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Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 75 Posts
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| Name of post | Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 75 Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Police |
| Job location | Odisha |
| Total vacancies | 75 posts |
| Last date to apply | 15 October 2026 |
| Pay / salary | The notification states that the remuneration will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No. 24533/F dated 22.09.2022. The exact monthly amount is not mentioned in the notification. |
| Selection process | The selection test will be held at Reserve Police Ground, Raurkela on 23.10.2026 at 06:30 AM. As per the notification, the test includes verification of original documents, a medical test, a physical test and an interview. → The selection process comprises the verification of original documents, a medical test, a physical test, and a personal interview. |
| Posted on | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 06 Oct 2026 |
Official source: The official notification could not be read automatically (login page, scanned image or blocked). Please confirm on the official website. Official notification (police.odisha.gov.in)
Important Dates
- Last date to apply15 October 2026
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification released by Odisha Police for the Special Police Officer posts.
Age Limit
- Particulars : Details
- Maximum Age : 65 years, as on the date of publication of the advertisement
- Age as on: date of publication of advertisement (Days, Months, Years)
- Applicants must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement to be eligible for selection.
Total Post
75 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Kendujhar | 21 |
| Sundaragada | 22 |
| Raurkela | 32 |
| Total | 75 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- The notification states that the remuneration will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No. 24533/F dated 22.09.2022. The exact monthly amount is not mentioned in the notification.
Odisha Police SPO Vacancy 2026
- The notification announces 75 SPO posts across three districts of Western Range, Raurkela. Raurkela has the highest number of vacancies, followed by Sundaragada and Kendujhar. The notification does not give a category-wise or reservation-wise breakup.
Odisha Police SPO Eligibility Criteria
- Be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- Be not more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
- Be able to speak, read and write Odia.
- Have an unblemished service record.
- Not have been convicted in any criminal case, nor awarded any major punishment in departmental proceedings during the service career.
- Have no criminal case pending against him.
- Not have more than one spouse living.
- Should have worked with the State Police in the rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police.
- Should have a very good / good CCR / PAR for a continuous period of sixty months before superannuation.
- Should have vacated their quarter, if allotted earlier.
- Only retired Odisha Police personnel can apply for the SPO posts. To be eligible to appear in the selection test, a retired person must meet all the following conditions given in the notification.
- Selected candidates are required to execute an agreement for re-employment on contract basis for not more than one year.
Odisha Police SPO Salary
- The notification states that the remuneration will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No. 24533/F dated 22.09.2022. The exact monthly amount is not mentioned in the notification.
Medical Test
- Candidates will be put through a medical test. A Medical Board will test their physical fitness, and the decision of the Board is final and binding. Persons with physical deformities will not be eligible for appointment. Only those found medically fit will be allowed to participate in further tests.
Physical Test
- Candidates should be physically fit and mentally alert. They should be physically capable of discharging field duty by putting in hard labour for at least 8 hours a day, during day or night. In the physical test, candidates have to cover a distance of 5 (five) kilometres on foot within one hour. Those who fail to cover this distance within the time will be disqualified.
Interview
- Candidates who qualify in both the medical test and the physical test will appear before the Selection Board for an interview. The Selection Board will test the suitability of the candidates for appointment as Special Police Officers.
- Re-employed persons will have to wear the uniform and the badge as prescribed by the D.G. & I.G. of Police, Odisha.
Documents Required with the Application
- Two recent passport size self-attested photographs.
- Self-attested copies of certificates in support of age and qualification.
- Self-attested copy of the discharge certificate.
- Two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.
- Any application submitted in an incomplete manner or after the due date will be summarily rejected.
Odisha Police SPO Application Form Details
- The application form attached to the notification is titled "Application Form for Contractual Employment of Officers Retired in the Rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police in Odisha Police as Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Odisha Police". It has two parts: Part (A), the application details, and Part (B), a declaration to participate in the physical test.
Detail Required – Nationality – Detail Required – Whether able to read, write and speak Odia
- Whether any criminal case / vigilance enquiry / case / departmental proceeding was initiated during the service career; if yes, whether it led to conviction or imposition of punishment or is still pending, with details
Detail Required – Any other information the candidate wants to submit – Declaration by the Candidate
- At the end of Part (A), the candidate solemnly declares that the information furnished is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. If the information is found to be incorrect at any time, the candidate will be liable to be discharged from the contract without assigning any reason. The declaration requires the place, date and full signature of the applicant.
Declaration to Participate in the Physical Test
- In Part (B), the candidate declares that he is in good health and fully capable of participating in the physical test for contractual employment as a Special Police Officer. The declaration also states that the Authority will not be held responsible in the event of any accident or injury to the candidate during the physical test. It requires the candidate's name, relation, address details (At, P.O., P.S., Dist.), place, date and full signature.
More Details
- Odisha Police SPO Age Limit
- Odisha Police SPO Selection Process
- Details Asked in the Application Form
- Detail Required – Name (in BLOCK LETTERS)
- Detail Required – Sex
- Detail Required – Father's / Husband's Name
- Detail Required – Address for correspondence with pin code
- Detail Required – Permanent address with pin code
- Detail Required – Date of Birth
- Detail Required – Age as on date of publication of advertisement (Days, Months, Years)
- Detail Required – Educational qualification
- Detail Required – Rank last held just before retirement
- Detail Required – Organisation / Force from where retired
- Detail Required – Details of last three posts held, date and duration
- Detail Required – Date of retirement
- Detail Required – Details of rewards / punishments (other than above) earned during the service career
- Detail Required – Details of post-retirement engagements, if any
- Detail Required – Physical measurement (Height and Weight)
- Detail Required – Mobile No.
- Detail Required – Alternate Mobile No.
Mode of Selection
- The selection test will be held at Reserve Police Ground, Raurkela on 23.10.2026 at 06:30 AM. As per the notification, the test includes verification of original documents, a medical test, a physical test and an interview.
- The selection process comprises the verification of original documents, a medical test, a physical test, and a personal interview.
How to Apply for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the Odisha Police website, police.odisha.gov.in, to get the application form and instructions.
- Prepare a neatly typed application as per the proforma enclosed with the notification.
- Fill in all required columns of the application form correctly and completely.
- Enclose copies of all the required documents listed below.
- Submit the application to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Western Range, Raurkela, Sector-5, Raurkela, so that it reaches the office on or before 15.10.2026 at 05:30 PM.
- The notification describes an offline process. Candidates must submit a neatly typed application in the prescribed proforma, along with the required documents, so that it reaches the DIG's office by the last date.
Important Links
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download police.odisha.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here police.odisha.gov.in |
| Link | Details |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 75 Posts?
The last date to apply is 15 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 75 Posts?
There are 75 posts in total.
What is the age limit for Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 75 Posts?
Particulars : Details; Maximum Age : 65 years, as on the date of publication of the advertisement; Age as on: date of publication of advertisement (Days, Months, Years); Applicants must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement to be eligible for selection.
What qualification is needed for Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 75 Posts?
Be a permanent resident of Odisha. | Be not more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement. | Be able to speak, read and write Odia. | Have an unblemished service record. | Not have been convicted in any criminal case, nor awarded any major punishment in departmental proceedings during the service career. | Have no criminal case pending against him. | Not have more th…
What is the selection process for Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 75 Posts?
The selection test will be held at Reserve Police Ground, Raurkela on 23.10.2026 at 06:30 AM. As per the notification, the test includes verification of original documents, a medical test, a physical test and an interview, The selection process comprises the verification of original documents, a medical test, a physical test, and a personal interview.
What is the official website for Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 75 Posts?
The official website is https://police.odisha.gov.in/.
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