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The State Selection Board (SSB) of Odisha Police has officially notified over 3,500 vacancies across various armed and civil cadres to strengthen policing infrastructure, women’s safety help desks, and cyber crime inquiry cells across all police districts in Odisha.
The selection process is known for transparency, with biometric authentication, RFID chip-timed running tracks, and computerized computer-based testing (CBT) centers established across the state.
Vacancies & Cadre Allocations
- Sub-Inspectors of Police (Civil): 850 positions
- Constables (Civil & Armed Reserves): 2,650 positions
- Special Reservation: 33% horizontal reservation allocated for qualified women candidates across all categories.
Physical Standards & Fitness Benchmarks
| Parameter | General / SEBC (Men) | SC / ST (Men) | Women (All Categories) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 168 cm | Minimum 163 cm | Minimum 155 cm |
| Weight | Minimum 55 kg | Minimum 50 kg | Minimum 47.5 kg |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 79 cm (Men only) | 76 cm (Men only) | N/A |
| Chest (Expanded) | 84 cm (Men only) | 81 cm (Men only) | N/A |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details
- Running for Men: 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) to be completed within 6 minutes 30 seconds.
- Running for Women: 1.6 kilometers to be completed within 8 minutes 30 seconds.
- High Jump / Broad Jump: Standard qualifying standards apply with a maximum of three attempts.
The computer-based written test will comprise 100 objective questions covering General English, Odia Language Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, and Basic Quantitative Aptitude.
OFFICIAL SOURCE & VERIFICATION
State Selection Board, Odisha Police, Cuttack
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