Odisha SI recruitment stalled again, aspirants warn of statewide protest

The Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination in Odisha has been cancelled twice, leaving aspirants deeply disappointed. Despite protests, no official information or notification regarding the examination has been released so far.

As per reports, the aspirants have warned that if no notification on SI recruitment is issued by January 26, they will resume their agitation. They have further stated that the protest will be held across the entire state this time.

Earlier, the aspirants had staged a demonstration in front of the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) office in Bhubaneswar on November 15. At that time, the protest was withdrawn after the candidates were persuaded by the authorities.

Meanwhile, a CBI investigation into the SI recruitment matter is currently underway.

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"The State government has not yet issued any clarification about the SI recruitment examination. Though the aspirants are preparing for the written and physical test examinations for years, the recruitment body or the Home Department has not issued any notifications about the probable examination date so far. OPRB has also not issued any notification for the clarity of around 1.5 lakh aspirants. Earlier, we had staged a demonstration in front of OPRB office. However, we were assured then that the recruitment process will be completed before the Plus 2 examination. However, not a single notification has been issued about the examination. If no notification on SI recruitment is issued by January 26, we will resume our agitation throughout the State this time," said Prajnya Prusty, an aspirant from Baripada.