Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 126 Special Police Officer Posts
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Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka (Odisha Police) has released the Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 notification for 126 posts. The last date to apply is 16 November 2026. Apply only through the official website (police.odisha.gov.in).
Last checked: 10 Nov 2026, 1:45 pm
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Important details
| Name of post | Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 126 Special Police Officer Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka (Odisha Police) |
| Job location | Odisha |
| Total vacancies | 126 posts |
| Last date to apply | 16 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | It depends on the post: As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Khordha, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Puri, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kataka, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kendrapada, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Nayagada. |
| Posted on | 09 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 10 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Last date to apply16 November 2026
- Selection test at O/O I.G. of Police, Central Range, Kataka (6.30 AM)30 November 2026
Age Limit
- The maximum age is 65 years (as on date of publication of the advertisement).
Total Post
126 Posts
About this notice
Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka (Odisha Police) has published the Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 recruitment notice for 126 posts in Odisha.
Candidates need Special Police Officer (SPO) - Khordha: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police, Special Police Officer (SPO) - Puri: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police and Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kataka: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police. Age: The maximum age is 65 years (as on date of publication of the advertisement). Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and the exact cut-off date.
Pay: It depends on the post: As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Khordha, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Puri, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kataka, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kendrapada, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Nayagada.
The last date to apply is 16 November 2026.
हिंदी में जानकारी
Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka (Odisha Police) ने Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 126 पदों के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 16 November 2026 है। आवेदन केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से करें।
Salary / Pay Scale
- It depends on the post: As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Khordha, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Puri, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kataka, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kendrapada, As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 for Special Police Officer (SPO) - Nayagada.
Key Points
- Last date: 16 November 2026
- Vacancies: 126, in 7 roles
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Pay: Remuneration fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026; no amount printed
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Maximum 65 years (as on date of publication of the advertisement)
- Places: Khordha, Puri, Kataka, Kendrapada, Nayagada, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur
Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka (Odisha Police) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Special Police Officer (SPO) - Khordha, Special Police Officer (SPO) - Puri, Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kataka and 4 more |
| No of Posts | 126 |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Remuneration fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026; no amount printed |
| Place of Posting | Khordha, Puri, Kataka, Kendrapada, Nayagada, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur |
| Qualification | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police of Odisha Police who worked with State Police in one of these ranks; no educational qualification specified |
| Age Limit | Maximum 65 years (as on date of publication of the advertisement) |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 16 November 2026 |
| Send Application To | Office of the Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka |
- The official notification does not specify the application fee.
Odisha Police Notification PDF 2026
- The official notification gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
- Download Odisha Police notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Khordha | 14 | Maximum 65 years | As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Puri | 36 | Maximum 65 years | As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kataka | 17 | Maximum 65 years | As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kendrapada | 9 | Maximum 65 years | As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Nayagada | 15 | Maximum 65 years | As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Jajpur | 23 | Maximum 65 years | As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Jagatsinghpur | 12 | Maximum 65 years | As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026 |
| Total | 126 |
Who Can Apply for Odisha Police Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Khordha | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Puri | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kataka | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kendrapada | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Nayagada | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Jajpur | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Jagatsinghpur | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police |
Other conditions
- Must be a permanent resident of Odisha
- Must be able to speak, read and write Odia
- Must have an unblemished service record and very good/good CCR/PAR for continuous sixty months before superannuation
- Must have no criminal case pending and not have more than one spouse living
- Must have vacated quarter, if allotted earlier
- Must be physically capable of field duty with hard labour for at least 08 hours a day, day or night
Who Cannot Apply for Odisha Police Recruitment 2026
- Persons convicted in any criminal case or awarded major punishment in departmental proceedings during service career
- Persons with physical deformities are not eligible for appointment
- Candidates not found medically fit are not allowed in further tests
- Candidates failing to cover 5 km on foot within one hour are disqualified
Post-wise Details – Special Police Officer (SPO) - Khordha (14 posts)
- Qualification required: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police. Age limit: Maximum 65 years. Pay: As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026.
Special Police Officer (SPO) - Puri (36 posts)
- Qualification required: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police. Age limit: Maximum 65 years. Pay: As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026.
Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kataka (17 posts)
- Qualification required: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police. Age limit: Maximum 65 years. Pay: As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026.
Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kendrapada (9 posts)
- Qualification required: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police. Age limit: Maximum 65 years. Pay: As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026.
Special Police Officer (SPO) - Nayagada (15 posts)
- Qualification required: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police. Age limit: Maximum 65 years. Pay: As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026.
Special Police Officer (SPO) - Jajpur (23 posts)
- Qualification required: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police. Age limit: Maximum 65 years. Pay: As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026.
Special Police Officer (SPO) - Jagatsinghpur (12 posts)
- Qualification required: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police. Age limit: Maximum 65 years. Pay: As fixed per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Contractual basis for a period of one year
- Agreement for re-employment on contract basis for not more than one year must be executed
- Liable to be discharged from the contract if information furnished is found incorrect
- The remuneration will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026.
How Will Odisha Police Select Candidates?
- Verification of original documents
- Medical test
- Physical test (5 km on foot within one hour)
- Interview before Selection Board
- Selection test at O/O I.G. of Police, Central Range, Kataka on 30.11.2026 at 6.30 AM
- Medical Board tests physical fitness; its decision is final and binding
- Physical test: cover 5 km on foot within one hour
- Interview before Selection Board for candidates qualifying medical and physical tests
Documents to Enclose
- Two recent passport size self-attested photographs
- Self-attested copies of certificates in support of age and qualification
- Self-attested copy of discharge certificate
- Two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted officers
Other Points to Note
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date will be summarily rejected
- Application must be neatly typed as per the enclosed proforma
- Re-employed persons must wear the uniform and badge prescribed by D.G & I.G of Police, Odisha
- Applicant declares the authority is not responsible for any accident or injury during the physical test
How to Apply for Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Obtain the prescribed application form (proforma enclosed with the advertisement, also on police.odisha.gov.in).
- Fill in the form neatly typed, completing all columns correctly.
- Sign declaration (A) on information and declaration (B) on good health for the physical test.
- Enclose two passport size self-attested photographs, self-attested age and qualification certificates, discharge certificate and two character certificates.
- Send the application to the Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka.
- Application must reach the office by 16.11.2026 at 6.30 PM.
How to prepare
- The written exam for police exams usually covers General Knowledge (with state GK), Reasoning, Numerical ability and Hindi or the state language.
Full guide: How to prepare for Police exams · Previous year papers
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download police.odisha.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Application Form (Application form for Odisha Police Recruitment 2026) | Click Here police.odisha.gov.in |
| Official Website | Click Here police.odisha.gov.in |
| Link Description | Link |
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 16 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?
There are 126 posts in total.
What is the age limit for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age is 65 years (as on date of publication of the advertisement).
What qualification is needed for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?
Special Police Officer (SPO) - Khordha: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police | Special Police Officer (SPO) - Puri: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police | Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kataka: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector/Sub-Inspector/Inspector of Police of Odisha Police | Special Police Officer (SPO) - Kendrapada…
What is the official website for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://police.odisha.gov.in.
Where do I apply for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?
Apply only on the official website (police.odisha.gov.in). Govt Recruitment is a private information site and never takes applications or fees.
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