Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 933 Posts
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB), Bhubaneswar, issued a corrigendum for the Combined Police Service Examination (CPSE) 2024 recruitment, announcing a three-year upper-age relaxation for all categories of candidates. The corrigendum, dated 31 July 2025, provided a fresh application opportunity for eligible candidates under the revised age limits.
The recruitment includes 933 vacancies for Sub Inspector of Police, Sub Inspector of Police (Armed), Station Officer (Fire Service) and Assistant Jailor. The fresh application window ran from 6 August to 15 August 2025 and is now closed.
Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) |
| Department | Home Department, Government of Odisha |
| Examination Name | Combined Police Service Examination 2024 |
| Post Name | Sub Inspector, SI (Armed), Station Officer and Assistant Jailor |
| Total Posts | 933 |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Original Application Dates | 20 January–10 February 2025 |
| Fresh Application Start Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Fresh Application Last Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Salary | Pay Level 9, Cell 1, as specified in the original advertisement |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Physical Tests and Document Verification |
| Official Website | https://odishapolice.gov.in |
| Current Application Status | Closed |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Detailed Advertisement | 17 January 2025 |
| Original Application Start Date | 20 January 2025 |
| Original Application Last Date | 10 February 2025 |
| Corrigendum Date | 31 July 2025 |
| Fresh Application Start Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Fresh Application Last Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Examination Date | Not Specified |
| Admit Card | Check Official Website |
| Result | Check Official Website |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment advertisement announced a total of 933 vacancies across four posts.
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sub Inspector of Police | 609 |
| Sub Inspector of Police (Armed) | 253 |
| Station Officer (Fire Service) | 47 |
| Assistant Jailor | 24 |
| Total | 933 |
The corrigendum did not change the vacancy position.
Latest Update: Odisha Police SI Age Relaxation 2025
According to Corrigendum Advertisement No. 05/OPRB dated 31 July 2025, the Government of Odisha granted three years of additional upper-age relaxation for all categories of candidates for CPSE-2024.
The revised age limits apply as of 1 January 2024.
Revised Age Limit
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 21 Years | 28 Years |
| SEBC | 21 Years | 33 Years |
| SC | 21 Years | 33 Years |
| ST | 21 Years | 33 Years |
| Women Candidates | 21 Years | 33 Years |
Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2024.
Candidates should consult the original detailed advertisement for any additional applicable eligibility conditions.
What About Candidates Who Already Applied?
The corrigendum clearly states that candidates who had already submitted applications under the original advertisement dated 17 January 2025 did not need to apply again.
Their eligibility was to be considered under the revised upper-age relaxation announced by the Government of Odisha.
Fresh applications were invited for eligible candidates who wished to apply under the revised age limits during the specified August 2025 application window.
Educational Qualification
The corrigendum confirms that the educational qualifications specified in the original detailed advertisement remain unchanged.
- Sub Inspector of Police: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Sub Inspector of Police (Armed): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Assistant Jailor: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Station Officer (Fire Service): Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
Candidates must also meet the other eligibility requirements mentioned in the original notification.
Application Fee
The application fee remains unchanged from the original detailed advertisement.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | Nil |
| SEBC | Nil |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
Salary / Pay Scale
The corrigendum confirms that the pay scale remains unchanged.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Band | ₹9,300–₹34,800 |
| Grade Pay | ₹4,200 |
| Pay Level | Level 9, Cell 1 |
| Basic Pay at the Specified Cell | ₹35,400 per month |
Applicable allowances and service benefits are governed by the relevant government rules.
Selection Process
The selection process and examination conditions remain unchanged under the corrigendum. Candidates should refer to the original detailed advertisement for the complete selection procedure, examination rules and physical test requirements.
The recruitment process includes the prescribed written examination, physical standard measurement, physical efficiency test, document verification and applicable medical and character verification requirements.
How to Apply for Odisha Police SI Recruitment
The fresh application window has closed. During the application period, eligible candidates could apply by following these steps:
- Visit the official Odisha Police website.
- Open the CPSE-2024 recruitment application link.
- Complete the registration and enter the required personal details.
- Fill in educational qualifications and other requested information.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Check all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Submit the application online and save a copy for future reference.
Applications were accepted through online mode only. The corrigendum stated that no physical copy of the online application form needed to be submitted.
Important Instructions
- The revised upper-age limit is applicable as of 1 January 2024.
- The fresh application window closed on 15 August 2025 at 10:00 PM.
- Candidates who had already applied under the original advertisement were not required to submit another application.
- Vacancy position, salary, educational qualifications, general eligibility, required certificates, syllabus, examination mode, physical standards and other conditions remain unchanged except for the age-limit provisions addressed in the corrigendum.
- Candidates should check the official website for subsequent examination announcements, admit cards and results.
Important Links
| Particular | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Odisha Police Official Website | Click Here |
| Original Detailed Advertisement | Click Here |
| Corrigendum Advertisement No. 05/OPRB | Click Here |
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Admit Card | Check Official Website |
| Examination Updates | Check Official Website |
| Result | Check Official Website |
Note: This article has been updated using Corrigendum Advertisement No. 05/OPRB dated 31 July 2025. The corrigendum revised the upper-age limits and provided a fresh application window; all other recruitment conditions remain as stated in the original detailed advertisement dated 17 January 2025.
