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Odisha Police SI Exam Date 2025 Postponed, New Exam Dates to Be Announced Soon

The Odisha Police Recruitment Board has postponed the Sub-Inspector Written Exam that was scheduled for 5th and 6th October 2025. New dates will be announced soon.

Candidates who have completed their applications are advised to continue preparing diligently and stay updated with the official website for the rescheduled exam, admit card, and essential instructions. Don’t miss any updates to stay ahead in your preparation!

Odisha Police SI Exam Date 2025 Postponed

The Odisha Police SI Exam 2025, originally scheduled for 5th–6th October, has been postponed. Candidates should monitor the official website for new dates, admit card updates, and instructions.

Odisha Police SI Exam Date 2025 Postponed

 

Odisha Police SI Notification 2025

The Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) has released the official notification for 933 Sub-Inspector (SI) vacancies, offering a great opportunity for aspirants eager to join the police force. For complete details on eligibility, age limit, selection criteria, and exam guidelines, check the Odisha Police SI Notification 2025 on the official website or via the direct link below.

Moreover, the Odisha Police SI Age Relaxation Notice, released on 1st August 2025, is also available for candidates to review.

Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025

The Staff Selection Board, Odisha Police, has released the Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 notification to fill posts of SI (Armed), Station Officer (Fire Service), and Assistant Jailor.

SI Odisha Police Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights
Recruiting Organization State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha Police
Post name Sub Inspector (Unarmed and Armed)
Total Vacancies 933
Mode of application Online
Application Start Date (Reopen) 06 August 2025
Application End Date (Reopen) 15 August 2025
Selection Procedure Computer-Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE)
PST/PET
Document Verification
Odisha Police SI Exam Date 2025 TBA
Educational Qualifications Graduation
Salary Rs. 45,000 – Rs. 52,000
Official website https://odishapolice.gov.in/

Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

Applicants of Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 must follow updates on the official website. For convenience, we’ve provided a table with key announced and upcoming dates.

Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
Odisha Police Recruitment 2025 18 January 2025
Online Application Starts (Reopen) 06 August 2025
Last Date to Apply (Reopen) 15 August 2025
Odisha Police SI Admit Card 2025 TBA
Odisha Police SI Exam Date 2025 TBA

Odisha Police SI Online Application Form 2025 Link

The Odisha Police SI Online Application Form 2025 was available from 6th to 15th August on @odishapolice.gov.in. The application window is now closed, and the written exam will be conducted for all registered candidates.

Aspirants were required to fulfill the eligibility criteria, upload necessary documents, and submit their forms within the deadline to ensure successful registration.

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How to Apply for Odisha Police SI Online Application Form 2025

Candidates interested in the OPRB SI Recruitment 2025 should complete their online applications by following these steps:

  • Go to the official Odisha Police website at odishapolice.gov.in/.
  • Find and click on the “SI Odisha Police Recruitment 2025” online application link on the homepage.
  • New users should select “Register,” while existing users can log in with their login credentials.
  • Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents.
  • Double-check the application and make the payment from the available methods.
  • Download and print the submitted application for future reference.

SI Odisha Police 2025 Application Fees

Candidates are required to pay the necessary application fees to complete their online submission. Refer to the table below for the category-wise details of the Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 application fees.

SI Odisha Police 2025 Application Fees
Category Application Fees
UR/SEBC/BC Rs. 285
SC/ST Nil

Odisha Police SI Vacancy 2025

Odisha Police has announced 933 vacancies for SI posts, including Armed SI, Station Officer (Fire Service), and Assistant Jailor. Candidates can check the category-wise vacancy distribution in the table below.

Post Name SC ST SEBC UR Total Ex.
Serviceman
  (M) (W) (M) (W) (M) (W) (M) (W) (M) (W) (M)
Sub-Inspector of Police 40 20 138 68 64 31 166
SI Police (Armed) 30 36 59 128
Station Officer (Fire Service) 07 15 04 21
Asst. Jailor (M) 02 04 02 09 17 01
Asst. Jailor (W) 01 02 01 03 07

Odisha Police SI Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 must check eligibility criteria, including nationality, education, and age limit. Detailed requirements are provided below.

SI Odisha Police Nationality

Candidates must be a citizens of India.

Odisha Police SI Educational Qualifications

  • The candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
  • For Station Officer Posts (Fire Services), candidates must be a science or engineering graduate from a recognised university or institute.

Odisha Police SI Age Limit (Revised)

The OPRB has revised the SI Age Limit for 3 years. Candidates can check the detailed category-wise age limit mentioned below. The age limit for Odisha Police Sub Inspector is expected by analysing the previous recruitments:

  • Minimum age: 21 Years
  • Maximum age 28 Years

Age relaxation will be provided according to the rules prescribed by the commission. 5-year age relaxation has been provided to SC/ST/SEBC/Women candidates, i.e the max. The age limit for these candidates is 33 years.

Other General Instructions:

  • Must be in good health and physically fit with no defects.
  • Should speak, read, and write Odia.
  • Must have passed M.E. School or higher with Odia, or H.S.C. equivalent with Odia medium.
  • Should not have more than one living spouse.
  • Must have no criminal convictions.

Odisha Police SI 2025 Selection Process

The Odisha Police SI selection has three stages: Written Exam to test knowledge and reasoning, Physical Efficiency Test to assess fitness, and Document Verification to confirm credentials before final appointment.

