OPRB Odisha Police SI Exam 2025 Postponed: Fresh Exam Dates for Written Test to be Announced Soon
Odisha Police SI Exam Date 2025: The State Selection Board, Odisha Police, Cuttack has postponed the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination, CPSE-2024. Under the recruitment drive, a total of 933 various posts including Sub Inspectors of Police, Station Officers (Fire Service), and Assistant Jailors are to be filled through the recruitment drive across the state. The board will soon release the fresh exam date for these posts. Check latest update in this regard.
Odisha Police SI Exam Date 2025: The State Selection Board, Odisha Police, Cuttack has postponed the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination, CPSE-2024. As per media reports, the Organisation has postponed the exam date for the Sub-Inspector (SI) posts which were originally scheduled to be held on October 5 and 6, 2025 across the state. However the exact reason behind the postponement of exam has not been disclosed, as per reports the board cited "unforeseen developments" behind the last-minute change for the same.
It is noted that the written exam for CPSE-2024 recruitment drive was scheduled for October 5 and 6, 2025. A total of 933 various posts including Sub Inspectors of Police, Station Officers (Fire Service), and Assistant Jailors are to be filled through the recruiment drive across the state.
What is the Reason Behind OPRB Postponing the SI Exam
The Board has not gave any specific reason behind the postponement of exam.As per reports, the board cited "unforeseen developments" behind the last-minute change for the same. Earlier the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) has issued an official update regarding the Odisha Police SI Exam Date 2025 rescheduling due to the Durga Puja Bhasani festival. The board has rescheduled Paper-III to 6th October 2025 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM) to avoid inconvenience.
CPSE-2024 Recruitment Drive
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) had earlier launched the recruitment drive for the 933 various posts including Sub Inspectors of Police, Station Officers (Fire Service), and Assistant Jailors across the state.
The selection process involves several rounds of selection process including written examination, a Physical Standard Test (PST), and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) |
| Post Name | Sub Inspector (Unarmed and Armed) |
| Total Vacancies | 933 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | CBRE, PST/PET, Document Verification |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Official Website | odishapolice.gov.in |
Candidates who have applied successfully for the posts are advised to be in touch with the official website for the latest update in this regard. The board will soon release the fresh dates for the examination and the same will be communicated well in advance to allow candidates sufficient time to make necessary arrangements for the exam and further rounds of the selection process.
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