Odisha Police Jobs in Odisha 2026

Odisha Police recruitment is one of the largest and most consistent sources of government employment in the state, with regular Constable and Sub-Inspector batches filling thousands of posts across 30 districts every two to three years. For candidates with physical fitness, discipline, and a preference for field-level government service, the Odisha Police is a career path with genuine merit.

Constable recruitment is the most accessible entry point. The qualification bar is 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognised board, and the selection hinges heavily on the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The 1600m run (men: under 6 minutes, women: under 8 minutes) and the long jump and high jump standards weed out a large fraction of applicants, making physical preparation the primary competitive differentiator. The written test covers General Knowledge, Odia language, basic Arithmetic, and Reasoning — a standard pattern that overlaps substantially with OSSSC exam preparation.

The Sub-Inspector (SI) post is the graduate-level entry route. SI recruitment follows the same OSSC-managed process but with a higher written test standard and includes an interview component alongside the physical tests. Pay at Level 7 (₹44,900) with DA and allowances makes it one of the better-compensating entry-level government posts in Odisha. In Bhubaneswar and Cuttack commissionerates, SI vacancies are separately advertised for the Commissioner cadre.

Odisha also recruits for specialist police roles — Police Constable (Driver), Police Constable (Band), Wireless Operator, and for armed battalions like OSAP (Odisha Special Armed Police). Each has its own eligibility and selection criteria. Additionally, the Excise Department recruits Excise Constables through a similar PET-based process, and the Odisha Fire Service periodically advertises Fireman posts. All notifications are processed through ossc.gov.in — candidates should maintain an active account there.