About This Recruitment
The Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka is offering 81 positions for Special Police Officers (SPO) on a one-year contract basis. These roles are open exclusively to retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors from the Odisha Police department. Candidates must fulfill the residency and language criteria, specifically being able to communicate effectively in Odia. The application process is offline, starting from 1 October 2026 and closing on 22 October 2026 at 5 PM. This recruitment is a chance for experienced police personnel to continue contributing to public safety within Bhubaneswar and Cuttack areas.
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Who Can Apply
Only retired police officers who held the ranks of Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector in the Odisha Police are eligible for these SPO vacancies. Applicants from Battalion Cadre, Central Armed Police Forces, or Ex-Servicemen backgrounds cannot apply. It is mandatory to be able to read, write, and speak Odia language to qualify. There are no specific age limits mentioned, but candidates must meet all other eligibility conditions set by the recruitment guidelines.