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Odisha Police Recruitment 2026: A major recruitment update has brought excitement among government job aspirants in Odisha. The Odisha Government has approved a large police recruitment process covering multiple uniform service posts, including Civil Constable, OISF Constable, Constable (Communication), and Sub-Inspector (SI) equivalent ranks.
According to the government notice and recent recruitment discussions, the responsibility for conducting recruitment examinations has been assigned to the Odisha Uniform Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC). Candidates preparing for Odisha Police jobs have been closely waiting for fresh updates regarding vacancies and examination schedules.
Odisha Police Vacancy Details 2026
Based on the official communication and recruitment updates, the vacancy distribution is expected as follows:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Constable (Communication) | 300 |
| OISF Constable | 2,212 |
| Civil Constable | 4,219 |
| SI & Equivalent Rank | 933 |
| Total Vacancies | Approximately 7,664 |
The total number of vacancies may make this one of the biggest Odisha Police recruitment drives in recent years.
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Major Change in Recruitment Process
Earlier, the recruitment process for SI and equivalent posts had been assigned to OPRB. However, due to administrative reasons, the recruitment process could not be completed as planned.
The Odisha Government has now reportedly decided that the recruitment process will also be handled through OUSSSC so that the process can move forward more efficiently. Candidates who had already submitted applications and were found eligible are expected to continue in the recruitment process without needing to start over.
Educational Qualification Expected
For certain posts, the expected minimum qualifications are:
Constable (Communication):
- Plus Two with Science stream
Sub Inspector (SI):
- Graduation from a recognized university
Additional eligibility details, including age limit, physical standards, reservation rules, and category-wise vacancy details are expected in the official notification.
Expected Selection Process
Candidates may have to go through multiple stages during recruitment:
- Written Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Previous recruitment patterns for Odisha Police SI have followed similar stages.
What Aspirants Should Do Now
Candidates preparing for the Odisha Police recruitment are advised to keep their documents ready and begin preparation seriously. Since the recruitment volume is large, competition is also expected to be high.
The official detailed notification regarding application dates, syllabus, exam pattern, and physical test details is expected to be released through the Odisha Police recruitment portal.
Odisha Police SI Physical Test Details
The Odisha Police Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 includes the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Candidates can find the selection details for both tests below:
Physical Standard Measurement Test (PST)
Candidates must adhere to the height and weight requirements set by the commission. The PST details for male and female candidates are as follows:
| OPRB SI Recruitment 2026 Physical Measurement Test | ||||
| Category | Height (In CMS) | Weight (In Kgs) | Chest (In CMS) | |
| Un-expanded | Expanded | |||
| General & SEBC (men) | 168 | 55 | 79 | 84 |
| General & SEBC (women) | 155 | 47.5 | – | – |
| SC/ST (men) | 163 | 50 | 76 | 81 |
| SC/ST (women) | 150 | 45 | – | – |
Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying)
Candidates who pass the PMT will be eligible to take the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Those who successfully clear the PET will be shortlisted for final selection based on their performance.
| Post Name | Running (1.6 km) |
Long Jump | Cross Country (5 km) | Test (Ladder Climbing up to 8m) | Swimming (100 m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.I. of Police | Men: 08 minutes |
Men: 3.66 m (3 attempts) |
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| Women: 10 minutes |
Women: 2.77 m (3 attempts) |
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| S.I. of Police (Armed) | Men: 08 minutes |
Men: 3.66 m (3 attempts) |
In 40 minutes | Â | |
| Assistant Jailor | Men: 08 minutes |
Men: 3.66 m (3 attempts) |
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| Women: 10 minutes |
Women: 2.77 m (3 attempts) |
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| Station Officers (Fire Service) | Men Only: 08 minutes |
Men: 3.66 m (3 attempts) |
In 40 minutes | In 3 chances | In 10 minutes |
Odisha Police SI 2026 Exam Pattern
The selection process of the Odisha Police SI includes a physical test and a written examination. The Odisha Police SI Exam pattern helps aspirants to focus on the subjects important for the exam and their weightage.
| Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General English and Odia Language | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper-II | General Studies | 200 | 180 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 300 | ||
| Paper-III | Technical Paper (For Station Officer, Fire Service) | 200 | 180 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 500 |
