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Odisha police and uniformed services recruitment

Overview

In October 2026, the Odisha Police South Western Range announced the contractual recruitment of 113 retired officers to serve as Special Police Officers across six districts, including Rayagada and Koraput. This initiative targets experienced former Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors to bolster policing capabilities.

Shortly thereafter, the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission announced a larger recruitment drive for 7,268 positions under the Combined Uniformed Services (Below Graduate Level) Examination, 2026. These vacancies cover various roles such as Constable (Civil, Communication, and OISF), Firefighter, and Traffic Constable. This new process allows candidates to compete for multiple positions through a single application and examination.

Entities

Odisha · Odisha Police · Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission · Rashmi Ranjan Swain · South Western Range

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Odisha Uniformed Services announces 7,268 vacancies

    The OUSSSC has announced 7,268 vacancies for various constable, firefighter, and driver roles in Odisha, featuring a new streamlined single-examination process.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Odisha Police to recruit 113 retired officers as Special Police Officers

    Odisha Police's South Western Range is recruiting 113 retired officers as Special Police Officers on a one-year contract across six districts to bolster regional policing.

Sources

bizrapidx.com · cinemaskope.com.br · enavabharat.com · freejobalert.com · pragativadi.com · teqip.in · timesnownews.com