Odisha Police OSSF Ex-Servicemen Recruitment 2026 – 120 Technical Posts for Ex-Navy & Coastguard, Apply by 1 July

Candidates wondering about age, service background, medical standards, and character requirements can find all mandatory eligibility conditions for OSSF Odisha Marine Police recruitment 2026 below. All listed criteria are compulsory and non-negotiable. Only Ex-Navy and Ex-Coastguard personnel are eligible. Applicants must have experience in the Seaman, Communication, Engineering, or Electrical branches of the Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard, relevant to the post applied for. Applicants must not have been discharged from service more than 5 years ago . Additionally, only Ex-servicemen from Navy and Coastguard who retired after 01 July 2021 will be eligible for recruitment in OSSF of Odisha Marine Police. The age limit varies by rank at the time of retirement from Navy/Coastguard: Candidates must hold medical category S1A1 . The character of the applicant must be graded as Exemplary in their service records. For Master, Engine Driver, and Syrang posts: Course grading of Grade-I is required. For Dingy Driver and Seaman Mechanic posts: Course grading of Grade-I or Grade-II is accepted.

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly contractual remuneration as specified in the notification. The pay differs by post category and is not subject to standard government pay scales since these are contractual appointments.

Appointments under this recruitment are purely contractual. Candidates considering this opportunity should clearly understand the nature and duration of employment before applying. The initial contract period is three years . The contract may be extended further based on the candidate's performance, ability, sincerity, and devotion to duty. These appointments are on a purely contractual basis — there is no implication of permanent employment.

Candidates must bring original documents along with self-attested photocopies at the time of recruitment on 6th and 7th July 2026. Missing even one document may result in disqualification at the venue. PPO (Pension Payment Order) Discharge Book ESM (Ex-Servicemen) ID Card and Aadhaar Card 3 colour passport-size photographs Original bank account passbook in which pension is credited Course certificate relevant to the branch applied for

Many eligible Ex-servicemen miss out or get disqualified due to avoidable errors. Based on the notification's requirements, here are the key pitfalls to watch out for: Applying after 5 years of discharge: The notification clearly states applicants must not have been discharged from service for more than 5 years. If you were discharged before 1 July 2021, you are not eligible. Wrong branch for the post: Each post requires a specific branch background — for example, Engine Driver needs Engineering/Electrical branch, while Master needs Seaman branch MCPO/CPO rank. Applying for a mismatched post leads to rejection. Not carrying original documents to the venue: Only self-attested copies are not sufficient. Originals must also be presented at the time of recruitment on 6th/7th July 2026. Forgetting the pension bank passbook: The original bank passbook where pension is credited is a mandatory document. Not having it at the venue can disqualify your candidature. Incorrect course grading: Master, Engine Driver, and Syrang posts require Grade-I. Candidates with only Grade-II are not eligible for these posts (only Dingy Driver and Seaman Mechanic accept Grade-II). Sending applications to the wrong address: Applications must reach the O/o Addl. DG of Police, Railways and Coastal Security, Odisha, Bhubaneswar. Applications sent elsewhere will not be considered. Not appearing at the venue on time: The recruitment starts at 09:00 AM. Arriving late may mean you miss your slot. Plan travel well in advance — Bhubaneswar railway station is the nearest rail access point.