What does OSAF mean in POLICE

The Odisha Special Action Force (OSAF) is a specialized wing of police personnel in the Indian state of Odisha. They are responsible for maintaining law and order in the state, providing security to VIPs and other important people, combating anti-social activities like terrorism, smuggling, and organized crime, as well as ensuring that public disturbances do not take place.

The eligibility criteria to join OSAF varies depending on the position applied for. Generally, all male candidates must possess an educational qualification equivalent to a 10+2 or higher. Additionally, applicants must pass physical tests and medical examinations conducted by the recruiting agency.

Members of OSAF perform a wide range of duties within their jurisdiction. These include performing basic policing duties such as patrolling and apprehending criminals; regulating traffic; providing information and assistance to citizens; responding to emergencies; assisting with investigations related to criminal activity; executing arrest warrants; and providing crowd control during public events.

Yes, all members of OSAF will need to undergo rigorous training courses designed by the organization that will equip them with the knowledge and skills needed for their positions in law enforcement. This may include self-defense techniques, firearm practices, legal knowledge, report writing skills, interrogation techniques, etc.

Members of OSAF are equipped with weapons such as lathis (long sticks), shields, batons, tear gas shells and firearms. For communication purposes they are provided with wireless sets/walkie talkies connected with district police control room along with necessary accessories for patrolling duty like vehicles etc..

The organization has been divided into different zones/districts for effective functioning and control in their respective areas jurisdiction wise headed by Deputy Superintendents Of Police (DSP). Every Zone/District comprises several squads headed by an Inspector or Sub-Inspector depending upon their operational strength.

All members assigned under OSAF wear distinctive uniforms including helmets while on duty that distinguish them from ordinary police officers so that they can be easily identified. Their uniform consists mainly of dark blue trousers with white shirts or dark blue shirts with white stripes running along both sleeves.

Yes, the minimum age requirement for joining OSFA is 18 years old while maximum age limit could vary according to rank applied for but generally it is between 25 - 27 years old depending upon recruitment board’s policy.

Serving officers under OSFA get various privileges such as salary grade pay revision every five years depending on individual's performance evaluated every year by conducting annual assessments or tests known as ‘Reviewer Tests’ which includes both written tests as well as practical examinations held at the end of each financial year.

Yes, advancement through ranks can be achieved through performing well on annual assessments which if passed successfully could give opportunity for promotion via competitive exams arranged periodically at regular intervals.