Odisha Police SI (Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment Written Examination) — Free Online Mock Test
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment written exam. 100 MCQ covering Odisha & national General Knowledge, Indian Polity, advanced Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Current Affairs. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Odisha Police SI exam at a glance
Odisha Police SI key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Odisha Police, through the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) |
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| Official website | odishapolice.gov.in ↗ |
| Mode | Recruitment for Sub-Inspector of Police (the SI-level drive also covers posts such as Station Officer, Fire Service, and Assistant Jailor): a computer-based written examination that decides merit, followed by a Physical Standard Test and a Physical Efficiency Test (both qualifying), document verification and a medical examination. Recruitment has moved from the earlier Odisha Police Recruitment Board to the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC). |
| Frequency | As and when vacancies arise, by Odisha Police / OUSSSC notification. |
| Scoring & marking | The computer-based written examination is about 300 marks — reported as Paper I (Odia & English language) and Paper II (General Studies) — with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. The Physical Standard Test (height and chest) and the Physical Efficiency Test are qualifying. |
| Language | Odia (a written-exam component) and English. |
Who is eligible for Odisha Police SI?
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, within the prescribed age limits and physical standards.
Last verified July 2026 against Odisha Police — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
Odisha Police SI section breakdown
The Odisha Police SI mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Odisha General Knowledge (15 Q)
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Indian Polity & General Studies (22 Q)
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Reasoning & Logical Analysis (22 Q)
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Quantitative Aptitude (21 Q)
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Current Affairs (20 Q)
Odisha Police SI scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: Odisha Police SI has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: Odisha Police SI (out of 100).
How Odisha Police SI is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Odisha Police SI time strategy
With 100 questions in 90 minutes, you have about 54 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Odisha General Knowledge (15 Q)
- Indian Polity & General Studies (22 Q)
- Reasoning & Logical Analysis (22 Q)
- Quantitative Aptitude (21 Q)
- Current Affairs (20 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
Odisha Police SI topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of Odisha Police SI, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Odisha General Knowledge (15 Q)
- GK-OD — Environment · 5
- GK-OD — Economy · 4
- GK-OD — History · 3
- GK-OD — Polity · 2
- GK-OD — Culture · 1
Indian Polity & General Studies (22 Q)
- Indian Polity · 22
Reasoning & Logical Analysis (22 Q)
- Reasoning — Analogy · 6
- Reasoning — Classification · 5
- Reasoning — Coding–Decoding · 5
- Reasoning — Number Logic · 4
- Reasoning — Clock · 1
- Reasoning — Blood Relations · 1
Quantitative Aptitude (21 Q)
- Quant — Simplification · 6
- Quant — Indices · 5
- Quant — Pipes & Cisterns · 4
- Quant — Boats & Streams · 2
- Quant — Permutation & Combination · 2
- Quant — Probability · 2
Current Affairs (20 Q)
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 20
Odisha Police SI difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment written exam. 100 MCQ covering Odisha & national General Knowledge, Indian Polity, advanced Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Current Affairs. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's Odisha Police SI bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for Odisha Police SI
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what Odisha Police SI really tests
The Odisha Police Sub-Inspector recruitment has moved from the earlier Odisha Police Recruitment Board to the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC). A computer-based written examination of about 300 marks — reported as a Odia & English language paper plus a General Studies paper, with 0.25 negative marking — decides merit, followed by qualifying Physical Standard and Physical Efficiency tests. It is a graduate-level post.
Preparation tips
- Prepare both the language paper and the General Studies paper.
- Build Odisha-specific GK.
- Manage the 0.25 negative marking.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the old OPRB still conducts it — it is now under OUSSSC.
- Overlooking the Odia language component.
Odisha Police SI study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Odia & English language (Paper I)
- General Studies (Paper II)
- Odisha GK and current affairs
- Physical Standard Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Manage the 0.25 negative marking
- Document verification
- Medical examination
- Odisha GK revision
Where Odisha Police SI can take you
A strong Odisha Police SI result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Sub-Inspector (Odisha)
- ~300-mark CBT
- Odia component
- Graduate entry
Best books & official prep for Odisha Police SI
- Odisha Police SI guides — Various
- Odisha GK and previous-year papers — Various
Official practice: Apply and prepare from the official Odisha Police / OUSSSC notification; prepare the language and General Studies papers, and train for the physical tests.
Previous-year papers: Previous Odisha Police SI papers are available.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Odisha Police SI exam pattern?
- Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment Written Examination contains 100 questions across 5 sections: Odisha General Knowledge (15 Q), Indian Polity & General Studies (22 Q), Reasoning & Logical Analysis (22 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (21 Q), Current Affairs (20 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 54 seconds per question).
- Does Odisha Police SI have negative marking?
- No — Odisha Police SI has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is Odisha Police SI scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. Odisha Police SI (out of 100).
- How can I practise Odisha Police SI online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length Odisha Police SI mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of Odisha Police SI?
- Odisha Police SI is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment written exam. 100 MCQ covering Odisha & national General Knowledge, Indian Polity, advanced Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Current Affairs. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the Odisha Police SI exam?
- Odisha Police SI runs for 90 minutes total across 5 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in Odisha Police SI?
- Odisha Police SI is split into: Odisha General Knowledge (15 Q), Indian Polity & General Studies (22 Q), Reasoning & Logical Analysis (22 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (21 Q), Current Affairs (20 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment written exam. 100 MCQ covering Odisha & national General Knowledge, Indian Polity, advanced Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Current Affairs. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during Odisha Police SI?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the Odisha Police SI test adaptive?
- No — Odisha Police SI is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many Odisha Police SI mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct Odisha Police SI variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free Odisha Police SI test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge Odisha Police SI test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are Odisha Police SI previous year question–style papers included?
- Every Odisha Police SI mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free Odisha Police SI mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's Odisha Police SI mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the Odisha Police SI mock test on mobile?
- Yes. Odisha Police SI mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the Odisha Police SI syllabus?
- The Odisha Police SI syllabus maps to its 5 sections: Odisha General Knowledge (15 Q), Indian Polity & General Studies (22 Q), Reasoning & Logical Analysis (22 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (21 Q), Current Affairs (20 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for Odisha Police SI?
- Eligibility for Odisha Police SI — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Odisha Police SI practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the Odisha Police SI exam and how should I prepare?
- Official Odisha Police SI exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free Odisha Police SI mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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