Odisha Police SPO Sambalpur Recruitment 2026

DIG Northern Range, Sambalpur, has invited retired police officers to apply for 89 Special Police Officer (SPO) posts. This is the Odisha Police SPO Sambalpur Recruitment 2026 notice. The posts are in Jharsuguda, Baragada, Balangir, Sambalpur and Subarnapur. The contract is for one year. Applications must reach by 5:30 PM on 31 October 2026.

Odisha Police SPO Sambalpur Recruitment 2026 Job Overview

Odisha Police SPO Sambalpur Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Application Fee

Odisha Police SPO Sambalpur Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit

Special Police Officer

• You must be a retired Asst. Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector or Inspector of the State Police.
• You must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
• Age: not more than 65 years on the date of the advertisement.
• You must speak, read and write Odia.
• You need an unblemished service record and a very good or good CCR or PAR for the last 60 months.
• No criminal conviction, major punishment or pending criminal case.
• You must not have more than one living spouse, and must have vacated any allotted quarter.

Salary Details

Selection Process

1. Candidates attend the selection test on 10 November 2026 at 6:30 AM.
2. Original documents are verified.
3. A Medical Board checks fitness.
4. In the physical test you must walk 5 km in one hour.
5. Qualified candidates face an interview before the Selection Board.

Documents Required

• Two recent passport size self-attested photographs.
• Self-attested copies of age and qualification certificates.
• Self-attested copy of the discharge certificate.
• Two character certificates attested by two Group-B Gazetted Officers.
• Neatly typed application as per the proforma.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Download the application proforma from police.odisha.gov.in.
2. Type the form and fill all columns.
3. Attach all documents.
4. Send it to the Office of the DIG of Police, Northern Range, Sambalpur.
5. Make sure it reaches by 5:30 PM on 31 October 2026.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Incomplete applications are rejected.
• Late applications are rejected.
• You must sign an agreement for re-employment on contract.
• SPOs wear the uniform and badge set by the DGP.
• Persons with physical deformities are not eligible.
• The Medical Board decision is final.

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FAQs: Odisha Police SPO Sambalpur Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date for Odisha Police SPO Sambalpur Recruitment 2026?

The application must reach by 5:30 PM on 31 October 2026.

Q2. How many SPO posts are there?

There are 89 posts: Jharsuguda 14, Baragada 18, Balangir 20, Sambalpur 28 and Subarnapur 9.

Q3. Who can apply?

Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors of Odisha Police can apply.

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Q4. What is the age limit?

The age limit is 65 years on the date of the advertisement.

Q5. When is the selection test?

The test is on 10 November 2026 at 6:30 AM.

Q6. Where is the test held?

It is held at the Reserve Police Ground, Sambalpur.

Q7. What is in the selection test?

It has document verification, a medical test, a physical test and an interview.

Q8. What is the physical test?

You must cover 5 km on foot within one hour.

Q9. How long is the contract?

It is for not more than one year.

Q10. Is the pay mentioned?

No. The notification only refers to a Finance Department memo.