Odisha Police, Eastern Range Baleshwar has announced recruitment for Special Police Officer posts on a contract basis, with 84 vacancies spread across Baleshwar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak and Rairangpur Police District. The engagement is meant for retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors of Police who can return to field duty in the districts of the Eastern Range for a period of one year.
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
84
Last Date
17 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 17 Oct 2026
Exam on 23 Oct 2026
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed17 Oct
- Exam23 Oct
About Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Odisha Police, Eastern Range Baleshwar
- Post Name
- Special Police Officer (Baleshwar), Special Police Officer (Mayurbhanj) and 2 more
- Job Location
- Balasore, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Odisha (Applicants must be a permanent resident of Odisha)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- One year
Vacancy Breakdown
Special Police Officer (Baleshwar)
22
Special Police Officer (Mayurbhanj)
25
Special Police Officer (Bhadrak)
22
Special Police Officer (Rairangpur Police District)
15
Total84
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Special Police Officer (Baleshwar) | 22 |
| Special Police Officer (Mayurbhanj) | 25 |
| Special Police Officer (Bhadrak) | 22 |
| Special Police Officer (Rairangpur Police District) | 15 |
| Grand Total | 84 |
Eligibility Details
Special Police Officer
Must have worked with State Police in the rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police. Must be able to speak, read and write Odia. Must have an unblemished service record, no conviction or major departmental punishment, no pending criminal case, not more than one spouse living, very good or good CCR/PAR for a continuous sixty months before superannuation, and must have vacated any quarter allotted earlier.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Special Police Officer | Must have worked with State Police in the rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police. Must be able to speak, read and write Odia. Must have an unblemished service record, no conviction or major departmental punishment, no pending criminal case, not more than one spouse living, very good or good CCR/PAR for a continuous sixty months before superannuation, and must have vacated any quarter allotted earlier. |
Age Limit
Not more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement
Physical Standards
Physical Efficiency Test
Walking 5 km on foot
Standard: Within 1 hour
Applies to: All candidates; those who fail to cover the distance in time are disqualified
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Walking 5 km on foot | Within 1 hour | All candidates; those who fail to cover the distance in time are disqualified |
Selection Process
- 1Verification of Original Documents
Candidates must bring original documents during the selection test.
- 2Medical Test
A Medical Board tests physical fitness; the Board's decision is final and binding and persons with physical deformities are not eligible.
- 3Physical Test
Candidates must cover 5 km on foot within one hour; those who fail are disqualified.
- 4Interview
Candidates who qualify in the medical test and physical test appear before the Selection Board.
Salary Structure
Remuneration fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.25745/F dtd 01.10.2026
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form and detailed advertisement from the official Odisha Police website police.odisha.gov.in
- 2Fill in all required columns of the application form correctly and completely in a neatly typed format
- 3Enclose two recent passport size self-attested photographs
- 4Attach self-attested copies of certificates in support of age and qualification
- 5Attach a self-attested copy of the discharge certificate
- 6Enclose two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers
- 7Submit the application by hand or post so that it reaches the O/o the D.I.G. of Police, ER, Baleshwar on or before 17.10.2026 at 5.30 PM
Reporting Venue
The Reserve Police Ground, Baleshwar
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Two recent passport size self-attested photographs
•Self-attested copies of certificates in support of age and qualification
•Self-attested copy of discharge certificate
•Two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers
Important Details
- Candidates must execute an agreement for re-employment on a contract basis for not more than one year.
- Re-employed persons shall wear the uniform and badge prescribed by the D.G. & I.G. of Police, Odisha.
- The selection test will be held at The Reserve Police Ground, Baleshwar on 23.10.2026 at 6.30 AM and candidates must bring original documents.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date of submission will be summarily rejected.
- The authority will not be held responsible in the event of any accident or injury during the Physical Test.
District-wise Vacancies
1
Name of the District: Baleshwar
Vacancy: 22
2
Name of the District: Mayurbhanj
Vacancy: 25
3
Name of the District: Bhadrak
Vacancy: 22
4
Name of the District: Rairangpur Police District
Vacancy: 15
Total
Name of the District: -
Vacancy: 84
| Sl. No. | Name of the District | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baleshwar | 22 |
| 2 | Mayurbhanj | 25 |
| 3 | Bhadrak | 22 |
| 4 | Rairangpur Police District | 15 |
| Total | - | 84 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the engagement be extended beyond one year?
No. Candidates execute an agreement for re-employment on a contract basis for not more than one year.
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