The Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar-Kataka has issued Advertisement No. 4065/CP-E dated 1 October 2026 for the contractual re-employment of 81 retired police officers as Special Police Officers (SPO) for a period of one year. Only retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors of Police of Odisha Police are eligible. Retired personnel from Battalion Cadre, CAPF, or ex-servicemen are not eligible. Applications in the prescribed proforma must reach the Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Kataka by 22 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. The selection test is scheduled for 30 October 2026 at 7:00 AM at Reserve Police Ground, Bhubaneswar UPD (opposite Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar).
This is a contractual re-employment for one year. Selected candidates must execute an agreement for re-employment on a contract basis for not more than one year.
Important Note:
- Submit your typed application in the prescribed proforma along with all required documents to the Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Kataka, Bhubaneswar, on or before 22 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.
- Only retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors of Odisha Police (State Police cadre only) are eligible. Retired personnel from Battalion Cadre, CAPF, or ex-servicemen are explicitly not eligible and will not be permitted to appear in the selection test.
- Report for the selection test on 30 October 2026 at 7:00 AM at Reserve Police Ground, Bhubaneswar UPD (opposite Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar). The test includes a medical examination, a physical fitness test of 5 km on foot within one hour, and an interview.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Office | Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar-Kataka |
| Advertisement Number | 4065/CP-E, dated 1 October 2026 |
| Post Name | Special Police Officer (SPO) |
| Total Vacancies | 81 |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual re-employment – one year (renewable) |
| Who Can Apply | Retired Asst. Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors of Police of Odisha Police (State Police cadre only) |
| Application Mode | Offline – typed application in prescribed proforma |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Application Last Date | 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Selection Test Date | 30 October 2026, 7:00 AM |
| Selection Test Venue | Reserve Police Ground, Bhubaneswar UPD (opposite Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar) |
| Job Location | Bhubaneswar and Kataka, Odisha |
| Official Website | police.odisha.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Selection Test | 30 October 2026, 7:00 AM |
| Selection Test Venue | Reserve Police Ground, Bhubaneswar UPD, opposite Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Special Police Officer (SPO) | 81 |
| Total | 81 |
Eligibility Criteria
Who Is Eligible
Only retired police officers from the State Police cadre of Odisha Police in the following ranks are eligible:
- Retired Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police
- Retired Sub-Inspector of Police
- Retired Inspector of Police
Who Is NOT Eligible
The following categories are explicitly excluded:
- Retired personnel from Battalion Cadre of Odisha Police
- Retired CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) personnel
- Ex-Servicemen
Residency and Language
- Must be a permanent resident of Odisha
- Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia
Age Limit
Must not be more than 65 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement (1 October 2026).
Service Record Requirements
All of the following conditions must be met:
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Service record | Unblemished throughout service career |
| Criminal cases | Must not be convicted in any criminal case |
| Departmental proceedings | Must not have been awarded any major punishment during service |
| Pending cases | Must have no criminal case pending against them |
| Marital status | Must not have more than one spouse living (unless exempted by State Government) |
| CCR/PAR | Must have a Very Good or Good Confidential Character Report/Performance Appraisal Report for a continuous period of 60 months before superannuation |
| Government quarter | Must have vacated the government quarter, if one was allotted earlier |
Pay and Remuneration
The remuneration for SPO re-employment will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No. 25744/F dated 1 October 2026. The exact amount is not stated in the advertisement – candidates must verify from the official notification on police.odisha.gov.in.
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 – Document Verification | Original documents verified at the selection test venue |
| 2 – Medical Test | Physical fitness check by medical officers; persons with physical deformities are not eligible |
| 3 – Physical Test | Cover 5 kilometres on foot within one hour |
| 4 – Interview | Before the Selection Board for candidates who qualify the medical and physical tests |
All four stages are conducted on the selection test date of 30 October 2026 starting at 7:00 AM at Reserve Police Ground, Bhubaneswar UPD (opposite Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar).
How to Apply for Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Kataka SPO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Odisha Police website at police.odisha.gov.in and download the prescribed application proforma and the detailed advertisement.
- Type the application neatly in the prescribed proforma. Fill in all required columns correctly and completely.
- Attach the following required documents:
- 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, each attested by a different Group-B Gazetted Officer
- Submit the completed application in person or by post to:
The Commissioner of Police,
Bhubaneswar-Kataka,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- The application must reach the office on or before 22 October 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.
Service Conditions After Selection
- Selected candidates will be re-employed on a contract basis for a period of not more than one year.
- They must execute an agreement for re-employment on contract basis before joining.
- Re-employed SPOs must wear the uniform and badge as prescribed by the Director General and Inspector General of Police, Odisha.
- The engagement is for one year and is subject to review and the terms of the contract agreement.
Important Instructions
- This is an engagement for retired Odisha Police officers only. No fresh or open-market candidates are eligible.
- Retired Battalion Cadre and CAPF personnel and ex-servicemen are explicitly not eligible.
- Applications must be in typed format in the prescribed proforma. Handwritten or non-proforma applications may be rejected.
- Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
- Ensure all documents – especially the discharge certificate and character certificates attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers – are enclosed before submission.
- Report for the selection test on 30 October 2026 at 7:00 AM. Late arrivals may not be permitted to appear.
- Bring original documents to the selection test for verification.
- Be prepared for the 5 km physical test within one hour at the selection test venue.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Odisha Police Recruitment Section – SPO Advertisement and Application Form | Click Here |
| Odisha Police Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
What is Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Kataka SPO Recruitment 2026?
It is a notification (Advertisement No. 4065/CP-E dated 1 October 2026) for the contractual re-employment of 81 retired Odisha Police officers as Special Police Officers (SPO) for a period of one year at the Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar-Kataka.
Who can apply for SPO Recruitment 2026?
Only retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors of Police from the State Police cadre of Odisha Police. Retired Battalion Cadre officers, CAPF personnel, and ex-servicemen are not eligible.
What is the last date to submit the application?
Applications must reach the Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Kataka by 22 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
When is the selection test?
The selection test is on 30 October 2026 at 7:00 AM at Reserve Police Ground, Bhubaneswar UPD (opposite Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar).
What does the selection test involve?
Document verification, a medical examination, a physical fitness test (5 km on foot within one hour), and an interview before a Selection Board.
What is the age limit?
Candidates must not be more than 65 years as on 1 October 2026 (the date of publication of the advertisement).
What is the period of engagement?
One year, on a contractual basis. Selected candidates must execute a re-employment agreement before joining.
What are the character certificate requirements?
Two character certificates are required, each attested by a different Group-B Gazetted Officer.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Kataka SPO recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 4065/CP-E) dated 1 October 2026, available on police.odisha.gov.in. The exact remuneration is not stated in the advertisement and must be verified from the Finance Department Memo No. 25744/F dated 1 October 2026 as referenced in the notification. This is a one-year contractual re-employment for retired Odisha Police officers only. JobShouter is not associated with the Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Kataka or the Government of Odisha. This article is for informational purposes only.
