Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission {OUSSSC} released a short notice on 26-05-2026 for 7,664 posts: Civil Constable, OISF Constable, Constable {Communication}, and Sub-Inspector {SI} & equivalent ranks. Civil Constable notification is scheduled for 10th June 2026.
Here’s the post-wise breakdown based on official notices and current social media briefings from Odisha Police officers:
1. Educational Qualification
|
Post |
Minimum Education |
|---|---|
|
Constable {Civil} |
+2 Pass / 12th class from recognized board. Some sources also list 10th Pass for OISF Constable |
|
Constable {Communication} |
12th Pass OR Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunication/IT/Computer Science |
|
OISF Constable |
10th Pass / Matriculation from recognized board |
|
Sub-Inspector {SI} |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from recognized university |
- Nationality: Must be Indian citizen
- Language: Must be able to read, write & speak Odia
- Employment Exchange: Must be registered in district Employment Exchange before advertisement date
- Character: Good moral character, no criminal conviction
- Marital Status: No more than one spouse living
-
2 Age Limit {as on 01.01.2026}
Post
General Category
SC/ST/SEBC
Constable
18 to 23 years
Up to 28 years {5 yr relaxation}
Sub-Inspector
21 to 28 years
Up to 33 years {5 yr relaxation}
Note: Some notices mention Constable upper limit as 25 years or 26 years. Wait for final notification on 10 June 2026 for Civil Constable to confirm.
Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation equal to service rendered
3. Physical Standards
Category
Height
Weight
Chest {Men}
Male General/OBC/SEBC
168 cm
55 kg
79-84 cm expansion
Male SC/ST
163 cm
50 kg
76-81 cm
Female
153-158 cm
45 kg
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Physical Efficiency Test- 1.6 km Run: 6 min 30 sec {Male}, 8 min 30 sec {Female}
- Long Jump: 3.66 m {Male}, 3 m {Female}
- High Jump: 1.38 m {Male}, 0.9 m {Female}
4. Vacancy Breakdown
Post
Vacancies
Civil Constable
4,219
OISF Constable
2,212
SI & Equivalent
933
Constable {Communication}
300
Total
7,664
5. Selection Process- Written Exam {CBT}: 100 marks – Reasoning, Arithmetic, English, Odia, General Awareness, Computer
- Physical Standard Test {PST} + Physical Efficiency Test {PET}
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 26-05-2026 {short notice}
- Civil Constable Notification: 10th June 2026
- Online Application: Starts 10th June 2026 for Civil Constable. Other posts TBA
- Official Website: https://odishapolice.gov.in/ and https://www.osssc.gov.in
Key points
- Only Odisha residents can apply
- Age & education differ by post – double-check your category in the official PDF once released
- Physical test is qualifying in nature
- Salary: Constable ₹21,700-₹69,100 {Level 5}, SI ₹45,000-₹52,000