Hello Friends, If you are preparing for the Odisha Police SI Exam Recruitment 2025, then this news is important for you. Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) has postponed this exam. Earlier this exam was to be held on 8 and 9 March 2025, but now it has been postponed indefinitely. This decision will disappoint thousands of candidates, but there is no need to worry, as new dates will be announced soon.
What is said in the official notice?
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board has issued an official notice saying that the Combined Police Service Examination – 2024, which was to be held on 8 and 9 March 2025, has been postponed for the time being. Further information will be given in due time. Candidates have to keep an eye on the official website of Odisha Police odishapolice.gov.in for new exam dates and other updates.
How many recruitments was this exam being conducted
This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 933 posts. It includes posts for different departments, such as:
Sub-Inspector (SI) – 609 posts
Sub-Inspector (Armed) – 253 posts
Station Officer (Fire Service) – 47 posts
Assistant Jailor – 24 posts
What will be the pattern of the recruitment exam?
The Combined Competitive Recruitment Examination will be conducted in three stages:
Written Exam – It will be OMR-based and will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test – It will be qualifying only.
Document Verification – In this, the educational qualifications and other documents of the candidates will be checked.
Written Exam Pattern
The written exam will have three papers:
- Paper-1: General English and Odia Language- Maximum Marks: 100
Time: 90 minutes
Type: MCQs - Paper-2: General Studies- Maximum Marks: 200Time: 180 minutes
Type: MCQs - Paper-3 (Only for Station Officer – Fire Service post): Technical Paper- Maximum Marks: 200
Time: 180 minutes
Type: MCQs
The total written exam will be of 500 marks. 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer, while there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. No marks will be awarded for unattempted questions.
What to do next?
For the candidates who are preparing for this exam, this is the time to strengthen themselves further. The postponement of the exam does not mean that your hard work has gone in vain. Rather, this is a golden opportunity for you to strengthen your preparation further. Revise old questions, take mock tests and focus more on your weak topics.
Where to check for official updates?
Candidates should keep a check on the official website of Odisha Police odishapolice.gov.in for new exam schedules and other important updates.
Disclaimer: This article is written for informational purposes only. Candidates are advised to visit the official website of Odisha Police for any official decisions or updates.
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