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Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024, 1360 Vacancies for OSAP IRB

The State Selection Board, Odisha Police Cuttack has released the notification pdf for the the recruitment of 1360 vacancies for Sepoys/Constable posts in OSAP/IR/SIR/SS Battalions In Odisha Police. The online application process for Odisha Police Recruitment 2024 is ongoing at https://odishapolice.gov.in/. Candiadtes registered for the exam can submit their application forms by 13th October 2024. For details information including eligibility, vacancy details, exam pattern etc candidates can refer to the article.

Odisha Police Constable Notification  2024 PDF Out

The Odisha Police Constable Notification 2024 PDF  against the Advt. No. 01/SSB has been released on the official website https://odishapolice.gov.in/ along with complete details. Before submitting the application forms candidates have to go through the details advertisement to ensure their eligibility and know details regarding the recruitment drive. Candidates can easily download the notification pdf by clicking the below link.

Odisha Police Recruitment 2024- Highlights

The selection of candidates for 1360 posts in the rank of Sepoys / Constables in different OSAP / IR/SIR / Special Security Battalions in Odisha Police is based on 04 stages of the selection process. It is the best opportunity for the 10th pass candidates to be a part of Odisha Police as constable posts. Have a look at the highlighted details regarding the Odisha Police Recruitment 2024 from the table below.

Odisha Police Recruitment 2024- Highlights
Organization State Selection Board, Odisha Police Cuttack
Post Name Sepoys/ Constables
Vacancies 1360
Category Govt. Jobs
Registartion Start Date 23rd September to 13th October 2024
Educational Qualification 10th Pass
Age Limit 18 to 23 years (as on 01/01/2024)
Application Fee Exempted
Selection Process Written Exam, Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying), Driving Test (Optional), Medical Examination
Salary Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100
Official Website https://odishapolice.gov.in/

OSAP IRB Recruitment 2024- Important Dates

The online registration dates for Odisha Police Constable/ Sepoys Recruitment 2024 have been released along with the notification pdf. The online application link for Odisha Police Constable Vacancy has been started on 23rd September 2024 and the application link will remain active till 13th October 2024. Candidates interested in Sepoys/ Constables vacancies can submit their OSAP IRB Application Form 2024 from the official website https://odishapolice.gov.in/ by following the below schedule.

  • Notification release date – 23rd September 2024
  • Apply Online Starts – 23rd September 2024
  • Last Date to Apply Online – 13th October 2024
  • Application Form correction date – 16th to 18th October 2024
  • Odisha Police Constable Exam Date 2024 – To be notified

Odisha Police Constable Vacancy 2024

There are a total of 1360 vacancies that will be recruited under OSAP IRB Recruitment 2024 for Constable or Sepoy in India Reserve Battalion or Odisha Special Armed Police. The category-wise vacancy details have been tabulated below in the table.

Odisha Police Constable Vacancy 2024- Battalion Wise

A total of 1360 vacancies are announced for posts of Sepoys / Constables in different OSAP / IR/ SIR / Special Security Battalions in Odisha Police.

Odisha Police Constable Vacancy 2024
Name of Battalion UR SEBC SC ST Total
OSAP 1st Bn., Dhenkanal 54 00 23 22 99
OSAP 3rd Bn., Koraput 87 00 14 00 101
OSAP 4th Bn., Rourkela 105 02 43 00 150
OSAP 5th Bn., Baripada 72 00 28 23 123
OSAP 6th Bn., Cuttack 66 00 11 41 118
OSAP 7th Bn., Bhubaneswar 78 00 18 17 113
OSAP 8th Bn., Chhatrapur 92 00 23 55 170
Spl. Security Bn. Bhubaneswar
43 00 00 09 52
OSAP 3rd SS Bn., Gajapati
17 00 00 24 41
OSAP 4th SS Bn., Malkanagiri
66 00 03 26 95
1st IR Bn., Koraput
21 00 05 00 26
2nd IR Bn., Rayagada
35 00 00 00 00
3rd IR Bn., Jajpur
61 00 00 20 81
7th SIR Bn., Koraput
01 01 07 00 09
8th SIR Bn., Bhanjanagar
42 03 03 03 51
09th SIR Bn., Kalahandi 75 00 11 10 96
Total
915 06 189 250 1360

Odisha Police Constable Vacancy 2024- Category Wise

Out of a total of 1360 constable vacancies, 915 vacancies are released for Unserved Category (UR), 250 for ST, and 189 for SC. Check category wise vacancies details from the table below.

