In a significant move to enhance the capabilities of the State’s Law Enforcement, the Odisha Government has announced the creation of 16,059 new posts in Odisha Police over the past six months.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed Additional Chief Secretary Home, Satyabrata Sahu, in this regard. Thanks to the overdrive of ACS Home Shri Sahu a new record sort of created in Department of Home.
This substantial increase aims to strengthen various wings of the police force, address emerging security challenges, and improve overall law and order in the state.
Here’s a breakdown of the newly created posts:
- Odisha Special Striking Force (OSSF): 3,009 posts were created in October 2024. This expansion is intended to bolster the ongoing anti-Naxalite operations within the state and fill the void left by the withdrawal of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from certain areas. The OSSF is a specialized unit focused on combating left-wing extremism.
- Swatantra Shree Mandir Surakshya Vahini (SSMSV): An additional 1,083 posts were established in October 2024 to form this dedicated security force. The SSMSV is a Special Security Battalion specifically created for the safety and security of the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. This highlights the government’s commitment to protecting महत्वपूर्ण religious sites.
- Similipal Tiger Reserve Armed Police Constabulary: In November 2024, one company consisting of 131 posts was created for deployment in the Similipal Tiger Reserve in the Mayurbhanj district. This move aims to enhance the protection of the tiger reserve and its surrounding areas, likely focusing on anti-poaching efforts and maintaining ecological security.
- Cyber Crime & Economic Offences (CC & EO) Police Stations: A significant boost of 1,067 posts was created in March 2025 for the CC & EO wings across the state. This expansion is a direct response to the growing menace of cybercrime and economic offenses. The government has strengthened all 14 existing CC & EO Police Stations and established 20 new ones, ensuring that each police district now has a dedicated cybercrime unit. This decentralized approach should improve the responsiveness and effectiveness of the police in tackling digital and financial crimes.
- Traffic & Road Safety Wing: In April 2025, 2,000 new positions were created within the traffic and road safety wing. These posts will be distributed across various districts to ensure better and more effective traffic management throughout the state. This initiative is likely to focus on reducing road accidents, improving traffic flow, and enforcing traffic regulations.
- Home Guards: A substantial number of 5,126 Home Guard posts have been created recently. Home Guards are voluntary auxiliary forces that assist the regular police in various law and order duties, crowd control, and community policing initiatives. This large-scale creation will significantly augment the ground-level policing capabilities.
- Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF): 3,120 new posts have been sanctioned for the OISF. These posts will form three new battalions. Two of these battalions will be raised following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), which has committed to deploying these two OISF battalions for a minimum of 20 years to secure their industrial operations. This indicates a strategic partnership between the government and key industries for enhanced security. Notably, this figure includes 204 posts that will be filled on an outsourcing basis.
- State Forensic Science Services: On April 8, 2025, 256 new posts were created within the State Forensic Science Services. This strengthening of the forensic capabilities will be crucial for improving the quality and speed of criminal investigations by providing scientific evidence analysis.
- Directorate of Public Prosecution: Simultaneously, on April 8, 2025, 267 new posts were established in the Directorate of Public Prosecution. This increase in the prosecution wing is essential for ensuring the efficient and effective prosecution of criminal cases in the courts, complementing the enhanced investigative capabilities of the police force.
This massive recruitment drive signifies the State Government’s commitment to prioritizing law and order, addressing specific security challenges like Naxalism and cybercrime, and ensuring the safety and security of vital installations and the general public.
The creation of these posts across various specialized units will undoubtedly enhance the operational efficiency and reach of the Odisha Police Force.