OISF Constable Recruitment 2025: The Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF) is going to announce 6,000+ constable vacancies through the Odisha Police State Selection Board (OPSSB), marking its first major recruitment drive in nine years. The detailed notification for this post has not been released yet. Once released, we will update that here as well. Apart from this, the rules and conducting body for this exam has also changed and this exam is going to be held after 2017. This page covers updated rules, eligibility, and selection processes.
The Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF) is going to announce 6,000 constable vacancies under the Odisha Police State Selection Board (OPSSB), offering a Level-5 salary (₹21,700–69,100) with allowances. The recruitment includes a revamped selection process featuring online exams, physical tests, and strict eligibility criteria like Odia language proficiency. Here is the overview for OISF Constable Recruitment 2025.
Aspect |
Details |
Organization |
Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF) |
Recruiting Authority |
Odisha Police State Selection Board (OPSSB) |
Post |
Constable (State Cadre) |
Vacancies |
6,000 (expected) |
Application Mode |
Online |
Selection Stages |
Written Exam, PMT, PET, Document Verification, Medical Test |
Salary |
Level-5 Pay Scale (₹21,700–69,100) with DA, HRA, and medical benefits |
Official Website |
Know the Odisha Special Striking Force Salary
Managed by OPSSB instead of previous recruitment bodies.
SC,ST,SEBC,Women: Maximum age extended to 28 years (5-year relaxation).
Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation as per state norms.
Male (UR,SEBC): Height reduced to 168 cm; Female: 158 cm.
SC,ST: Height lowered to 163 cm (male) and 153 cm (female).
Weight: Adjusted for all categories (e.g., UR males: 55 kg; females: 47.5 kg).
Mode: Shifted to online (CBRE) from OMR-based tests.
New Sections: Added Situational Awareness and Basic Computer Knowledge.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
The official notification PDF (when released) will be available at www.odishapolice.gov.in. For now, the 2016 notification can be downloaded from odijobinform.in as a reference.
Event |
Date |
Notification Release |
Expected Soon (2025) |
Online Application Start |
To Be Announced |
Last Date to Apply |
To Be Announced |
Written Exam |
To Be Announced |
PET,PMT |
To Be Announced |
Here is the updated eligibility criteria for OISF constable recruitment 2025:
Class 10th Pass from a recognized board.
Odia Language: Must have studied Odia in Class 10 or equivalent.
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 23 years (general); 28 years for reserved categories.
Employment Exchange Registration: Mandatory for Odisha residents.
Marital Status: No more than one living spouse if married.
Duration: 120 minutes
Total Marks: 100
Type: Online (CBRE) with MCQs.
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Odia Language |
15 |
15 |
English Language |
15 |
15 |
Arithmetic |
20 |
20 |
General Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
Logical Reasoning |
15 |
15 |
Basic Computer Knowledge |
10 |
10 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
Odia,English: Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary.
Arithmetic: Profit,Loss, percentages, averages.
General Knowledge: Odisha history, current affairs, geography.
Logical Reasoning: Analogies, series, coding-decoding.
Computer Basics: Hardware, software, internet fundamentals.
Written Exam: Qualifying threshold (minimum 35% for UR; 33% for reserved categories).
Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Height,weight verification.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
Male: 1.6 km run in 6:30 minutes; jumps (1.22 m high, 3.66 m long).
Female: 1.6 km run in 8:30 minutes; jumps (0.90 m high, 2.75 m long).
Document Verification: Odia language proof, caste certificates.
Medical Examination: Vision, hearing, and overall fitness.
Study Materials: Focus on Class 10-level Odia, arithmetic, and GK.
Mock Tests: Practice previous years’ papers for time management.
Physical Training: Regular running and strength exercises for PET.
Current Affairs: Follow Odisha-specific news (e.g., Kalahandi, Koraput developments)
Enroll in OPSC Online Coaching to boost you exam preperation. Our dedicated faculites are always here to support you in your journey. Our courses are designed to keep syllabus and exam pattern in mind from our educators.