Odisha Special Armed Police(OSAP) 2nd Battalion, Jharsuguda is calling you. Applications are open for 135 Gurkha Sepoy posts. Whether you are settled in India or Nepal, here’s your roadmap to join an elite government force in Odisha.
What’s This Opportunity?
- Post: Gurkha Sepoy (Constable Rank)
- Total Vacancies: 135
- Department: OSAP 2nd Battalion, Jharsuguda, Odisha
- Application Deadline: 10 September 2025 (reach by post/courier)
- Recruitment Test: Starts 17 September 2025 at OSAP Parade Ground, Jharsuguda
Who Can Apply? – Eligibility Overview
- Nationality: Genuine Gurkhas residing in India (with D.M./A.D.M./Tahasildar certificate + bonafide Indian Gurkha org. certificate) or Nepal (valid Nepal citizenship)
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–25 years as of 1 January 2025
- Ex-Army personnel: Age relaxation as per rules
- Education: At least Class VII pass from a recognized institution
- Preference: HSC/Matric pass (marks awarded based on division)
- Physical Standards:
- Height: Min 158 cm (marks increase above 160 cm)
- Weight: Min 50 kg
- Chest: 79-84 cm (min. 5 cm expansion)
- Must be strong, fit, and healthy with no physical defect
The Selection Process
1. Physical Test & Measurement
- Run 1.6 km (marks for <4 minutes, must qualify within 6 minutes)
- 5 km cross country (within 40 minutes to qualify)
- Broad jump (3.66 m, three attempts, marks for 1st/2nd try)
- High jump (1.22 m, three attempts, marks for 1st/2nd try)
- Immediate disqualification if any stage is not qualified
2. Sports Bonus
- Hold a government-certified sports certificate? Get bonus marks for state, national, or international achievements (see pdf for marks per level & event)
3. Viva-Voce
- Qualifiers appear for a 10-mark interview
4. Exemption
- No Odia test at recruitment, but must pass Odia during service training (within 3 years)
Application Checklist
- Last Date: Forms must reach the office by 10 September 2025
- Download Form: Get it from the Odisha Police website
- Submission:
- Send to: Commandant, OSAP 2nd Battalion, Jharsuguda, Odisha, PIN 768204
- Envelope must say: “APPLICATION FORM FOR GURKHA SEPOY RECRUITMENT TEST-2025”
- Required Docs (self-attested copies):
- Education certificate(s)
- Domicile/residential certificate (India) / Nepalese citizenship
- Bonafide Gurkha (India, from recognized org.)
- Sports/Others: Official certified sports/NCC/driving/computer certificates if claiming extra marks
- Character certificate
- 3 passport size photos with signature
- Ex-servicemen: Army discharge certificate
- Aadhaar Card (Indians)
- Bring all originals on test day
No email/online forms. Incomplete or late applications are rejected.
You must arrange for your own stay in Jharsuguda for the test. No travel allowances by the department.
Pay, Perks & Posting
- Pay Scale: Level 5, C-1 as per Odisha Revised Scales of Pay, 2017—with all state government allowances
- Posting: Anywhere in Odisha/ India as per department needs
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 28 July 2025 |
| Last Date for Applications | 10 September 2025 |
| Report at Parade Ground | 15 September 2025 (by 7:00 AM) |
| Recruitment Test | From 17 September 2025 |
Bookmark the Odisha Police website for any updates.
FAQs – Odisha Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
Q1: Who can apply?
Unmarried male Gurkhas living in India or Nepal, meeting educational, age, and physical criteria.
Q2: Is there an online form?
No. Download, print, and submit the form with all self-attested documents by post/courier.
Q3: What documents are needed?
Check the full checklist above—education, nationality, character, sports (if any), and photos.
Q4: What’s the selection process?
Physical tests (run, jumps), sports marks, viva-voce. All stages are qualifying—fail in one, out of the process.
Q5: What is the physical test cut-off?
1.6 km run must be done within 6 minutes; qualifying marks for <4 minutes.
Q6: What pay and benefits can I expect?
State pay scale Level 5, all standard Odisha government benefits and allowances.
Q7: When do tests start?
Recruitment test begins 17 September 2025. Candidates must report by 15 September at 7:00 AM.
Q8: Is there any relaxation for ex-army personnel?
Yes, age relaxation as per existing government rules.
Q9: Can I be posted outside Odisha?
Yes, as per department needs.
Q10: Do Gurkha candidates take Odia test?
Not at recruitment, but must pass Odia during training within 3 years.