  • Written Exam
  • Physical Standard Test (PST) And Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

Odisha Police SI Physical Test Details

The Odisha Police Sub Inspector Recruitment 2025 includes the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Candidates can find the selection details for both tests below:

Physical Standard Measurement Test (PST)

Candidates must adhere to the height and weight requirements set by the commission. The PST details for male and female candidates are as follows:

OPRB SI Recruitment 2025 Physical Measurement Test
Category Height (In CMS) Weight (In Kgs) Chest (In CMS)
Un-expanded Expanded
General & SEBC (men) 168 55 79 84
General & SEBC (women) 155 47.5
SC/ST (men) 163 50 76 81
SC/ST (women) 150 45

Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying)

Candidates who pass the PMT will be eligible to take the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Those who successfully clear the PET will be shortlisted for final selection based on their performance.

Post Name Running
(1.6 km)
Long Jump Cross Country (5 km) Test (Ladder Climbing up to 8m) Swimming (100 m)
S.I. of Police Men:
08 minutes
Men: 3.66 m
(3 attempts)
 
Women:
10 minutes
Women: 2.77 m
(3 attempts)
 
S.I. of Police (Armed) Men:
08 minutes
Men: 3.66 m
(3 attempts)
In 40 minutes  
Assistant Jailor Men:
08 minutes
Men: 3.66 m
(3 attempts)
 
Women:
10 minutes
Women: 2.77 m
(3 attempts)
 
Station Officers (Fire Service) Men Only:
08 minutes
Men: 3.66 m
(3 attempts)
In 40 minutes In 3 chances In 10 minutes

Odisha Police SI 2025 Exam Pattern

The selection process of the Odisha Police SI includes Physical test and written examination. The Odisha Police SI Exam pattern helps aspirants to focus on the subjects important for the exam and their weightage.

Paper Subject Maximum Marks Time
Paper-I General English and Odia Language 100 90 Minutes
Paper-II General Studies 200 180 Minutes
Total Marks 300
Paper-III Technical Paper (For Station Officer, Fire Service) 200 180 Minutes
Total Marks 500

SI Odisha Police Syllabus 2025

The Odisha Police SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern are crucial for candidates preparing for the exam, as they offer essential details about the exam structure and key topics. A thorough understanding of the Odisha Police SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern is essential for effective preparation. The Odisha SI Exam consists of two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Below is a detailed breakdown of both Paper I and Paper II syllabus.

Paper-I (100 marks): General English & Odia Language
Subjects Topics
General English
  • Comprehension of a given passage, Usage, and vocabulary
  • Questions to test the knowledge of grammar.
    (The questions will be asked up to the graduation level)
Odia Language
  • Comprehension of a given passage.
  • Usage and vocabulary.
  • Translation from English to Odia.

The syllabus for Paper-II includes:

Paper-II (200 marks): General Studies
Subjects Topics
General Science
  • Recent Science Innovations and Technologies (including matters of everyday observation)
  • Current events of National and International Importance
Current Affairs
  • National and International Important Events
  • State-level important events
History
  • Ancient History (Social, Economic, and Political Aspects)
  • Indian National Movement (the nature & character of the nineteenth-century resurgence, growth of Nationalism, attainment of Independence, and role of leading personalities in the freedom movement)
Geography
  • Indian and World Geography
  • Physical and economic geography of the country.
  • Indian agriculture and National resources
Indian Polity and Economy
  • Political System
  • Constitution of India
  • Panchayat Raj Administration
  • Principal features and characteristics of the Indian Economy
  • Planning and economic development of India
Numerical Ability and Arithmetic
  • Antonyms and Synonyms
  • Errors
  • Cloze Test
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Fillers
  • Parts of Speech
  • Sentence Completion
  • Paragraph Completion
  • Sentence Rearrangement
Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning
  • Decimal Fraction
  • Pipes and Cistern
  • Problems on Ages
  • Time and Distance
  • Simplification
  • Number Series
  • Percentages
  • Ratio and Proportions
  • Number System
  • Banker’s Discount
  • Partnership
  • Allegation and Mixture
  • Probability
  • Average
  • Chain Rule
  • SI, CI
  • Permutation and Combination
  • Volume and Surface Area
  • Height and Distance
  • Boats and Streams
  • Area
  • Time and Work
Basic Computer Literacy
  • Generations
  • Recent Updates
  • History of the Computer
  • Languages
  • Input and Output Devices
  • Networking
Paper III- Technical Paper (For Station Officer-Fire Service Only)
The questions shall be of +3 standards from the following subjects:
Physics
Chemistry

Odisha Police SI Salary

The Odisha Police SI salary ranges from Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800, with a grade pay of Rs. 4,200, totaling Rs. 35,400 at Level 9, Cell 1 of the pay matrix. In addition to the basic salary, employees are entitled to a range of benefits, such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA), insurance, and other perks offered by the Odisha Government.

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FAQs

When will the detailed notifiaction of the Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 be released?

The detailed notification of The Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025 has been released on its official website.

How many Vacancies are released in Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025?

The Board will conduct recruitment for 933 vacancies through the exam for SI post in various districts of Odisha state.

What is the selection process of OPRB SI Recruitment 2025?

The selection process includes a written test and Physical examination.

What is the salary of Odisha Police Sub Inspector of Police 2025?

The salary ranges from Rs. 45,000 to 52,000.

Where can I apply for Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2025?

Applications can be submitted online through the official Odisha Police recruitment portal.

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