Odisha Police Recruitment 2026 Registration Open for 800 SPO Posts – Eligibility, District-wise Vacancy, Apply Offline

Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 800 Special Police Officer Posts

Odisha Police Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Police has released an official notification inviting applications for the recruitment of 800 Special Police Officers (SPO) on a contractual basis. The recruitment is primarily aimed at retired police personnel who previously served in the Odisha Police department.

Eligible candidates can apply offline by submitting the prescribed application form to the designated office address. The last date to submit the application form is March 30, 2026.

Applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, district-wise vacancies, age limit, salary structure, and selection procedure before submitting their applications.

Key Highlights of Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026

• Recruiting Organization: Odisha Police
• Post Name: Special Police Officer (SPO)
• Total Vacancies: 800
• Job Type: Contractual
• Application Mode: Offline
• Maximum Age Limit: 65 Years
• Qualification: Retired ASI / SI / Inspector of Police
• Last Date to Apply: March 30, 2026

Odisha Police SPO Vacancy 2026 (District-wise)

The 800 vacancies are distributed across several police ranges in Odisha.

Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar–Cuttack

Eastern Range (Balasore)

North Central Range (Talcher)

Northern Range (Sambalpur)

Western Range (Rourkela)

Southern Range (Berhampur)

South Western Range (Koraput)

Grand Total Vacancies: 800

Odisha Police SPO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the SPO posts must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
• Should be able to speak, read and write Odia language.
• Must have an unblemished service record during service.
• Should have previously served in Odisha Police as ASI, SI, or Inspector.
• Must have Very Good / Good CCR or PAR for 60 months before retirement.
• Must have vacated government quarters if previously allotted.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 65 Years

Odisha Police SPO Salary 2026

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Selected candidates will receive remuneration as per the Government of Odisha Finance Department Memo No. 24533/F dated 22.09.2022.

Important Dates

Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be conducted through the following stages:

1. Verification of Original Documents
2. Medical Examination
3. Physical Test
4. Personal Interview

Candidates who qualify in all stages will be considered for final appointment.

How to Apply for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026

Candidates must follow the offline application process carefully:

1. Read the official recruitment notification thoroughly.
2. Download the application form from the official website.
3. Fill the application form with accurate personal and service details.
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents, including photographs, identity proof, and service certificates.
5. Verify all information before submission.
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the official notification via Speed Post or Registered Post.
7. Ensure the application reaches the concerned office before March 30, 2026.
8. Keep a copy of the application form for future reference.

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