Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 – 800 Special Police Officer Vacancies
Odisha Police has released an official notification for the recruitment of 800 Special Police Officer (SPO) posts on a contractual basis. The recruitment is specifically for retired police personnel who previously served in Odisha Police. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications before 30 March 2026.
According to the official notification issued by the Odisha Police Department, the SPOs will be appointed for a one-year contractual period.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Application Start | Already Started |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 March 2026 |
| Physical Test Date | 17 April 2026 (6:30 AM) |
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Police |
| Post Name | Special Police Officer (SPO) |
| Total Vacancies | 800 |
| Job Type | Contract (1 Year) |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Official Website | police.odisha.gov.in |
NUMBER OF VACANCIES AND RESERVATION
A total of 800 SPO posts have been distributed across different police ranges in Odisha.
Range Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Range | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Cuttack | 106 |
| Central Range (Cuttack) | 152 |
| Eastern Range (Balasore) | 90 |
| Northern Central Range (Talcher) | 62 |
| Northern Range (Sambalpur) | 95 |
| Western Range (Rourkela) | 85 |
| Southern Range (Berhampur) | 76 |
| South Western Range (Koraput) | 119 |
| Total | 800 |
These posts are distributed across multiple districts under the respective police ranges.
DISCIPLINE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be a retired police officer.
- Must have served in Odisha Police in the rank of:
- Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)
- Sub-Inspector (SI)
- Inspector of Police
- Must be able to read, write and speak Odia language.
- Must have good service record during tenure.
- Must have vacated government quarters (if allotted) before applying.
The recruitment is strictly limited to retired personnel from Odisha Police Department.
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AGE LIMIT
- Maximum Age: 65 years
- Age will be calculated as on the date of publication of advertisement.
Candidates above the age limit will not be eligible to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
The official notification does not specify written exam qualifying marks.
However candidates must successfully qualify:
- Physical Fitness Test
- Medical Test
- Interview
Final selection will depend on performance and eligibility verification.
APPLICATION FEE
There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Candidates only need to submit the application form with required documents.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process includes the following stages:
1. Physical Fitness Test
Candidates must complete:
- 5 km running within 25 minutes
Failure to complete the run within the prescribed time will lead to disqualification.
2. Medical Test
Candidates will undergo a medical examination by a Medical Board.
Only medically fit candidates will proceed further.
3. Interview
Candidates who qualify the physical and medical tests will be called for an interview conducted by the Selection Board.
Final selection will be based on fitness, experience, and interview performance.
PAY SCALE
The remuneration will be paid as per the Government of Odisha Finance Department Memo No. 2453/F dated 22.09.2022.
Salary will be provided according to the government contractual employment rules.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Candidates must submit the following documents along with the application form:
- Two recent passport size photographs
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates
- Self-attested copy of discharge certificate
- Two character certificates from Group-B Gazetted Officers
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
HOW TO APPLY
Eligible candidates should follow these steps:
- Download the application form from the Odisha Police website.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Attach required documents and photographs.
- Submit the form to the concerned Police Range Office / Commissionerate Office.
Applications must reach the respective offices before 30 March 2026 at 5:30 PM. Late applications will not be accepted.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Only retired Odisha Police officers are eligible.
- Candidates must have clean service records.
- Candidates should not have any criminal case pending.
- Candidates must not have received major departmental punishment during service.
- The appointment will be purely contractual for one year.
- Selected SPOs will be required to wear the prescribed police uniform and badge.
