What is the Odisha Police SI exam pattern?

Odisha Police SI written exam has 200 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes. Sections: GK/Current Affairs (60Q), Odia Language (40Q), Reasoning/Mental Ability (50Q), and Arithmetic (50Q). No negative marking.

What is the Odisha Police SI eligibility?

Candidates must be graduates. Age and other physical requirements are specified per notification. Height: 167.5 cm (males), 155 cm (females). Odisha domicile candidates are preferred for local cadre postings.

What is the Odisha Police SI selection process?

Selection: (1) Written exam, (2) Physical Efficiency Test (1600m run for males in 7 min, 800m for females in 4.5 min), (3) Physical Measurement, (4) Medical examination, and (5) Merit list based on written exam score.

How many Odisha Police SI vacancies are released per cycle?

Odisha Police SI vacancies range from 300–800 per notification. The 2022 Odisha Police (Sub-Inspector of Police) notification had 478 vacancies. Odisha releases police SI notifications irregularly based on state requirement.

What is the salary of an Odisha Police Sub Inspector?

Odisha Police SI earns basic pay ₹35,400 (Odisha Pay Matrix Level 6) + DA + HRA + police service pay. Total in-hand is approximately ₹44,000–₹58,000 per month. Posting in Naxal-affected districts provides additional allowances.