The Odisha Police Department has released an official notification for the recruitment of Special Police Officers (SPO). A total of 800 vacancies have been announced for eligible candidates.
This recruitment is a great opportunity for individuals who want to serve in the police department and contribute to maintaining law and order. The selection will be done through an offline process, making it accessible for candidates from various regions.
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026-Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed at least:
- 10th / Matriculation from a recognized board
- Preference may be given to candidates with relevant experience in security or defence services
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 65
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026Vacancy Details
| Address of the Range Office | Name of the District | No. of Posts |
| Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, Bhubaneswar | 106 | |
| Cuttack | 23 | |
| Jagatsinghpur | 17 | |
| Jajpur | 28 | |
| Kendrapara | 14 | |
| Khordha | 15 | |
| Nayagarh | 15 | |
| Puri | 40 | |
| Total | 152 | |
| Balesore | 26 | |
| Bhadrak | 22 | |
| Mayurbhanj | 42 | |
| Total | 90 |
| Office / Region | District | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| IG of Police, NCR, Talcher | Dhenkanal | 19 |
| Deogarh | 10 | |
| Angul | 32 | |
| Total | 61 | |
| IG of Police, NR, Sambalpur | Jharsuguda | 14 |
| Bargarh | 18 | |
| Bolangir | 22 | |
| Sambalpur | 30 | |
| Subarnapur | 11 | |
| Total | 95 | |
| DIG of Police, WR, Rourkela | Keonjhar | 29 |
| Rourkela | 34 | |
| Sundargarh | 22 | |
| Total | 85 | |
| IG of Police, SR, Berhampur | Berhampur | 24 |
| Boudh | 8 | |
| Gajapati | 17 | |
| Ganjam | 27 | |
| Kandhamal | 16 | |
| Total | 92 | |
| DIG of Police, SWR, Koraput | Kalahandi | 21 |
| Koraput | 24 | |
| Malkangiri | 20 | |
| Nabarangpur | 16 | |
| Rayagada | 13 | |
| Nuapada | 25 | |
| Total | 119 | |
| Grand Total | 800 |
Application Fee:
- No Application Fee (as per official notification)
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 Salary:
- Selected candidates will receive:
- ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 per month (approx.)
- Additional allowances may be provided as per rules
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026-Important Dates
| Application Apply Last Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Selection Test | 17 April 2026 |
Selection Process Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
Selection will be based on:
- Document Verification
- Physical Fitness Test (if applicable)
- Interview / Interaction
How to Apply Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official Odisha Police website
- Download the application form from the notification
- Fill in all required details carefully
- Attach necessary documents such as:
- Educational certificates
- Identity proof
- Passport-size photographs
- Submit the application form to the concerned district office
- Ensure submission before the last date
Important Links Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
