Odisha Jobs Boost: CM Approves Two New OISF Battalions, 2,080 Posts Created

Odisha Jobs Boost: The Odisha government will set up two more battalions under the Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF). Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the proposal for the formation of these additional battalions.

As part of this expansion, a total of 2,080 new posts will be created. Of these, 1,944 will be regular posts while 136 will be outsourced positions.

It is noteworthy that until now, the state had one active battalion under the OISF, comprising 1,807 posts. In April this year, the Chief Minister had approved the creation of a second battalion, taking the total number of posts under the OISF to 2,847.

With the creation of the third and fourth battalions, the total number of posts under OISF will rise to 4,927.

The state government is placing strong emphasis on industrial development and has been taking proactive measures in this direction. With the establishment of new industries and the rising scope in the sector, there is an increasing need for enhanced security at industrial and commercial establishments.

Following the success of initiatives like “Utkarsha Odisha – Make in Odisha 2025”, the pace of industrialisation has gained momentum in the state. Considering the importance of securing vital industrial zones, the Chief Minister has approved the formation of the two additional battalions to strengthen the OISF.