OSSC Traffic Constable Recruitment 2024: The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has announced 26 vacancies, open to candidates who have passed the +2 Examination or equivalent from a recognized Board/University/Institution, with an age requirement of 21 to 38 years as of January 1, 2024. The selection process involves examination, physical test, and certificate verification.
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OSSC Traffic Constable Recruitment 2024
| Organization Name | Odisha Staff Selection Commission |
| Post Name | Traffic Constable |
| Total Vacancy | 26 |
| Job Category | Odisha Govt Jobs |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Advertisement No. | 1242/OSSC |
| Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
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
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.
Selection Process
- 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.
Important Dates
| Registration Start | 28/03/2024 |
| Registration End | 27/04/2024 |
| Last Date to Submit the Application | 30/04/2024 |
| Last Date to Form Editing Period | 02/05/2024 |
| Exam Dates | Preliminary: July-September 2024 (tentative) |
How to Apply
To apply for the post, you must follow these steps:
- Visit the OSSC’s official website at ossc.gov.in
- On the website, click the “Apply Online” button the top right corner.
- If you are new user, you have to make registration otherwise you may login to your account then start to apply.
- Fill the form with your details correctly.
- Upload all the necessary documents as specified.
- Pay application fee if required.
- Finally click submit button and take the print of the application form.
To apply online click the Direct link to Apply and for more details about the recruitment, please refer to the official notification.
