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Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 Notification Out, Apply Online for 177 Posts

The Odisha Police Ministerial Staff Selection Board has announced 177 vacancies of Junior Clerks for the DPO Cadre. Those who are interested in working in the Odisha Police Department can apply for the released vacancies. All interested candidates are suggested to first check the eligibility criteria before filling out the online application form. The authorities have started accepting online applications for Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 on 23rd September 2024.  The link to fill application form is available on the official website https://www.odishapolice.gov.in/.

Odisha Police Junior Clerk Notification 2024 PDF

Advertisement No. 02/OPMSBB has been released by the Odisha Police Ministerial Staff Selection Board for Junior Clerk posts. The direct link to download the Odisha Police Junior Clerk Notification PDF has been shared here. Candidates can get to know the details about educational qualifications, category-wise vacancies, age limit, etc. in the official pdf.

Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024- Highlights

OPMSSB is providing a golden opportunity to those who wish to work as a Clerk in the Odisha Police Department. Their selection will be based on a proper procedure that involves different stages, interested candidates must have a look at the table below to know some details in brief.

Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024- Highlights
Organization Odisha Police Ministerial Staff Selection Board (OPMSSB)
Posts Junior Clerk
Vacancies 177
Mode of Application Online
Online Registration Dates 23rd September to 13th October 2024
Selection Process Written Exam
Practice Skill Test
Job Location Odisha
Official Website https://www.odishapolice.gov.in/

OPMSSB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024- Important Dates

As per the official notification pdf, the application correction window for Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 will be opened from 16th to 18th October 2024 (10 pm), so it is expected that the online registration will begin after the release of the notification. Stay tuned to get updated about the important dates of the recruitment drive.

Events Dates
Apply Online Start Date 23rd September 2024
Last Date to Apply Online 13th October 2024 (10:00 pm)
Edit Correction Window 16th to 18th October 2024 (10:00 pm)

Odisha Police Junior Clerk Vacancy 2024

A total of 177 category-wise vacancies for Junior Clerk posts are released for the DPO Cadre for OPMSSB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024. Out of the total vacancies, 88 are for ST categories, and 63 for SC.

Categories Number of Vacancies
UR 07
SEBC 19
ST 88
SC 63
Total 177

Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 Apply Online Link

The online registrations for the OPMSSB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 have begun soon at the official website of the Odisha Police Ministerial Staff Selection Board. As the registration has begun, the direct link to apply for Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 is available here. While filling out the online application form, candidates must keep in mind that only correct details should be entered in it. Also, it is suggested to submit the online form before the last date ends to avoid technical glitches.

OPMSSB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 Application Fees

OPMSSB has exempted the candidates from paying the examination/application fee for Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024. Candidates simply need to fill out the application form by entering all details without paying any fee.

Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The Odisha Police Ministerial Staff Selection Board determines the eligibility of candidates for OPMSSB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 based on a few parameters such as age limit, and educational qualifications. Only the citizens of India who fulfill these requirements are eligible for the Junior Clerk posts at the Odisha Police Department.

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2024)

Candidates who are between 21 to 38 years of age as on 1st January 2024 are eligible for the OPMSSB Junior Clerk posts. Those who do not fall within this age group cannot apply for the released posts. Also, 5 years of age relaxation is provided to the women candidates and those belonging to SC, ST, and SEBC categories and 10 years for PwD category candidates.

Educational Qualifications

Those who are interested in applying for the Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 must fulfill the below-mentioned qualifications.

  • Candidates must have done their class 12th or any equivalent examination from a recognized board or institution.
  • To be eligible for Junior Clerk posts, candidates must have basic knowledge of computer skills.
  • Candidates must be able to speak, write, and read Odia language properly.
  • Those who have passed M.E. School or higher examinations with Odia language as a subject, or passed H.S.C or equivalent examinations with Odia as a medium of examination in non-language subject.

OPMSSB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

A large number of applications are expected to be received by OPMSSB for Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024, so to select only eligible out of all these authorities follow a 2 stage selection process that consists of a written exam followed by a practice skill test on a computer. A common merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by candidates in both written exams and practice skill tests. It is mandatory to pass every stage for the final appointment as Junior Clerk in the DPO Cadre.

