Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 135 Vacancies in OSAP 2nd Battalion
🏢Short Introduction
• This is a Government job recruitment for the post of Gurkha Sepoy in Odisha Special Armed Police.
• Location: Jharsuguda, Odisha
• If you are a proud Gurkha youth from India or Nepal, this is your golden chance to serve with honor. Apply confidently and secure your future!
Publish Date: 29/07/2025
Latest Updated: 19/08/2025
📝Name of the Organization
• Odisha Special Armed Police, 2nd Battalion, Jharsuguda
📢Advertisement Number
• Notice No. 5301 dated 28.07.2025
📅Important Dates for OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
📌 Application Last Date | 10.09.2025 |
📝 Reporting Date | 15.09.2025 at 7:00 AM |
🏃♂️ Recruitment Test Start Date | 17.09.2025 onwards |
💸Application Fee for OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
- No application fee is required for this recruitment. Candidates can apply free of cost.
🎂Age Limit for OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 25 years (as on 01.01.2025)
• Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen as per government rules.
📊Total Vacancies of OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
Post Name | Total Vacancies |
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Gurkha Sepoy | 135 |
📓Educational Qualification
For OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025, the education rules are very simple. Even students with basic schooling can apply. Below is the clear table:
Qualification | Details |
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Minimum | Must have passed Class 7 from any school |
Better Chance | If you passed Class 10 (HSC), you will get more marks and preference |
Extra Skills | Sports, NCC, Driving, Computer, or other certificates will add extra value |
👉 Tip: Even if you are just Class 7 pass, don’t worry! You can still apply and compete in OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025.
💪 Physical Measurement for OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
Every candidate must be strong and healthy. Below are the minimum body requirements:
Criteria | Requirement |
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Height | Minimum 158 cm (more height = extra marks) |
Weight | At least 50 kg |
Chest | 79 cm (normal) – 84 cm (after expansion) |
Chest Expansion | Minimum 5 cm |
🏃 Physical Test for OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
After measurement, candidates must pass physical activities. Here are the tests:
Test | Requirement | Marks |
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1.6 km Run | Complete in 4–6 minutes | 1 mark if under 4 min, else qualifying only |
5 km Cross Country | Must finish in 40 minutes | Qualifying |
Broad Jump | Jump 3.66 meters (3 tries) | 2 marks (1st try), 1 mark (2nd try) |
High Jump | Jump 1.22 meters (3 tries) | 2 marks (1st try), 1 mark (2nd try) |
Note: If a candidate fails in any one of the above tests, he will be disqualified and cannot continue further.
🎤Viva-Voce for OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
The Viva-Voce is a short face-to-face test. After you pass the physical tests like running, jumping, and measurements, you will meet the Selection Board. They will talk to you for a few minutes to know more about you.
- Full Marks: 10 marks
- What Happens: Officers will ask you simple questions about yourself, your family, your school, and your daily life.
- Purpose: To check your confidence, discipline, and how well you can talk.
- Tip: Be polite, wear clean clothes, answer honestly, and stay calm. They just want to know you better, not to scare you.
Remember: Viva-Voce is not difficult. If you speak with respect and truth, you can easily score good marks.
🗣Odia Test for OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
Good news for all Gurkha candidates! For this recruitment, you do not need to give the Odia test at the time of joining. But, since you will be working in Odisha, learning the Odia language is important.
- Exempted at Start: Gurkha candidates don’t have to give the Odia test during recruitment.
- Must Learn Later: After getting the job, you will be trained in Odia during your service.
- Time Limit: You must pass the Odia language test within 3 years of joining.
- Why Important: Odia will help you talk to people, understand orders, and work better in Odisha Police.
Simple Tip: Don’t worry if you don’t know Odia now. You will get time and training to learn it while working. Just be ready to practice and pass it within 3 years.
📑Required Documents for OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
Every candidate must bring important papers along with the application form. Check the list below carefully.
For Gurkha Candidates from India | For Gurkha Candidates from Nepal |
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1. Education Certificate | 1. Education Certificate |
2. Residential Certificate by DM/ADM/Tahasildar | 2. Citizenship / Nagarik Praman Patra (from Nepal Govt.) |
3. Aadhaar Card | 3. Character Certificate (from Municipality/Rural Body) |
4. Bonafide Indian Gurkha Certificate (from recognized organization) | 4. Sports Certificate (if any, approved by Nepal Sports Council) |
5. Sports Certificate (if any, certified by Indian State Sports Dept.) | 5. 3 Passport Size Photos (signed in front) |
6. Character Certificate | – |
7. 3 Passport Size Photos (signed in front) | – |
Ex-Servicemen must add: Discharge Certificate from Army | Ex-Servicemen must add: Discharge Certificate from Army |
✔️ Tip: Keep original documents ready for verification during recruitment test.
✉️How to Apply for Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
Applying for Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025 is very simple. Just follow these steps one by one:
- First, go to the Odisha Police website and download the application form.
- Take a printout of the form and fill it neatly with a pen. Write your name, father’s name, age, address, and other details.
- Paste 3 passport-size photos with your signature on them.
- Attach all the required documents like school certificate, residential certificate (if from India) or citizenship (if from Nepal), sports certificate (if any), and character certificate.
- Put the form and documents in an envelope. On top of the envelope, write:
“APPLICATION FORM FOR GURKHA SEPOY RECRUITMENT TEST-2025” - Send the envelope by post to this address:
Commandant, OSAP 2nd Battalion,
PO – OMP Line, PS/Dist – Jharsuguda,
Odisha, India – 768204 - Remember: You must reach Jharsuguda for the test on 15 September 2025 at 07:00 AM.
Tip: Fill the form carefully and keep a photocopy with you before sending.
📝Selection Process for OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
If you want to join the OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025, you have to do some tests. They want to see if you are strong and ready.
📏 Body Check
They will check how tall you are, how much you weigh, and your chest size. If you are tall, you can get more points!🏃♂️ Running and Jumping Test
You have to do some fun but hard stuff like:
Run fast for 1.6 km
Run a long 5 km race in 40 minutes
Jump far (broad jump)
Jump high (high jump)
If you don’t do well in these, you can’t go to the next round.
🏅 Sports Bonus
If you are good at sports and have medals or certificates, you can get extra points!🎤 Talking Test
If you pass the running and jumping, you will talk to some people. They will ask you questions to see how you speak and act.🗣 Odia Language Test
You don’t need to take this test now. But after you join, you have to learn and pass this language test in 3 years.
To be picked for OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025, do your best in all the tests, bring your papers, and stay strong and healthy. Good luck with OSAP Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025!
🔗Important Links for Gurkha Sepoy Recruitment 2025
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