Odisha Police Sub Inspector
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About Odisha Police Sub Inspector (Odisha Police SI) 2027
The Odisha Police Sub Inspector (Odisha Police SI) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the Odisha Police (Home Department / OPSC). 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 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.
How to Prepare for Odisha Police SI
Study Odisha state GK — Odisha history, tribal culture, classical dance (Odissi), temples, geography, and state schemes
Revise Odia language grammar and comprehension — vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar rules are tested
Practise arithmetic — ratio, percentage, time and work, and basic geometry for the Mathematics section
Build reasoning skills — coding-decoding, blood relations, visual pattern, and series questions appear regularly