Odisha Police SPO Recruitment 2026: 84 Posts in Eastern Range Baleshwar, Apply Offline
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The Odisha Police’s Eastern Range office at Baleshwar has opened applications for 84 Special Police Officer (SPO) posts — and if you are a retired police officer from the state, this is another chance to put your experience back into service. Unlike the big 800-post SPO drive announced earlier this year, this is a separate, range-level notification covering Baleshwar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak and Rairangpur police district. The engagement is purely on contract for one year, and the application has to reach the DIG’s office by 17 October 2026.
Odisha Police SPO Baleshwar Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Recruiting authority | Odisha Police, Eastern Range, Baleshwar |
| Post | Special Police Officer (SPO) |
| Total vacancies | 84 |
| Engagement | Contract, 1 year |
| Who can apply | Retired ASI / SI / Inspector of Odisha Police |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | 17 October 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Selection test | 23 October 2026, 6:30 AM (Reserve Police Ground, Baleshwar) |
Vacancy break-up (district-wise)
| Baleshwar | 22 |
| Mayurbhanj | 25 |
| Bhadrak | 22 |
| Rairangpur Police District | 15 |
| Total | 84 |
Who can apply
- Must have retired from the Odisha Police in the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector or Inspector.
- Maximum age: 65 years.
- Must be a permanent resident of Odisha and able to read, write and speak Odia.
- An unblemished service record is expected, along with good or very good CCR/PAR for the five years before retirement.
- Remuneration will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No. 25745/F dated 1 October 2026.
Selection process
Shortlisting starts with verification of the original documents, followed by a medical test, a physical test and an interview. The selection test for this range is scheduled for 23 October 2026 at 6:30 AM at the Reserve Police Ground, Baleshwar, so keep your service records and retirement papers ready in advance.
How to apply
- Visit the Odisha Police website at police.odisha.gov.in and download the application form for this recruitment.
- Fill the form in typed format — handwritten forms are best avoided.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including proof of retirement and service record.
- Submit the filled form by hand or by post to the office of the D.I.G. of Police, Eastern Range, Baleshwar, so that it reaches on or before 17 October 2026 (5:30 PM). Late applications will not be entertained.
Please note
This is a fresh, separate notification from the Eastern Range and is different from the state-wide 800-post SPO recruitment announced earlier in 2026 (which had its own district-wise break-up and a March deadline). If you already applied under the earlier drive, this Baleshwar notification needs a separate application.
FAQ — Odisha Police SPO Baleshwar Recruitment 2026
Who exactly can apply for these 84 SPO posts?
Only retired Odisha Police personnel who held the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector or Inspector at the time of retirement. Serving police officers, personnel from other states, and candidates from other forces are not eligible under this range-level notification. This is a separate Eastern Range drive — if you are responding to a different range’s SPO notification, check the range name on the advertisement before submitting.
What is the maximum age limit?
The candidate must not be more than 65 years old. Beyond that, the applicant needs to be a permanent resident of Odisha, able to read, write and speak Odia, and must carry an unblemished service record — with good or very good CCR/PAR ratings for the five years before retirement.
What is the last date, and how strict is it?
The filled application must REACH the office of the D.I.G. of Police, Eastern Range, Baleshwar on or before 17 October 2026 at 5:30 PM. Applications can be submitted by hand or by post — but postal delays are entirely the candidate’s responsibility, so sending the form a few days early is the sensible move. If you are posting from Mayurbhanj or Rairangpur, factor in two to three days of postal time, since the DIG’s office is in Baleshwar. Late applications are not entertained.
A quick checklist before you seal the envelope
Keep two sets of everything: one for the envelope and one to carry on the test day. That means a copy of your retirement order, age proof, residence proof, the last five years’ CCR/PAR records, and the typed application form itself. Originals stay with you for the document-verification stage on 23 October.
When and where is the selection test?
The selection test is scheduled for 23 October 2026 at 6:30 AM at the Reserve Police Ground, Baleshwar. It begins with verification of original documents and proceeds through a medical test, a physical test and an interview. Keep your service records, retirement papers and identity documents ready well in advance, because missing paperwork on the test day means disqualification.
What salary or remuneration will an SPO get?
The notification states that remuneration will be fixed as per Government of Odisha, Finance Department Memo No. 25745/F dated 1 October 2026. The exact monthly figure is not printed in the notification itself, so candidates should confirm the amount from the official advertisement or the DIG office before applying.
Where do I get the application form?
The prescribed form is attached to the official advertisement, which can be downloaded from the Odisha Police website at police.odisha.gov.in. Fill it in typed format — handwritten forms are best avoided — attach self-attested copies of your retirement proof, age proof and service record, and make sure the envelope reaches the DIG’s office in time.
Is this a permanent government job?
No. The engagement is purely contractual for one year. Selected candidates have to execute a formal agreement, and they must wear the prescribed uniform and badge while on duty.
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