Odisha Police Technical Staff Recruitment 2026 — 120 Posts

Odisha Police is hiring around 120 technical staff for Marine Police Stations in the state. If you are an ex-Navy or Coast Guard person with Seaman, Communication, Engineering or Electrical branch experience, you can apply offline. The last date for your application to reach the office is 1 July 2026. Selected staff will get a monthly contractual salary between Rs. 45,000 and Rs. 55,000, depending on the post.

Odisha Police Technical Staff Recruitment 2026 - 120 Posts

Odisha Police Coastal Security Headquarters, Bhubaneswar has released this notice for technical staff to be deployed in Marine Police Stations of Odisha. The posts are on a contractual basis for three years, and the term may be extended based on performance, ability, sincerity and duty record. This recruitment is meant only for ex-servicemen from Navy and Coast Guard who retired after 1 July 2021.

Why this matters: These posts are for marine and coastal security work, so the department is looking for people who already understand vessel handling, engine support, electrical systems, communication work or seaman duties. If your Navy or Coast Guard background matches one of these five posts, this notice gives you a clear route back into field service with Odisha Marine Police.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total: The notification mentions approximately 120 technical posts. It also says the number may be changed later based on requirement.

Who Can Apply?

Service Background

• Who can apply: You must be an ex-Navy or Coast Guard person.
• Required experience: You should have experience in the Seaman, Communication, Engineering or Electrical branch, based on the post.
• Retirement condition: You must have retired after 1 July 2021. The notice says people discharged more than five years ago are not eligible.
• Medical category: You need S1A1 medical category.
• Character: Your service character should be Exemplary.

Post-wise Course Requirement

• Master, Engine Driver and Syrang: Grade-I course qualification is required.
• Dingy Driver and Seaman Mechanic: Grade-I or Grade-II course qualification is required.

Important: Match your rank, branch and course grade with the post before applying. For example, Engine Driver needs Engineering/Electrical branch background, while Master needs the Seaman branch at the required rank level.

Age Limit

• Seaman-II and Seaman rank: Maximum age is 43 years.
• NCO: Maximum age is 50 years.
• JCO: Maximum age is 54 years.
• The notification does not mention a separate age reference date, so check your age carefully before sending the form.

Salary

• Master: Rs. 55,000 per month.
• Syrang and Engine Driver: Rs. 50,000 per month.
• Dingy Driver and Seaman Mechanic: Rs. 45,000 per month.
• This is a monthly contractual salary. The notice does not mention separate allowances.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
• You should still keep copies of your application and documents for your own record.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

The notification does not mention any written exam. Recruitment is scheduled at the venue on 6 and 7 July 2026, so you should be ready with original service and identity documents.

1. Application Scrutiny: Odisha Police will check whether your application reaches the office before 1 July 2026.
2. Document Verification: Original documents and self-attested copies will be checked during recruitment.
3. Eligibility and Medical Check: Your rank, branch, retirement date, course grade, character and S1A1 medical category will be checked.
4. Final Engagement: Selected people will be engaged for three years on a contractual basis, with possible extension based on performance.

Recruitment venue: The process will be held at OSAP 7th Battalion, Bhubaneswar. The nearest railway station mentioned in the notice is Bhubaneswar, so plan your travel and reporting time accordingly.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your bio-data and service particulars.
2. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including PPO, discharge book, ESM ID, Aadhaar, photographs, bank passbook and course certificate.
3. Send the application so that it reaches O/o Addl. D.G. of Police, Railways and Coastal Security, Odisha, Bhubaneswar by 1 July 2026.
4. Attend the recruitment process at OSAP 7th Battalion, Bhubaneswar from 09:00 AM on the scheduled dates.
5. Carry all original documents along with self-attested copies for verification.

Document checklist: Keep your PPO, discharge book, ESM ID card, Aadhaar card, three passport-size colour photographs, pension bank passbook and branch course certificate ready in original and self-attested copy. Odisha Police will use these records to confirm your service history, retirement date, branch experience and post eligibility.

Before you send the application: Write the post name clearly, check that your contact number and email are correct, and keep a copy of the complete application set. Since the recruitment starts at 09:00 AM, reach the venue early with all originals and copies arranged post-wise.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Application to Reach Office: 1 July 2026
• Recruitment Dates: 6 and 7 July 2026
• Reporting Time: 09:00 AM onwards
• Recruitment Venue: OSAP 7th Battalion, Bhubaneswar

• Operate and support marine police vessels during coastal security duties
• Handle technical work linked to seaman, communication, engineering or electrical operations
• Keep vessel equipment, engines and safety systems ready for deployment
• Assist Marine Police Stations during patrol, emergency response and field movement
• Follow Odisha Police coastal security instructions and service discipline
• Prepare duty records, technical reports and maintenance notes as required
• Monitor safety conditions during boat movement and support crew coordination