Want to join the Odisha Police but not sure which exam to write, who conducts it, or what is open right now? In 2026 the picture has changed. Most police recruitment in Odisha is now handled by the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC), which runs both the big Constable-level drive and the long-pending Sub-Inspector (SI) level exam.
This guide gives a clear overview of Odisha Police recruitment 2026: who recruits for which post, what is open now, eligibility, selection stages, admit cards and results, based on official OUSSSC and Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) notices.
Quick Answer
- Constable-level posts (7,268): applications are open on ousssc.odisha.gov.in from 23 October to 12 November 2026 (10:00 PM). Full details in our Constable Recruitment 2026 guide.
- Sub-Inspector level (CPSE-2024, 933 posts): no fresh applications. Candidates who already applied must revalidate their data on the OUSSSC website between 15 October and 29 October 2026 (10:00 PM). The exam date is not announced yet.
- Who conducts it: OUSSSC for both Constable-level and SI-level exams in 2026. DSP-level officers come through the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC).
- Keep ready: your OUSSSC registration number and password, Class 10 certificate (for date of birth), qualification certificates, caste certificate (if any), Odia language proof and Aadhaar.
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026: What Is Open Right Now
Here is the status of each police recruitment, as of 25 October 2026:
| Recruitment | Conducted by | Status (October 2026) |
| Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Exam-2026: Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Firefighting Driver, Driver PMT, Traffic Constable – 7,268 posts | OUSSSC | Applications open, 23 Oct – 12 Nov 2026 (10:00 PM); fee payment till 13 Nov 2026 (10:00 PM) |
| Combined Police Service Exam (CPSE)-2024: SI of Police, SI of Police (Armed), Station Officer (Fire Service), Assistant Jailor – 933 posts | OUSSSC (originally OPRB) | Online data revalidation for existing applicants, 15–29 Oct 2026 (10:00 PM); exam date awaited |
| Odisha Police Service (DSP level) | OPSC, through the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) exam | Follow OCS notices on opsc.gov.in |
Why the SI exam moved to OUSSSC
The SI-level exam (CPSE-2024) was first advertised by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) on 17 January 2025 (Advertisement No. 02-CPSE-2024/OPRB). Its written exam, planned for 5–6 October 2025, was postponed (as reported in the news). On 26 May 2026, the Home Department entrusted OUSSSC with conducting CPSE-2024, and OPRB handed over all candidates’ data to the Commission.
Every CPSE-2024 applicant must now revalidate their details online, using the questionnaire for “Normal Candidates” (applied under the January 2025 advertisement) or “Age Relaxation Candidates” (applied under the 31 July 2025 corrigendum). The data you confirm is final for all later stages.
Important: If you applied for the SI exam in 2025, complete the revalidation before 29 October 2026, 10:00 PM. OUSSSC has said no separate individual message will be sent, so check the website yourself.
Posts and Vacancies
Constable-level posts (OUSSSC, 2026)
The biggest opening of the year is the 7,268-post drive under Advertisement No. 01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC dated 23 October 2026. Constable (Civil) alone has 4,219 posts and Constable OISF 2,212. Vacancies, eligibility, fee and step-by-step application are in our separate post: Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 7,268 Posts, Eligibility, Fee and How to Apply.
SI-level posts (CPSE-2024)
| Post | Vacancies | Open to |
| Sub Inspector of Police | 609 | Men and women |
| Sub Inspector of Police (Armed) | 253 | Men only |
| Station Officer (Fire Service) | 47 | Men only |
| Assistant Jailor | 24 | Men and women |
| Total | 933 |
Persons with Disability are not eligible for these posts. The pay is Level-9 of the ORSP-2017 pay matrix, starting at ₹35,400 (Cell-1).
Qualification
| Level | Minimum qualification |
| Constable-level posts | Class 10 (Constable OISF, Driver PMT) or +2 (most other posts); +2 Science or diploma for Constable (Communication) |
| SI of Police, SI (Armed), Assistant Jailor | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
| Station Officer (Fire Service) | Science or Engineering graduate |
At every level you must be an Indian citizen who can speak, read and write Odia. Proof is usually an M.E. School (or higher) pass with Odia as a subject, a Class 10 pass with Odia as the medium in a non-language subject, or a pass in the BSE Odisha Odia test of M.E. School standard.
Age Limit and Physical Standards
Age
- SI level (CPSE-2024): 21 to 25 years as on 1 January 2024, with 5 years’ relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC and women. After a High Court order, the Government granted 3 more years to all categories, so the upper limit became 28 years for UR and 33 years for SEBC/SC/ST/women (corrigendum dated 31 July 2025).
- Constable level (2026): the minimum age is 18; the upper limit varies by post, from 23 to 32 years as on 1 January 2026. See the post-wise table.
- Your date of birth is taken from your Class 10 certificate.
