Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) has released a detailed advertisement (Indicative Advertisement No. 01/OPRB, dated 20.12.2024) for the Combined Police Service Examination 2025. This recruitment process aims to fill a total of 933 posts under the Home Department, Government of Odisha. To know the notification details such as vacancy details, online application opening and closing date, exam fee, eligibility criteria etc read the full details below.

Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
- Online Registration Date: 20/01/2025
- Online Application Start Date: 20/01/2025
- Application Closing Date: 10/02/2025
- Admit Card Release Date: Before the exam
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2025: Application Fees
- General/OBC: Nil
- SC/ST: Nil
- Note: The examination fee has been waived for all categories of candidates as per G.A. & P.G. Department Notification No. 9897/Gen, dated 11.04.2022.
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
Post Name | No. of Posts |
Sub-Inspector of Police | 609 |
Sub-Inspector of Police (ARMED) | 253 |
Station Officer (Fire Service) | 47 |
Assistant Jailor | 24 |
Total Posts | 933 |
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2025: Age Limit
- Age Limit: 21 to 25 years as of 01/01/2024.
- Date of Birth as per High School Certificate from recognized boards will be accepted.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women: 5 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: Entire service period in defense is considered.
- Candidates eligible under multiple categories can avail only one age relaxation, whichever is more beneficial.
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2025: Educational Qualification
- Educational Qualification:
- Sub Inspector of Police, Sub Inspector of Police (Armed), Assistant Jailor: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Station Officer (Fire Service): Science or Engineering Graduate from a government-recognized university or institution.
- Note for Candidates with Qualifications Outside Odisha:
- Must provide proof of equivalence from a recognized university/board in Odisha.
- Must show the affiliation of their institution to a recognized university/board.
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
- Combined Competitive Recruitment Examination:
- Written Test: OMR-based.
- Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying in nature.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks | Time |
Paper-1 | General English and Odia Language | 100 (MCQ) | 90 Minute |
Paper-II | General Studies | 200 (MCQ) | 180 Minute |
*Paper-III (For the post of Station Officer-Fire Service only) | Technical Paper | 200 (MCQ) | 180 Minute |
Total | 500 |
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector PHYSICAL STANDARDS & PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST (QUALIFYING)
Category | Height | Weight | Chest | |
General & SEBC (Men) | 168 cm | 55 Kg | 79 Cm | 84 CM |
General & SEBC (Women) | 155 cm | 47.5 Kg | ||
SC/ST (Men) | 163 cm | 50 Kg | 76 Cm | 81 CM |
SC/ST (Women) | 150 cm | 45 Kg |
Important Links
Apply Online | Click Here |
Download Official Notification | Click Here |
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