The Odisha Police has issued a recruitment notification (2026) for the appointment of 800 Special police Officers (SPO) on a contractual basis. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen policing and law enforcement across districts by engaging experienced retired officers.
📊 Total Vacancies & job Type
- Total SPO Posts: 800
- Job Type: Contractual engagement (typically 1‑year)
- Application Mode: Offline submission of application form to designated district/range offices.
📅 Important Dates
Event
Date
Start of Application
Available Now
Last Date to Apply
30 March 2026
Selection Process & Test Date
Tentatively 17 April 2026 (physical/medical & interview)
📍 Vacancy Distribution (District‑Wise)
The 800 SPO vacancies are distributed across several police ranges of the state, such as:
🏙️ Police Commissionerate – Bhubaneswar‑Cuttack
- Bhubaneswar: 106
- Cuttack: 23
- Jagatsinghpur: 17
- Jajpur: 28
- Kendrapara: 14
- Khordha: 15
- Nayagarh: 15
- Puri: 40
Total: 152
🚔 Eastern Range – Balasore
- Balasore: 26
- Bhadrak: 22
- Mayurbhanj: 42
Total: 90
🌐 North Central Range – Talcher
- Dhenkanal: 19
- Deogarh: 10
- Angul: 32
Total: 61
🚓 Northern Range – Sambalpur
- Jharsuguda: 14
- Bargarh: 18
- Bolangir: 22
- Sambalpur: 30
- Subarnapur: 11
Total: 95
🛡️ Western Range – Rourkela
- Keonjhar: 29
- Rourkela: 34
- Sundargarh: 22
Total: 85
🏘️ Southern Range – Berhampur
- Berhampur: 24
- Boudh: 8
- Gajapati: 17
- Ganjam: 27
- Kandhamal: 16
Total: 92
🌄 South‑Western Range – Koraput
- Kalahandi: 21
- Koraput: 24
- Malkangiri: 20
- Nabarangpur: 16
- Rayagada: 13
- Nuapada: 25
Total: 119
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
🔹 Educational & service Qualification
- Must be a retired police officer from the ranks of Assistant Sub‑Inspector (ASI), Sub‑Inspector (SI), or Inspector of Police from odisha Police.
- Must have an unblemished service record with good/very good performance appraisal in the years leading up to retirement.
- Must be physically fit and free of any disciplinary or criminal case.
🌍 Residential & language Requirement
- Must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- Candidate should be able to speak, read and write Odia language.
🎂 Age Limit
- Maximum age: 65 years as per official notification.
🧠 Selection Process
The recruitment process for SPO posts does not involve a written exam like usual police recruitments. Instead, candidates are selected through a combination of:
Verification of Original Documents – confirmation of identity, service record, residence etc.
Medical Examination – health standards fit for duty.
Physical Fitness Test – physical evaluation to ensure capability for police duties.
Interview – interaction with the selection panel to assess suitability.
Candidates who qualify all stages are considered for final appointment.
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Remuneration/Salary: As per the Government of odisha Finance Department Memo No.24533/F dated 22.09.2022.
- As this is a contractual post, the pay and allowances are fixed according to state government norms and may include allowances applicable to SPO duties.
No separate application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
📄 How to Apply
Download the application form from the official website: police.odisha.gov.in.
Fill the form carefully with correct personal and service details.
Attach self‑attested copies of required documents (photo, ID proof, service records, etc.).
Send the completed application to the address specified in the notification via Speed Post/Registered Post.
Ensure it reaches before the 30 March 2026 deadline.
📌 Key Points to Remember
✔ This recruitment is specifically for retired odisha police officers, not fresh entrants.
✔ Proficiency in Odia and odisha residency are mandatory eligibility requirements.
✔ Selection emphasizes experience, fitness, and interview performance rather than written tests.
🎯 Conclusion
The Odisha police SPO Recruitment 2026 presents a valuable opportunity for experienced retired police personnel to continue contributing to law and order in the state. With 800 contractual posts spread across multiple districts and a selection process that values service background and fitness, this recruitment strengthens the policing capacity of the state while offering retired officers continued engagement.
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