OSSC Traffic Constable Recruitment 2024: The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has released a recruitment notification for the post of Odisha Traffic Constable to fill 26 vacancies. Interested candidates can apply online through the official OSSC website from March 28 to April 27, 2024. The selection process includes examination, physical test, and certificate verification.
| Organization Name | Odisha Staff Selection Commission |
| Post Name | Traffic Constable |
| Advertisement No. | 1242/OSSC |
| Job Category | Odisha Government Job |
| Total Vacancy | 26 Posts |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Start | 28/03/2024 |
| Last Date Registration | 27/04/2024 |
| Last Date Submission | 30/04/2024 |
| Application Form Correction | 02/05/2024 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination, Written Exam, Physical Test, Certificate Verification |
| Exam Dates | Preliminary: July-September 2024 (tentative) |
| Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
OSSC Traffic Constable Recruitment for 26 Vacancies
Category-wise Vacancies:
| Category | Vacancies (Out of which women) |
|---|---|
| UR | 20 (7) |
| SEBC | 01 (1) |
| SC | 01 (0) |
| ST | 04 (1) |
| Total | 26 (8) |
| Name of the Post/Service | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 01 |
| Sports Person | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the position of Odisha Traffic Constable, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: The minimum requirement is passing the +2 Examination or equivalent from a recognized Board/University/Institution.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 21 to 38 years of age as of January 1, 2024. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
Examination Plan and Pattern
Recruitment Stages:
- Preliminary Examination:
- If valid applications exceed 9000, a Preliminary Examination (MCQ) will be conducted either OMR or CBRE mode.
- Written Examination:
- In the Written Examination, candidates will be selected based on their performance in the Preliminary Examination, with up to 20 times the number of vacancies shortlisted. The exam, worth 85 marks, will include questions on Odia and English languages, Arithmetic, and General Knowledge at the +2 standard. Specifics will be announced on the website later.
- Physical Standard Measurement & Physical Test (Qualifying only):
Candidates will undergo physical measurements to ensure they meet the prescribed standards. The measurements include height, weight, and chest measurements for male candidates. Female candidates may have specific requirements for height and weight.
| Category | Height | Weight | Chest (Unexpanded/Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/SEBC (Men) | 168 cm | 55 kg | 79 cm / 84 cm |
| General/SEBC (Women) | 158 cm | 47.5 kg | Not Applicable |
| SC/ST (Men) | 163 cm | 50 kg | 76 cm / 81 cm |
| SC/ST (Women) | 153 cm | 45 kg | Not Applicable |
Candidates who meet the prescribed physical standards will be required to undergo a physical test, which includes a running test.
| Item | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Running | Men (All Categories): 1.6 km within 8 minutes Women (All Categories): 1.6 km within 10 minutes |
Candidates must complete the physical test to qualify for further stages of the selection process.
- Certificate Verification: Candidates who qualify will undergo Certificate Verification.
Steps To Apply For Odisha Traffic Constable Post
- Go to ossc.gov.in
- Click the Apply Online link, On the homepage.
- Login/register and fill out the online application form.
- Upload the needed documents and submit the form.
- For further use, download and save a copy of the application form.
