Complete Preparation Strategy for Odisha Police Constable & OSSSC Group C Recruitment 2026

Overview of Odisha State Recruitment Landscape in 2026

The state government of Odisha, through the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) and the State Police Recruitment Board (OPRB), has released multiple major recruitment drives in 2026 encompassing Civil Constables, Sepoys, Sub-Inspectors, Revenue Inspectors (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspectors (ARI), Amin, and Forest Guards.

1. Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution

Odisha Police Constable Blueprint:

• Written Examination: 100 Marks (100 Questions, 120 Minutes).
  • Odia Language: 15 Marks
  • English Language: 10 Marks
  • Arithmetic / Numerical Ability: 25 Marks
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs: 25 Marks
  • Logical Reasoning: 25 Marks
• Physical Standards & Efficiency Test (PST/PET): 1.6 km Run (6 min 30 sec for Male, 8 min 30 sec for Female), Broad Jump (3.66m), High Jump (1.22m).

OSSSC Combined Group C Blueprint:

• Written Test (180 Marks): General Awareness (35), Mathematics (35), Reasoning (35), Odia Grammar (35), English (20), Computer Theory (20).
• Skill Test: Practical Computer Skill Test (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) of 50 Marks (Qualifying minimum 40%).