Odisha Police Special Police Officer (SPO) Recruitment 2026

Odisha Police is bringing back experienced officers with a fresh recruitment drive for 800 Special Police Officer (SPO) positions across the state. If you are a retired police officer from Odisha — whether you served as an ASI, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector — this is your opportunity to continue contributing to law enforcement on a contractual basis.

Available Posts Across Odisha

Key Highlights

• 800 vacancies spread across all major police ranges and districts in Odisha
• Open exclusively to retired ASI, SI, and Inspector rank officers from Odisha Police, CAPF, or Ex-Servicemen backgrounds
• No application fee — apply completely free of cost
• Contractual appointment with remuneration as per Odisha Finance Department norms (Memo No.24533/F dated 22.09.2022)
• Applicants must be permanent residents of Odisha and proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Odia
• An unblemished service record with Very Good or Good CCR/PAR for 60 continuous months before retirement is mandatory

Selection Process

The selection follows a four-stage process starting with document verification, where your service records and eligibility will be checked. This is followed by a medical test and physical test to ensure fitness for active duty. The final stage is a personal interview. The selection test is scheduled for 17 April 2026, so prepare accordingly.

Documents You'll Need

• Service discharge certificate or retirement order from your parent department
• CCR/PAR records — covering the last 60 months before superannuation
• Residential certificate proving permanent residency in Odisha
• Identity proof — Aadhaar card, voter ID, or other government-issued ID
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Quarter vacation certificate — if a government quarter was allotted during service
• Character certificate from the last unit or department served

• Assist regular police force in maintaining law and order across assigned districts
• Perform highway patrolling duties as directed by the range or district police authorities
• Support crime prevention and community policing activities in the deployed area
• Carry out surveillance and security duties during events, festivals, and sensitive periods
• Provide mentoring and operational support to junior police personnel based on experience