OSAP IRB Constable Recruitment 2024: The Odisha Police State Selection Board (OPSSB) has announced a major recruitment drive for 1360 Constable/Sepoy positions across various battalions including OSAP, IR, SIR, and SS Battalions. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting opportunity in the Odisha Police force.
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Job Details
Constable/Sepoy positions in various battalions:
- OSAP (Odisha State Armed Police)
- IR (India Reserve)
- SIR (Special India Reserve)
- SS (Special Security) Battalions
Post Date
September 23, 2024
Latest Update
OPSSB has released the detailed notification for 1360 Constable/Sepoy vacancies with online application process.
Important Dates
- Short Notification Release: September 14, 2024
- Detailed Notification Release: September 23, 2024
- Application Start Date: September 23, 2024
- Application End Date: October 13, 2024
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Physical Test Date: To be announced
Total Vacancy
Total Posts: 1360
Category-wise distribution:
- UR: 915 posts
- SEBC: 06 posts
- SC: 189 posts
- ST: 250 posts
Age Limit
As of January 1, 2024:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 23 years
Age Relaxation:
- SEBC Candidates: 5 years
- SC Candidates: 5 years
- ST Candidates: 5 years
Eligibility Criteria Qualification
- Educational Requirement: Matriculation (10th class) pass from BSE Odisha or equivalent board
- Language: Odia as main subject
- Gender: Only male candidates can apply
- State: Only Odisha residents eligible
Physical Measurements
For UR/SEBC Candidates
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 55 kg
- Chest: 79-84 cm (unexpanded-expanded)
For SC/ST Candidates
- Height: 163 cm
- Weight: 50 kg
- Chest: 76-81 cm (unexpanded-expanded)
Application Fee
No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Application Dates
- Start Date: September 23, 2024
- End Date: October 13, 2024
Selection Process for OSAP IRB Constable
- Written Examination
- Mode: Computer Based (CBRE)
- Questions: 100
- Marks: 100
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Subjects: Odia, English, Arithmetic, General Knowledge, Situational Awareness, Logical Reasoning, Basic Computer Knowledge
- Physical Tests
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Running: 1.6 km in 6 minutes
- Broad Jump: 4.00 meters (3 attempts)
- High Jump: 1.38 meters (3 attempts)
- Final Stages
- Driving Test (Optional)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Vacancy Details
Battalion-wise distribution (key locations):
- OSAP 1st Bn., Dhenkanal: 99 posts
- OSAP 3rd Bn., Koraput: 101 posts
- OSAP 4th Bn., Rourkela: 150 posts
- OSAP 5th Bn., Baripada: 123 posts
- OSAP 6th Bn., Cuttack: 118 posts
- OSAP 7th Bn., Bhubaneswar: 113 posts
- OSAP 8th Bn., Chhatarpur: 170 posts
Salary: Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100 (Basic Pay)
How to Apply
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit the official website (opssb.nic.in)
- Keep ready:
- Valid email ID and mobile number
- Scanned passport-size photograph (recent)
- Scanned signature
- Scanned thumb impression
- Required documents in PDF format
- Required Documents:
- 10th class certificate and marksheet
- Residential certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Government ID proof
- Recent passport size photograph
- Fill the application form carefully
- Submit and save your application number
- Take a printout for future reference
Important Links
- Notification PDF: Click here
- Recruitment Rules PDF: Click here
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
Conclusion
This is an excellent opportunity for young men in Odisha to join the police force. The recruitment offers good salary and job security. Make sure to prepare well for both written and physical tests. Start your application process early to avoid last-minute technical issues. Pay special attention to physical fitness requirements as they are crucial for selection. Good luck with your application!
