Odisha Police OSSF Recruitment 2025: The Odisha Police Department has officially launched a new recruitment drive for the year 2025 under the Odisha Special Striking Force (OSSF). This opportunity is open to retired personnel from the armed forces and allied services. If you’re a former member of the Army, CAPFs, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard, this might be your chance to rejoin the action in a contractual role.
Interested candidates are invited to appear directly for a walk-in recruitment process held every Monday at the SOG Headquarters, Chandaka, Bhubaneswar.
Key Highlights of OSSF Recruitment 2025
- Organizing Body: Odisha Police, Operations Wing
- Type of Engagement: Contract-based
- Deployment Units: 3 Battalions
- Venue: Special Operations Group (SOG) HQ, Chandaka, Bhubaneswar
- Walk-in Schedule: Every Monday at 7:00 AM (or next working day if Monday is a holiday)
Vacancy Details: Total 2820 Posts Available
Here’s a breakdown of the available posts along with the monthly remuneration:
| Position | Vacancies | Monthly Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Sepoy | 2025 | ₹45,000 |
| Havildar / Naik / Nk | 777 | ₹50,000 |
| Ministerial Staff (TC/Steno) | 18 | ₹50,000 |
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
To be considered for the roles, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a retired personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, CAPFs, or Coast Guard
- Should have retired within the last five years, counted up to 20th November 2024
- Must have been honorably discharged
- Medical classification at retirement must have been SHAPE-1
- Character rating during service should be Good or Above
- No criminal record or major disciplinary actions
Age Restrictions (As on 20.11.2024)
- Sepoy Posts: Up to 45 years
- Havildar / Naik / Leading Naik: Up to 50 years
- General Rule: No candidate will be considered beyond 60 years of age
Odisha Police OSSF Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection will be conducted on the basis of:
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Test
- Physical Efficiency Test (4 km run to be completed within 45 minutes)
- Personal Interview
Essential Documents to Bring
Candidates must carry both original and self-attested photocopies of the following documents during the walk-in:
- Pension Payment Order (PPO)
- Discharge Book
- Ex-Servicemen ID Card
- Aadhaar Card
How to Apply Odisha Police OSSF Recruitment 2025
There’s no need to apply online or submit forms in advance. Simply report at SOG HQ, Chandaka, every Monday by 7:00 AM, with the required documents. If Monday happens to be a public holiday, the recruitment will be conducted the following working day.
