Odisha Police Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
Based on the available information for the 2026 Odisha Police Constable recruitment, the written examination is generally structured as a 100-question, 100-mark paper. However, please note that these details are compiled from coaching and exam guide websites, and you should always verify them against the official Odisha Police recruitment notification when it is released.
Odisha Police Constable Syllabus (Subject-wise)
Candidates should use the following topic list as a preparation guide and cross-check it against the official syllabus.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଭାଷା (Odia Language)
1. ଶବ୍ଦ
2. ଲିଙ୍ଗ, ବଚନ, ପୁରୁଷ
3. ବିଶେଷଣ
4. ବିଶେଷ୍ୟ
5. ସର୍ବନାମ
6. ପ୍ରତିଶବ୍ଦ
7. ବିପରୀତାର୍ଥବୋଧକ ଶବ୍ଦ
8. ପଦପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନ ଚିହ୍ନଟ ଶବ୍ଦ
9. ଅପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନୀୟ ଶବ୍ଦ
10. ବାକ୍ୟ ଓ ବିବୃତି
11. ଅବ୍ୟୟ
12. ରଚନା
13. 15. ସନ୍ଧି
16. ସମାସ
17. ବଚନ
18. ଛନ୍ଦ
19. ତତ୍ସମ ଓ ତଦ୍ଭବ
20. ତାତ୍ପର୍ଯ୍ୟ
21. ପ୍ରତ୍ୟୟ ଓ ଉପସର୍ଗ
22. କ୍ରିୟାର କାଳ
23. ହୁକୁମ ପ୍ରୟୋଗ
24. ଲୋକୋକ୍ତି
25. ସାଧାରଣ ଅଶୁଦ୍ଧି
26. ଶୁଦ୍ଧ ବାକ୍ୟର ଅଶୁଦ୍ଧି
English Language Syllabus
The English Language section covers vocabulary, grammar and comprehension-related topics.
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- One-word Substitution
- Idioms and Phrases
- Grammar and Usage
- Articles and Determiners
- Prepositions
- Tenses
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Sentence Correction
- Error Detection
- Rearrangement of Sentences
- Comprehension of a Given Passage
General Knowledge
The General Knowledge section covers current affairs and important subjects related to Indian history, geography, polity, economy and science.
Current Affairs
- State events
- National and international events
- Sports
- Awards and honours
- Important days
- Books and authors
- Science and recent technology developments
History
- Ancient India
- Medieval India
- Modern India
- Indian National Movement
- History and cultural heritage of Odisha
Geography
- Physical geography of India
- Natural resources of India
- Agriculture of India
- Physical and economic geography of Odisha
Polity
- Constitution of India
- Fundamental Rights and Duties
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Union and State Governments
- Local Self-Government
Economy
- Basics of the Indian economy
- Economic development
General Science
- Everyday science
- Physics, Chemistry and Biology up to Class X level
- Environmental Science
Quantitative Aptitude
The Quantitative Aptitude section evaluates candidates’ numerical ability and basic mathematical skills. The official syllabus includes:
- Number System
- Simplification
- Decimals and Fractions
- HCF and LCM
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Simple Interest
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Data Interpretation, including basic tables and charts
Reasoning
The Reasoning section is divided into verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
Verbal Reasoning
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Order and Ranking
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Pattern Recognition
- Figure Analogy
- Figure Classification
- Mirror and Water Images
Basic Computer Literacy
Candidates should prepare the fundamental concepts of computers, digital services and online safety. The prescribed topics include:
- Basics of Computers
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Operating Systems
- Input and Output Devices
- MS Office Basics
- Internet and E-mail
- Digital Payment Systems
- Cyber Safety
- Social Media Awareness
- Basic Government Digital Services