Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
800 Vacancies for Special Police Officers
Odisha Police has put out a fresh recruitment drive for 800 contractual Special Police Officer (SPO) positions spread across districts throughout the state. The opportunity is open exclusively to retired officers of the Odisha State Police who served as ASI, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector and meet the service record requirements. Offline applications must reach the respective Range or Commissionerate office no later than 30 March 2026 by 5:30 PM, and the selection test is fixed for 17 April 2026.
| Sl. | Range Office | District | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Commissionerate — Bhubaneswar-Cuttack106 Posts | |||
| 1 | Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, Bhubaneswar | Commissionerate Area | 106 |
| Central Range — Cuttack152 Posts | |||
| 2 | IG of Police, Central Range, Cuttack | Cuttack | 23 |
| Jagatsinghpur | 17 | ||
| Jajpur | 28 | ||
| Kendrapara | 14 | ||
| Khordha | 15 | ||
| Nayagarh | 15 | ||
| Puri | 40 | ||
| Central Range Total | 152 | ||
| Eastern Range — Balasore90 Posts | |||
| 3 | DIG of Police, Eastern Range, Balasore | Balasore | 26 |
| Bhadrak | 22 | ||
| Mayurbhanj | 42 | ||
| Eastern Range Total | 90 | ||
| North Central Range — Talcher61 Posts | |||
| 4 | IG of Police, North Central Range, Talcher | Dhenkanal | 19 |
| Deogarh | 10 | ||
| Angul | 32 | ||
| North Central Range Total | 61 | ||
| Northern Range — Sambalpur95 Posts | |||
| 5 | IG of Police, Northern Range, Sambalpur | Jharsuguda | 14 |
| Bargarh | 18 | ||
| Bolangir | 22 | ||
| Sambalpur | 30 | ||
| Subarnapur | 11 | ||
| Northern Range Total | 95 | ||
| Western Range — Rourkela85 Posts | |||
| 6 | DIG of Police, Western Range, Rourkela | Keonjhar | 29 |
| Rourkela | 34 | ||
| Sundargarh | 22 | ||
| Western Range Total | 85 | ||
| Southern Range — Berhampur92 Posts | |||
| 7 | IG of Police, Southern Range, Berhampur | Berhampur | 24 |
| Boudh | 8 | ||
| Gajapati | 17 | ||
| Ganjam | 27 | ||
| Kandhamal | 16 | ||
| Southern Range Total | 92 | ||
| South Western Range — Koraput119 Posts | |||
| 8 | DIG of Police, South Western Range, Koraput | Kalahandi | 21 |
| Koraput | 24 | ||
| Malkangiri | 20 | ||
| Nawarangpur | 16 | ||
| Nuapada | 13 | ||
| Rayagada | 25 | ||
| South Western Range Total | 119 | ||
| Grand Total — 8 Ranges, 30 Districts | 800 | ||
• Retired Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)
• Retired Sub-Inspector (SI)
• Retired Inspector of Police
They must also have earned a Very Good or Good rating in their CCR / PAR consistently for 60 months (five years) running up to their retirement date.
Additionally, candidates must not have more than one living spouse — this condition applies to all candidates irrespective of gender.
- Not a permanent resident of Odisha or cannot read, write and speak Odia.
- Age exceeds 65 years as on 27 February 2026.
- Retired from CAPF, Indian Armed Forces, or police forces of any other state.
- Has a criminal conviction or major departmental punishment on record.
- Has a criminal or vigilance case still pending at the time of application.
- Did not maintain a Very Good / Good CCR/PAR for 60 consecutive months before retiring.
- Has more than one living spouse.
- Has not yet vacated an allotted government quarter.
Memo No. 24533/F | Dated 22 September 2022
Submit Offline Application — Deadline 30 March 2026, 5:30 PM
A typed application in the prescribed format, complete with all supporting documents, must be personally delivered or posted to the Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack (for that area) or the relevant Range IsGP / DIsGP office for all other districts. The packet must arrive before the 5:30 PM cut-off on 30 March 2026. Anything received after that will be turned away without review.
Document Verification — 17 April 2026, 6:30 AM
Shortlisted candidates report to the respective Police Commissionerate or Range Headquarters by 6:30 AM on 17 April 2026. Original documents are examined and verified against the copies submitted with the application. Candidates whose originals are missing or inconsistent will be excluded at this point.
