Odisha Police Syllabus

Learn everything you need to know about the Odisha Police syllabus in this comprehensive guide. This includes the subjects, topics, and weightage of each subject, as well as the eligibility criteria and application process. We also provide tips on how to prepare for the exam and ace it.

Plan of Examination:

The recruitment examination shall consist of the following stages;

Type of test –

Objective type with MCQ type. Each correct answer will carry 1 mark. There will be negative marking @ 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted if any question is left un attempted.

Stages of the Examination	Paper	Duration	Marks
Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE)	Paper–I: General English and Odia language Paper – II : General Studies	90 Minutes 180 Minutes	100 Marks 200 Marks
Measurement of Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying)			(NoMarks)
Total			300 Mark

There will not be any viva-voce and psychological test
The test will be conducted on a computer

Odisha Police Syllabus

Paper-I (100 marks): General English & Odia Language

General English

The questions will cover graduation standards

i) Comprehension of a given passage
ii) Usage and vocabulary
iii) Questions to test the knowledge of grammar.

Odia Language

i) Comprehension of a given passage.
ii) Usage and vocabulary.
iii) Translation from English to Odia

Paper- II (200 marks): General Studies

General Science and Recent Scientific/Technological Developments
- Questions will test the candidate’s awareness in the field of science and technology including matters of everyday observations and experience.
Current Events of National and International Importance
- Questions shall be to test the knowledge of significant national and international events and of the topics of social relevance in the present-day India.
History of India from Ancient Times and Indian National Movement
- Emphasis will be on testing the general understanding of social, economic, and political aspects of the Indian History.
- Questions on Indian National Movement will relate to the nature & character of the nineteenth century resurgence, growth of Nationalism, attainment of Independence and role of leading personalities in the freedom movement.
Indian and World Geography
- Emphasis will more be on geography of India.
- The questions will relate to physical and economic geography of the country.
- It shall cover the main features of Indian agriculture and national resources.
Indian Polity and Economy
- Questions on Indian polity and economy shall be on political system, Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj administration, principal features and characteristics of Indian economy, planning and economic development of India.
Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning
- Questions will test the candidate’s mental ability and test of reasoning.
Numerical Ability Test and Arithmetic of H.S.C. Standard
- Questions will test the candidate’s numerical ability and arithmetic of H.S.C. standard.
Basic Computer Literacy
- Questions will test the candidate’s basic computer literacy.

Physical Standards & Physical Efficiency Test

Eligible CBRE candidates must qualify all physical tests to proceed

Physical Standard Measurements:

Category	Height	Weight	Chest
Category	Height	Weight	Un-expanded	Expanded
General & SEBC (Men)	168 Cm	55 Kg	79 Cm	84 CM
General & SEBC (Women)	155 cm	47.5 Kg	–	–
SC/ST (Men)	163 Cm	50 Kg	76 Cm	81 CM
SC/ST (Women)	150 Cm	45 Kg	–	–

Physical Efficiency Tests: (Qualifying)

Candidates	Events	Time/Attempt
Men (all categories)	Running 1.6 Kms	8 minutes
Women (all categories)	Running 1.6 Kms	10 minutes
Men (all categories)	Long jump 3.66 Meters	03 attempts
Women (all categories)	Long jump 2.77 Meters	03 attempts

Note : Odisha Police Syllabus

Any grievance or complaint during the PST/PET must be brought to the OPRB Chairman immediately.
Candidates appear in Physical Test at own risk. OPRB not liable for injury or loss.

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