Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 126 Special Police Officer Posts

Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka (Odisha Police) has invited applications for 126 posts in 7 roles. The posts include Special Police Officer (SPO) – Khordha, Special Police Officer (SPO) – Puri, Special Police Officer (SPO) – Kataka, Special Police Officer (SPO) – Kendrapada and 3 more. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 16 November 2026.

The posts are for Khordha, Puri, Kataka, Kendrapada, Nayagada, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur. Qualification required: 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. The pay is Remuneration fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026; no amount printed. Selection is by verification of original documents, medical test and physical test (5 km on foot within one hour). Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

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

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

Who Can Apply for Odisha Police Recruitment 2026?

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

The remuneration will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No 25745/F, dtd. 01.10.2026.

• 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

Important Dates

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

How to Apply for Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Offline

1. Obtain the prescribed application form (proforma enclosed with the advertisement, also on police.odisha.gov.in).
2. Fill in the form neatly typed, completing all columns correctly.
3. Sign declaration (A) on information and declaration (B) on good health for the physical test.
4. Enclose two passport size self-attested photographs, self-attested age and qualification certificates, discharge certificate and two character certificates.
5. Send the application to the Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka.
6. Application must reach the office by 16.11.2026 at 6.30 PM.

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

Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 – Important Links