Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka SPO Recruitment 2026: 81 Posts, Apply by 22 October
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If you retired from Odisha Police as an ASI, Sub-Inspector or Inspector and still want to wear the uniform, this notice is meant for you. The Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka has invited applications for 81 Special Police Officer (SPO) posts on a one year contract. Applications are offline, and they must reach the Commissioner of Police’s office by 5:00 PM on 22 October 2026. The selection test follows on 30 October 2026.
The time is short. Below you will find who can apply, who cannot, what the test involves, which documents to attach and the mistakes that get applications thrown out.
SPO Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting office | Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar Kataka (Bhubaneswar-Cuttack) |
| Post | Special Police Officer (SPO) |
| Total vacancies | 81 |
| Advertisement number | 4065/CP-E dated 01.10.2026 |
| Type of engagement | Contract, not more than one year |
| Who can apply | Retired ASI, Sub-Inspector and Inspector of Odisha Police |
| Maximum age | 65 years on the date the advertisement was published |
| Application mode | Offline, typed, in the prescribed proforma |
| Last date | 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Selection test | 30 October 2026, 7:00 AM |
| Remuneration | As per Odisha Finance Department Memo No. 25744/F dated 01.10.2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 1 October 2026 |
| Last date for the application to reach the office | 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM (Thursday) |
| Selection test | 30 October 2026, 7:00 AM (Friday) |
There are only eight days between the last date and the test. If you are reading this on 11 October, you have eleven days to get your papers ready and nineteen days before the test. That sounds comfortable until you start collecting character certificates.
Vacancy Details
The notice lists a single post, Special Police Officer, with 81 vacancies. It does not split the posts by rank or category, so we are not inventing a breakup. Retired ASIs, Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors all compete for the same 81 seats.
An earlier SPO round was run by the Commissionerate and other police ranges earlier this year. This is a fresh advertisement, so an old application will not count. If you want to compare it with the ranges that are open right now, see the table further down.
Who Can Apply
You need to meet every condition below. Missing even one can get the application rejected.
- Permanent resident of Odisha.
- Retired from Odisha Police in the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector or Inspector of Police.
- Not more than 65 years old on the date the advertisement was published.
- Able to speak, read and write Odia.
- Unblemished service record.
- Never convicted in a criminal case and never given a major departmental punishment during service.
- No criminal case pending against you.
- Not more than one living spouse.
- A “very good” or “good” CCR or PAR for a continuous 60 months before retirement.
- Government quarter, if one was ever allotted, must have been vacated.
Who Cannot Apply
Retired personnel from the Battalion Cadre, retired CAPF personnel and ex-servicemen cannot appear in this selection test. Serving police personnel are not the target group either, since this is a re-employment scheme for retirees.
Age Limit
The upper limit is 65 years, counted on the date the advertisement came out (1 October 2026). The notice, as reported by the job portals that quote it, mentions no age relaxation. Check the official PDF before assuming any.
SPO Salary and Remuneration
This is the question everyone asks, and the honest answer is that the notice does not give a rupee figure. It says remuneration will be fixed as per the Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No. 25744/F dated 01.10.2026.
Some websites quote monthly amounts. We could not trace those numbers to the advertisement, so we are not repeating them. Before you decide, ask the Commissionerate office for the memo or look at the official advertisement page linked at the end of this article.
Selection Process
Selection happens on the test day, in four stages.
- Document verification. You bring the originals of everything you attached to the form.
- Medical test. A medical examination checks your physical fitness. People with physical deformities are not eligible for appointment.
- Physical test. You must cover 5 kilometres on foot within one hour.
- Interview. Only those who pass both the medical and physical tests face the Selection Board.
There is no written exam.
The 5 km Walk: What It Really Asks For
Five kilometres in sixty minutes works out to twelve minutes per kilometre, a brisk walking pace. For a retiree who has not walked that distance in a while, it is not as easy as it sounds, especially early in the morning at 7:00 AM with documents and medical checks done first. Start walking a few kilometres daily from now, build up gradually, and speak to your doctor first if you have any heart, knee or blood pressure issue.
The notice also expects candidates to be physically fit and mentally alert for police duty.
Documents Required
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Application form | Neatly typed in the prescribed proforma, every column filled |
| Passport size photographs | Two recent photos, self-attested |
| Age and qualification certificates | Self-attested copies |
| Discharge certificate | Self-attested copy |
| Character certificates | Two, attested by two different Group-B Gazetted Officers |
| Declarations | Sign the declarations given in the form, including the one for taking part in the physical test |
Carry the originals on 30 October. Verification is the first stage, and nobody will wait while you go home to fetch a certificate.
