Odisha Police has released an official notification for the recruitment of 800 Special Police Officers (SPO) Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline by sending the application form to the official address. The last date to submit the application is 30-03-2026.
In this article, you'll find the Special Police Officers (SPO) recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application procedure, and direct links to the official notification and application form download.
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Odisha Police |
| Post Name | Special Police Officers (SPO) |
| No of Posts | 800 |
| Salary | As per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.24533/F dtd 22.09.2022 |
| Qualification | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors/ Sub-Inspectors/ Inspectors of Police |
| Age Limit | Max: 65 years |
| Last Date | 30-03-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Job Type | Contract |
Odisha Special Police Officers Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download Odisha Police Special Police Officers (SPO) Job 2026 Notification PDF
Odisha Police SPO Vacancy 2026
| Address of the Range Office | Name of the District | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, Bhubaneswar | - | 106 |
| IG of Police, Central Range, Cuttack | Cuttack | 23 |
| Jagatsinghpur | 17 | |
| Jajpur | 28 | |
| Kendrapara | 14 | |
| Khordha | 15 | |
| Nayagarh | 15 | |
| Puri | 40 | |
| Total | 152 | |
| DIG of Police, ER, Balasore | Balasore | 26 |
| Bhadrak | 22 | |
| Mayurbhanj | 42 | |
| Total | 90 | |
| IG of Police, NCR, Talcher | Dhenkanal | 19 |
| Deogarh | 10 | |
| Angul | 32 | |
| Total | 61 | |
| IG of Police, NR, Sambalpur | Jharsuguda | 14 |
| Bargarh | 18 | |
| Bolangir | 22 | |
| Sambalpur | 30 | |
| Subarnapur | 11 | |
| Total | 95 | |
| DIG of Police, WR, Rourkela | Keonjhar | 29 |
| Rourkela | 34 | |
| Sundargarh | 22 | |
| Total | 85 | |
| IG of Police, SR, Berhampur | Berhampur | 24 |
| Boudh | 8 | |
| Gajapati | 17 | |
| Ganjam | 27 | |
| Kandhamal | 16 | |
| Total | 92 | |
| DIG of Police, SWR, Koraput | Kalahandi | 21 |
| Koraput | 24 | |
| Malkangiri | 20 | |
| Nabarangpur | 16 | |
| Rayagada | 13 | |
| Nuapada | 25 | |
| Total | 119 | |
| Grand Total | 800 | |
Odisha Police SPO Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Permanent resident of Odisha
- Able to speak, read and write Odia
- Unblemished service record
- Should have worked with State Police in the rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police
- Very good/ good CCR/ PAR for a continuous of sixty months before superannuation
- Should have vacated their quarter, if allotted earlier
Odisha Police SPO Application Fee 2026
- No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Odisha Police SPO Age Limit 2026
- Maximum Age Limit: 65 years
Odisha Police SPO Salary 2026
- Remuneration will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.24533/F dtd 22.09.2022.
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Submission Deadline | 30 March 2026 |
| Selection Test | 17 April 2026 |
Odisha Police SPO Selection Process 2026
- Verification of original documents
- Medical test
- Physical test
- Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for Odisha Police Special Police Officers (SPO) Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Download the application form from the official website: police.odisha.gov.in.
- Fill the application form carefully with correct information.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates.
- Check all details carefully before submission.
- Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed.
- Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 30-03-2026.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Odisha Police Special Police Officers (SPO) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
