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Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission Announces 2026 Recruitment Drive
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Recruitment Drive Overview
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has launched a Combined Uniformed Services Examination for 2026, targeting 7,268 vacancies across seven categories of uniformed posts. The announcement details the number of openings, eligibility criteria, and the online application procedure on the commission’s official portal (ousssc.odisha.gov.in).
Post-wise Vacancies and Eligibility
The vacancy distribution is as follows: Constable (Civil) – 4,219; Constable (Communication) – 300; Constable OISF – 2,212; Firefighter – 317; Firefighting Driver – 62; Driver PMT – 154; Traffic Constable – 4. Candidates must meet age limits set as of January 1, 2026 (e.g., 18-26 years for Constable (Civil), 21-32 years for Traffic Constable) and satisfy educational qualifications ranging from Class 10 to Class 12, with specific subject requirements for technical posts. Reserved-category candidates receive age relaxations per the notification.
Application Timeline and Process
The online application opened on October 23, 2026. Applicants create an account, complete a profile, upload required documents, select preferred posts and exam centres, pay the fee, and print the final form. The registration window closes on November 12, 2026, with the fee payment deadline at 10 pm on the same day. A separate deadline for fee submission is listed as November 13, 2026. The commission advises candidates to use their own bank accounts for fee refunds, which are processed after the examination.
Physical and Medical Standards
The notification specifies minimum height, weight, and chest measurements for unreserved (UR) and socially-economically backward class (SEBC) candidates, with lower thresholds for SC and ST categories. Disqualifying medical conditions include knock knees, bow legs, flat feet, varicose veins, squint, colour blindness, among others. Candidates for driving-related posts must also hold a valid driving licence.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- October 23, 2026 – Application portal goes live.
- November 12, 2026 – Final date for submitting applications and fee payment (10 pm).
- November 13, 2026 – Last day for fee submission as per the commission’s schedule.
Applicants are urged to verify that personal details match official documents, as the commission will not permit changes after final submission.