Physical standards for SI-level posts
| Category | Height | Weight | Chest (men) |
| UR & SEBC – Men | 168 cm | 55 kg | 79 cm (84 cm expanded) |
| UR & SEBC – Women | 155 cm | 47.5 kg | Not applicable |
| SC & ST – Men | 163 cm | 50 kg | 76 cm (81 cm expanded) |
| SC & ST – Women | 150 cm | 45 kg | Not applicable |
For Constable-level posts, men need the same height, but women need 158 cm (UR/SEBC) or 153 cm (SC/ST).
Documents and How to Apply
Applications are online only; nothing is sent by post. For the Constable drive you register once on the OUSSSC website, get a registration number, fill the form and pay the fee. For CPSE-2024 there are no new applications; existing applicants only revalidate.
Keep scanned copies of these ready (the exact list is in each advertisement):
- Recent colour passport photo, signature and thumb impression
- Class 10 certificate (proof of date of birth)
- +2, diploma or degree certificate, as the post requires
- Caste certificate for SC, ST or SEBC (an OBC certificate is not accepted in place of SEBC). Need one? See our Odisha caste certificate guide
- Odia language pass certificate
- Aadhaar card
- NCC certificate, ex-servicemen papers or Sports ID card, if you are claiming them
- Driving licence for driver posts
Our tip: Fill your name, date of birth and parents’ names exactly as in your Class 10 certificate. A mismatch is a common reason for trouble at document verification.
Selection Stages
Both levels follow a similar path:
- Written exam (MCQs, 0.25 negative marking). CPSE-2024 has Paper I, General English and Odia (100 marks), and Paper II, General Studies (200 marks), plus a technical paper for Station Officer. The Constable exam is a 100-mark computer-based test.
- Physical measurement and physical efficiency test (PET), qualifying only. For CPSE-2024, seven times the vacancies are called, and SI candidates must run 1.6 km in 8 minutes (men) or 10 minutes (women).
- Document verification of original certificates.
- Merit list based on written marks plus NCC weightage (CPSE-2024: 1 mark for NCC ‘B’, 2 marks for NCC ‘C’). There is no interview, and no reserve or waiting list.
Admit Card, Exam and Physical Test
Admit cards are issued online only, never by post. As of 25 October 2026, the OUSSSC admit card page says they will be uploaded in due course; the Constable advertisement says about a week before the written exam. Download and print yours from ousssc.odisha.gov.in and carry it with your original photo ID. Those who clear the written exam get a separate admit card for the physical test.
Result and Joining
Results appear on the OUSSSC website under “Results” (as of 25 October 2026 it says they will be published once the exams are completed). Candidates are selected category-wise by merit and by the post preferences given in the form.
Before appointment, your character and antecedents are verified, you submit a medical fitness certificate from an authorised Government doctor, and your original certificates are checked.
Looking for other state jobs? See our Odisha Government Jobs 2026 guide.
Official Links and Helplines
| Service | Official link / contact |
| OUSSSC (Constable and SI-level exams) | ousssc.odisha.gov.in |
| OUSSSC helpline | 0674-2916090, helpdeskousssc@gmail.com (10 AM to 5:30 PM on working days) |
| Constable 2026 application help desk (technical issues) | 0674-2916098, helpdesk2ousssc@gmail.com |
| Odisha Public Service Commission (OCS / DSP level) | opsc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odisha Police recruitment 2026?
It is the set of recruitment exams for jobs in the Odisha Police and related uniformed services in 2026. The main ones are OUSSSC’s 7,268-post Constable-level exam (applications open until 12 November 2026) and the Sub-Inspector level CPSE-2024 exam for 933 posts, which OUSSSC is now conducting after taking it over from OPRB.
How can I check or apply for Odisha Police recruitment 2026 online?
Go to ousssc.odisha.gov.in. Under “What’s New”, use “Click Here to Apply” for the Constable-level exam, or “Click Here to Proceed” for CPSE-2024 data revalidation. Applications are accepted online only.
What documents are required?
Mainly your Class 10 certificate (for date of birth), qualification certificates, caste certificate if applicable, Odia language proof, Aadhaar, and a recent photo, signature and thumb impression. Follow the exact list in the advertisement for your post.
How long does the process take?
It usually takes many months, because there are several stages: written exam, physical test, document verification and medical and character checks. CPSE-2024, for example, was advertised in January 2025 and its exam date was still awaited in October 2026.
What should I do if the application or record is not showing?
Log in with the same mobile number or email you registered with, and check your spam folder for OUSSSC messages. For CPSE-2024, pick the questionnaire that matches how you applied. If your record is still missing, contact the OUSSSC helpline before the deadline and keep a screenshot.
Where can I seek help if there is a problem?
Call the OUSSSC helpline at 0674-2916090 or email helpdeskousssc@gmail.com (10 AM to 5:30 PM on working days). For technical problems with the 2026 Constable application, the help desk is 0674-2916098 (helpdesk2ousssc@gmail.com).
Disclaimer: OdishaJankari is an independent information website and is not affiliated with the Government of Odisha, Odisha Police, OUSSSC or OPSC. Information is based on official sources available in October 2026. Rules, vacancies and dates can change, so always confirm on the official website before applying.
Department: Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC)
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Information Verified: October 2026
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