Odisha Sub-Inspector of Police Recruitment Exam (Odisha Police)
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Odisha Police SI Admit Card
Download your Odisha Police SI 2026 hall ticket. Follow the step-by-step guide below.
How to Download
- Visit the official website of Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB)
- Click on the Admit Card / Hall Ticket link
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth
- Download and print the admit card
Required Documents
- Printed admit card
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport)
- Passport size photograph (same as on application)
About Odisha Sub-Inspector of Police Recruitment Exam (Odisha Police) (Odisha Police SI) 2027
The Odisha Sub-Inspector of Police Recruitment Exam (Odisha Police) (Odisha Police SI) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB). Preparing for the Odisha Police SI requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Odisha Police SI exam selection process?
Odisha Police SI selection involves three main stages: Written Examination (CBT), Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Examination. The CBT has 100 MCQ questions with 1/4 negative marking. PST checks height and chest measurements; PET tests running, long jump, and high jump performance. Medical examination at a government hospital completes the physical screening before final posting.
What are the physical standards for Odisha Police SI?
For male candidates (unreserved), the minimum height requirement is 168 cm with chest measurement of 81 cm (86 cm expanded). Female candidates need a minimum height of 158 cm. ST candidates get 5 cm height relaxation. PET for males includes 1600m run in 7 minutes, long jump (3.9m), and high jump (1.1m). Female PET includes 400m run in 3 minutes. Physical training should begin alongside academic preparation.
What Odisha-specific topics are tested in the GS section?
General Studies covers Odisha police organization structure, Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections relevant to common crimes, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) provisions for police powers, Odisha history, geography, culture, tribal affairs, major government schemes (KALIA, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana), and current affairs related to law enforcement. Questions on cybercrimes, women and child safety laws (POCSO, Domestic Violence Act) are increasingly common.
How important is the Odia Language section for Odisha Police SI?
Odia Language is a mandatory section since all police documentation — FIRs, case diaries, charge sheets, and station records — are maintained in Odia. The section tests grammar (sandhi, karak, tense, voice), vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, muhavare), and reading comprehension. Candidates should be able to read and interpret official Odia documents. Daily reading of Odia newspapers (Samaj, Prameya) is strongly recommended.
What is the career progression for Odisha Police SI?
Odisha Police SIs are posted at police stations as Station House Officers (SHO) or investigation officers. Career progression goes from SI to Inspector, then to DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) and higher ranks through departmental promotion examinations. The cadre offers good job security, government accommodation, and medical benefits. Exceptional performers can also apply for State CID, Special Branch, or Central Deputation to CBI and NIA.
How to Prepare for Odisha Police SI
Study IPC and CrPC specifically — memorize key section numbers (IPC 302, 304, 376, 420, 307; CrPC 41, 46, 154, 161, 164) as 8–10 questions on criminal law appear in every Odisha Police SI exam.
For Odia Language, practise official document reading — download sample police FIR formats in Odia from the Odisha Police website and practise comprehension on such texts.
Build physical fitness systematically: join a coaching centre or use structured athletics training for 1600m running (PET for men) — aim to achieve the distance in under 6 minutes for comfortable clearance.
Revise Odisha GK with focus on tribal districts (Koraput, Malkangiri, Sundargarh), Maoist-affected areas governance challenges, and recent Odisha government infrastructure projects like Odisha One.