SSC CPO
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July 24, 2025

SSC CPO Staff Selection Commission

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will be conducting the SSC CPO 2025 Exam for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

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SSC CPO 2025: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will be conducting theSSC CPO 2025 Examfor the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). SSC CPO is one of the most popular government jobs in India for graduates wanting to join Indian police or paramilitary forces. Let's go in-depth to explain about SSC CPO, including the latest official updates, application details, eligibility conditions, selection process, exam pattern, and more.

Latest Update on SSC CPO 2025

  • SSC CPO 2025 Tier 1 Exam is confirmed and will be conducted from 01 - 06 September 2025 across India.

What Is SSC CPO (Sub Inspector Exam)?

SSC CPO, or Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization, is a competitive exam for the posts ofSub-Inspector in Delhi Police,CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB), and Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF. The selection is strict and attracts lakhs of candidates each year.

Why Choose SSC CPO?

Jobs in SSC CPO provides:

  • Central government status

  • Permanent & secure career

  • Respectable and challenging work

  • Good salary and allowances

  • Promotion opportunities

  • Posting pan-India in different forces

SSC CPO 2025 Important Dates

Event

Date/Status

Notification release

Postponed, coming soon

Online registration

To be announced

Tier 1 Exam Dates

1st–6th September 2025

Admit Card

After notification

All major updates will be published only at [ssc.gov.in].

SSC CPO 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for SSC CPO, it’s must that candidates check the eligibility rules.

  • Must have Bachelor's Degree or Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.

  • For Delhi Police SI (Male): Valid driving license for LMV is compulsory.

  • Minimum age: 20 years

  • Maximum age: 25 years (as on cutoff date given in notification)

  • Age relaxations for reserved (SC, ST, OBC, ESM, departmental) as per rules.

  • Indian citizens only

  • Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan and persons with eligibility certificates from Government of India may also apply.

Physical Standard Test (PST) for SSC CPO

  • Male:Height 170cm (Gen), Chest 80-85cm

  • Female:Height 157cm (Gen)

  • Relaxation for hilly, ST categories as per government rules.

SSC CPO 2025 Application Process

  1. Register:Create profile at SSC portal using basic details

  2. Fill Online Form:Complete form correctly; errors are costly!

  3. Upload Documents:Photo & sign in required format

  4. Fee Payment:Rs.100 for Gen/OBC males; No fee for Women/SC/ST/ESM

Wait for confirmation and download your final application for record.

SSC CPO 2025 Exam Pattern And Syllabus

  • Paper I (Tier 1):Objective MCQ (Reasoning, Quant, English, GK)

  • Physical Exam:PET (running, jump etc), PST (height/chest)

  • Paper II (Tier 2):Objective MCQ - English language

  • Medical Test

  • Document verification

SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Pattern

Section

No. of Qs

Marks

General Intelligence & Reasoning

50

50

General Knowledge & Awareness

50

50

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

English Comprehension

50

50

Total

200

200

  • Exam time:2 hours

  • Negative marking: -0.25 per wrong answer

SSC CPO Syllabus 2025

Paper 1:

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning:Verbal/non-verbal reasoning, syllogisms, series, puzzles, analogies.

  • General Knowledge:Current affairs, Indian polity, history, sports, science, books & awards etc.

  • Quantitative Aptitude:Arithmetic, number system, data interpretation, geometry, algebra, trigonometry.

  • English Language:Reading comprehension, grammar, synonyms-antonyms, error spotting.

Paper 2:

  • English language only: Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, error correction, sentence arrangement, etc.

SSC CPO Physical & Medical Test

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is strict. Example:

  • Male:1,600m race in 6.5 min, 100m in 16 sec, high jump 1.2m, long jump 3.65m, shot put (4.5m)

  • Female:800m in 4 min, 100m in 18 sec, high jump 1.0m, long jump 2.7m

Successful candidates go for medical fitness so, staying healthy is must!

Why to Choose SSC CPO as Your Career?

If someone looking for a powerful uniform job with growth, then SSC CPO is best option. This recruitment give you chance to serve India and also insure stability with very nice salary (starting INR 35,400 and can go upto INR 1,12,400 + allowances).