Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Odisha to Create Two More OISF Battalions
The government is creating more security forces to protect industries in Odisha.
The Chief Minister approved adding two new groups, called battalions, to the Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF).
This means more jobs for security personnel.
In total, there will be almost 5,000 positions in the OISF.
The government also plans to open 56 new courts with hundreds of new jobs.
This is all part of the government's plan to encourage businesses and make the state a better place to live and work.
Odisha Chief Minister sanctioned 2,080 posts to create two more OISF battalions.
The new battalions, 3rd and 4th, will bring the total OISF posts to 4,927.
The government aims to boost industrial growth in the state.
1,944 posts will be regular and 136 will be outsourced.
The government is also establishing 56 new courts with 840 new posts.
- Who
- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and the Odisha Home and Law departments.
- What
- Creation of two new OISF battalions and 56 new courts.
- When
- Announced Wednesday.
- Where
- Odisha.
- Why
- To boost industrial growth and improve security and legal infrastructure.
- New OISF Posts
- 2,080
- Regular Posts
- 1,944
- Outsourced Posts
- 136
- Total OISF Posts
- 4,927
- New Courts
- 56
- New Court Posts
- 840