Post Redistribution of SI, ASI & Constable Posts – Odisha Police 2026 | Home Department
POST REDISTRIBUTION OF SI, ASI & CONSTABLE POSTS – ODISHA POLICE 2026
Home Department, Government of Odisha – Order No. 293/D&A, Dated 10.08.2026
Order No.
293/D&A, Dtd. 10.08.2026
Issuing Authority
Home Department, Govt. of Odisha
Total Posts
4,195
Purpose
3rd Phase of ERSS Implementation
Total Posts Redistributed
4,195
Newly created posts
OPS Posts
4,157
Odisha Police Service
OAPS Posts
38
Odisha Armed Police Service
Purpose
ERSS Phase 3
Emergency Response Support System
Order Details
- Subject: Redistribution of 4,195 newly created posts among different nomenclatures of equal ranks for smooth implementation of the 3rd phase of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) in the State.
- Reference: Posts were originally created vide Home Department G.O. No. 48467/D&A dated 26.11.2025.
- Total Posts: 4,195 posts have been redistributed across various ranks.
- Cadre Distribution: OPS: 4,157 posts and OAPS: 38 posts.
- Concurrence: The redistribution has been concurred in by the Finance Department in their file PT1-FIN-GS1-BT-0012-2019.
- Governance: Implementation shall be governed by applicable cadre rules, recruitment rules, and the provisions of the ORV Act.
Cadre-wise Post Redistribution
Addl. SP / Dy. Commdt.
Level 13
Posts Created
02
Posts Redistributed
02
Addl. SP (OPS)
1
Dy. Commdt. (OAPS)
1
Dy. SP / Asst. Commdt.
Level 12
Posts Created
01
Posts Redistributed
01
Asst. Commdt. (OAPS)
1
SI / SI (Armed)
Level 9
Posts Created
144
Posts Redistributed
144
SI (OPS)
108
SI (Armed) (OAPS)
36
ASI / ASI (Armed)
Level 8
Posts Created
1,349
Posts Redistributed
1,349
ASI (OPS)
972
Havildar Major (OPS Dist. Cadre)
377
Constable / Sepoy
Level 5
Posts Created
2,699
Posts Redistributed
2,699
Constable (OPS Dist. Cadre)
2,699
Important Notes
- Predominant Allocation: 96.5% of posts have been allocated at field-functionary levels (Level 5 & Level 8) to maximize ground-level response capability, with only 3 posts at higher supervisory levels (Level 12 / Level 13).
- Havildar Major Earmarking: 377 posts (as at Sl. No. 4) have been earmarked for Havildar Major (equivalent to ASI (Armed)) only, with a view to give promotional avenues for the post of Havildar in the district cadre.
- Other Contents Unchanged: All other contents of the aforesaid Order of the Home Department remain unchanged.
- Governance: Implementation shall be governed by applicable cadre rules, recruitment rules, and the provisions of the ORV Act.
- Finance Concurrence: This has been concurred in by Finance Department vide their file PT1-FIN-GS1-BT-0012-2019.
Important Points to Note
- Total Posts: 4,195 newly created posts redistributed across various ranks.
- Purpose: Smooth implementation of the 3rd phase of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) in the State.
- Cadre-wise Distribution: OPS – 4,157 posts; OAPS – 38 posts.
- Field-Level Focus: 96.5% allocation at Level 5 (Constable) and Level 8 (ASI/Havildar Major) to strengthen ground-level response.
- Havildar Major Posts: 377 posts earmarked for promotional avenues for Havildar in district cadre.
- Higher Supervisory Posts: Only 3 posts at Level 12 (Dy. SP/Asst. Commdt.) and Level 13 (Addl. SP/Dy. Commdt.).
- Concurrence: Finance Department has concurred with the redistribution.
- Governance: Implementation governed by cadre rules, recruitment rules, and ORV Act provisions.
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What is this order about?
This order from the Home Department, Government of Odisha, redistributes 4,195 newly created posts among different nomenclatures of equal ranks for the smooth implementation of the 3rd phase of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) in the State.
How many total posts have been redistributed?
A total of 4,195 posts have been redistributed.
What is the cadre-wise distribution of posts?
The posts have been distributed as: OPS – 4,157 posts and OAPS – 38 posts.
How many posts have been allocated to each rank?
The distribution is: Addl. SP/Dy. Commdt. (Level 13) – 2 posts; Dy. SP/Asst. Commdt. (Level 12) – 1 post; SI/SI (Armed) (Level 9) – 144 posts; ASI/ASI (Armed) (Level 8) – 1,349 posts; Constable/Sepoy (Level 5) – 2,699 posts.
What is the predominant allocation at field-functionary levels?
96.5% of posts have been allocated at field-functionary levels (Level 5 & Level 8) to maximize ground-level response capability, with only 3 posts at higher supervisory levels (Level 12 / Level 13).
What is the purpose of earmarking 377 posts for Havildar Major?
The 377 posts earmarked for Havildar Major (equivalent to ASI (Armed)) are intended to provide promotional avenues for the post of Havildar in the district cadre.
When was the original post creation order issued?
The posts were originally created vide Home Department G.O. No. 48467/D&A dated 26.11.2025.
Has the Finance Department concurred with this redistribution?
Yes. The redistribution has been concurred in by the Finance Department vide their file PT1-FIN-GS1-BT-0012-2019.
What rules govern the implementation of this redistribution?
Implementation shall be governed by the applicable cadre rules, recruitment rules, and the provisions of the ORV Act.
Who issued this order?
The order has been issued by the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Home Department, Odisha, with copies forwarded to the Accountant General (A&E), Accountant General (Audit), D.G. & I.G. of Police, and other concerned authorities.
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