Medical Fitness Assessment
A Medical Board carries out a thorough physical health check of every candidate who clears document verification. The Board's verdict on whether a candidate is medically fit is final and cannot be challenged. Candidates with physical deformities or conditions that affect field readiness will not proceed further. Only those declared medically fit advance to the next round.
Physical Endurance Test — 5 km on Foot in 1 Hour
Medically cleared candidates must complete a 5-kilometre run within one hour. This test is designed to confirm that each candidate has the stamina and physical fitness needed for SPO duties, which involve hard field work for up to 8 hours a day or night. Failure to finish within the time limit means immediate disqualification.
Interview Before the Selection Board
Candidates who pass both the medical and physical tests sit before a Selection Board, which evaluates each person's suitability — considering their service background, conduct record, and overall profile — for the role of Special Police Officer. The Board's final decision on who gets selected is binding.
- The application form must be neatly typed using the official Performa from the notification — handwritten submissions may be treated as incomplete.
- Every field in the form must be filled in fully and correctly; partial submissions will be rejected.
- Along with the main form, two declarations must be signed and enclosed — one confirming the accuracy of all provided information, and another confirming your fitness and willingness to participate in the physical test at your own risk.
- The application form and detailed instructions are available on the official website: police.odisha.gov.in
- Keep a copy of your complete application set before dispatching — you will need it for reference at the selection test.
Get the Official Form from police.odisha.gov.in
Head to police.odisha.gov.in, locate the SPO Recruitment 2026 notification, and download the prescribed application Performa along with the full notification PDF. Read every line of the notification before you start filling the form.
Type and Complete the Form
Type the form neatly. Fill in all fields without skipping any — personal details, rank at retirement, date of superannuation, the organisation you retired from, CCR/PAR grading summary, criminal case disclosure, Odia language proficiency status, whether any government quarter is still occupied, physical measurements, and your mobile number. Sign both declaration sections (Part A and Part B).
Collate and Attach the Four Required Documents
Clip together: two self-attested passport photos, self-attested copies of age and qualification proofs, a self-attested copy of your retirement/discharge certificate, and two character certificates each signed by a different Group-B Gazetted Officer. Arrange these in order behind the completed form.
Deliver to the Correct Office by 30 March 2026, 5:30 PM
Submit the sealed application packet to the Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack (if your preferred district falls under the Commissionerate) or to the Range IsGP / DIsGP office covering your chosen district — see the vacancy table above. Whether delivering in person or by post, make absolutely sure it reaches the office by 30 March 2026 at 5:30 PM. If posting, factor in delivery time and dispatch early.
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 FAQ
Q1. Can a retired CRPF or BSF officer apply for Odisha Police SPO 2026?
No. This recruitment is strictly limited to individuals who retired from the Odisha State Police in the rank of ASI, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector. Personnel who served in Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB) or in the armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) are not eligible, regardless of rank or years of service.
Q2. What happens if my application reaches the office after 5:30 PM on 30 March 2026?
Late applications are rejected outright — no review, no consideration, no exceptions. The 5:30 PM deadline on 30 March 2026 is absolute. If you are sending your application by post, dispatch it several days early so that transit time does not push you past the deadline. Hand delivery is safer if you are close to the concerned Range office.
Q3. What is the physical test and how hard is it?
The physical endurance test requires candidates to cover 5 kilometres on foot within 1 hour. It is designed to confirm that an applicant can handle field duties involving hard physical labour for up to 8 hours continuously. Candidates who do not finish the distance within the time limit are disqualified. Only those who clear both the Medical Board and this test proceed to the interview.
Q4. Is there any application fee, and should I pay anyone who offers to help?
The official notification prescribes zero application fee — applying costs nothing at all. If any agent, middleman, or individual asks you to pay a processing fee or facilitation charge, treat it as fraud and do not pay. The selection is purely merit-based.
Q5. Where do I submit my application if my preferred district is Angul or Deogarh?
Both Angul and Deogarh fall under the North Central Range (NCR). Applications for these districts must be submitted to the IG of Police, North Central Range, Talcher. Refer to the district-wise vacancy table to identify the correct Range office for your chosen district.
