The Odisha Police has announced a new official notification for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 to recruit 89 Special Police Officers (SPOs) on a one-year contractual basis under the Memo No.24533/F. The vacancies are available for retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. Eligible candidates must submit their applications offline to the office of the DIG of Police, NR, Sambalpur, before the deadline. The last date to apply is October 31, 2026, and the selection test is scheduled for November 10, 2026. No application fee is required for this recruitment.
Important Date
- Application Start : Started
- Last Date for Apply Offline : 31 October 2026 at 05:30 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment : 31 October 2026
- Selection Test Date and Time : 10 November 2026 at 06:30 AM
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- Not mention
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age : 65 Years
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Vacancy Details
Total : 89 Posts
| Name of the District | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Jharsuguda | 14 |
| Baragada | 18 |
| Balangir | 20 |
| Sambalpur | 28 |
| Subarnapur | 09 |
| TOTAL | 89 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Previous Service | Must have worked with the State Police |
| Eligible Rank | Retired ASI, SI or Inspector of Police |
| Residency | Must be a permanent resident of Odisha |
| Language | Must be able to speak, read and write Odia |
| Service Record | Must have an unblemished service record |
| Criminal Record | Must not have been convicted in any criminal case |
| Pending Case | No criminal case should be pending |
| Departmental Punishment | Must not have received any major punishment during service |
| Service Performance | Must have a Good or Very Good CCR/PAR for the continuous 60 months before superannuation |
| Family Condition | Must not have more than one spouse living |
| Government Quarter | Must have vacated the official quarter, if allotted |
- For more details check the official Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 notification.
Salary
- Pay Scale : As per Government of Odisha.
Selection Process
- The selection test includes verification of original documents, medical test, physical test, and interview, held at Reserve Police Ground Sambalpur.
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://police.odisha.gov.in/) of Odisha Police. Candidate Can Apply Until 31 October 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026“.
- Download the prescribed application form.
- Fill up all required columns of the application form neatly and completely in a typed format as per the provided Performa.
- Attach two recent passport-size self-attested photographs.
- Enclose self-attested copies of certificates in support of age, qualification, and discharge certificate.
- Enclose two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.
- Submit the completed application form along with all relevant documents to the Office of the D.I.G of Police, N.R., Sambalpur, on or before 31 October 2026 at 05:30 PM.