Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 84 Special Police Officer Posts

Odisha Police, Eastern Range Baleshwar has released recruitment for 84 contract vacancies, covering Special Police Officer (Baleshwar) (22), Special Police Officer (Mayurbhanj) (25), Special Police Officer (Bhadrak) (22), and Special Police Officer (Rairangpur Police District) (15). The engagement is on a contract basis for a period of one year, with remuneration fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.25745/F dtd 1 October 2026. Applicants must be retired Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police. Candidates can apply through an offline process by downloading the application form from the Odisha Police website, filling it in typed format, attaching self-attested copies of required documents, and submitting it by hand or post to the O/o the D.I.G. of Police, ER, Baleshwar on or before 17 October 2026. The selection process consists of verification of original documents, Medical Test, Physical Test, and Interview, with the selection test scheduled for 23 October 2026.

Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary

• Who is recruiting?: Odisha Police, Eastern Range Baleshwar
• Which posts?: Special Police Officer (Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police)
• How many vacancies?: 84 Vacancies
• Who can apply?: Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police meeting eligibility conditions
• Last date: 17 October 2026 (5:30 PM)
• Application mode: Offline
• Job location: Baleshwar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, and Rairangpur Police District, Odisha

Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Overview

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Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (District-wise)

There are a total of 84 vacancies available across different districts of Eastern Range, Baleshwar.

Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Applicants must be a permanent resident of Odisha.

Educational Qualification

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
• Must have unblemished service record.
• Must not be convicted in any criminal case nor awarded with any major punishment in the departmental proceedings during service career.
• Must have no criminal case pending against them.
• Must not have more than one spouse living.
• Must have a very good/ good CCR/ PAR for a continuous sixty months before superannuation.
• Must have vacated their quarter, if allotted earlier.

Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Salary

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

Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process comprises verification of original documents, Medical Test, Physical Test, and Interview.

Medical Test

Candidates shall be put through a medical test. A Medical Board shall test the physical fitness of the candidates and the decision of the Board is final and binding. Persons with physical deformities shall not be eligible for appointment.

Physical Test

Candidates must be physically fit and mentally alert, capable of discharging field duty by putting in hard labor for at least 8 hours a day during day or night. Candidates have to cover a distance of 5 (five) kilometers on foot within a period of one hour. Those who fail to cover the above distance within the time will be disqualified.

Interview

Candidates who qualify in the medical test and physical test will appear before the Selection Board for interview.

How to Apply for Odisha Police Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Odisha Police website at police.odisha.gov.in to download the application form and detailed advertisement.
2. Fill out all required columns of the application form correctly and completely in a neatly typed format.
3. Enclose two recent pass port size self-attested photographs.
4. Attach self-attested copies of certificates in support of age and qualification.
5. Attach self-attested copy of discharge certificate.
6. Enclose two-character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.
7. Submit the application form by hand or post to reach the O/o the D.I.G. of Police, ER, Baleshwar on or before 17.10.2026 at 5.30 PM.

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

Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date of submission will be summarily rejected.
• Candidates are required to execute an agreement for re-employment on a contract basis for not more than one year.
• The selection test will be held at The Reserve Police Ground, Baleshwar on 23.10.2026 at 6.30 AM.
• Re-employed persons shall wear the uniform and badge prescribed by D.G. & I.G. of Police, Odisha.
• Candidates must bring original documents during the selection test.
• The authority will not be held responsible in the event of any accident or injury during the Physical Test.

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