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Odisha Police Constable (OSSC)
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100 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 100)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 100)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 100)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 100)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 100)
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36 QsLogical Reasoning and Aptitude
15 QsGeneral Knowledge and Awareness
14 QsOdisha State Specific
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Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 1-2% — merit list toppers
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (all cadres) — guaranteed selection subject to PET/PMT/medical
- •Automatic first choice posting preference (district, battalion, unit)
- •Police Constable (Special units: OSAP, DAP, IRB) — specialized allowances
- •Strong foundation for future Sub-Inspector/ASI promotions
- •Recognition in merit list; potential fast-track career progression
- •Consider appearing for SI (Sub-Inspector) exam with this preparation level
Excellent — top merit range
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (all cadres) — virtually assured selection with PET/PMT clearance
- •First preference in district/unit allocation
- •Police Constable (Capital units: Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Cuttack)
- •Constable (Motor Transport/Technical) — specialized driving/technical posts
- •High likelihood of accelerated promotion opportunities
High scorer — preferred postings
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (Urban districts: Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Rourkela) — competitive postings
- •Constable (Communication/Bugler/Dafadar) — specialized cadres
- •Police Constable (Commando Battalion) — elite units, higher pay allowances
- •Strong position for district preference in final allocation
- •Excellent chance of final selection with standard PET/PMT performance
Strong contender
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (Male/Female, all districts) — strong written score buffer
- •Police Constable (IRB battalion) — Indian Reserve Battalion postings
- •Constable (Fireman) — Odisha Fire Service, pay level 5
- •Armed Police Constable — district armed police, higher physical demands
- •Good cushion for final merit list if PET/PMT cleared
Competitive — all categories
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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News & timeline
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The written examination for Odisha Police Constable 2026 is expected to be held in July 2026. Official exam dates will be announced on the OUSSSC website after registration closes.
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission released the official notification on June 10, 2026, for 7,664 posts including Civil Constable (4,219), OISF Constable, Communication Constable, and SI positions. Applications are open until June 21, 2026.
Candidates have only 11 days from notification release to apply online at ousssc.odisha.gov.in. The last date to submit applications is June 21, 2026.
Important dates
Application end date
passedSun, 21 Jun, 2026
Reportedbrinto.inLast date for online application submission
📍Written examination (expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected exam date has passed
ExpectedComputer-based written exam expected in July 2026; exact dates to be announced after registration closes; no answer key published for this stage
Physical Measurement & Efficiency Test (expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected date has passed
ExpectedPMT/PET expected post-written exam; qualifying stage only
Result announcement (expected)
5 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedFinal result expected after completion of all stages including written exam, PET/PST, and medical examination
Syllabus
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Odia Language
Odia Grammar (Vyakarana)
Sandhi, samasa, alankara, chhanda and grammatical rules in Odia.
Vocabulary
Synonyms (paryayabachi), antonyms (vipritarthi) and one-word substitution.
Idioms and Proverbs
Common Odia idioms (bagdhara) and proverbs (dhagadhamali).
Translation
Translate sentences from English to Odia and vice versa.
Fill in the Blanks
Complete sentences with appropriate Odia words.
Reading Comprehension
Unseen Odia passages with comprehension questions.
Odia Literature
Famous Odia writers — Sarala Das, Fakir Mohan Senapati, Gopabandhu and modern poets.
English Language
Synonyms
Choose the word with similar meaning.
Antonyms
Choose the word with opposite meaning.
Error Spotting
Spot the segment containing a grammatical error.
Cloze Test
Fill blanks in a passage with appropriate words.
Reading Comprehension
Unseen passages with inference and vocabulary questions.
Sentence Completion
Complete the sentence with the appropriate word/phrase.
Sentence Rearrangement
Arrange jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph.
Idioms and Phrases
Common English idioms, phrases and their meanings.
Fill in the Blanks
Fill blanks with appropriate words, prepositions or articles.
Arithmetic
Number System
Whole numbers, integers, divisibility, HCF and LCM.
