Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka, the police authority for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack region of Odisha, is hiring Special Police Officers (SPO) on a contract basis, with 81 posts in total. The engagement is meant for retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors of Odisha Police who wish to return to duty with the Commissionerate, serving for a period of one year in a re-employed policing role.
Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka SPO Recruitment 2026
Posted 10 Oct 2026Updated 10 Oct 20264065/CP-E (dt. 01.10.2026)
Total Vacancies
81
Last Date
22 Oct
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Last date 22 Oct 2026 · 4 days left
- Notification01 Oct
- Applications Open01 Oct
- Exam30 Oct
About Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka SPO Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka
- Advertisement No.
- 4065/CP-E (dt. 01.10.2026)
- Post Name
- Special Police Officer (SPO) (Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors / Sub-Inspectors / Inspectors of Police)
- Job Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Odisha (Candidates must be permanent residents of Odisha)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors / Sub-Inspectors / Inspectors of Police of Odisha Police, with an unblemished service record and a very good/good CCR/PAR for a continuous sixty months before superannuation.
- Tenure
- One year
Vacancy Breakdown
Special Police Officer (SPO) (Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors / Sub-Inspectors / Inspectors of Police)
81
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Special Police Officer (SPO) (Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors / Sub-Inspectors / Inspectors of Police) | 81 |
Eligibility Details
Special Police Officer (SPO) - Qualification and Experience
Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors / Sub-Inspectors / Inspectors of Police of Odisha Police. No retired personnel from Battalion Cadre or CAPF/Ex-Servicemen are eligible to appear in the selection test. Must be able to speak, read and write Odia. Must have an unblemished service record, must not be convicted in any criminal case nor awarded any major punishment in departmental proceedings, must have no criminal case pending, must not have more than one spouse living, should have worked with the State Police in the rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police, should have a very good/good CCR/PAR for a continuous sixty months before superannuation, and should have vacated their quarter if allotted earlier.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Special Police Officer (SPO) - Qualification and Experience | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors / Sub-Inspectors / Inspectors of Police of Odisha Police. No retired personnel from Battalion Cadre or CAPF/Ex-Servicemen are eligible to appear in the selection test. Must be able to speak, read and write Odia. Must have an unblemished service record, must not be convicted in any criminal case nor awarded any major punishment in departmental proceedings, must have no criminal case pending, must not have more than one spouse living, should have worked with the State Police in the rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police, should have a very good/good CCR/PAR for a continuous sixty months before superannuation, and should have vacated their quarter if allotted earlier. |
Age Limit
Not more than 65 years as on the date of publication of the advertisement (01-10-2026)
Physical Standards
Physical Efficiency Test
Walk/run 5 km on foot
Standard: Within 1 hour
Applies to: All candidates
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Walk/run 5 km on foot | Within 1 hour | All candidates |
Selection Process
- 1Document Verification
Verification of original documents of the retired police personnel.
- 2Medical Test
Physical fitness check; persons with physical deformities are not eligible.
- 3Physical Test
Candidates must cover 5 km on foot within one hour.
- 4Interview
Candidates who qualify in the medical and physical tests appear before the Selection Board.
Salary Structure
Remuneration fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.25744/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 the application form neatly in typed format as per the prescribed proforma
- 3Complete all required columns correctly and enclose all relevant documents
- 4Submit the application to the Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Kataka, Bhubaneswar
- 5Ensure the application reaches the Police Commissionerate on or before 22.10.2026 by 5:00 PM
Reporting Venue
Reserve Police Ground, Bhubaneswar UPD (opposite Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar)
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
- Re-employed persons shall wear the uniform and the badge prescribed by the D.G. & I.G. of Police, Odisha, and candidates must execute an agreement for re-employment on contract for not more than one year.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date of submission will be summarily rejected.
- The selection test will be held at Reserve Police Ground, Bhubaneswar UPD (opposite Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar) on 30.10.2026 at 07:00 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can retired personnel from Battalion Cadre, CAPF or Ex-Servicemen apply for this SPO recruitment?
No. The notification states that no retired personnel from Battalion Cadre or CAPF/Ex-Servicemen are eligible to appear in the selection test. Only retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors of Police of Odisha Police may apply.
Is the SPO engagement permanent?
No. It is a contractual re-employment for a period of one year, and selected candidates must execute an agreement for the re-employment.
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