Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 –Odisha Police Ministerial Staff Selection Board (OPMSSB) has recently published a vacancy notification via advertisement no.02/OPMSSB on dated 22/09/2024 at its official website @ https://odishapolice.gov.in/ for filling up 177 vacant post of Junior Clerk. In this regard, OPMSSB has invited online applications from candidates with meeting requisite eligibility criteria. Suitable and Eligible Candidates who fulfill all the terms and conditions of eligibility may apply online at Official website of OPMSSB for this vacancy notice started from 23/09/2024 onwards. Online applying process will be ended on 13/10/2024. Interested Candidates are suggested to read this article to uncover all the necessary information of vacancy details like Post Name, No. of Vacancies, Category wise Reservation Status, Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit & Relaxation, Pay Scale, Qualification & Experience, Application Fee & Payment Mode , Selection Process, Exam Pattern, Exam Centre, How to Apply, Important Dates to Remember and Useful Link given below on this web page. Read this post carefully to know all the details –
Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Name of Recruitment Organization | Odisha Police Ministerial Staff Selection Board (OPMSSB), Cuttack |
| Address & Contact | State Police Headquarter, Buxi Bazar, Cuttack- 753001 , Odisha, India Phone: 0671-2304001,Fax Number : 0671-2304354E-mail :sphqrs.odpol@nic.in |
| Advertisement No. & Notification Date | Short Notice – 01/OPMSSB Date – 14/09/2024
Detailed Advertisement No, – 02/OPMSSB Dated – 22/09/2024 |
| Name of Recruitment Notification Title | Recruitment of 177 Posts for Junior Clerks (DOP Cadre) in Odisha Police |
| Employment type | Regular Basis |
| Title of the Article | Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 Apply Online for 177 Vacancies |
| Name of Post | Junior Clerks in District Police Office (DPO) Cadre in Odisha Police |
| Total Number of Vacancies | Total – 177 Vacancies |
| Type of Article | Latest Govt. Jobs |
| Who can Apply | Indian Nationals (All Male & Female) |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 With Computer Knowledge and Odia Language Pass Certificate |
| Job Role | Clerical Cadre |
| Job Location & Department | Odisha Police, Across Odisha State |
| Job Period | Permanent |
| Apply Mode | Only Online Method |
| Form Type | Online Application Form |
| Starting Date/Time to Apply Online from | 23/09/2024 (10.00 AM) |
| Closing Date/time to Apply Online till | 13/10/2024 ( 10 PM) |
| Editing / Correction of Online Application forms | 16/10/2024 (10 AM) to 18/10/2024 (10 PM) |
| Official Website – | https://odishapolice.gov.in/ |
Odisha Police Junior Clerk Recruitment 2024 Overview
Odisha Police has invited online applications from suitable and eligible candidates with having required qualification and age group for filling up 177 vacant position of Junior Clerk in District Police Office (DPO) Cadre in Odisha Police across Odisha State. Interested Candidates may apply online through the below given link within given date schedule. Recruitment related necessary details are given below as following –
| Name of Post & Pay Scale | Total No. of Vacancies | Pay Scale |
| Junior Clerk in District Police Office (DPO) Cadre in Odisha Police | Total – 177 Vacancies | Pay Band of Rs.5200-20200/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 1900/- i.e. Rs. 19,900/- in Cell -1 of Level -4 of Pay Matrix of ORSP – 2017. |
Category Wise break-up of Vacancy Reservation Status –
| Name of Post | Vacancies for Different Categories
(W=Women) |
Vacancies for Different Special Categories | ||||||
| Junior Clerk | UR | SEBC | SC | ST | Total | EXSM | Sports Person | PWD |
| 07
(W-02) |
19
(W- 06) |
88
(W-29) |
63
(W-21) |
177
(W 58) |
05 | 02 | 07 | |
Note – Women and Transgender candidates are eligible to apply.
