The Odisha Police Department has released the official notification for the recruitment of 135 Gurkha Sepoys in the 2nd Battalion, Odisha Special Armed Police (OSAP), Jharsuguda. This recruitment is open to Gurkha male candidates from both India and Nepal. The selection will be done through a physical test and viva voce, with no written exam required.
Key Details
- Organization: Odisha Police (OSAP 2nd Battalion)
- Post Name: Gurkha Sepoy
- Total Vacancies: 135 Posts
- Resident Indians (Gurkhas) – 113 posts
- Nepalese Nationals (Gurkhas) – 22 posts
- Job Location: Jharsuguda, Odisha
- Application Mode: Offline
- Official Website: odishapolice.gov.in
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | August 2025 |
| Application Start Date | Ongoing |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 September 2025 |
| Physical Test Start | 17 September 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
🔸 Nationality
- Gurkha male candidates who are:
- Permanent residents of India, OR
- Citizens of Nepal
🔸 Educational Qualification
- Minimum: Class VII (7th Pass)
- Preferred: Matriculation (10th Pass)
🔸 Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
- Relaxation: As per Odisha Government norms (if applicable)
Physical Standards
Height: Minimum 158 cm
Chest: Unexpanded – 79 cm; Expanded – 84 cm
Only candidates meeting the physical standards will be allowed to proceed to the selection stages.
Selection Process
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Running (1 mile), high jump, long jump, etc. (exact parameters to be shared at time of test)
- Viva Voce (Oral Interview)
- Basic awareness, communication, and personality assessment
- Document Verification
Required Documents
Candidates must submit self-attested copies of the following along with the application form:
- Educational qualification certificates (7th or 10th pass)
- Age proof (birth certificate or school certificate)
- Permanent residence proof
- Identity proof (Aadhaar card or national ID)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Character certificate from village head/Sarpanch or School Principal
- Domicile certificate
- For Nepalese candidates: valid passport or Nepal ID
How to Apply (Offline Mode)
- Download or collect the application form from the OSAP 2nd Battalion Office or from odishapolice.gov.in (if available online).
- Fill the application form with correct details.
- Attach required documents (self-attested).
- Send or submit the application in person/by post to: Commandant, OSAP 2nd Battalion, Jharsuguda, Odisha – 768204
- Ensure the application reaches by 10 September 2025 (5:00 PM). Late entries will not be accepted.
Application Fee
- No application fee is required to apply for this recruitment.
Important Notes
- Only Gurkha male candidates are eligible.
- Final selection is purely based on physical tests and interview—no written exam will be conducted.
- Candidates must be physically fit and medically sound.
- Selection is provisional until documents are verified and candidate is found fit in all respects.
Vacancy Summary
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Gurkhas (Indian residents) | 113 |
| Gurkhas (Nepalese citizens) | 22 |
| Total | 135 |
Contact Information
For any query related to the recruitment, you can contact:
Commandant, OSAP 2nd Battalion
Jharsuguda, Odisha – 768204
odishapolice.gov.in
Summary
Odisha Police is recruiting 135 Gurkha Sepoys in 2025 for OSAP’s 2nd Battalion. The recruitment is open to Class VII pass Gurkha male candidates from India or Nepal, aged 18–25. Application must be submitted offline by 10 September 2025. Selection will be through physical tests and interview only.
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