The Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially announced for the appointment of 800 Special Police Officers (SPOs) on a contractual basis for various districts across Odisha. The appointment drive is primarily intended to utilize the experience of retired police personnel who were previously serving with the State Police Department. Candidates who wish to apply for the appointment can do so through the offline application mode. The last date to submit the application form for the appointment is the 30th of March, 2026.
- 1 Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Overview
- 2 District-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- 3 Eligibility Conditions for SPO Post
- 4 Age Limit Requirements
- 5 Important Dates for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
- 6 How to Apply for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
- 7 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 8 Important Links
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Police |
| Post Name | Special Police Officers (SPO) |
| Total Vacancies | 800 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Eligibility | Retired ASI / SI / Inspector |
| Maximum Age Limit | 65 Years |
| Salary | As per Odisha Govt. Finance Department Memo |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 March 2026 |
District-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Police Range / Office | Districts Covered | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Cuttack | Bhubaneswar | 106 |
| Central Range Cuttack | Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Khordha, Nayagarh, Puri | 152 |
| Eastern Range Balasore | Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj | 90 |
| North Central Range Talcher | Dhenkanal, Deogarh, Angul | 61 |
| Northern Range Sambalpur | Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Bolangir, Sambalpur, Subarnapur | 95 |
| Western Range Rourkela | Keonjhar, Rourkela, Sundargarh | 85 |
| Southern Range Berhampur | Berhampur, Boudh, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal | 92 |
| South Western Range, Koraput | Kalahandi, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Nuapada | 119 |
| Total | 800 |
Eligibility Conditions for SPO Post
- Applicants need to be permanent residents of Odisha.
- Candidates need to be able to read, write, and speak the Odia language.
- Applicants need to have previously worked in the State Police Department as an assistant sub inspector, sub inspector, or inspector.
- Candidates need to have a clean service record while working.
- Applicants need to have received good or very good CCR/PAR reports for the last 60 months prior to retirement.
- Applicants need to have vacated the quarters allotted to them while working if quarters were allotted to them.
Age Limit Requirements
| Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 65 Years |
Important Dates for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Submit Application | 30 March 2026 |
| Selection Test / Evaluation | 17 April 2026 |
How to Apply for Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
Step 1> Candidates need to visit the Odisha Police website to download the SPO recruitment notification and application form.
Step 2> Candidates need to read the entire notification to understand the eligibility requirements, documents needed to be attached with the application form, etc., and then need to fill out the application form with the necessary information.
Step 3> Candidates need to attach the self-attested copies of the necessary documents needed to be attached with the application form. Now check the details filled in the application form to ensure that there are no errors.
Step 4> Candidates need to send the application form to the address mentioned in the notification through speed post or registered post. Candidates need to ensure that the application form reaches the relevant office by 30th March 2026.
Step 4> Candidates need to maintain a photocopy of the application form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans> The last date to submit the offline application form is 30th March 2026.
Ans> The Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 has announced 800 vacancies for the post of special police officer.
Ans> Only retired assistant sub-inspectors, sub-inspectors, or inspectors of police from the state police with a clean service record can apply for the post.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | CLICK HERE |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