Odisha Police Eligibility Criteria –
| Name of Post & Pay Scale | Essential Academic/ Professional Qualification | Age Limit (As counted on 01/01/2024) |
| Junior Clerk | Candidate must have Passed 10+2 Examination or such other qualification as are equivalent qualification with Knowledge of Basic Computer Skills. Candidate must be able to speak, read and write odia. Candidate must have passed M.E. School or higher examinations with Odia language as a subject, or passed H.S.C. or equivalent examinations with Odia as a medium of examination in non- language subject, or passed the written test in Odia in M.E. School Standard conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha |
Minimum Age – 21 years
Maximum Age – 38 years Age Relaxation Extra. |
Age Relaxation –
Age Relaxation in upper limit will be given to only reserved categories as per government rules and regulations. Note – The Candidates seeking age relaxation as per Govt. Guidelines will be required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) at any subsequent stage of the selection process, as required by the Recruitment organization.
| Category Name | Age Relaxation in Upper Limit |
| SC/ST/ SEBC/ Women | 05 years |
| PWBD | Cumulative relaxation of 10 years in their relevant category. |
| EXSM | Total Period of Service Rendered in Defence Service |
| Others | As per Rules |
Reservation and Relaxation –
Reservation & Relaxation will be given to only reserved & Special categories of only Odisha (SC/ST/SEBC/Women/ Sports Person /PWBD etc. ) as per Odisha State government rules and regulations. Reservation guidelines as laid down by Government of India from time to time for reserved & special categories shall be followed. Candidates claiming reservation under reserved categories should submit certificate as per the Govt. Prescribed format issued from the competent certifying authority.
Selection Process –
- Written Test (Computer Based Recruitment Examination – CBRE Mode)
- Practical Skill Test on Computer
- Document Verification &
- Medical Examination
Exam Date /Centre – The date, time and venue of written Examination will be notified on official website of Odisha Police later through Admit Cards of eligible candidates. Candidates whose applications are found valid will be intimated through their registered mobile number and e-mail to download their admit cards to appear for the written test.
Exam Pattern –
- Written Test & Practical Skill Test on Computer
- No Viva Voce Test
- Written Test of Two Papers of Higher Secondary Examination Level Questions.
- Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) Mode
Written Test –
(i) The Written Test shall comprise of two Papers i.e. Paper–I and Paper–II.
Details of the subjects and marks of the Papers are given below.
| Papers | Subject | Maximum Marks | Time |
| Paper-I | Language Test
(English & Odia) Objective |
100 | 03 hours |
| General Knowledge
(Objective) |
100 | ||
| Paper – II | Basic Arithmetic, Mathematics and Reasoning (Objective) | 100 | 03 hours |
| Basic Computer Skills (Objective) | 100 |
(II) These papers shall consist of Objective Type- Multiple Choice Questions only.
(III) There shall be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in written examination.
(iv) The standard of examination for each subject shall be equivalent to that of Higher Secondary Examination.
(v) The minimum qualifying marks in the Written Test of each individual subject in Paper–I and II for UR & SEBC candidate is 35 and for SC & ST candidates is 30. There will be no relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for the candidates belonging to Special Category such as Ex–Servicemen, Sportspersons and PWBD. Only those candidates, who obtain such minimum qualifying marks in the written test, as fixed by the Board, shall be called for Practical Skill Test.
Syllabus of Examination –
Syllabus
Paper–I- Language Test (English and Odia) Objective and General Knowledge.
Syllabus for English and Odia Language Test (100 Marks)
- English Grammar including Verbs, Tenses, Modal, Active and Passive Voice, Subject-verb Agreement.
- Connectors, Types of Sentences, Direct and Indirect Speech, Comparison. 3. Articles, Noun, Pronouns, Prepositions.
- Translation of Odia Sentences to English.
- Odia Grammar.
- Translation of English Sentences to Odia.
Syllabus for General Knowledge (100 Marks)
In this category, the questions shall be about
a. Matching Historical events with dates, personalities and place.
b. Geographical facts with places.
c. States, Countries and Institutions with Headquarters.
d. Books and Authors.
e. Scientific facts and discoveries with dates, persons and uses.
f. Current events with places and personalities and
g. Matching questions of miscellaneous type.
Paper–II – Basic Arithmetic, Mathematics, Reasoning and Basic Computer Skills.
Syllabus for Arithmetic, Mathematics, mental ability and reasoning (100 Marks):
i. Number System
ii. HCF & LCM
iii. Squares and Square Roots.
iv. Cubes and Cube Roots.
v. Percentage and Averages
vi. Simple Interest and Compound Interest.
vii. Profit, Loss and Discount.
viii. Partnership.
ix. Ratio and proportion.
Under this, there will be a series of questions in practical mathematics required for day- to-day use. The questions would be such as to test candidate’s ability to work out fractions, decimals, percentage and average with quickness and accuracy. The MCQ to test Mental Ability and Reasoning include as follows:
i. Number Series
ii. Alphabet Series
iii. Test of Direction sense
iv. Coding-decoding
v. Number ranking
vi. Arithmetic reasoning
vii. Non-Verbal Reasoning etc.