Category Wise Vacancy 
Unserved Category (UR) 915
SEBC 06
Scheduled Caste (SC) 189
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 250
Total 1360

Odisha Police Recruitment 2024 Online Form

The online application process for Constable or Sepoy in India Reserve Battalion or Odisha Special Armed Police 2024 exam started at https://odishapolice.gov.in/ on 23rd September 2024. Candidates must submit their application forms before the last date which is 13th October 2024. The application form will be accepted online mode only. Application forms through any other mode will not be accepted. The direct link to apply online for OSAP IRB Recruitment 2024 is also shared here.

Steps to Apply Online for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024

Candidates can apply online for Odisha Police Constable 2024 from the direct link shared here or from the official website www.odishapolice.gov.in by following the below step-by-step process.

  1. Visit the official website of Odisha Police www.odishapolice.gov.in.
  2. On the homepage click on the button “Recruitment for Sepoy/Constable in Battalions”.
  3. After clicking on it, candidates are redirected to a new page where candidates can log in and apply for the post. Once it is registered successfully, SMS / E-mail will be sent to the candidates through their registered mobile and E-mail ID regarding their Application reference number.
  4. Candidates have to log into the system with the application number and the password generated by the candidate.
  5. Click on the “New Registration or Sign In”
  6. Fill the your qualification details click on confirm and proceed.
  7.  In the Documents Upload part, please upload your photo, signature caste certificate, etc. Then click on “confirm and proceed”
  8. Save and download the Odisha Police Constable Application Form for future reference.

Documents Required While Filling Application Form

While filling out the Odisha Police Constable Application form the candidates must upload the scanned copies (clear, visible/legible) of the original certificates/documents (valid) as listed below-
  1. A Recent color passport-size photograph, signature, and thumb impression
  2. Caste certificate
  3. 10th or equivalent pass certificate
  4. Certificate/document in support of claiming reservation under the Ex-Servicemen category
  5. Sports ID Card in support of claim as Sportsperson.
  6. Certificate of passing Odia language
  7. Aadhar Card issued by the Govt. Authority, with candidates’ photograph therein.
  8. NOC in case of candidates working in Govt. Service. (if applicable)
  9. NCC ‘A’ or ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate for claiming of weightage mark (if applicable)
  10. Driving License (valid) for claiming proficiency in Driving for weightage mark (if applicable)

Help Desk – During online application-related technical queries, OTP, User ID, Password, or Application Download candidates may contact the help desk at the following number/email ID.

  • Phone Number: 8904291376
  • Email: sepconstodishapolice@gmail.com
  • Timing: 10:00 hrs 18:00 hrs Monday to Saturday (Except on National Holidays)

OSAP IRB Constable Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Before submitting application forms for Odisha Police Recruitment 2024 candidates must ensure that they fulfill the required eligibility for Sepoys/ Constables posts in terms of educational qualification and age limit.

Note: Women, Transgender, and Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates are not eligible to apply online for the Odisha Police Constable Vacancy 2024. 

Nationality

The candidates must be unmarried male/female and should be:

  • Citizen of India, or
  • Subject of Bhutan, or
  • Subject of Nepal, or
  • Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st of January 1962 to permanently settle in India, or
  • a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and the East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam to permanently settle in India

Educational Qualification

The candidates must have passed the High School Certificate Examination (Matriculation / 10th Class Pass) conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, or an equivalent examination conducted by any other recognized Board or Council.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2024)

The candidate’s minimum age should not be less than 18 years and not more than 23 years to be eligible to apply online for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024.

Age Relaxation- 

  • Scheduled Caste – 05 years
  • Scheduled Tribe – 05 years
  • SEBC – 05 years

Odisha Police Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

The selection process for  Sepoys/ Constables in OSAP IRB is based on candidates’ performance in Written Examinations, Physical Tests, Driving Tests, and Medical Examinations. The final selection list will be prepared in decreasing order of aggregate marks secured by them in written examinations, driving tests, and NCC equal to the number of vacancies advertised. 02 bonus marks will be awarded to the candidates for possessing one or more NCC certificates like: ‘A’ or ‘B’ or ‘C’. These marks shall be awarded after due verification of original certificates.

