Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | OUSSSC |
| Post Name | Constable, Firefighter and Driver – 7268 Posts |
| Qualification | Diploma, 12TH, 10TH |
| Salary | The advertised posts carry pay under Level 4 or Level 5 of the ORSP Rules, 2017, depending on the position. Post Name Pay Level Constable (Civil) Level 5 Constable (Communication) Level 5 Constable OISF Level 5 Firefighter Level 4 Firefighting Driver Level 4 Driver PMT Level 4 Traffic Constable Level 4 The supplied advertisement identifies the applicable pay levels but does not specify individual rupee pay scales or in-hand salary amounts in its main post-wise table. Candidates should refer to the applicable Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules for further details. |
| Age Limit | The age limit is calculated as on 1 January 2026 and varies by post. Post Name Age Limit Pay Level Constable (Civil) 18-26 Years Level 5 Constable (Communication) 18-23 Years Level 5 Constable OISF 18-23 Years Level 5 Firefighter 18-25 Years Level 4 Firefighting Driver 18-25 Years Level 4 Driver PMT 18-23 Years Level 4 Traffic Constable 21-32 Years Level 4 Age Relaxation The advertisement specifies relaxation provisions for eligible SC, ST, SEBC, women, Ex-Servicemen and certain departmental categories, subject to their respective conditions. For eligible SC, ST, SEBC and women candidates, the notification provides a five-year relaxation in the upper age limit. Where candidates fall under more than one qualifying category, the applicable relaxation must be determined according to the specific rules in the advertisement. Separate service-based provisions apply to Ex-Servicemen, eligible Group-D employees and Home Guards. Candidates claiming these benefits should consult the detailed conditions before applying. |
| Advt No | 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC |
| Post Date | 24/10/2026 |
| Last Date | 12-11-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants must satisfy the minimum educational qualification, age, Odia language proficiency, physical fitness and other requirements relevant to their selected post. Post-Wise Educational Qualification Post Name Educational Qualification Constable (Civil) Higher Secondary Examination (+2) conducted by CHSE Odisha or an equivalent examination conducted by another recognized Board or Council. Constable (Communication) Higher Secondary (+2) in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or the prescribed three-year Engineering Diploma in a relevant discipline, from a recognized institution. Constable OISF Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent recognized examination. Firefighter Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent recognized examination. Firefighting Driver Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent recognized examination, together with the prescribed driving licence requirement. Driver PMT Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent recognized examination, together with the prescribed driving licence requirement. Traffic Constable Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or equivalent recognized examination. Qualification Notice: Constable (Communication) has additional subject-specific or diploma eligibility requirements. An ordinary Higher Secondary qualification without the prescribed subjects or equivalent technical qualification should not be assumed sufficient. Odia Language Requirement Candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia and satisfy at least one of the recognized Odia language qualification conditions specified in the advertisement. These include passing the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject or other qualifying Odia examinations recognized in the notification. Driving Licence Requirements Firefighting Driver: Candidates must possess a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence by the prescribed cut-off date. Driver PMT: Candidates must possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) or HMV driving licence as prescribed. Driving licence validity and the applicable vehicle category will be verified during recruitment. Candidates should refer to the exact driving conditions for their selected post.
Application Fee
The advertisement refers to the Odisha Payment of Recruitment Examination Fees and Refund Rules, 2025 and the relevant government notification governing examination fees. Applicants must follow the fee and payment instructions displayed on the official application portal. The uploaded advertisement does not clearly state a specific rupee amount for the examination fee, so candidates should verify the applicable amount before payment. The notification also provides for a refund of the examination fee to eligible applicants who appear in the written examination, subject to the prescribed conditions. The refund is to be processed through the original payment method according to the applicable rules.
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Selection Process
The recruitment process includes a written examination followed by the applicable physical, driving, medical and verification stages. Written Examination. Physical Measurement (PM), qualifying in nature. Physical Efficiency Test (PET), qualifying in nature. Driving Test, where applicable. Medical Examination. Document and Certificate Verification. Preparation of the final selection list based on the prescribed post-wise merit criteria. The practical driving assessment is applicable to the specified driving-related posts and relevant candidates. The selection and merit calculation rules differ for certain posts, particularly Constable (Communication), Firefighting Driver and Driver PMT.