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions and decimals.
Decimal Fractions
Operations on decimals and conversions.
Percentage
Percentage conversion and applied percentage problems.
Ratio and Proportion
Compound ratio, partnership and proportion problems.
Average
Mean of numbers, weighted averages and age-related averages.
Profit and Loss
CP/SP, marked price, discount and profit/loss percentage.
Simple Interest
SI calculations and applied SI problems.
Compound Interest
Annual, half-yearly and quarterly CI calculations.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, joint work and pipes-and-cisterns.
Time, Speed and Distance
Trains, boats, average and relative speed problems.
Pipes and Cisterns
Inlet/outlet pipes filling/emptying tank problems.
Problems on Ages
Age-related word problems involving past, present, future.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume of standard figures.
Probability
Basic probability of events with dice, cards and coins.
Number Series
Find next/missing/wrong term in a numeric series.
Logical Reasoning and Aptitude
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs — calculation-based questions.
Blood Relations
Family-tree problems and pointing-style questions.
Syllogism
Two-statement deductions using all/some/no quantifiers.
Direction Sense
Compass-direction and shortest-distance problems.
Coding and Decoding
Letter-shift, number and symbol-based coding problems.
Cubes and Dice
Surface counting on cubes and dice opposite-face problems.
Mirror and Water Images
Identify mirror image and water image of a given figure.
Series Completion
Number, letter and figural series problems.
Clock and Calendar
Angle between clock hands and day-finding problems.
Logical Analogies
Word, number, letter and figural analogy pairs.
Classification
Odd-one-out among words, numbers and figures.
Order and Ranking
Linear arrangement and rank-from-top/bottom problems.
Statement and Argument
Strong vs weak arguments based on a given statement.
General Knowledge and Awareness
Indian Parliament and Civics
Parliament, fundamental rights, governance and constitutional bodies.
Indian Economy
Banking, RBI, GST, schemes and key economic indicators.
Indian Heritage and Culture
Art, architecture, music, dance, festivals and monuments.
Indian Geography
Physical, social and economic geography of India.
Indian History
Ancient, medieval, modern Indian history and freedom struggle.
General Science
Day-to-day physics, chemistry and biology applicable in general awareness.
Current Affairs
National and international events of the last 6-12 months.
Literature
Indian literature — notable writers, books and awards.
Sports
National/international tournaments and Odisha sportspersons (hockey).
Inventions and Discoveries
Major scientific inventions, discoveries and inventors.
Famous Landmarks and Static GK
Important monuments, days, national symbols and capitals.
Basic Computer Knowledge
Computer Fundamentals
Basics of computer, generations and history of computers.
Hardware and I/O Devices
CPU, memory, keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner and storage.
Software and Operating Systems
System vs application software and basic OS functions.
Programming Languages
High-level/low-level languages and common programming concepts.
Networking Fundamentals
LAN/WAN, Internet, IP, protocols and basic network concepts.
MS Office
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint — basic operations and shortcuts.
Computer Security
Viruses, antivirus, firewalls and safe browsing practices.
Odisha State Specific
History of Odisha
Ancient, medieval and modern history of Odisha (Kalinga).
Geography of Odisha
Districts, rivers (Mahanadi), Chilika lake, coastline and minerals.
Economy of Odisha
Mining, steel, agriculture, ports and major industries.
Odisha Administration
CM, Council of Ministers, divisions, districts (30) and panchayati raj.
Culture and Festivals of Odisha
Odissi dance, Rath Yatra, Konark dance festival and Pattachitra art.
Odia Literature and Saints
Sarala Das, Fakir Mohan Senapati, Madhusudan Das and Bhakti saints.
Tourism and Heritage
Konark Sun Temple, Jagannath Puri, Lingaraj, Udayagiri and Chilika.
Welfare Schemes of Odisha
KALIA, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, Mission Shakti and other state schemes.
Current Affairs of Odisha
Recent events, awards, sports and political developments in Odisha.