Candidates wondering about age, service background, medical standards, and character requirements can find all mandatory eligibility conditions for OSSF Odisha Marine Police recruitment 2026 below. All listed criteria are compulsory and non-negotiable. Service Background Only Ex-Navy and Ex-Coastguard personnel are eligible. Applicants must have experience in the Seaman, Communication, Engineering, or Electrical branches of the Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard, relevant to the post applied for. Discharge Condition (Critical) Applicants must not have been discharged from service more than 5 years ago. Additionally, only Ex-servicemen from Navy and Coastguard who retired after 01 July 2021 will be eligible for recruitment in OSSF of Odisha Marine Police. Age Limit The age limit varies by rank at the time of retirement from Navy/Coastguard: Rank at Retirement Maximum Age Seaman II and Seaman 43 years NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) 50 years JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer) 54 years Medical Category Candidates must hold medical category S1A1. Character The character of the applicant must be graded as Exemplary in their service records. Course Grading For Master, Engine Driver, and Syrang posts: Course grading of Grade-I is required. For Dingy Driver and Seaman Mechanic posts: Course grading of Grade-I or Grade-II is accepted.