Odisha Police Recruitment 2026: 84 Special Police Officer Vacancies – Apply Offline @ police.odisha.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The Eastern Range of Odisha Police has invited applications for re-employment of retired police officers as Special Police Officers across four districts:

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Who Can Apply

• Only retired police officers who served in the State Police cadre as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Sub-Inspector (SI), or Inspector of Police are eligible.
• Must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
• Must be able to speak, read and write Odia.
• Age must not exceed 65 years as on the date of publication of the advertisement.

Other Service Eligibility Conditions

• Must have an unblemished service record with no conviction in any criminal case.
• Must not have been awarded any major punishment in departmental proceedings during service career.
• No criminal case pending against the candidate at the time of application.
• Must not have more than one spouse living.
• Must have a Very Good / Good CCR / PAR for a continuous sixty months immediately before superannuation.
• Must have vacated any government quarter previously allotted.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection for engagement as Special Police Officer involves the following stages, scheduled on 23 October 2026 at 6:30 AM at The Reserve Police Ground, Baleshwar:

1. Verification of Original Documents: Candidates must carry all original certificates at the time of the selection test. The authority is not responsible if any candidate is found without valid originals.
2. Medical Test: A Medical Board shall assess the physical fitness of each candidate. The Board's decision is final and binding. Candidates with physical deformities shall not be eligible.
3. Physical Test: Candidates must cover a distance of 5 km on foot within one hour. Failure to complete this within the prescribed time results in disqualification. The authority is not liable for any accident or injury during the Physical Test.
4. Interview: Candidates who qualify the medical and physical tests will appear before a Selection Board for the interview.

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

How to Apply Offline for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026

1. Download the application form and detailed advertisement from the official Odisha Police website at police.odisha.gov.in.
2. Fill all columns of the application form correctly and completely in a neatly typed format.
3. Enclose two recent passport-size self-attested photographs.
4. Attach self-attested copies of age proof, qualification certificates, and discharge certificate.
5. Enclose two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.
6. Submit the completed application by hand or registered post to:
   O/o the D.I.G. of Police, Eastern Range, Baleshwar so as to reach on or before 17 October 2026 up to 5:30 PM.

Download Odisha Police SPO Eastern Range Baleshwar 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 educational qualification.
• Self-attested copy of Discharge Certificate.
• Two Character Certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.
• Original documents to be produced during the selection test on 23 October 2026.
• Re-employed persons shall be required to wear the uniform and badge as prescribed by the D.G. & I.G. of Police, Odisha.
• Candidates must execute an agreement for re-employment on a contract basis for not more than one year.
• Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date will be summarily rejected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the offline application is 17 October 2026 up to 5:30 PM. Applications must reach the O/o the D.I.G. of Police, Eastern Range, Baleshwar by this deadline.

What is the selection test date and venue?

The selection test will be held on 23 October 2026 at 6:30 AM at The Reserve Police Ground, Baleshwar. Candidates must carry all original documents.

Is there any application fee for this recruitment?

No, the notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates can apply free of cost.

What is the nature of employment under this recruitment?

This is a contractual re-employment of retired police officers as Special Police Officers for a period not exceeding one year. Re-employed persons will wear the uniform and badge as prescribed by the D.G. & I.G. of Police, Odisha. This is not a permanent government job appointment.

What is the salary or remuneration for Special Police Officer posts?

The remuneration is fixed as per the Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No. 25745/F dated 01 October 2026. The exact amount is determined by the applicable Finance Department guidelines for retired government employees re-employed on contract.

Who is eligible to apply for these 84 vacancies?

Only retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors of Police who served with the State Police, are permanent residents of Odisha, have an unblemished service record, and are not more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.