Odisha Police Recruitment 2026: Odisha Police has released a recruitment notification for 84 Special Police Officer (SPO) posts on a contractual basis for retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors of Odisha Police. The vacancies are available in Baleshwar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, and Rairangpur Police Districts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications offline by 17 October 2026.
Department: Odisha Police, Eastern Range, Baleshwar
Post Name: Special Police Officer (SPO)
Total Vacancies: 84 Posts
Last Date to Apply: 17 October 2026
Eligibility: retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, or Inspectors of Odisha Police
Age Limit: Maximum 65 Years
Salary: Remuneration will be fixed as per the Government of Odisha
Application Mode: Offline
Job Location: Odisha
District-Wise Vacancies:
- Baleshwar: 22 Posts
- Mayurbhanj: 25 Posts
- Bhadrak: 22 Posts
- Rairangpur Police District: 15 Posts
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, or Inspectors of Odisha Police.
- Must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia.
- Must have an unblemished service record and meet the other conditions mentioned in the official notification.
- Candidates must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
Age Limit: Maximum 65 Years
Salary: Remuneration will be fixed as per the Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No. 25745/F dated 01 October 2026.
Job Location: Baleshwar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, and Rairangpur, Odisha
Application Mode: Offline
Last Date to Apply: 17 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM
Selection Process:
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
- Physical Test
- Interview
Physical Test: Candidates must be physically fit and able to cover 5 kilometres on foot within one hour.
Contract Period: One year, on a contractual basis.
How to Apply: Offline
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (D.I.G. of Police)
Eastern Range, Balasore
At: Padhuanpaada,
P.O.: Balasore,
District: Balasore, Odisha – 756001
Phone: 06782-262802
Last Date: 17 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM
Important Dates:
Last Date for Application: 17 October 2026
Selection Test: 23 October 2026, at 6:30 AM
Selection Test Venue: Reserve Police Ground, Baleshwar
Click Here for Official Notification
About: Odisha Police is the state police force responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and ensuring public safety in Odisha. The Eastern Range, Baleshwar, has invited applications for the contractual engagement of 84 retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors as Special Police Officers (SPOs).