Odisha Police Recruitment 2026: 75 Special Police Officer (SPO) – Apply Offline @ police.odisha.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The notification announces 75 Special Police Officer (SPO) positions across three districts of the Western Range, Raurkela. Raurkela has the highest number of vacancies. No category-wise or reservation-wise breakup is provided in the notification.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Only retired Odisha Police personnel are eligible to apply for the SPO posts. The following conditions must be met to appear in the selection test:

• Must have retired from Odisha Police in the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector or Inspector of Police.
• Must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
• Must not exceed 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 with no criminal case pending against them.
• Must not have been convicted in any criminal case or awarded any major punishment in departmental proceedings during service.
• Must not have more than one spouse living.
• Must have had a very good / good CCR / PAR for a continuous period of sixty months before superannuation.
• Must have vacated their quarter, if allotted earlier.

Selected candidates are required to execute an agreement for re-employment on contract basis for a period of not more than one year.

Remuneration Details

The remuneration for the contractual engagement will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No. 24533/F dated 22.09.2022. The notification does not state the exact monthly remuneration amount.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection test will be conducted at the Reserve Police Ground, Raurkela on 23 October 2026 at 06:30 AM. The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Document Verification

Original documents will be verified on the day of the selection test.

2. Medical Test

A Medical Board will assess the physical fitness of the candidates. The decision of the Medical Board is final and binding. Persons with physical deformities will not be eligible for appointment. Only candidates found medically fit will be allowed to participate in further tests.

3. Physical Test

Candidates must cover a distance of 5 (five) kilometres on foot within one hour. Those who fail to cover this distance within the stipulated time will be disqualified. Candidates must be physically fit, mentally alert, and capable of performing field duty requiring hard labour for at least 8 hours a day, during day or night.

4. Interview

Candidates who qualify in both the medical test and the physical test will appear before the Selection Board for an interview. The Board will assess the suitability of candidates for appointment as Special Police Officers.

No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the selection test.

Re-employed persons will have to wear the uniform and badge as prescribed by the D.G. & I.G. of Police, Odisha.

How to Apply

The application process is offline. Candidates must follow the steps below:

1. Visit the Odisha Police website: police.odisha.gov.in to download the application form and instructions.
2. Prepare a neatly typed application as per the proforma enclosed with the notification.
3. Fill in all required columns of the application form correctly and completely.
4. Enclose copies of all the required documents listed below.
5. 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 October 2026 at 05:30 PM.

Download Odisha Police Special Police Officer (SPO) Official Notification PDF

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• 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.
• Application form (Part A and Part B) completed as per the prescribed proforma.

Important: Any application submitted in an incomplete manner or after the due date will be summarily rejected.

Application Form Structure

The application form has two parts:

• Part (A): Application details including name, sex, father's/husband's name, addresses, date of birth, age, educational qualification, last rank held, organization from where retired, details of last three posts, date of retirement, nationality, Odia language proficiency, criminal case/vigilance enquiry details, rewards/punishments, post-retirement engagements, physical measurement, and contact numbers.
• Part (B): Declaration to participate in the physical test — the candidate declares good health and physical capability, and acknowledges that the authority will not be responsible for any accident or injury during the physical test.

Important Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to submit the application for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment?

The application must reach the office of the DIG of Police, Western Range, Raurkela on or before 15 October 2026 at 05:30 PM. Incomplete or late applications will be summarily rejected.

What is the selection test venue and reporting time?

The selection test will be held at the Reserve Police Ground, Raurkela on 23 October 2026 at 06:30 AM. Candidates must report to the venue on time for document verification, medical test, physical test, and interview.

Is there an application fee for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment?

No application fee has been stated in the official notification for this recruitment.

Is this a permanent government job?

No. These are contractual appointments for a period of one year as Special Police Officers (SPO) on re-employment basis for retired police personnel. Selected candidates will have to execute a re-employment agreement.

What is the remuneration for the SPO post?

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 specified in the notification.

Who is eligible to apply for the Odisha Police SPO posts?

Only retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors of Police of Odisha Police who are permanent residents of Odisha, below 65 years of age as on the advertisement publication date, and who can speak, read and write Odia, are eligible to apply.