Odisha Police Recruitment Board
CPSE-2024 Examination Schedule Update
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) has issued an important update for candidates appearing in the CPSE-2024 OMR-based written examination for the posts of Sub-Inspector of Police and equivalents. To ensure smooth conduct and ease of access during the cultural festival of Durga Puja Bhasani, Paper-III (Physics & Chemistry) has been rescheduled. Below is a concise and elegant breakdown of the changes and what you should do next.
Essential Revisions to Your Exam Calendar
Paper-I
General English & Odia — 5 Oct 2025 | 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. (unchanged)
Paper-II
General Studies — 5 Oct 2025 | 1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. (unchanged)
Paper-III
Physics & Chemistry — 6 Oct 2025 | 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. (rescheduled)
Revised Examination Schedule
| Paper | Date | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (General English & Odia) | 5 October 2025 | 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. | 1 hour 30 mins |
| Paper-II (General Studies) | 5 October 2025 | 1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. | 3 hours |
| Paper-III (Physics & Chemistry) | 6 October 2025 | 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. | 3 hours |
Important: Paper-III has been moved to reduce travel difficulties during Durga Puja. Candidates are advised to re-check their admit cards and travel plans accordingly.
Your Access to Admit Cards
Admit cards will be available for download from the official Odisha Police website odishapolice.gov.in starting 20th September 2025. Use your User ID and Password to log in and download the admit card which contains your examination centre and other essential instructions.