Selection Stage Total Marks
OMR-Based Written Examination 100 marks
Measurement of Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test Qualifying
Driving Test (Optional) For heavy motor vehicles – 05 marks
For light vehicles- 03 marks
Medical Examination

Odisha Police Exam Pattern 2024

  • The Odisha Police written test will be conducted in the mode of Computer Based Recruitment
    Examination (CBRE).
  • The questions asked topics from Odia language, English Language, Arithmetic, General Knowledge, Situational Awareness, Logical Reasoning, and Basic Computer Knowledge.
  • The exam consists of a total of 100 multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks.
  • The time duration of the exam is 120 minutes.
  • Each correct answer will carry 1 mark. There will be a negative marking, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
  • The medium of written examination shall be in English and Odia, except the questions in Odia language.
  • The standard of the questions papaer is High School Certificate Examination (10th Class).

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum percentage of marks for qualifying in the written exam will be as under:

  • UR and SEBC – 35 marks out of 100
  • SC/ST/OBC – 33 marks out of 100

OSAP IRB Constable Physical Standards Test

Based on the candidates’ performance in the OMR Written Examination, a total of five times the category-wise vacancies for each District/Establishment will be called to appear for the Physical Standards Measurement in order of merit. Only those who qualify in the Physical Standards Measurement will be allowed to participate in the Physical Efficiency Test.

Physical Standards Test

The Odisha Police Physical Standard Test is qualifying in nature. Candidates must have the minimum physical standard of height, weight, and chest as follows:

Category Height Weight Chest
UR & SEBC (Men) 168 cm 55 kg Un-expanded – 79 cm
Expanded – 84 cm
SC / ST (Men) 163 cm 50 kg Un-expanded – 76 cm
Expanded – 81 cm

Physical Efficiency Test

Only those candidates who qualified in the Physical Standard will be eligible to participate in the Physical Efficiency Test.

Candidates Events Time/Attempt
Men (all categories) Running 1.6 kms 6 minutes
Men (all categories) Broad jump 04 mtrs 03 attempts

Odisha Police Constable Salary 2024

The candidates appointed for Sepoys/ Constables posts under OSAP IRB Recruitment 2024 will be paid a monthly salary of Rs 21,700 – Rs. 69,100 under Pay Level 05. Along with salary candidates will be offered the various allowance and perks as per government rules.

Odisha Police Recruitment 2024 - FAQs

Q1. What is the full form of OSAP and IRB?

The full form of OSAP is Odisha Special Armed Police and the full form of IRB is India Reserve Battalion.

Q2. How many vacancies are released under Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024?

A total 1360 vacancies for Sepoys/ Constables posts has been released under Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024.

Q3. When will apply online start for Odisha Police Recruitment 2024?

The online application process for Odisha Police Recruitment 2024 has been started from 23rd September 2024 onwrads.

Q4. What is the selection process for Odisha Police Constable Posts?

The selection of candidates for Odisha Police Constable Posts is based on candidates performance in Written Exam, Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying), Medical Examination.

Q5. How can I apply online for Odisha Police Constable Vacancy?

Candidates can apply online for Odisha Police Constable Vacancy 2024 from the official website https://odishapolice.gov.in/ or from the direct link updated in the article.

Q6. What is educational qualification for Odisha Police Constable Posts?

Candidates must have complete their 10th examination or equivalent examination to be eligible to apply online for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024.

Q7. What is the salary of Odisha Police Constable?

Candidates appointed for Odisha Police Constable posts will be provided a monthly salary Rs. 21,700/- – Rs. 69,100/-

Q8. What is the required age limit to apply online for Odisha Police Recruitment 2024?

Candidates age should be between 18 years to 23 years to be eligible to apply online for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024.

Q9. How many questions asked in Odisha Police Written Exam 2024?

A total 100 multiple choice questions will be asked in Odisha Police Written Exam 2024.

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