Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021
Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021: The Odisha Police Selection Board has announced the recruitment for 244 constable posts to be engaged with Odisha Police Signal Services on a contractual basis. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the recruitment of Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021 through the official website, www.odishapolice.gov.in. In this article, we have covered all the important details related to Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021.
Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021: Overview
| Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021 | |
| Organization Name | Odisha Police Recruitment Board |
| Post Name | Constable (Communication) |
| Vacancies | 244 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 13 September 2021 |
| Closing Date of Online Application | 04 October 2021 |
| Category | Odisha Govt Jobs |
| Selection Process | Written Test followed by PET |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Site | odishapolice.azurewebsites.net |
Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021: Notification
Odisha Police Recruitment Board will be releasing the official notification for the post of Constable (Communication) on its official website @odishapolice.gov.in on 13 September 2021. The graduate candidates interested in 244 Constable posts must go through the advertisement before applying for the vacancies.
Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021: Important Dates
As short notice for Odisha Constable posts was published on 08 September 2021 and the official notification will be released on 13 September 2021 onwards. Check important dates for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment from the below table:
| Events | Dates |
| Official Notification Release Date | 13 September 2021 |
| Starting Date for Apply Online | 13 September 2021 |
| Closing Date for Apply Online | 04 October 2021 |
| Last Date Payment of Fee | To be notified |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
Odisha Police Constable Vacancies
A total of 244 vacancies has been announced by Odisha Police Recruitment Board to be filled for Constable posts.
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 75 (W-37) |
| SC | 45 (W- 22) |
| ST | 28 (W- 14) |
| SEBC | 15 (W- 08) |
| Total | 244 (W-81) |
Odisha Police Constable Eligibility Criteria
The candidates interested in the constable posts must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as notified by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board regarding academic qualification and age limit. Only the candidates fulfilling these criteria will be eligible to apply for the vacancies.
Education Qualification
Constable: The candidate must have passed their 12th or equivalent exam conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha or by any other recognized Board or Council. The candidate must have passed a diploma in computer application or equivalent course from a recognized institution duly affiliated by the Government.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2021)
Constable: The age of the candidate should not be less than 18 years and not more than 23 years to apply for Odisha Constable Recruitment 2021.
Online Application Link
The online registration process for Odisha Police Recruitment will be commenced from 13th September to 04th October 2021 @odishapolice.gov.in. The candidates interested in the vacancies can apply much before the last date from the direct link below.
How to Apply for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021?
Follow the steps to apply for Odisha Constable Recruitment 2021:
- Visit the official website of Odisha Police @odishapolice.gov.in
- Scroll down on the homepage and click on “Advertisement” in the right side.
- Search for “Extracts from Govt. Order relating to Recruitment Tests for Constable (Communication) & Extracts from Govt. Order relating to Recruitment Tests for Constable”
- Read the notification carefully and then click on “Apply Online”
- Submit all the details asked in the online application form and pay the application fee if applicable.
- Thoroughly check the application form before submitting it and take a printout of the application form.
Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021: Selection Process
The candidates will be selected on the basis of written examination followed by Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Tests. Only the candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for measuring physical standards (height, weight, chest) as notified in the notification and would be eligible to appear for Physical Efficiency Tests.
The candidates have to appear for the written test for which the pattern has been provided below:
- The written test will be conducted in any means as decided by the board.
- Medium will be English (except questions on Odia language)
- A negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
| Part & Topics | Standard of Questions | Marks |
| Part A | ||
| Odia Language, English Language, Arithmetic, Aptitude Test, Logical Reasoning | 12th standard | 25 Marks |
| Part B | ||
| Computers Proficiency | Diploma in Computers or equivalent | 75 Marks |
| Total | Duration- 2 hours | 100 Marks |
Physical Standards
The candidates who are shortlisted after the written examination must have to qualify for the below-mentioned physical standards for Height, weight, chest as notified in the notification. Check category-wise and gender-wise physical standards from the below table.
| Category | Height | Weight | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
| Constable- Males | ||||
| Unreserved | 168 cm | 55 kg | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| SC/ST | 163 cm | 50 kg | 76 cm | 81 cm |
| Constable- Females | ||||
| Unreserved | 158 cm | 47.5 kg | — | — |
| SC/ST | 153 cm | 45 kg | — | — |
Physical Efficiency Test
The candidates who pass the written test and physical standards will be called to appear in the Physical Efficiency Test for which the events has been tabulated here. The candidates who do not qualify within the time/attempts mentioned will be disqualified.
| Gender | Men | Women |
| Running | 1.6 km in 7 minutes | 1.6 km in 9 minutes |
Odisha Police Constable Admit Card 2021
The admit card will be released around 10 days prior to the exam date. The admit card will be available online only and will not be sent through any other means. The candidates have to carry the printout of the admit card along with other documents to the exam hall else they won’t be allowed to appear in the exam.
Odisha Police Constable Result 2021
The result will be published on the official website of the Odisha Police Recruitment Board after the successful conduction of written test & physical test. The candidates qualifying in the written test will be eligible to appear in the Physical Efficiency Test (as PET is of qualifying nature only).
Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021: FAQs
Q. When will online registration start for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021?
Ans. The online registration will be active from 13th September 2021 onwards.
Q. How many vacancies have been announced for Constable posts in Odisha Police for FY 2021?
Ans. The number of vacancies released for Odisha Police Constable is 244.
Q. What is the selection process for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021?
Ans. The candidates will be selected on the basis of written examination followed by Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Tests
Q. Will transgender can also apply for Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2021?
Ans. Yes, Odisha Police Board has allowed the recruitment of transgender for the posts notified
