Odisha Sub‑ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released a short notice for Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 under the Excise Department of the Odisha Government. The recruitment will be conducted through Combined Recruitment Examination 2025 (II). Interested candidates can start applying online from 30 December 2025 on the official OSSSC website.
Important Dates for OSSSC Excise Constable 2026
- Start date for online application: 30 December 2025
- Last date for registration: 22 January 2026
- Last date to submit application form: 30 January 2026
Candidates should fill the form well before the last date and read the detailed notification carefully once it is uploaded.
Vacancies: Excise Constable Posts
OSSSC is expected to release around 547 vacancies for the post of Excise Constable. The exact category‑wise breakup will be given in the detailed notification.
| Post | Vacancies (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Excise Constable | 547 |
Eligibility Criteria
You must meet all three conditions – age, education and physical standards – to be eligible.
Age Limit (as expected)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | +3 years |
| SC / ST / SEBC / Women | +5 years |
| PwD | +10 years |
Educational Qualification
Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Weight | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (UR/SEBC) | 168 cm | 55 kg | 79–84 cm (unexpanded–expanded) |
| Male (SC/ST) | 163 cm | 50 kg | 76–81 cm (unexpanded–expanded) |
| Female (UR/SEBC) | 158 cm | 47.5 kg | Not applicable |
| Female (SC/ST) | 153 cm | 45 kg | Not applicable |
Selection Process
Selection for OSSSC Excise Constable 2026 will take place in three stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
You have to qualify each stage to be finally selected.
Exam Pattern for Written Test
The written exam will be objective type and carry 180 marks.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 40 | 40 | 3 hours (overall) |
| General Knowledge | 40 | 40 | |
| English | 40 | 40 | |
| Odia | 20 | 20 | |
| Computer | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 180 | 180 | 3 hours |
How to Apply Online
Once the link is active on www.osssc.gov.in, follow these steps:
- Visit the OSSSC official website.
- Find the link for “OSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026”.
- Register yourself with basic details and create login credentials.
- Fill the online form carefully and upload required documents.
- Submit the form and download a copy for your records.
For Odisha candidates looking for a uniformed, field‑level job in the Excise Department, OSSSC Excise Constable Recruitment 2026 is a strong opportunity. For more updated information keep visiting learnodisha.com
