The Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) has released admit card for the selection process of Police Sub Inspector, Station Officer (Fire Service), and Assistant Jailor positions. These positions encompass 933 openings within Odisha’s Home Department. The selection process, utilizing an OMR-based examination, is scheduled for March 8th and 9th, 2025, at designated examination centers across the state as announced by the board. Aspiring candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for the SI recruitment in Odisha Police can access their admit cards through the official Odisha Police website, opsi.onlineregistrationforms.com, starting March 1st, 2025.
Aspiring candidates are urged to retrieve their Admit Cards from the Odisha Police Website, odishapolice.gov.in, starting March 1st, 2025, to access information regarding their designated examination center and the exam timetable. This can be done using their unique login credentials.
Position Opening
Job Title Available Positions
Police Sub-Inspector, Designation 609
Armed Police Sub-Inspector, Rank 253
Fire Station Officer 47
Jailor’s Aide 24
Test Structure
Exam Paper Topic Maximum Points Allotted Examination Duration
General English and Odia Language Exam – Paper I 100 Multiple Choice Questions 90 Minutes Allotted
General Studies Paper II – 200 Marks (Multiple Choice Questions) – Duration: 180 Minutes
Recruitment Procedure
Written Assessment
Standardization of Physical Measurements
Physical Proficiency Examination (Qualifying)
Verification of Documents
Clinical Examination
Final Selection List
Guidance on Obtaining the Odisha Police SI Admission Card for 2025
Aspirants are advised to begin by visiting the official website of the Odisha Police department.
Go to the ‘Admit Card’ area of your dashboard.
Tap on the link to access the Odisha Police SI Admit Card for 2025.
Select the admit card option.
Access your account by entering your Application number, date of birth, and mobile phone number.
Your admit card will be displayed on the screen; please download it.
Now, be sure to obtain a printed copy of your admit card or hall ticket.
Make sure to safeguard your admit card for potential future use.
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board has stated in its notification that no application fee will be charged for this recruitment process.
Job opening information
Police Sub-Inspector Positions: 609 Openings
Police Sub-Inspector (Armed) positions: 253 openings
Fire Service seeking to fill 47 Station Officer positions.
The Government of Odisha, Home Department, is seeking to fill 24 positions for Assistant Jailors.
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Hiring for 2025: A Guide to Eligibility and Key Considerations for Candidates
- Individuals with disabilities are excluded from consideration for these positions. Only women and transgender candidates are permitted to apply for the Odisha Police SI and Assistant Jailor roles.
- Individuals aged 21 to 25 years old as of January 1, 2024, are eligible to apply for these positions. However, the maximum age requirement has been extended by five years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC, and female categories.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens with a strong moral character and good health. They should possess a sound physique and be free from any physical impairments or ailments.
- Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Odia, encompassing speaking, reading, and writing, by fulfilling one of the following criteria: completion of ME school or higher-level examinations where Odia was a subject, successful completion of the HSC or equivalent examination with Odia as the language of instruction for non-language subjects, or a passing score on the Odia written test conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha, aligned with the ME school standard.
- Individuals with multiple living spouses or a history of criminal convictions are ineligible to apply.
- Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree to be eligible for positions as SI Police, SI Police (Armed), and Assistant Jailor.
- Applicants for the Station Officer (Fire Service) position must possess a degree in Science or Engineering.
Candidate Evaluation Process
The process of recruiting involves these key stages:
- Assessed through a Written Examination utilizing Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) technology, which comprises:
- Common English & Odia Language
- Broad Academic Foundations
- Technical Report (Station Officer Access Only)
- Physical Requirements Assessment: Verifies that applicants satisfy the necessary physical standards.
- The Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying) encompasses running, long jump events, and specialized exercises designed for Station Officers.
- Certificate Authentication: Ensuring the validity of all necessary credentials.
- Compilation of Merit Lists: Determined by a combination of written examination results and NCC score contributions.
Essential Documentation
- Latest passport photo
- Digital signature and fingerprint scan
- Tenth-grade and graduation diplomas
- Certification of caste status (if relevant)
- Veterans’ certification (if relevant)
- Athletic certification (if relevant)
- Demonstration of Odia language competency