Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Overview
Odisha Police invites applications from retired police personnel for engagement as Special Police Officers (SPOs) on a contractual basis for one year. The recruitment drive aims to fill 84 vacancies across various districts in the Eastern Range, Baleshwar. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply offline.
Vacancy Details
The total number of available positions is 84. District-wise vacancies include Baleshwar (22), Mayurbhanj (25), Bhadrak (22), and Rairangpur Police District (15).
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be permanent residents of Odisha, able to speak, read, and write Odia, and have an unblemished service record. Candidates must not be older than 65 years of age on the date of publication of the advertisement. Applicants must have retired from the rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector of Police. Additional criteria include having a good CCR/PAR for a continuous sixty months before superannuation, having vacated previous official quarters, and meeting specific physical standards.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of document verification, a medical test, a physical test, and an interview. The physical test requires candidates to cover a distance of 5 kilometers on foot within one hour. The selection test will be held on 28.10.2026 at the Reserve Police Ground, Baleshwar.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must fill out the application form in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of required certificates, photographs, and character certificates. The completed application must reach the Office of the D.I.G. of Police, Eastern Range, Baleshwar, on or before 17.10.2026 by 5:30 PM.
Important Dates
| Label | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for submission of application | 17.10.2026 at 5.30 PM |
| Selection test date | 28.10.2026 at 6.30 AM |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Count |
|---|---|
| Baleshwar | 22 |
| Mayurbhanj | 25 |
| Bhadrak | 22 |
| Rairangpur Police District | 15 |
Eligibility
- Permanent resident of Odisha
- Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police
- Not more than 65 years of age
- Able to speak, read and write Odia
- Unblemished service record
- No criminal case or departmental proceedings pending
Age Limit
Not more than 65 years of age as on date of publication of the advertisement.
Salary
Fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.25745/F dtd 01.10.2026.
Selection Process
- Verification of original documents
- Medical test
- Physical test
- Interview
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the Odisha Police website at police.odisha.gov.in.
- Fill out the application form completely in a neatly typed format.
- Attach self-attested passport size photographs, certificates of age and qualification, discharge certificate, and two-character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.
- Send the completed application to the Office of the D.I.G. of Police, ER, Baleshwar so that it reaches on or before 17.10.2026 at 5.30 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to submit the application for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit applications is 17.10.2026 at 5.30 PM.
What is the total number of vacancies available in Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 84 vacancies for Special Police Officers.
Where should the application form be sent for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment?
The application should reach the Office of the D.I.G. of Police, ER, Baleshwar.
What is the date of the selection test for Odisha Police SPO?
The selection test will be held on 28.10.2026 at 6.30 AM.
Who is eligible to apply for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?
Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors of Police who are permanent residents of Odisha and not more than 65 years of age can apply.
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