👮 Police📍 Odisha✓ Verified Notice
Odisha Police Constable (Civil) Recruitment 2026
Organization: Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) (OPRB)
Advt No: OPRB/REC/CONST-2026/01
Quick Summary: The Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) announces recruitment for Constable (Civil) positions for the year 2026. A total of 2850 vacancies are available. Interested candidates meeting the educational and age criteria can apply online from March 15, 2026, to April 14, 2026. The selection process includes a Written Examination, Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test, and Document Verification. This is a significant opportunity for eligible youth aspiring to join the Odisha Police force.
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | N/A |
| Apply Start Date | 15/03/2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 14/04/2026 |
| Exam Date | 10/06/2026 |
💳 Application Fee
| General / OBC | ₹250 |
| SC / ST | ₹150 |
| Female | Free |
🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Required: Graduate
10+2 (Intermediate) Pass from a recognized Board/Council. Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write Odia.
Age Limits: 18 to 25 years.
⚡ Selection Process
1Written Examination (Computer Based Test - CBT)
2Physical Standard Test (PST)
3Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4Driving Test (for specific posts, if applicable)
5Document Verification
6Medical Examination
📎 Required Documents
- Matriculation Certificate (for Age Proof)
- Intermediate (+2) Mark Sheet & Certificate
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC candidates, if applicable)
- Domicile/Residential Certificate
- Sports Certificate (if applicable for quota)
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID)
- Recent Passport Size Photographs
✍️ How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official website www.odishapolice.gov.in/recruitment. Detailed instructions for filling the application form, uploading necessary documents, and making the application fee payment will be provided in the comprehensive official notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the age limit for applying to the Odisha Police Constable recruitment?
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
What is the application fee for female candidates?
Female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee for this recruitment.
Is the written exam conducted offline or online?
The written examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT), which means it will be an online exam.
Do I need to know Odia language to apply?
Yes, it is mandatory for candidates to be able to speak, read, and write the Odia language.