  1. Written Exam
  2. Practice Skill Test

Odisha Police Jr. Clerk Exam Pattern 2024

The written examination for Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 will consist of 2 papers i.e. Papers 1, and 2. Each paper will be conducted for 3 hours (180 minutes).

  • There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers in both papers.
  • Candidates will find only objective-type questions in Papers 1 and 2.
  • The minimum qualifying mark for each subject is 35 for candidates belonging to the UR and SEBC categories. On the other hand, qualifying marks for SC/ST categories are 30.

Paper 1

In Paper 1, candidates will find questions based on two subjects i.e. language test for English and Odia language, and general knowledge subjects. Each subject is for a total of 100 marks.

Subjects Total Marks Duration
Language Test (English & Odia) 100 3 hours (180 minutes)
General Knowledge 100

Paper 2

Questions related to basic computer skills, arithmetic, mathematics, and reasoning will be asked in Paper 2 of Odisha Police Junior Clerk posts.

Subjects Total Marks Duration
Basic Computer Skills 100 3 hours (180 minutes)
Basic Arithmetic, Mathematics, and Reasoning 100

Odisha Police Junior Clerk Salary 2024

Those who successfully pass the selection process of OPMSSB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 is hired for the released posts. After being hired candidates become the permanent employees of the company, so they are entitled to receive a monthly pay for their tasks and duties. The monthly pay scale of a Junior Clerk at Odisha Police is Rs. 5200/- to Rs. 20200/- with a grade pay of Rs. 1900 as per level 4 of Pay Matrix.

Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 Syllabus

To prepare effectively for the written examination, candidates need to thoroughly go through the exam syllabus. This helps candidates to score better marks in the examination. Candidates can check out the paper-wise syllabus for all the subjects provided here below.

Paper 1

Here below we have discussed the subject-wise syllabus for the Odisha Police Junior Clerk examination from the table below. Prepare these topics to score better marks in Paper 1.

Subjects Topics
Language Test (English & Odia) Verbs
Tenses
Modal
Active-Passive Voice
Subject-Verb Agreement
Connectors
Types of Sentences
Direct & Indirect Speech
Comparison
Articles
Pronouns
Noun
Prepositions
Translation of Odia sentences English
Odia Grammar
Translation of English Sentences to Odia
General Knowledge Matching Historical Events with dates, personalities, and place
Geographical facts with places
States, Countries, and Institutions with Headquarters
Books & Authors
Scientific facts and discoveries with dates, persons, and uses
Current Events with places and personalities
Matching questions of Miscellaneous type

Paper 2

The list of topics that candidates need to prepare for Paper 2 from basic computer skills, and basic arithmetic, mathematics, and reasoning subjects.

Subjects Topics
Basic Computer Skills M.S. Word
M.S. Excel
M.S. Powerpoint
Internet Windows
E-mail
Basic Arithmetic, Mathematics, and Reasoning Number System
HCF & LCM
Squares & Squares Roots
Cubes & Cubes Roots
Percentage & Averages
Simple Interest & and Compound Interest
Profit, Loss, and Discount
Partnership
Ratio & Proportion
Coding-Decoding
Number Ranking
Non-Verbal

Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024- FAQs

Q1: How many total vacancies are released for Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024?

A total of 177 vacancies are released for Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment.

Q2: What is the last date to apply for OPMSSB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024?

The last date to apply for OPMSSB Junior Clerk Recruitment is 13th October 2024.

Q3: What is the selection process for Junior Clerk in OPMSSB?

The selection process for Junior Clerk in OPMSSB includes a written exam followed by a practice skill test.

Q4: What is the age limit for Junior Clerk posts in Odisha Police?

The age limit for Junior Clerk posts is Odisha Police is 21 to 38 years.

Q5: Is there a negative marking in Odisha Police Junior Clerk written exam?

Yes, 0.25 marks for Odisha Police Junior Clerk written exam.

Q6: Is it mandatory to know Odia language for Junior Clerk posts?

Yes, candidates must be able to speak, write, and read Odia language.

Q7: What is the fee for Odisha Police Junior Clerk Application Form 2024?

There is no fee for Odisha Police Junior Clerk Application Form.

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