Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector Exam Postponed Amid Allegations
The exam to become a police sub-inspector in Odisha has been delayed again due to suspected cheating.
Many people were arrested for allegedly paying to get the job.
The exam was planned for March, then October, but it's postponed again.
Aspirants protested in Bhubaneswar.
Politicians disagree about whether the government is handling the situation well.
Some accuse the government of being involved, while others deny these claims and say the exam was postponed for transparency.
The Odisha Police Sub-Inspector exam was postponed due to alleged exam scam.
The exam was initially set for October 5 & 6 after being postponed from March.
117 people were arrested, including aspirants and brokers, related to the scam.
Aspirants protested in Bhubaneswar, accusing the OPRB of negligence.
Opposition parties allege a multi-crore job scam; ruling party denies claims.
- Who
- Aspirants, Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB)
- What
- Postponement of Police Sub-Inspector Exam due to alleged scam
- When
- Exam originally scheduled for March, then October 5 & 6, now postponed again
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- Due to alleged irregularities and arrests related to a job scam
Opposition Parties & Aspirants
Government & BJP
Involvement in Scam
Opposition Parties & Aspirants
Accusations that the state government and BJP leaders were directly involved in irregularities and a multi-crore job scam.
Government & BJP
Claims of transparency and that the government postponed the examination after getting information of sabotage.
Investigation Focus
Opposition Parties & Aspirants
Questioning why only three brokers were arrested while the racketeers who took the money are free.
Government & BJP
Belief that an investigation is underway to address the allegations and ensure transparency.
- Event
- Combined Police Service Examination, 2024
- Position
- Police Sub-Inspector
- Posts Available
- 933
- Applicants
- 1.53 Lakh
- Original Exam Date
- March 8 & 9 (postponed)
- Rescheduled Date
- October 5 & 6 (postponed)
- Reason for Postponement
- Allegations of Exam Scam
- Arrests
- 117
Sources
Odisha Police SI Recruitment Exam Postponed Once Again - Fresh Dates Soon
Odisha Police SI Exam Scam: Shankar Prusty, Muna Mohanty Under Lens In Multi-Crore Recruitment Fraud
OPSC OCS Prelims 2024 admit card out at opsc.gov.in; here’s download link
