The Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) has invited online Application for 933 posts of Sub-Inspector & equivalent ranks. Online applications reopened from 6 August 2025 to 15 August 2025. Graduates aged 21–28 years can apply online at the official portal. Check detailed eligibility, exam pattern, and apply now.
The Odisha Police has officially re-opened registration for the Sub-Inspector (SI) and equivalent posts. Eligible and interested candidate can apply for this prestigious post before 15 August 2025. A total of 933 vacancies will be filled in the 2025 selection process, including positions for Sub-Inspector of Police, SI (Armed), Station Officer (Fire Service), and Asst. Jailer under the Home Department. Before applying for the post of Odisha police SI 2025 you must visit the official website and check the official notification and apply process.
Note: If you have previously applied for these posts in 2025, you do NOT need to re-apply.
Key Highlights
Posts
Sub Inspector, SI (Armed), Station Officer (Fire), Assistant Jailer
Total Vacancies: 933
Salary
Rs. 35,400/- (Level 9) + allowances
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹285
SC/ST/ PwBD/ ExS: NIL
Selection Process
Written Exam, Physical Standards & Efficiency Test, Medical, Document Verification
Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release | 18 January 2025 |
| Online Registration Start (Reopen) | 6 August 2025 |
| Online Registration End | 15 August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | 13 & 14 September 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 4-5 days before exam |
Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 Vacancy Details
| Posts | UR | SC | ST | SEBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI of police | 248 | 60 | 206 | 95 | 609 |
| SI (Armed) | 128 | 30 | 36 | 59 | 253 |
| Station Officer (Fire) | 21 | 07 | 15 | 04 | 47 |
| Asst. Jailer | 12 | 03 | 06 | 03 | 24 |
| Total | 409 | 100 | 263 | 161 | 933 |
Check the official notification PDF for for reservation details.
Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To apply in the post of Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 candidates have to fulfil different eligibility criteria like age limit, Nationality, Educational qualifications etc. The candidate who will fulfil these criteria will able to apply for this posts.
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must have Bachelor’s degree (Arts/Science/Commerce) from recognized university.
- For the post of station officer (Fire) he must be a science or Engineering Graduate from a recognised college.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 28 years (UR)
- SEBC/SC/ST/Women: Up to 33 years (5 years relaxation)
Other Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate Must be able to speak, read and write Odia, and must have passed Odia in M.E. School, or as medium of examination in HSC, or passed Odia written test conducted for M.E. standard by BSE Odisha.
- Candidate must have good moral character, sound health.
- He/She should not have more than one spouse living.
- Candidate must not convicted for any crime.
Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 Selection Process
As per Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 Notification the applied Candidates will be selected by the process of
- Written Exam
- Physical Standards & Efficiency Test
- Medical Test.
- Document Verification
Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 Exam Pattern
1.Computer Based Test
A computer based test will be conducted for the post of Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025. There shall be two Papers for SI/Asst. Jailer and Three for Station Officer (Fire).
| Papers | Subjects | Question | Mark | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Odia & English Language | 100 | 100 | 120 |
| Paper 2 | General Studies | 200 | 200 | 180 |
| Paper 3 | Technical Paper | 200 | 200 | 180 |
| TOTAL | SI/Asst. Jailer | 300 | 300 | 300 min |
| TOTAL | Station Officer | 500 | 500 | 480 min |
Each wrong answer: –0.25 marks.
2. Physical Standard & Efficiency Test (PST & PET)
- For Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 a physical standard and efficiency test will be conducted where general eligibility for General/SEBC Male is Height 168cm, Weight 55kg and Chest 79-84cm.
- similarly for SC/ST Male the minimum physical standard requirement is Height 163cm, Weight 50kg and Chest 76-81cm.
- For General/SEBC Female a Height of 155cm, Weight of 47.5kg is needed.
- For SC/ST Female a Height of 150cm and Weight of 45kg is needed.
| Event | Male | Female |
| Running | 1.6km in 8 min | 1.6km in 10 min |
| Long Jump | 3.66m in 3 attempts | 2.77m in 3 attempts |
PST/PET is qualifying only. Only those qualifying both written & PST/PET will proceed to medical & DV round.
Odisha Police SI Salary & Benefits
The candidates who will Selected in the Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 will get basic pay of Rs.35400/- with Rs. 4200/- grade pay 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.
- Basic pay: ₹ 35,400
- Gross Monthly Salary: ~₹ 50,000+
- Other benefits: NPS, Medical, House rent, TA, DA, leave, allowances as per rules
How to Apply For Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025
Here is the detail step-by-step process to apply for the Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025. Candidates can submit Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Online Form 2025 online mode only.
- Visit official website: https://oprb-recruitment.com/
- Click “Apply for Odisha Police SI 2025”
- Register with valid email and mobile number
- Login, complete the form with personal, academic and category details
- Upload photo, signature, caste certificate and other documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable) via online gateway
- Submit & download the confirmation page
Recommended Books
- “Odisha Police SI Guide” by SK Publishers
- “General Studies for Odisha SI” by Arihant Experts
- “Objective English” by S.P. Bakshi
- “Quantitative Aptitude” by R.S. Aggarwal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 ?
15 August 2025
Can women apply in Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 ?
Yes, significant reservation for women is available in all categories..
What is the application fee for SC/ST in Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 ?
No application fee for SC/ST candidates.
What is the starting salary of Odisha SI ?
Pay Level-9: Basic ₹35,400 per month plus allowances.
Is there negative marking in the Odisha Police SI Requirement 2025 exam ?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.
