Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 7,000+ Vacancies Expected Soon
Latest Update: The State Headquarters, Odisha Police (Cuttack) has officially issued Letter No. 36074 / PERS-I to all District Superintendents of Police (SPs) to submit category-wise vacancy reports for District Cadre Constables.
Good news for police job aspirants in Odisha! The recruitment process for Odisha Police Constable positions is gaining momentum. A recent official directive indicates that the state is preparing to fill thousands of vacant positions across all districts.
Official Notice: Letter No. 36074 / PERS-I Dt. 03-09-2026
Key Highlights of the Recruitment Directive
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HQ Letter Issued: Official communications have been dispatched to all District SPs, Railway SPs, and Deputy Commissioners of Police. - ✔
Reporting Deadline: District Officers have been instructed to verify and submit exact vacancy details by September 8, 2026. - ✔
Expected Posts: While total sanctioned posts exceed 28,000 (including ERSS roles), fresh recruitment is expected for 7,000 to 9,000 vacant posts. - ✔
Notification Timeline: The official recruitment notification is anticipated to be released in October 2026.
Category-Wise Reservation Breakdown
As per the standard distribution guidelines in the cadre post structure:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 50.00% |
| SEBC | 11.25% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16.25% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 22.50% |
Districts with Major Sanctioned Strengths
Based on initial cadre assessment data, several districts hold significant sanctioned strengths, including:
Rourkela
Sambalpur
Cuttack
Puri
Ganjam
Bargarh
Baleswar
Sambalpur
Cuttack
Puri
Ganjam
Bargarh
Baleswar