: The written exam for the recruitment of sub-inspectors in Odisha Police was postponed for the third time Tuesday, prompting Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik to describe it as a “systemic failure.”

The written test of the Combined Police Service Examination-2024 was scheduled to be held October 5 and 6, said the statement issued by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB).

“In view of some unforeseen development, the Board decided to postpone the Written Examination CPSE-2024, which was earlier scheduled to be held on 05.10.2025 & 06.10.2025. Fresh date will be announced later,” it added.

While the OPRB was tight-lipped over the reason behind the postponements, sources said the decision was taken after irregularities were detected.

Meanwhile, Patnaik expressed “shock” over the fr

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