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Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 89 Special Police Officer Posts
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| Name of post | Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 89 Special Police Officer Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Police |
| Job location | Odisha |
| Total vacancies | 89 posts |
| Last date to apply | 31 October 2026 |
| Pay / salary | The remuneration is fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.24533/F dtd 22.09.2022. |
| Selection process | The selection test includes verification of original documents, medical test, physical test, and interview, held at Reserve Police Ground Sambalpur. → The selection process includes verification of original documents, a medical test, a physical test (covering 5 kilometers on foot in one hour), and an interview. → The selection test will be held at Reserve Police Ground Sambalpur on 10 November 2026 at 06:30 AM. |
| Posted on | 07 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 07 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 apply31 October 2026
- Selection Test Date and Time10 November 2026 at 06:30 AM
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Age Limit
- Candidates must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
Total Post
89 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Jharsuguda | 14 |
| Baragada | 18 |
| Balangir | 20 |
| Sambalpur | 28 |
| Subarnapur | 9 |
| Total | 89 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- The remuneration is fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.24533/F dtd 22.09.2022.
Odisha Police SPO Vacancy Details (District-wise)
- A total of 89 vacancies are available for retired police personnel under the DIG of Police, NR, Sambalpur range.
Odisha Police SPO Eligibility Criteria – Nationality
- The retired personnel must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia.
- Must have an unblemished service record.
- Must not have been convicted in any criminal case nor awarded any major punishment in departmental proceedings during service career.
- Must have no criminal case pending against them.
- Must not have more than one spouse living.
- Should have worked with State Police in the rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector of Police.
- Should have a very good or good CCR or PAR for a continuous period of sixty months before superannuation.
- Should have vacated their official quarter, if allotted earlier.
Odisha Police SPO Salary
- The remuneration for Special Police Officers will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.24533/F dtd 22.09.2022.
Medical Test
- A Medical Board shall test the physical fitness of the candidates, and the decision of the Board is final and binding. Persons with physical deformities shall not be eligible for appointment. Only those who are found medically fit are allowed to participate in further tests.
Physical Test
- Candidates must be physically fit and mentally alert, and capable of discharging field duty by putting in hard labor for at least 8 hours a day during day or night. Candidates must cover a distance of 5 (five) Kilometers on foot within a period of one hour. Those who fail to cover the distance within the time will be disqualified.
Interview
- Candidates who qualify in the medical test and physical test will appear before the Selection Board for an interview to test their suitability for appointment as Special Police Officers.
Odisha Police SPO Important Instructions
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date of submission will be summarily rejected.
- The re-employed persons shall have to wear the uniform and the badge as prescribed by the D.G. & I.G. of Police, Odisha.
- Candidates are required to execute an agreement for re-employment on a contract basis for not more than one year.
- The selection test will be held at Reserve Police Ground Sambalpur on 10 November 2026 at 06:30 AM.
- The decision of the Medical Board regarding physical fitness is final and binding.
More Details
- Odisha Police SPO Important Dates
- Odisha Police SPO Application Fee
- Odisha Police SPO Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- The selection test includes verification of original documents, medical test, physical test, and interview, held at Reserve Police Ground Sambalpur.
- The selection process includes verification of original documents, a medical test, a physical test (covering 5 kilometers on foot in one hour), and an interview.
- The selection test will be held at Reserve Police Ground Sambalpur on 10 November 2026 at 06:30 AM.
How to Apply for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment
- Fill up all required columns of the application form neatly and completely in a typed format as per the provided Performa.
- Attach two recent passport-size self-attested photographs.
- Enclose self-attested copies of certificates in support of age, qualification, and discharge certificate.
- Enclose two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.
- Submit the completed application form along with all relevant documents to the Office of the D.I.G of Police, N.R., Sambalpur, on or before 31 October 2026 at 05:30 PM.
Important Links
| Application Form | Click Here police.odisha.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download police.odisha.gov.in |
| Official Website | Click Here police.odisha.gov.in |
| Link | Details |
| Application Form | Download Application Form and Instructions |
| Official Notification PDF | View Official Advertisement |
| Official Website | Visit Odisha Police Website |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 89 Special Police Officer Posts?
The last date to apply is 31 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 89 Special Police Officer Posts?
There are 89 posts in total.
What is the age limit for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 89 Special Police Officer Posts?
Candidates must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
What qualification is needed for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 89 Special Police Officer Posts?
The retired personnel must be a permanent resident of Odisha. | Must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement. | Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia. | Must have an unblemished service record. | Must not have been convicted in any criminal case nor awarded any major punishment in departmental proceedings during service career. | Must have no crimi…
What is the selection process for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 89 Special Police Officer Posts?
The selection test includes verification of original documents, medical test, physical test, and interview, held at Reserve Police Ground Sambalpur, The selection process includes verification of original documents, a medical test, a physical test (covering 5 kilometers on foot in one hour), and an interview, The selection test will be held at Reserve Police Ground Sambalpur on 10 November 2026 at 06:30 AM.
What is the official website for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 89 Special Police Officer Posts?
The official website is https://police.odisha.gov.in.
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