Odisha Police Recruitment 2026: 126 Vacancies for Special Police Officer and other posts, Apply by 16 Nov
Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka, Odisha Police (Odisha Police) has announced 126 vacancies for Special Police Officer and other posts. The last date to apply is 16 November 2026.
This page puts the key facts in one place: vacancies, pay, eligibility, age, fee, selection and the official links.
Odisha Police – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Khordha) | 14 | As per rules | Khordha, Odisha |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Puri) | 36 | As per rules | Puri, Odisha |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Kataka) | 17 | As per rules | Kataka, Odisha |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Kendrapada) | 9 | As per rules | Kendrapada, Odisha |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Nayagada) | 15 | As per rules | Nayagada, Odisha |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Jajpur) | 23 | As per rules | Jajpur, Odisha |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Jagatsinghpur) | 12 | As per rules | Jagatsinghpur, Odisha |
| Total Vacancies: | 126 |
Odisha Police Recruitment – Eligibility
Each post asks for its own qualification. The table lists what Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Kataka, Odisha Police (Odisha Police) wants for every post, so match your certificates against it before you apply.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Khordha) | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector of Odisha Police; permanent resident of Odisha; able to speak, read and write Odia; unblemished service record; good or very good CCR, PAR for continuous 60 months before superannuation |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Puri) | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector of Odisha Police; permanent resident of Odisha; able to speak, read and write Odia; unblemished service record; good or very good CCR, PAR for continuous 60 months before superannuation |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Kataka) | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector of Odisha Police; permanent resident of Odisha; able to speak, read and write Odia; unblemished service record; good or very good CCR, PAR for continuous 60 months before superannuation |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Kendrapada) | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector of Odisha Police; permanent resident of Odisha; able to speak, read and write Odia; unblemished service record; good or very good CCR, PAR for continuous 60 months before superannuation |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Nayagada) | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector of Odisha Police; permanent resident of Odisha; able to speak, read and write Odia; unblemished service record; good or very good CCR, PAR for continuous 60 months before superannuation |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Jajpur) | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector of Odisha Police; permanent resident of Odisha; able to speak, read and write Odia; unblemished service record; good or very good CCR, PAR for continuous 60 months before superannuation |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Jagatsinghpur) | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector of Odisha Police; permanent resident of Odisha; able to speak, read and write Odia; unblemished service record; good or very good CCR, PAR for continuous 60 months before superannuation |
The age limit for each post is below. Check the cut-off date and the relaxation for your category in the official notice.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Khordha) | Max 65 years |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Puri) | Max 65 years |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Kataka) | Max 65 years |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Kendrapada) | Max 65 years |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Nayagada) | Max 65 years |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Jajpur) | Max 65 years |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Jagatsinghpur) | Max 65 years |
The notification gives the fee, if any, and how to pay it. Some posts have no fee at all.
The selection steps are: selection test at I.G. Keep your original documents ready for verification.
How to Apply for Odisha Police Recruitment
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline |
Download the form from the official link below, fill it in, attach self-attested copies of your documents and send it to the address in the notice so that it reaches before 16 November 2026.
Important Links
| Official notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Application form | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
We write these details from the official notice. Mistakes can happen and dates can change, so check the official notification before you apply or pay any fee. This is not a government website.