Odisha Police, through the office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Western Range, Rourkela, has announced the recruitment of 75 Special Police Officer (SPO) posts on a contractual basis for one year. The engagement is open to retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors of Odisha Police, with postings in the Kendujhar, Sundaragada and Rourkela districts of the Western Range. This page brings together the key details of the recruitment for interested retired personnel.
Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
75
Last Date
15 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Offline
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 15 Oct 2026
Exam on 23 Oct 2026
- Notification06 Oct
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed15 Oct
- Exam23 Oct
About Odisha Police Special Police Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Odisha Police
- Post Name
- Special Police Officer (SPO)
- Job Location
- Rourkela, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Odisha (Open only to retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors of Odisha Police who are permanent residents of Odisha)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Must have served in Odisha Police in the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector or Inspector of Police
- Tenure
- One year
Vacancy Breakdown
Special Police Officer (SPO)
21
Special Police Officer (SPO)
22
Special Police Officer (SPO)
32
Total75
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Special Police Officer (SPO) | 21 |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) | 22 |
| Special Police Officer (SPO) | 32 |
| Grand Total | 75 |
Eligibility Details
Special Police Officer (SPO) - Eligibility
Retired Assistant Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police of Odisha Police who is a permanent resident of Odisha, not more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement, able to speak, read and write Odia, with an unblemished service record, no conviction in a criminal case and no major punishment in departmental proceedings during the service career, no criminal case pending, not more than one spouse living, very good or good CCR / PAR for a continuous period of sixty months before superannuation, and who has vacated any quarter allotted earlier.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Eligibility | Retired Assistant Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police of Odisha Police who is a permanent resident of Odisha, not more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement, able to speak, read and write Odia, with an unblemished service record, no conviction in a criminal case and no major punishment in departmental proceedings during the service career, no criminal case pending, not more than one spouse living, very good or good CCR / PAR for a continuous period of sixty months before superannuation, and who has vacated any quarter allotted earlier. |
Age Limit
Maximum 65 years as on the date of publication of the advertisement
Physical Standards
Physical Efficiency Test
5 km on foot
Standard: Within one hour
Applies to: All candidates
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 5 km on foot | Within one hour | All candidates |
Selection Process
- 1Document Verification
Original documents are verified at the selection test held at Reserve Police Ground, Raurkela.
- 2Medical Test
A Medical Board tests physical fitness and its decision is final and binding; candidates with physical deformities are not eligible and only those found medically fit go to the next stage.
- 3Physical Test
Candidates must cover 5 km on foot within one hour; those who fail to cover the distance in time are disqualified.
- 4Interview
Candidates who qualify in the medical and physical tests appear before the Selection Board, which tests their suitability for appointment as Special Police Officers.
Salary Structure
Remuneration fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No. 24533/F dated 22.09.2022
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form and instructions from the Odisha Police website, police.odisha.gov.in
- 2Prepare a neatly typed application in the prescribed proforma
- 3Fill in all the required columns of the application form correctly and completely
- 4Enclose two self-attested passport size photographs, self-attested copies of age and qualification certificates, a self-attested copy of the discharge certificate and two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers
- 5Send the application so that it reaches the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Western Range, Raurkela, Sector-5, Raurkela on or before the last date
Reporting Venue
Reserve Police Ground, Raurkela
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 the discharge certificate
•Two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers
Important Details
- Only retired Odisha Police personnel in the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector or Inspector can apply, and they must be permanent residents of Odisha.
- Selected candidates execute an agreement for re-employment on contract basis for not more than one year and will have to wear the uniform and badge prescribed by the D.G. & I.G. of Police, Odisha.
- Applications that are incomplete or received after the last date are summarily rejected.
Application Form Details (Part A)
1
Detail Required: Name (in BLOCK LETTERS)
2
Detail Required: Sex
3
Detail Required: Father's / Husband's Name
4
Detail Required: Address for correspondence with pin code
5
Detail Required: Permanent address with pin code
6
Detail Required: Date of Birth
7
Detail Required: Age as on date of publication of advertisement (Days, Months, Years)
8
Detail Required: Educational qualification
9
Detail Required: Rank last held just before retirement
10
Detail Required: Organisation / Force from where retired
11
Detail Required: Details of last three posts held, date and duration
12
Detail Required: Date of retirement
13
Detail Required: Nationality
14
Detail Required: Whether able to read, write and speak Odia
15
Detail Required: Whether 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
16
Detail Required: Details of rewards / punishments (other than above) earned during the service career
17
Detail Required: Details of post-retirement engagements, if any
18
Detail Required: Physical measurement (Height and Weight)
19
Detail Required: Mobile No.
20
Detail Required: Alternate Mobile No.
21
Detail Required: Any other information the candidate wants to submit
| Sl. No. | Detail Required |
|---|---|
| 1 | Name (in BLOCK LETTERS) |
| 2 | Sex |
| 3 | Father's / Husband's Name |
| 4 | Address for correspondence with pin code |
| 5 | Permanent address with pin code |
| 6 | Date of Birth |
| 7 | Age as on date of publication of advertisement (Days, Months, Years) |
| 8 | Educational qualification |
| 9 | Rank last held just before retirement |
| 10 | Organisation / Force from where retired |
| 11 | Details of last three posts held, date and duration |
| 12 | Date of retirement |
| 13 | Nationality |
| 14 | Whether able to read, write and speak Odia |
| 15 | Whether 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 |
| 16 | Details of rewards / punishments (other than above) earned during the service career |
| 17 | Details of post-retirement engagements, if any |
| 18 | Physical measurement (Height and Weight) |
| 19 | Mobile No. |
| 20 | Alternate Mobile No. |
| 21 | Any other information the candidate wants to submit |
Declaration to Participate in the Physical Test (Part B)
Part (B) of the form is a declaration that the candidate is in good health and fully capable of participating in the physical test for contractual employment as a Special Police Officer, and that the authority will not be held responsible for any accident or injury during the test. It requires the candidate's name, relation, address (At, P.O., P.S., Dist.), place, date and full signature.
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