OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025: Applications Open 135 Positions

The Odisha Special Armed Police (OSAP) 2nd Battalion, located in Jharsuguda, is seeking applications from eligible male Gurkha candidates residing in India or Nepal to fill 135 positions for the role of Gurkha Sepoy. Interested individuals must submit their applications in the specified format, accompanied by three recent passport-sized photographs and necessary documents, to the office of the Commandant, OSAP 2nd Battalion, Jharsuguda, Odisha, PIN No. 768204, by the deadline of 10th September 2025.

The recruitment examination for Gurkha Sepoys is scheduled to begin on 17th September 2025 at the parade ground of OSAP 2nd Battalion, with candidates expected to arrive by 07:00 AM on 15th September 2025. This article on indgovtjobs.in offers detailed information regarding the Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025, covering eligibility criteria, physical standards, selection procedures, and application instructions.

Odisha Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025 – Notification Overview

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
Job Location	Jharsuguda, Odisha
Last Date	10/09/2025

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification: 

Class VII pass or equivalent examination from a recognized institution.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025): 

18–25 years (Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules).

Selection Process:

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

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.

How to Apply:

• Please submit the application using the specified format, along with three recent passport-sized photographs and the necessary documents.
• The envelope should be addressed to: Commandant, OSAP 2nd Battalion, PO – OMP Line, PS/Dist – Jharsuguda, Odisha, India, PIN – 768204.
• Clearly indicate on the envelope: “APPLICATION FORM FOR GURKHA SEPOY RECRUITMENT TEST-2025”.
• The deadline for submitting the application is 10/09/2025.

Important Links:

Gurkha Sepoy Detailed Notification

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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