Bhubaneswar Police SPO Recruitment 2026: 81 Posts

Introduction

The Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka has announced a recruitment drive for 81 posts of Special Police Officers (SPO) on a contractual basis for a period of one year. This opportunity is specifically for retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors of Odisha Police. Applicants must be permanent residents of Odisha and meet specific eligibility criteria related to their service record and physical fitness. The application process is offline, and candidates must ensure their applications reach the Police Commissionerate by the deadline. The selection process includes document verification, medical tests, physical tests, and an interview. Further details regarding the application form and the complete advertisement are available on the Odisha Police website. The official notification contains all the final details regarding this recruitment.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 81 vacancies are available for the post of Special Police Officer (SPO) on a contractual basis for a period of one year.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Special Police Officer (SPO) posts:

• Must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia.
• Must have an unblemished service record.
• Must not have been convicted in any criminal case or awarded any major punishment in departmental proceedings during their service career.
• Must not have any criminal case pending against them.
• Must not have more than one spouse living.
• Must have served in the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, or Inspector of Police in the State Police.
• Must have a very good/good CCR/PAR for a continuous period of sixty months before superannuation.
• Must have vacated their quarter if one was allotted.
• Retired personnel from Battalion Cadre or CAPF/Ex-Servicemen are not eligible.

Age Limit: Candidates should not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.

Salary and Remuneration

The remuneration for the Special Police Officer (SPO) posts will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No.25744/F dated 01.10.2026.

Selection Process

The selection process for the SPO posts will involve the following stages:

• Verification of original documents
• Medical Test: A Medical Board will assess the physical fitness of candidates.
• Physical Test: Candidates must be physically fit and capable of discharging field duty. They will be required to cover a distance of 5 kilometers on foot within one hour.
• Interview: Candidates who qualify in the medical and physical tests will appear before a Selection Board.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible retired police personnel should submit their applications in the prescribed proforma to the Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Kataka, Bhubaneswar. The application form and detailed advertisement are available on the Odisha Police website. Ensure all required columns are filled correctly and completely, and enclose all relevant documents.

Required Documents

Candidates are required to submit the following documents along with their application form:

• Two recent passport-size self-attested photographs.
• Self-attested copies of certificates in support of age and qualification.
• Self-attested copy of discharge certificate.
• Two character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

Applications must reach the Police Commissionerate on or before 22 October 2026 by 5:00 PM. Incomplete applications or those received after the last date will be summarily rejected. Candidates should carefully fill out the application form and attach all necessary documents to avoid rejection. Ensure that the character certificates are attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers as specified.

Official Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Odisha Police Website

FAQs

Q1: Who is eligible to apply for the SPO posts?
Retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors of Odisha Police who meet the other eligibility criteria are eligible.

Q2: What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit applications is 22 October 2026.

Q3: What is the age limit for applicants?
Candidates should not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of advertisement publication.

Q4: Where will the selection test be held?
The selection test will be held at the Reserve Police Ground, Bhubaneswar UPD (opposite Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar) or the concerned Police Commissionerate Headquarters.