BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has released the recruitment notification for the Combined Uniformed Services Examination 2026 to fill 7,268 vacancies.
The recruitment drive aims to fill the vacancies for Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT and Traffic Constable roles.
The registration window opened on October 23, 2026. Candidates can submit their application through the official website, ousssc.odisha.gov.in, until November 12.
Candidates should check the post-wise eligibility criteria, age limits, educational qualifications and physical standards before submitting their applications from the detailed notification.
To view and download the detailed recruitment notification, click here.
Selection process
The selection process comprises of a written examination, physical measurement and physical efficiency tests, wherever applicable.
Candidates applying for driving-related roles may have to appear for a driving test. Medical examination and document verification will also be conducted.
OUSSSC Recruitment 2026: 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 criteria
The educational qualifications vary by post.
Candidates applying for Constable (Civil), Firefighter, Firefighting Driver and Traffic Constable roles must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
Constable (Communication) applicants must have passed Class 12 in science with the prescribed subjects, which may include physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, information technology, statistics or electronics, or possess an equivalent technical qualification specified in the notification.
For Constable OISF and Driver PMT post, the minimum educational qualification is Class 10 or an equivalent examination.
Candidates applying for posts involving driving duties must meet the relevant driving licence and other requirements specified in the official notification.
For direct link to submit application forms, click here.
The age limit is calculated as on January 1, 2026, with the applicable age requirements and relaxations varying by post and category.
Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed physical measurement and physical efficiency standards for the posts they select.
Applicants should refer to the detailed notification on the official website for the exact post-wise age limits, category-wise relaxations, physical standards and other eligibility conditions before applying.