Odisha Police Fire Station Officer Exam Pattern, Eligibility
110 topics across 4 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
The fire service post in Odisha is Station Officer (Fire Service), advertised together with the Sub Inspector posts. The January 2025 notice (CPSE-2024) carried 47 of them out of 933 posts. Applications closed on 10 February 2025. No later notice turned up as of October 2026.
Last checked against the official notification on .
Odisha Police Fire Station Officer Details
Exam Pattern
Same written test, physical standard test and physical efficiency test as the Sub Inspector posts, plus an extra technical paper only for this post: 200 multiple-choice questions in 180 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria
Age 21 to 25 on 1 January 2024, relaxed by five years for SC, ST, SEBC and women. Unlike the police posts, this one needs a science or engineering degree from a recognised university or institute.
Important Dates
CPSE-2024 applications ran from 20 January to 10 February 2025. Nothing new announced yet.
Official Links
- odishapolice.gov.in, where Odisha Police recruitment links are posted (the site did not load from our side on 16 October 2026, so check it in your browser)
- News report of the 2025 notice
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Station Officer posts were there?
47, in the January 2025 notice.
Who can apply?
Science or engineering graduates aged 21 to 25 on 1 January 2024, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Is there a separate paper?
Yes, a 200-question technical paper of 180 minutes, for this post only.
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