Odisha Police has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Special Police Officer (SPO), with a total of 89 vacancies available. The last date to submit applications is 31 October 2026 at 05:30 PM.
Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026: 89 Posts: Overview
| Organization | Odisha Police |
| Post Name | Special Police Officer (SPO) |
| Advt No | Not specified |
| Total Vacancies | 89 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | police.odisha.gov.in |
Important Dates
The following are the important dates related to the recruitment process:
| Application Submission Last Date | 31 October 2026 at 05:30 PM |
| Selection Test Date and Time | 10 November 2026 at 06:30 AM |
Application Fee
There is no application fee mentioned in the notification.
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories | Not specified |
Age Limit
Candidates must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
| Age Limit | Not more than 65 years |
Vacancy Details
The following table provides a breakdown of vacancies by district:
| Name of the District | No. of Posts |
| Jharsuguda | 14 |
| Baragada | 18 |
| Balangir | 20 |
| Sambalpur | 28 |
| Subarnapur | 09 |
| TOTAL | 89 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the position of Special Police Officer (SPO):
– 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 their 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.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Permanent resident of Odisha |
| Language Proficiency | Must speak, read, and write Odia |
| Service Record | Unblemished service record required |
Salary and Pay Scale
The remuneration for Special Police Officers will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.24533/F dated 22.09.2022.
| Salary | Fixed as per Government Memo |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of several stages, including verification of original documents, a medical test, a physical test, and an interview.
- Verification of original documents
- Medical test
- Physical test
- Interview
How to Apply
Candidates can apply for the position by following these steps:
- Download the prescribed application form and detailed advertisement from the official Odisha Police website.
- Fill up all required columns of the application form neatly and completely in a typed format.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
No, only retired personnel who have worked in the rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector of Police are eligible to apply.
What is the mode of examination?
The selection test will include a medical test, physical test, and interview, held at Reserve Police Ground Sambalpur.
What documents are required at verification?
Candidates need to bring original documents, including age and qualification certificates, and character certificates.
Documents Required
- Two recent passport-size self-attested photographs
- Self-attested copies of age and qualification certificates
- Discharge certificate
- Two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting an incomplete application form.
- Missing the deadline for application submission.
- Not attaching required documents or certificates.
- Failing to provide self-attested copies where required.
- Applying under the wrong category or for the wrong post.
ମୁଖ୍ୟ ସୂଚନା ଓଡ଼ିଆରେ
- ସଂସ୍ଥା: ଓଡ଼ିଶା ପୋଲିସ
- ପଦ: ବିଶେଷ ପୋଲିସ ଅଧିକାରୀ (SPO)
- କୁଲ ପଦ: 89
- ଯୋଗ୍ୟତା: ଯେକୌଣସି ସ୍ନାତକ, ରିଟାୟର୍ଡ ସ୍ଟାଫ
- ଆୟୁ ସୀମା: 65 ବର୍ଷ
- ଆବେଦନ ଶେଷ ତାରିଖ: 31 ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 2026
- ଆବେଦନ କେମିତି କରିବେ: ଅଫ୍ଲାଇନ୍
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: ओडिशा पुलिस
- पद: विशेष पुलिस अधिकारी (SPO)
- कुल पद: 89
- योग्यता: कोई स्नातक, रिटायर्ड स्टाफ
- आयु सीमा: 65 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 31 अक्टूबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑफलाइन
