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| Recruiting authority | Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka |
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| Last successful check | 14 Nov 2026 |
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- Updated October 10, 2026 11:20 AM
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- Applications closed on 22 October 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka has announced 81 vacancies for the post of Special Police Officer (SPO) on a contract basis for a period of one year. The engagement is open to retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors / Sub-Inspectors / Inspectors of Police of Odisha Police who meet the permanent residency and language requirements. Eligible candidates can apply through the prescribed offline process starting 1 October 2026, with the last date for submission of applications being 22 October 2026. The selection process includes the verification of original documents, a medical test, a physical test, and an interview, with the selection test scheduled for 30 October 2026.
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Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka Special Police Officer (SPO) Overview
Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka Special Police Officer (SPO) Important Dates
Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka Special Police Officer (SPO) Vacancy Details
- A total of 81 vacancies are available for contractual employment in the rank of Special Police Officers (SPO) for a period of one year.
Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka Special Police Officer (SPO) Qualification
- Additional eligibility conditions include:
- Must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
- Must have an unblemished service record.
- Must not be convicted in any criminal case nor awarded with any major punishment in departmental proceedings during service career.
- Must have no criminal case pending against him.
- Must not have more than one spouse living.
- Should have worked with State Police in the rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector / Sub-Inspector / Inspector of Police.
- Should have a very good/good CCR/ PAR for a continuous of sixty months before superannuation.
- Should have vacated their quarter, if allotted earlier.
Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka Special Police Officer (SPO) Age Limit
- Candidates must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka Special Police Officer (SPO) Salary
Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka Special Police Officer (SPO) Selection Process
- The selection process comprises document verification, a medical test, a physical test, and an interview.
Physical Test
- Candidates should be physically fit and mentally alert. They must cover a distance of 5 (five) Kilometers on foot within a period of one hour.
How to Apply for Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka Special Police Officer (SPO)
- Download the application form and detailed advertisement from the official Odisha Police website (police.odisha.gov.in).
- Fill out the application form neatly in typed format as per the prescribed proforma.
- Complete all required columns correctly and enclose all relevant documents.
- Submit the application to the Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Kataka, Bhubaneswar.
- Ensure the application reaches the Police Commissionerate on or before 22.10.2026 by 5:00 PM.
Documents Required
- 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.
Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka Special Police Officer (SPO) Important Instructions
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date of submission will be summarily rejected.
- The selection test will be held at Reserve Police Ground, Bhubaneswar UPD (opposite Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar) on 30.10.2026 at 07:00 AM.
- Re-employed persons shall have to wear the uniform and the badge as prescribed by D.G. & I.G. of Police, Odisha.
- Candidates are required to execute an agreement for re-employment on contract basis for not more than one year.
- No retired personal from Battalion Cadre or CAPF/Ex-Servicemen are eligible to appear the selection test.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka SPO Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 81 vacancies are available for the post of Special Police Officer (SPO).
Q4. What is the qualification required for Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka SPO Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must be retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors / Sub-Inspectors / Inspectors of Police of Odisha Police, must be permanent residents of Odisha, and must be able to speak, read, and write Odia.
Q5. What is the age limit for Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka SPO Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement.
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