Visit the OUSSSC official website.
- Locate Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC.
- Check the exact post-wise age, qualification, physical and driving requirements.
- Register and submit the online application within the notified schedule.
- Keep copies of the application and supporting documents.
Important Candidate Notes
- This is separate from the 89-post Odisha Police Special Police Officer recruitment already published on Regal Naukri.
- The direct detailed advertisement PDF was not reliably accessible during packaging.
- No PDF URL, fee, exact pay level or physical-standard figure has been invented.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| OUSSSC Official Website | Recruitment notice and application |
| Odisha Police Website | Related official updates |
FAQ
How many vacancies are there?
7,268.
Which post has the most vacancies?
Constable (Civil), with 4,219 posts.
When does registration close?
12 November 2026, according to same-day reports citing OUSSSC.
Is there a physical test?
Yes, PMT/PET are reported as part of the selection process.
Is this the same as the Odisha Police SPO recruitment?
No. It is a separate OUSSSC combined recruitment.