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The Odisha Special Armed Police (OSAP) 2nd Battalion, Jharsuguda, invites applications from willing Gurkha male candidates settled in India or Nepal to fill 135 vacancies for the rank of Gurkha Sepoy. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format, along with three recent passport-size photographs and required documents, to the office of the Commandant, OSAP 2nd Battalion, Jharsuguda, Odisha, PIN No. 768204, by 10th September 2025. The Gurkha Sepoy recruitment test will commence on 17th September 2025 at the OSAP 2nd Battalion parade ground, with candidates required to report by 07:00 AM on 15th September 2025. This article indgovtjobs.in provides comprehensive details on Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025, including eligibility, physical standards, selection process, and application details.

Organization

OSAP (Odisha)

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 135

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Odisha Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 135 Posts

Job Title Gurkha Sepoy
Total Vacancies 135
Age Limit 18–25 years as on 01/01/2025
Salary Level-5, Cell-1 (ORSP Rule, 2017)
Minimum Qualification Class VII pass or equivalent (Matriculation can also)
Selection Process Physical Test, Viva Voce, Odia Test
Last Date 10/09/2025
Job Location Jharsuguda, Odisha

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025): 18–25 years (Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules).

Educational Qualification: Class VII pass or equivalent examination from a recognized institution.

Nationality and Residency:

  • Candidates must be bonafide Gurkhas and inhabitants of India or Nepal.
  • Gurkha candidates residing in India must provide a Residential Certificate issued by DM/ADM/Tahasildar and a certificate of bonafide Indian Gurkha from a recognized organization.
  • Gurkha candidates from Nepal must possess valid Nepalese Citizenship.

✔️ Physical Test: Assessment of physical standards and fitness as per the criteria above.
✔️ Viva Voce: Oral interview to evaluate suitability and communication skills.
✔️ Odia Test: To assess proficiency in the Odia language.

Qualification

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025): 18–25 years (Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules).

Educational Qualification: Class VII pass or equivalent examination from a recognized institution.

Nationality and Residency:

  • Candidates must be bonafide Gurkhas and inhabitants of India or Nepal.
  • Gurkha candidates residing in India must provide a Residential Certificate issued by DM/ADM/Tahasildar and a certificate of bonafide Indian Gurkha from a recognized organization.
  • Gurkha candidates from Nepal must possess valid Nepalese Citizenship.

Selection Process

✔️ Physical Test: Assessment of physical standards and fitness as per the criteria above.
✔️ Viva Voce: Oral interview to evaluate suitability and communication skills.
✔️ Odia Test: To assess proficiency in the Odia language.

Form Apply Process

  • Submit the application in the prescribed format with three recent passport-size photographs and required documents.
  • Address the envelope to: Commandant, OSAP 2nd Battalion, PO – OMP Line, PS/Dist – Jharsuguda, Odisha, India, PIN – 768204.
  • Write on the envelope: “APPLICATION FORM FOR GURKHA SEPOY RECRUITMENT TEST-2025”.
  • For queries Contact: +91-9337603775 (Control Room).
  • The closing date for receipt of application is 10/09/2025.

Important Dates

Activity Date
Last Date for Application Submission 10/09/2025
Reporting for Recruitment Test 15/09/2025 (07:00 AM)
Recruitment Test Start 17/09/2025

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 10/09/2025