Syllabus for Basic Computer Skill (Theory) (100 Marks)
Multiple Choice Questions pertaining to Computers: Office Automation Programmes like M.S. Word, M.S. Excel, M.S Power Point, Internet Windows, Email opening, sending etc.
Practical Skill Test on Computer (Full Mark: 50)
Only those shortlisted candidates, who obtain minimum qualifying marks in the written test, as fixed by the Board shall be called for Practical Skill Test on Computer.
The Practical Skill Test on Computer shall also be of qualifying nature. The minimum qualifying mark in the Practical Skill Test on Computer for UR & SEBC candidate is 18 and for SC & ST candidates is 15. There will be no relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for the candidates belonging to Special Category such as Ex-Servicemen, Sportspersons and PWDs.
Syllabus / Topics for Practical Skill Test (Basic Computer):
(i) Windows Operating System
To test some of the following basic system operations on file / folders(s):
- Create, Rename, Copy/Cut/ Paste / Delete.
(ii) MS WORD
A paragraph in MS Word incorporating some of the tools given below to be tested during the examination.
- Editing and Formatting text and paragraph
- Page and Paragraph set up
- Inserting pictures and Word Art.
(iii) MS POWER POINT
A power point presentation with 2/3 slides using some of the tools given below to be tested during the examination.
- Editing and Formatting slides.
(iv) MS EXCEL –
A problem in spreadsheet related to some of the tools given below to be tested during the examination.
- Formatting cells and data
- Functions & Formulae (Relative, Absolute and Mixed reference).
Application Fee – The Examination Fee has been exempted for all categories of candidates.
Apply Pre Requisite -/Enclosure -/ Documents –
Scan document in single pdf of Self attested photocopies of the following should be enclosed / uploaded with Online application form. All of these certificates with their originals will be required at the time of applying process, Selection procedure and document verification –
- Valid & Active Personal Email Id (will be required to activate account and login)
- Valid & Active Mobile No.
- (Email Id & Mobile number must be active and valid till the completion of Recruitment)
- All Qualifying Educational Qualification Degree Certificates with Marks sheet (All Semester & Year wise)( 10th, 10+2 etc.)
- Odia language Passing Certificate
- Certificate of Basic Computer Knowledge
- Age Proof (Date of birth Certificate)
- Recent Passport size colour Photograph
- Signature (Not in Capital Letter)
- Thumb Impression
- Id & Address Proof ((Aadhar Card /PAN Card /Voter ID Card/Driving License/Passport).
- Caste /Category / PH/ Domicile / Transgender / EXSM- Discharge / EWS – Income / Sports Person / NOC (if applicable)
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How to Apply –
Aspiring Candidates are suggested to read the complete details of vacancy advertisement before applying to be sure about eligibility conditions and applying procedure. There is a set of instructions has been given in the official Recruitment notification pdf file. It is available on official website through a link provided below on this web page. Eligible Candidates may apply online after going through below given instructions –
Steps to follow while applying online –
- First, visit the official website at https://odishapolice.gov.in/
- Search the Vacancy Advertisement available on official website after going through the link “Recruitment for Jr. Clerk in DPO Cadre ” available on home page.
- Click, download and Read the Jobs notification page very carefully and check Eligibility criteria & applying process . Must Read details of advertisement and instructions before filling up the online application form. Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed for the vacancy as laid down in the advertisement on the date of eligibility.
- Check the last date carefully before starting the filling application form.
- Now “click here to apply online” available on the official website through the link available below on this page
- create registration with your valid email id & active mobile number.
- capture Registration Number & Password to login
- The Candidate must ascertain the correctness of all information before filling in the online application and its final submission.
- If you are eligible, Fill the online application form in all field/ column very carefully and correctly without any error.
- upload all scanned copies of required documents, photograph, signature, thumb impression etc. in proper size & format
- check all the entered details once again and if there is any error found, re-check and edit or correct the error and do final submit the online application form and capture the Application form number/acknowledgment number for your record.
- After Successfully registration / apply online, the candidate must take a print out of the filled in online application for future reference.
Important Links –
| Short Notice | Click Here |
| Online Apply Link – | Click Here |
| Official Notification Pdf Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
