Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Odisha Police Constable (OSSC), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The computer-based written test for Odisha Police Constable recruitment is expected to be conducted in July 2026, following the closure of the application window. The exam will be 120 minutes with 100 MCQs and 0.25 negative marking.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Candidates have until today to submit applications at ousssc.odisha.gov.in for the recruitment drive that includes 4,219 Civil Constable positions. The selection process includes a computer-based written exam, physical tests, and medical examination.
Archived 11 Aug 2026
The computer-based test for Constable and SI posts is expected to be held in July 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website approximately two weeks before the exam date once the admit card release is announced.
Archived 11 Aug 2026
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission officially announced recruitment for 7,664 vacancies on June 10, 2026, with applications closing on June 21, 2026. The recruitment covers Civil Constable, OISF Constable, Communication Constable, and Sub-Inspector posts across all 35 districts of Odisha.
Archived 11 Aug 2026
The newly formed Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission, led by former J&K DGP Rashmi Ranjan Swain, will conduct this cycle's recruitment after irregularities were found in the previous OPRB-conducted SI exam. Candidates from the stalled SI recruitment who were eligible do not need to re-apply.
Archived 11 Aug 2026
As per official sources, the Odisha Police Constable Written Exam is expected to be held in July 2026. Candidates are advised to monitor the OUSSSC website for admit card release and exact exam dates.
Archived 21 Jul 2026
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission has released a notification regarding the exam schedule. The recruitment examination is expected to be conducted by October 2026.
Archived 21 Jul 2026
The last date to apply for the Odisha Police Constable and SI posts was 21 June 2026. Candidates who successfully submitted applications should now prepare for the upcoming written examination.
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Candidates have only until June 21, 2026 to submit online applications for the 7664 vacancies across Constable and Sub-Inspector posts through the official OUSSSC portal at ousssc.odisha.gov.in.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission officially released the recruitment notification on June 10, 2026, for 7664 posts including Civil Constable, OISF Constable, Communication Constable, and SI & Equivalent ranks. The last date to apply online is June 21, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Odisha Government's Home Department has approved 4219 Civil Constable vacancies as part of the larger 7664-post recruitment drive for financial year 2026-27, to be recruited through OUSSSC.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) has officially released the notification for Civil Constable, OISF Constable, Constable (Communication), and SI posts. Applications are open on the official portal ousssc.odisha.gov.in.
Archived 21 Jul 2026
OSSC has announced a brief extension to the application deadline in response to technical issues reported by candidates. The revised last date provides additional time for eligible applicants to complete their registration.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially announced the recruitment notification for Police Constable positions. Candidates meeting eligibility criteria can apply through the official portal during the application window.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The commission has released detailed guidelines for the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) stages. Candidates are advised to review the updated height, chest, and endurance requirements on the official website.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
In response to queries, OSSC has issued a clarification regarding the minimum educational qualification and age relaxation provisions for reserved categories applying to Odisha Police Constable positions.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Final merit list & result publication
Sun, 7 Feb, 2027Final selection list based on written exam marks only
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Document verification & Medical examination
Fri, 8 Jan, 2027Final stage for successful PET/PMT candidates
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Final result and document verification (expected)
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Final merit list based on written exam marks; PET is qualifying only
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Final merit list and appointment orders
Thu, 3 Dec, 2026Selection for 7,664 posts across Civil Constable, OISF, Communication Constable and SI ranks
Archived 11 Aug 2026
📍Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Tue, 24 Nov, 2026Qualifying stage; candidates must meet height, chest, and fitness standards
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Document verification and medical examination
Sun, 8 Nov, 2026Final stage for shortlisted candidates
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Final result declaration expected
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026Merit list and selection for document verification
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Physical Measurement Test & PET (expected)
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026PMT/PET conducted for candidates who clear written exam; includes running, high jump, long jump, rope climbing
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Written exam result announcement
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Shortlisted candidates called for Physical tests
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026Qualifying stage; final merit based on written exam marks only
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Answer key release (provisional)
Thu, 24 Sept, 2026Released 1-2 weeks after written exam for candidate objections
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Written exam result declaration
Thu, 24 Sept, 2026Qualifying candidates shortlisted for Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Written exam result (expected)
Fri, 18 Sept, 2026Results expected within 2-3 months of examination
Archived 21 Jul 2026
📍Written Examination (Computer-Based Test)
Thu, 10 Sept, 2026120-minute exam with 100 MCQs; 0.25 negative marking
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key release
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Published 1-2 weeks after written exam with objection window
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Wed, 26 Aug, 2026E-admit cards typically released 10-15 days before exam date
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Computer-Based Written Test (CBT)
Tue, 18 Aug, 2026Expected in late July 2026; covers Odia, English, Arithmetic, GK, Reasoning and Computer Knowledge
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Physical Measurement Test (PMT) schedule announcement
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Dates and venues for PMT/PET rounds declared
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Answer key release (expected)
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Provisional answer key typically released 1-2 weeks after exam
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Admit card release for written examination
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Expected to be available 10-15 days before exam date on official portal
Archived 11 Aug 2026
📍Written examination (expected window)
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026CBT/OMR-based exam; 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours duration
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Application deadline (last date to apply online)
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026Final day to submit applications at ousssc.odisha.gov.in for 7,664 posts
Archived 11 Aug 2026
CBT preliminary answer key release
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Provisional answer key published with objection window
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Admit cards typically released 7-10 days before exam
Archived 21 Jul 2026
📍Computer Based Test (CBT) examination
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Written examination conducted across multiple centers in Odisha
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT) admit card release
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Candidates can download hall tickets from OSSC portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application window closed
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026Last date to apply online was 21 June 2026
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Application window closed
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026Last date for online registration was June 21, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Official notification released
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026OUSSSC notification released on 10 June 2026 at ousssc.odisha.gov.in
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Application correction window closes
Tue, 26 May, 2026Last opportunity to edit application details
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online application submission
Tue, 19 May, 2026Final date to complete registration and fee payment
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Online registration begins on OSSC official website
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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