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Odisha Police Recruitment 2026: Apply by Today for 7,268 Constable & Firefighter Posts
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 12:33 PM
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The Odisha Police has opened recruitment for 7,268 constable and firefighter vacancies for 2026, with the final application deadline falling today.
The state police of Odisha announced a large‑scale recruitment drive for the year 2026, offering a total of 7,268 vacancies for constable and firefighter positions. The notification was issued by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board and the last date to submit applications is today.
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility norms laid down in the official notification, which include standard age limits, educational qualifications and physical fitness standards applicable to police and fire services. Detailed criteria are available on the board’s website.
Applications are to be filed online through the designated portal, where aspirants must upload scanned copies of required documents and pay the prescribed fee. After the closing date, the selection process will proceed with a written examination, followed by physical efficiency tests and a personal interview.
The recruitment is expected to strengthen the state’s law‑enforcement and emergency response capabilities, and officials have urged eligible youth to apply promptly before the deadline.
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility norms laid down in the official notification, which include standard age limits, educational qualifications and physical fitness standards applicable to police and fire services. Detailed criteria are available on the board’s website.
Applications are to be filed online through the designated portal, where aspirants must upload scanned copies of required documents and pay the prescribed fee. After the closing date, the selection process will proceed with a written examination, followed by physical efficiency tests and a personal interview.
The recruitment is expected to strengthen the state’s law‑enforcement and emergency response capabilities, and officials have urged eligible youth to apply promptly before the deadline.