Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026: 89 Vacancies, Eligibility, Selection Process, Physical Test and Apply

Overview for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026

The Odisha Police has invited applications from retired Assistant Sub Inspectors, Sub Inspectors and Inspectors of Police of Odisha Police for engagement as Special Police Officers (SPOs) on a contractual basis. According to the advertisement, a total of 89 posts are available in five districts under the Northern Range, Sambalpur.

The engagement will be for a period of one year, and eligible retired police personnel have to submit their applications in the prescribed form to the Office of the D.I.G. of Police, Northern Range, Sambalpur. The application must reach the Range Office by 31 October 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Particulars	Details
Organization	Odisha Police
Post Name	Special Police Officer (SPO)
Eligible Applicants	Retired ASI, SI and Inspector of Odisha Police
Total Vacancies	89
Engagement Type	Contractual
Contract Period	One Year
Application Mode	Prescribed Application Form
Last Date	31 October 2026
Last Time	5:30 PM
Selection Test Date	10 November 2026
Selection Test Time	6:30 AM
Selection Venue	Reserve Police Ground, Sambalpur
Application Fee	Not mentioned in the PDF

Important Dates

Event	Date / Time
Advertisement	2026
Last Date to Submit Application	31 October 2026
Last Time for Receipt of Application	5:30 PM
Selection Test	10 November 2026
Reporting/Test Time	6:30 AM
Selection Venue	Reserve Police Ground, Sambalpur

Vacancy :

Total Posts- 89 Posts

Sl. No.	Range Office	District	No. of Posts
1	DIG of Police, NR, Sambalpur	Jharsuguda	14
2	DIG of Police, NR, Sambalpur	Baragada	18
3	DIG of Police, NR, Sambalpur	Balangir	20
4	DIG of Police, NR, Sambalpur	Sambalpur	28
5	DIG of Police, NR, Sambalpur	Subarnapur	9
	Total		89

Educational Qualification and Service Eligibility

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
• The applicant must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
• The applicant must be able to speak, read and write Odia.
• The applicant must have an unblemished service record.
• The applicant must not have been convicted in any criminal case.
• The applicant must not have received any major punishment in departmental proceedings during the service career.
• The applicant must not have any criminal case pending against him.
• The applicant must not have more than one spouse living.
• The applicant should have worked with the State Police in the rank of Assistant Sub Inspector, Sub Inspector or Inspector of Police.
• The applicant should have a very good or good CCR/PAR continuously for 60 months before superannuation.

Age Limit

Particular	Age Requirement
Maximum Age	65 Years
Age Calculation	As on the date of publication of advertisement

Exam Pattern

Particular	Details
Examination Type	Written Test
Mode	OMR or CBT
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions
Number of Questions	100
Maximum Marks	150
Marks per Correct Answer	1.5
Negative Marking	0.5 marks for each wrong answer
Duration	2 Hours
UR Qualifying Marks	40%
SC/ST/SEBC/PwD Qualifying Marks	30%

Selection Process

The selection process for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 is based on suitability for performing the duties of a Special Police Officer.

1. Original Document Verification

Candidates will undergo verification of their original documents as part of the selection test. Candidates must therefore carry the required documents and supporting certificates.

2. Medical Test

• Candidates will be examined by a Medical Board.
• The Medical Board will assess the physical fitness of the candidates, and its decision will be final and binding.
• The advertisement also states that persons with physical deformities will not be eligible for appointment.
• Only candidates who are found medically fit will be allowed to participate in the further tests. 1791356499_AdvertisementforEnga…

3. Physical Test

• The physical test is an important part of this recruitment.
• Candidates are expected to be physically fit and mentally alert. They must be capable of performing field duty involving hard work for at least 8 hours a day, during day or night.
• The specific physical test mentioned in the advertisement is a 5 kilometre walk.
• Candidates must covera distance of 5 kilometres within a maximum time of 1 hour.
• Candidates who fail to cover the required distance within one hour will be disqualified.

4. Interview

• Candidates who qualify in both the medical test and physical test will appear before the Selection Board for an interview.
• The Selection Board will assess the suitability of candidates for appointment as Special Police Officers.

How to Apply

Candidates have to submit their application in the prescribed form. The application is to be submitted to: Office of the D.I.G. of Police, Northern Range, Sambalpur The application must reach the Range Office on or before 31 October 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Steps to Apply

1. Obtain or prepare the prescribed application form.
2. Carefully read the eligibility conditions.
3. Fill in the required details in the prescribed form.
4. Attach the required documents.
5. Attach two recent passport size self attested photographs.
6. Attach self attested copies of certificates supporting age and qualification.
7. Check the application carefully.
8. Submit the completed application to the Office of the D.I.G. of Police, Northern Range, Sambalpur.
9. Ensure that the application reaches the Range Office before 5:30 PM on 31 October 2026.

Essential Documents

• Two recent passport size self attested photographs.
• Self attested copies of certificates supporting age.

IMPORTANT LINKS

Purpose	Details
Recruitment	Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
Post	Special Police Officer
Application	Prescribed Application Form
Application Submission Office	D.I.G. of Police, Northern Range, Sambalpur
Selection Venue	Reserve Police Ground, Sambalpur
Selection Date	10 November 2026
Last Date for Application	31 October 2026
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Websites	Click Here

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