OUSSSC opens 7,268 Odisha constable, firefighter posts; apply by November 12
By Rhea MalhotraDigital Life Writer, Peepals Yuva
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OUSSSC has notified 7,268 below-graduate uniformed services posts in Odisha on October 23, 2026; online registration runs until 10 pm on November 12.
What Happened
The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has notified 7,268 posts in the state's uniformed services, including police constables and firefighters, under the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Recruitment Examination 2026. The advertisement, number 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC, is dated October 23, 2026. Online registration opened the same day and closes at 10 pm on November 12, 2026, with the final submission deadline on November 13. Candidates apply through the commission's website, ousssc.odisha.gov.in.
Key Facts
- Recruiting body: Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC).
- Total posts: 7,268, at below-graduate level.
- Posts covered: Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable in the Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF), Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver in the police motor transport wing, and Traffic Constable.
- Advertisement: 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC, dated October 23, 2026.
- Online registration: October 23 to November 12, 2026, until 10 pm; final submission on November 13, 2026, according to reports of the notice.
- Eligibility: generally Class 10 or Class 12 pass depending on the post, with post-wise age limits, physical standards and, for driver posts, a driving licence, according to reports; the official notice gives the exact rules.
- Where to apply: ousssc.odisha.gov.in.
Why It Matters
For young people in Odisha who have finished school but not a degree, this is a large state government recruitment drive, with more than seven thousand posts on offer at once. Uniformed services jobs offer a steady salary, job security and a clear career ladder, which is why such notifications attract very large numbers of applicants.
Recruitment at "below graduate level" means the minimum qualification is school-level, not a college degree. That opens these jobs to a wide pool of candidates, including those from rural areas and families where higher education is not affordable. At the same time, competition is usually intense, so preparation matters.
Uniformed services posts are different from desk jobs. Candidates usually have to pass physical tests, such as running and other measures of fitness, and meet height and chest standards, in addition to a written examination. Driver posts need a valid driving licence of the right type. Applicants should read the notice carefully for the exact physical standards and selection stages for the post they want.
What should you do next? First, download and read the official notification on ousssc.odisha.gov.in, and check the eligibility for each post, since age limits and physical standards differ. Second, register well before November 12, as websites often slow down near deadlines. Third, keep scanned copies of your certificates, photograph and signature ready in the required format. Fourth, start physical training now, because the fitness test is often where many candidates are eliminated. And finally, rely only on the commission's website for updates, and ignore anyone who promises a job in exchange for money.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | OUSSSC, Odisha |
| Total posts | 7,268 |
| Level | Below graduate (Class 10 or 12, by post) |
| Registration | October 23 to November 12, 2026 (10 pm) |
| Final submission | November 13, 2026 |
| Website | ousssc.odisha.gov.in |
Impact
Short-term: Thousands of young people in Odisha can apply over the next three weeks. Coaching centres and training grounds are likely to see more candidates preparing for the physical and written tests.
Long-term: Filling 7,268 posts would add significant staff to Odisha's police, industrial security and fire services, which affects public safety, traffic management and emergency response across the state.
Who is affected: school-educated young people in Odisha looking for government jobs; their families; and the police, fire and industrial security services that need the new recruits.
Key Takeaway
OUSSSC has opened 7,268 below-graduate uniformed services posts in Odisha, including constable and firefighter roles, with online registration from October 23 to 10 pm on November 12, 2026 at ousssc.odisha.gov.in.
Questions and Answers
How many posts has OUSSSC announced in 2026?
The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission has notified 7,268 posts under the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Recruitment Examination 2026, advertised on October 23, 2026.
Which posts are included?
Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver in the police motor transport wing and Traffic Constable.
What is the last date to apply?
Online registration closes at 10 pm on November 12, 2026, and the final submission deadline is November 13, 2026, according to reports of the notice.
Where do I apply and who is eligible?
Apply online at ousssc.odisha.gov.in. Posts generally require a Class 10 or Class 12 pass depending on the post, with post-wise age limits and physical standards set out in the official notification.
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