How to Apply Offline
- Download the advertisement and application proforma from the Odisha Police website, police.odisha.gov.in.
- Read the conditions once fully before you start filling the form.
- Type the form. Fill every column. Do not leave blanks.
- Attach self-attested copies of all documents and the two photographs.
- Get two character certificates from two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.
- Sign every declaration in the proforma.
- Send or hand over the application to the Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Kataka, Bhubaneswar so that it reaches by 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
Where to Send the Application
The Commissioner of Police’s office address on the official Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police website is Bidyut Marg, Bhubaneswar, PIN 751001. The office phone listed there is +91-674-2530035 and the email is commissioneratepolice@nic.in. Use the contact page linked below to confirm before you post anything.
The notice says the application must reach the office, so posting it on the last day is a gamble. Our suggestion: send it a week early, or deliver it in person and keep an acknowledgment if the office gives one. If you use post, choose a trackable service.
Test Venue: Confirm Before You Go
Most portals say the selection test is at Reserve Police Ground, Bhubaneswar UPD, opposite Kalinga Stadium. One portal that read both the short newspaper advertisement and the detailed one points out that the two do not word the venue identically, and that the detailed advertisement mentions the Police Commissionerate Headquarters. We could not open the PDF ourselves, so we cannot settle this for you. Read the venue line in the official advertisement, and if it is unclear, call the office number above a day or two before the test.
Mistakes That Can Get Your Application Rejected
- Getting both character certificates from the same officer. The notice asks for two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.
- Leaving columns empty. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- Forgetting to sign the declarations.
- Submitting photocopies that are not self-attested.
- Sending the form on 22 October and hoping it arrives the same day.
- Applying even though you retired from the Battalion Cadre or CAPF. That route is closed.
- Not having service records ready. The CCR or PAR condition covers your last 60 months before retirement, so request copies early.
- Not vacating an old government quarter.
How This Differs From Other Odisha SPO Notices
Several police offices in Odisha are hiring SPOs at the same time, each with its own last date and test date. Do not mix them up.
| Notice | Posts | Last date | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar Kataka Commissionerate (this page) | 81 | 22 October 2026 | You are here |
| Eastern Range, Baleshwar | 84 | 17 October 2026 | Baleshwar SPO notice |
| South Western Range (Koraput) and Western Range (Rourkela) | 188 combined | 15 October 2026 | Koraput and Rourkela SPO notice |
| North Central Range, Talcher | 56 | 31 October 2026 | Talcher SPO notice |
Each range wants a separate application. Applying to one does not count as applying to another.
If you are a younger aspirant and this retired-officer scheme is not for you, our guides to the Odisha Police SI exam date and the 7,664 post police recruitment cover the regular route. You can also browse every new job notice in Odisha Sarkari Naukri.
Quick Checklist Before You Post the Form
- Typed form, all columns filled, all declarations signed.
- Two photographs, self-attested.
- Age, qualification and discharge certificates, self-attested.
- Two character certificates from two different Group-B Gazetted Officers.
- Application sent early enough to reach by 22 October, 5:00 PM.
- Originals kept ready for 30 October.
- Daily walking practice started.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many SPO posts are there in the Bhubaneswar Kataka Police Commissionerate recruitment?
There are 81 Special Police Officer posts, all on contract for not more than one year.
What is the last date to apply?
22 October 2026, 5:00 PM. The application has to reach the office by then, not just be posted by then.
Who can apply for these SPO posts?
Retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors of Odisha Police who are permanent residents of Odisha, can speak, read and write Odia, are within the age limit and meet the service record conditions.
Can retired CAPF personnel or ex-servicemen apply?
No. Retired Battalion Cadre personnel, CAPF personnel and ex-servicemen are not eligible to appear in this selection test.
What is the age limit?
Not more than 65 years on the date the advertisement was published.
Is there a written exam?
No written exam is mentioned. Selection is through document verification, a medical test, a physical test and an interview.
What is the physical test?
You have to cover 5 kilometres on foot within one hour.
What is the salary of an SPO?
The notice does not state an amount. It says remuneration will be fixed as per the Odisha Finance Department Memo No. 25744/F dated 01.10.2026.
Where do I get the application form?
From the Odisha Police website at police.odisha.gov.in, along with the detailed advertisement.
Can I apply online?
No. This recruitment is offline. The typed form and documents go to the Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Kataka.
