Odisha Constable Recruitment 2024: The State Selection Board (SSB) of Odisha Police has announced an increase in the number of vacancies for the Sepoy/Constable recruitment examination, 2024.
According to a recent notice published on odishapolice.gov.in, an additional 720 vacancies have been added across Odisha Police battalions. This raises the total number of vacancies for the Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024 to 2,030, up from the previous total of 1,360.

The SSB Odisha Police also recently announced an extension for the application period till October 30, 2024. The previous deadline was October 13, 2024.

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Total Vacancy: 2080 Posts

SC: 305 Posts

ST: 408 Posts

SEBC: 31 Posts

UR: 1336 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are required to have successfully finished their Class 10 (Matriculation) examination from the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha or a recognized equivalent board.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 23 as of January 1, 2024. The upper age limit relaxation will be granted to candidates as per the guidelines of the Government of India.

Selection Process

Aspirants will need to undergo 4 tests to in the recruitment examination

Computer-Based Recruitment Examination: The exam will last 120 minutes and consist of 100 questions, each worth 100 marks. However, .25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. The exam will consist of objective–type questions on the Odia language, English language, Arithmetic, General Knowledge, Situational Awareness, Logical Reasoning, and Basic Computer Knowledge.

Measurement of Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test:
•    For UR/SEBC men: Height – 168 cm, Weight – 55 kg, Chest (expanded) – 84 cm, (unexpanded) – 79 cm
•    For SC/ST men: Height – 163 cm, Weight – 50 kg, Chest (expanded) – 81 cm, (unexpanded) – 76 cm

Driving Test: Candidates who pass the tests mentioned will be eligible to appear for this test.

Medical Examination: Medical examination by a medical board may be conducted at any stage of the recruitment process

Application Fee

Applicants of all categories are exempted from paying any intimation fee.

Aspirants can refer to the official website for further details.