Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment Notification 2026 for 75 Contractual Posts

Odisha Police (Office of the DIG of Police, Western Range, Raurkela)Odisha75 Vacancies

Odisha Police is recruiting 75 Special Police Officers (SPO) on a one-year contract in Kendujhar, Sundaragada, and Raurkela districts. Only retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors from Odisha Police are eligible. Applications must reach by 15 October 2026.

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Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment Notification 2026 for 75 Contractual Posts – Overview

Exam NameSpecial Police Officer (SPO)
Application ModeOffline
Official Websitehttps://police.odisha.gov.in/

Who Can Apply for These SPO Posts

This recruitment is open only to retired Odisha Police officers who held the ranks of Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector. Candidates should have retired with a maximum age of 65 years as per the advertisement date. Since these are contractual posts, applicants should be physically and medically fit to perform police duties. Being able to read, write, and speak Odia is also required. The vacancies are spread across three districts: Kendujhar (21 posts), Sundaragada (22 posts), and Raurkela (32 posts).

Sl. No.VacancyName of the District
121Kendujhar
222Sundaragada
332Raurkela
Total75
ParticularsDetails
Maximum Age65 years, as on the date of publication of the advertisement

Details Required in the Application Form

The application form asks for comprehensive personal, service, and medical information. You will need to provide your full name, gender, father’s or husband’s name, correspondence and permanent addresses, date of birth, and educational qualifications. Details about your last rank held, organization from which you retired, last three posts with dates, and date of retirement must be included. You must also declare whether you can read, write and speak Odia, and disclose any criminal or departmental proceedings during your career, along with rewards or punishments received. Post-retirement engagements, physical measurements, and contact numbers are also required. Any additional information you wish to provide can be included.

Sl. No.Detail Required
1Name (in BLOCK LETTERS)
2Sex
3Father's / Husband's Name
4Address for correspondence with pin code
5Permanent address with pin code
6Date of Birth
7Age as on date of publication of advertisement (Days, Months, Years)
8Educational qualification
9Rank last held just before retirement
10Organisation / Force from where retired
11Details of last three posts held, date and duration
12Date of retirement
13Nationality
14Whether able to read, write and speak Odia
15Whether any criminal case / vigilance enquiry / case / departmental proceeding was initiated during the service career; if yes, whether it led to conviction or imposition of punishment or is still pending, with details
16Details of rewards / punishments (other than above) earned during the service career
17Details of post-retirement engagements, if any
18Physical measurement (Height and Weight)
19Mobile No.
20Alternate Mobile No.
21Any other information the candidate wants to submit

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply15.10.2026

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Odisha Police SPO recruitment 2026?
Only retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors from Odisha Police are eligible. Applicants must be under 65 years of age as of the advertisement date and able to read, write, and speak Odia.
Q: What is the last date to apply for the SPO posts?
Your application must reach the office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Western Range, Raurkela by 5:30 PM on 15 October 2026.
Q: How many SPO vacancies are available and where are they located?
There are 75 SPO posts available, distributed as 21 in Kendujhar, 22 in Sundaragada, and 32 in Raurkela districts of the Western Range.
Q: What is the selection process for these SPO posts?
The selection includes document verification, a medical test, a physical test, and an interview, all scheduled to take place on 23 October 2026 at the Reserve Police Ground, Raurkela.
Q: Is there any application fee for applying?
No application fee is required for this recruitment; candidates can apply without paying any charge.
Q: How should the application be submitted?
Applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed form addressed to the DIG of Police, Western Range, Raurkela, Sector-5, Raurkela. Online applications are not accepted.
Q: What documents and information are needed in the application?
You must provide personal details, service history including last held rank, retirement date, educational qualifications, physical measurements, and information on any criminal or departmental cases during your career, along with proof of Odia language proficiency.