The Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Special Police Officer (SPO) with a total of 81 vacancies. The last date to submit applications is 22-10-2026.
Police Commissionerate Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026: 81 Posts: Overview
| Organization | Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka |
| Post Name | Special Police Officer (SPO) |
| Advt No | 4065/CP-E (dt. 01.10.2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 81 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Bhubaneswar / Kataka, Odisha |
| Official Website | police.odisha.gov.in |
Important Dates
The following are the important dates related to the recruitment process.
| Date of Notification | 01-10-2026 |
| Application Start Date | 01-10-2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22-10-2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Selection Test Date | 30-10-2026 at 07:00 AM |
Age Limit
Candidates must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
| Maximum Age Limit | 65 years |
Vacancy Details
A total of 81 vacancies are available for contractual employment in the rank of Special Police Officers (SPO) for a period of one year.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors / Sub-Inspectors / Inspectors of Police) | 81 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must be retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, or Inspectors of Police from the Odisha Police. They should be able to speak, read, and write Odia. Additional eligibility conditions include having an unblemished service record, not being convicted in any criminal case, and not having more than one spouse living. The eligibility criteria also state that candidates should have worked with the State Police in the specified ranks and must have vacated their allotted quarters, if any.
| Post | Qualification Required |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors / Sub-Inspectors / Inspectors of Police of Odisha Police |
Salary and Pay Scale
The remuneration for the Special Police Officer (SPO) will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.25744/F dated 01.10.2026.
| Post | Pay Scale |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) | As per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo |
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of document verification, a medical test, a physical test, and an interview.
- Document verification
- Medical test
- Physical test
- Interview
How to Apply
Candidates can apply by following these steps:
- Download the application form and detailed advertisement from the official Odisha Police website.
- Fill out the application form neatly in typed format as per the prescribed proforma.
- Complete all required columns correctly and enclose all relevant documents.
- Submit the application to the Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Kataka, Bhubaneswar.
- Ensure the application reaches the Police Commissionerate on or before 22.10.2026 by 5:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
No, freshers are not eligible. Only retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, or Inspectors of Police from Odisha Police can apply.
What documents are needed during verification?
Candidates need to provide two recent passport-size self-attested photographs, self-attested copies of certificates supporting age and qualification, a self-attested copy of the discharge certificate, and two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.
When will the selection test be conducted?
The selection test is scheduled for 30-10-2026 at 07:00 AM.
Documents Required
- 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
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting an incomplete application form.
- Missing the deadline for application submission.
- Not providing the required self-attested documents.
- Applying under the wrong category.
- Providing incorrect personal details in the application form.
ମୁଖ୍ୟ ସୂଚନା ଓଡ଼ିଆରେ
- ସଂସ୍ଥା: ପୋଲିସ୍ କମିଶନେରେଟ୍ ଭୁବନେଶ୍ବର କଟକ
- ପଦ: ସ୍ପେସିଆଲ୍ ପୋଲିସ୍ ଅଫିସର୍ (SPO)
- କୁଳ ପଦ: 81
- ଯୋଗ୍ୟତା: ଅବସରଗ୍ରହଣ କରିଥିବା ଅସ୍ତ୍ର ସାଧନା
- ଆୟୁ ସୀମା: 65 ବର୍ଷ
- ଆବେଦନ ଶେଷ ତାରିଖ: 22-10-2026
- କିପରି ଆବେଦନ କରିବେ: ଅଫ୍ଲାଇନ୍
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्थान: पुलिस कमिश्नरेट भुवनेश्वर कटक
- पद: स्पेशल पुलिस ऑफिसर (SPO)
- कुल पद: 81
- योग्यता: सेवानिवृत्त सहायक उप-निरीक्षक / उप-निरीक्षक / निरीक्षक
- आयु सीमा: 65 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 22-10-2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑफलाइन
