Odisha Police OSSF Recruitment 2025: The Odisha Police Department announced a fresh recruitment drive for engagement in the Odisha Special Striking Force (OSSF), inviting applications from eligible Ex-Army, Ex-Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Ex-Coast Guard personnel.
Interested and Eligible candidates can report for walk-in recruitment every Monday at the Special Operations Group (SOG) Headquarters in Chandaka, Bhubaneswar.

Overview of OSSF Recruitment 2025
- Recruiting Body: Odisha Police, Operations Wing
- Engagement Type: Term-based contractual employment
- Number of Battalions: 3
- Location: SOG Headquarters, Chandaka, Bhubaneswar
- Reporting Time: Every Monday at 7:00 AM (next working day if Monday is a holiday)
OSSF Vacancy Details
The engagement is open for three categories of posts with the following details:
| Category | No. of Posts | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Sepoy | 2025 | ₹45,000 |
| Havildar/Naik/Nk | 777 | ₹50,000 |
| Ministerial/TC/Steno Posts | 18 | ₹50,000 |
Odisha Police OSSF Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an Ex-Army, Ex-CAPF, Ex-Air Force, Ex-Navy, or Ex-Coast Guard personnel.
- Must have retired within five years from service as of 20.11.2024.
- Must have received an honorable discharge.
- Should be in SHAPE-1 medical category at the time of discharge.
Age Limit (as of 20.11.2024):
- Havildar/Naik/Leading Naik: Maximum age 50 years
- Sepoy: Maximum age 45 years
- General upper limit: No personnel will be engaged or retained after 60 years of age.
- Must have maintained a Good or Above character rating.
- Should not have been convicted in any criminal case or faced major disciplinary action.
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Odisha Police OSSF Recruitment Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on:
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Physical Test (4 km run within 45 minutes)
- Interview
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Required Documents
Applicants must carry the original and self-attested copies of the following:
- Pension Payment Order (PPO)
- Discharge Book
- Ex-Servicemen Identity Card
- Aadhaar Card