The Odisha Police Department has announced recruitment for 56 Special Police Officer (SPO) positions. Retired police personnel who previously held the ranks of ASI, SI, or Inspector are eligible to apply. Applicants must be no older than 65 years of age. Eligible candidates may submit their applications to the office of the DIG of Police, NCR, Talcher. The deadline for this recruitment is October 31, 2026. The place of posting will be the Talcher-Angul region.
Odisha Police Job Vacancy 2026 – Job Description
Odisha Police, Office of the DIG of Police (NCR), Talcher
Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 56 Posts
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Application Info
- Application Mode : Offline (Application Submission)
- Last Date to Apply : 31st October 2026
- Job Location : Talcher, Angul (Odisha)
- Submission Office : O/o the DIG of Police, NCR, Talcher
Recruitment Overview
- Organization : Odisha Police Department
- Jurisdiction : Northern Central Range (NCR), Talcher
- Total Vacancies : 56 Posts
- Who Can Apply : Retired Police Personnel (Odisha)
Vacancy Details
- Post Name : Special Police Officer (SPO)
- Total Posts : 56 Vacancies
- Posting Area : NCR Talcher / Angul District
- Engagement Type : Contractual / Re-employment
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility Profile : Retired ASI / SI / Inspector of Police
- Age Limit : Maximum up to 65 Years
- Selection Process : Document Verification & Service Assessment
- Official Website : police.odisha.gov.in
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Odisha Police Jobs Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How many vacancies are there for the Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?
Recruitment will be conducted for a total of 56 Special Police Officer (SPO) posts. - Who can apply for this post?
Retired police personnel who have served in the ranks of ASI, SI, and Inspector are eligible to apply. - What is the maximum age limit for applicants?
The maximum age of the candidate must be 65 years. - How can one apply for the Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply by preparing an application and sending it to the address: DIG Office, NCR, Talcher (DIG of Police, NCR, Talcher). - What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply for this recruitment is 31 October 2026.