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The Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) has announced a total of 933 vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts in Police (armed), Station Officers (Fire Service) & Asst. Jailors Force. The selection of candidates for SI posts is based on a Written Exam, Physical Test, Medical Examination, and DV. Candidates who clear all stages of the selection process will be appointed for the well-reputed post of Sub-Inspector (SI) all over the state. The Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 apply online process has been started at https://odishapolice.gov.in/. To know more about Odisha Police SI Exam 2025, go through the details mentioned in the article.
Odisha Police SI Notification 2025 Out
The detailed Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Notification PDF 2025 has been released for the recruitment of a total of 933 vacancies in Sub-Inspector posts. The official notification pdf includes all the details regarding the Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025, category wise, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, updated exam pattern and important dates. The direct link to download detailed notifications is shared here.
Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025- Highlights
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) is going to conduct the Odisha Police Combined Comparative Recruitment Examination 2025 to fill a total of 933 vacancies of Sub-Inspector posts. Graduate candidates can submit their duly filled application forms for Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 from the official website by following the instructions mentioned in the notification pdf.
| Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025- Highlights | |
| Organization | State Selection Board, Odisha Police Cuttack |
| Post Name | Sub-Inspector |
| Vacancies | 933 |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| Registration Dates | 20th January to 10th February 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying), Medical Examination and Document Verification Process |
| Salary | Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 52,000/- |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | https://odishapolice.gov.in/ |
Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025- Important Dates
The registration dates for the Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 have been released along with the detailed notification. Interested candidates can submit their application process for SI posts from 20th January to 10th February 2025 at https://odishapolice.gov.in/. Candidates must note the important dates to avoid missing out on any deadline.
| Events | Important Dates |
| Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 | 18th January 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 20th January 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10th February 2025 (10 pm) |
| Odisha Police SI Exam Date | – |
Odisha Police SI Vacancy 2025
Out of a total of 933 vacancies in Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025, 609 posts of Sub-Inspector of Police, 253 posts of Sub-Inspector Police (Armed), 47 posts of Station Officer (Fire Service), and 24 posts of Asst. Jailer are released under the home department of Odisha.
| Name of Post | UR | SC | ST | SEBC | Total | Ex-Serviceman | Sportsperson |
| Sub Inspector of Police | 248 ( 82 reserved for Women) | 60 (20 reserved for Women) | 206 (68 reserved for Women) | 95 (31 reserved for Women) | 609 | 18 | 6 (2 reserved for Women) |
| Sub Inspector of Police (Armed) | 128 | 30 | 36 | 59 | 253 | 8 | 3 |
| Station Officer (Fire Service) | 21 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| Asst. Jailor | 12 (3 reserved for Women) | 3 (1 reserved for Women) | 6 (2 reserved for Women) | 3 (1 reserved for Women) | 24 | 1 | 0 |
Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 Application Form
The online process for Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 has been started on 20th January 2025 at its official website, https://odishapolice.gov.in/. The registration window will remain open till 10th February 2025 (10 pm). A direct link to apply online for Odisha Police SI posts has been provided here.
Steps to Apply Online for Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Online Form 2025
Candidates can submit Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Online Form 2025 online mode only. Here we have provided the steps by step process that helps candidates to submit their application forms.
- Go to the official website of Odisha Police at www.odishapolice.gov.in.
- On the homepage click on the button “Recruitment for Sub-Inspector posts”.
- Candidates are redirected to a new page. Click on the “New Registration or Sign In”
- Fill out registration forms by providing email ID, roll number, and other personal details.
- Complete the application forms and submit your qualification details and other required details.
- Click on confirm and proceed.
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Upload your photo, signature caste certificate, etc. Then click on “confirm and proceed”.
- Pay the application fee through an online payment gateway.
- Save and download the Odisha Police SI Application Form for future reference.
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
To complete the online registration for Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025, candidates have to pay an amount of application fee. The application fee will be paid through online mode only (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, etc.) and is payable as per the category of the candidates.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/ SEBC/ OBC | Rs. 285/- |
| SC/ ST | Nil |
Eligibility Criteria for Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025
To apply online for Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025, candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria based on nationality, age limit, and educational qualification. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria only will be able to apply for this post.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (Arts/ Science/ Commerce) from a recognized university
- Candidates must have passed M.E. School or higher examinations with Odia as a subject, or passed H.S.C. or equivalent examinations with Odia as a medium of examination
Age Limit (1/1/2024)
The minimum age limit for Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 will be 21 years and maximum 25 years. Only those candidates who fall within this age limit criteria will be able to apply online. The SC/ST/SEBC/Women candidates will be given the 5-year age relaxation.
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 25 years
Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
Candidates who will apply for 933 vacancies in Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 will go through multiple stages of the selection process including Written Exam, Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying), Medical Examination, and Document Verification Process.
- Written Exam
- Physical Standards Test and Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification Process
Odisha Police SI Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates interested in sub-inspector posts must be aware of the Odisha Police SI Exam Pattern 2025 to effectively prepare for the exam and qualify for the exam.
- The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Mode.
- The medium of examination will be English and Odia.
- It consists of 2 Papers, Paper 1 for Odia and English Language and Paper 2 for General Studies.
- Paper 1 consists of 100 questions for 100 marks.
- Paper 2 consists of 200 questions for 200 marks.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
- 120 minutes will be provided to complete the Paper and 180 minutes will be provided for Paper 2.
| Papers | Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total marks | Time Duration |
| Paper 1 | Odia Language and English Language | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes |
| Paper 2 | General Studies | 200 | 200 | 180 minutes |
| Total | 300 | 300 | 300 minutes | |
| Paper 3 | Technical Paper (For Station Officer Fire Service) | 200 | 180 minutes | |
| Total | 500 | 500 | 480 minutes | |
Physical Standard Test
Physical Standard Test (PST) will be based on the category of the candidates. Male candidates belonging to General and SEBC will have height of 168 cm, weight of 55 kg, and chest measurement of 79 cm without expansion and 84 cm when expanded. Female candidates belonging to General and SEBC will have height of 155 cm and weight of 47.5 kg respectively.
| Odisha Police SI Physical Standard Test | ||||
| Category | Height (in cm) | Weight (in kg) | Chest (in cm) | |
| Un-expanded | Expanded | |||
| General and SEBC (Men) | 168 | 55 | 79 | 84 |
| General and SEBC (Female) | 155 | 47.5 | – | – |
| SC/ ST (Male) | 163 | 50 | 76 | 81 |
| SC/ ST (Female) | 150 | 45 | – | – |
Physical Efficiency Test
After the written examination, candidates will have to qualify the Physical Standard Test (PST), those who qualify both will be moved forward to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
| Odisha Police SI Physical Efficiency Test | ||
| Candidates (All Category) | Events | Time/ Attempts |
| Men | Running 1.6 km | 8 Minutes |
| Men | Long Jump 3.66 Meters | 03 Attempts |
| Women | Running 1.6 km | 10 Minutes |
| Women | Long Jump 2.77 Meters | 03 Attempts |
Odisha Police SI Salary 2025
Candidates selected as Sub Inspector in the Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 will get a Pay Band of Rs. 9300/- to Rs. 34800/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/- i.e. Rs. 35400/- of level 9. Apart from the salary, they will also be able to get various allowances, including House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance, etc.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Odisha Police Sub-Inspector | Rs. 35400/- |
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