SSC CPO 2025: Notification (OUT), Apply Online Link, Eligibility, Dates & Vacancies

Yes, it is a good job. The salary for Sub-Inspector (GD) and Sub Inspector (Executive) (Male/ Female) in Delhi Police in CAPFs is between INR 35,400 and INR 1,12,400. The salary for Assistant Sub-Inspector (Executive) in CISF is between INR 29,200 and INR 92,300.

The physical standard  prescribed for the female candidates for SSC CPO exam is given below.

The physical standards prescribed for the male candidates for SSC CPO exam is given below.

The medical test prescribed for SSC CPO exam is given below.

The age relaxation offered to SSC CPO exam is given below.

The height and weignt requirement for SSC CPO exam for both male and female candidates are given below.

Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor will it be adjusted against any other examination or selection. Candidates must ensure that their online payment has been successfully made to SSC. If the fee is not received by SSC, status of the application form is shown as 'Incomplete' and this information is printed on the top of the printout of online Application Form. Further, status of fee payment can be verified at the 'Payment Status' link provided in the candidate's login screen. Such applications which remain incomplete due to non-receipt of fee will be rejected.

SSC CPO application fee is INR 100 for General and OBC candidates. All female candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Schedule Tribe, Persons with benchmark Disabilities (Divyangjans) and ExServicemen candidates eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee. After filling the online application form, candidates can pay the fees online only through net banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards. Earlier, candidates could pay their application fees through challan. However, the process of fee payment through challan has been discontinued by SSC. The application fees once paid by candidates will not be refunded. After fee payment, candidates should take the printout of the fee transaction receipt.

If candidates find that there are mistake while entering details in the registration part, they has the option to edit the registration part. To do this, candidates are required to login and use the option 'view/edit registration' by filling in date of birth, registration number and password. Once candidates has utilised the opportunity to correct/edit twice, they are not able to view the details filled by them. Candidates are advised to exerecise due care while filling in the details in the application form and making corrections. SSC CPO registration form can be filled online only. 

SSC CPO vacancies were announced along with the notification. A total of 4,187 vacancies were announced for the exam. Out of the total vacancies, 125 are for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Male, 61 for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Female and 4001 for Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs. SSC CPO vacancy break-up is given below.

SSC CPO vacancies for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Male are given below:

SSC CPO vacancies 2024 for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Female are given below.

Along with the admit card, candidates will need the following photo-identity proofs:

• Aadhaar Card/ Printout of E-Aadhaar
• Voter ID Card
• PAN Card
• Driving License.
• Government School/ College ID Card.
• Employer ID (Govt./ PSU).
• Any other Photo bearing ID Card issued by Central/ State Govt

SSC CPO admit card is released separately for Tier 1 and 2 exams. The link to download the admit card is made available on the region-wise official website of SSC. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The admit card will be made available online only. SSC CPO admit card is an important document as it comprises the important details related to the exam. Candidates need to carry their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

After downloading the admit card, candidates should check whether all the details printed on the admit card are correct. If there are any errors in the details, candidates must contact the examination authority. They need to write the following details while addressing any communication related to the discrepancies:

• Registration Number
• Registered Email-ID
• Mobile Number 
• Candidate’s name
• Date of Birth
• Exam name

The structure of PET/PST is given below:

For male candidates

• 100 metre race in 16 seconds
• 1.6 Kms race in 6.5 minutes
• Long Jump: 3.65 metre in 3 chances
• High Jump: 1.2 metre in 3 chances
• Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metre in 3 chance

For female candidates 

• 100 metre race in 18 seconds
• 800 metre race in 4 minutes
• Long Jump: 2.7 metre in 3 chances
• High Jump: 0.9 metre in 3 chances

SSC CPO exam pattern is such that it comprises Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Questions in Paper 1 and 2 are objective types. The Paper 1 exam comprises questions from four sections, while Paper 2 consists of one section. The duration of both papers is two hours.

There are negative marking for wrong answers in SSC CPO exam. The marking scheme is given below.

• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper 1 and 2. Earlier, the negative marking was one-third.
• For the correct answer, candidates score one mark
• Marks scored by candidates is normalised to prepare the result

The syllabus for Paper 2 comprises questions from error recognition, filling in the blanks (using verbs, prepositions, articles, etc.), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, sentences Completion, Phrases, and Idiomatic use of Words, Comprehension, etc.

SSC CPO Syllabus for English Comprehension is given below.

SSC CPO Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude is given below.

The tips and tricks to prepare for SSC CPO exam in two months are given below:

• Candidate should understand the exam pattern and syllabus
• Solve previous year's question papers and mock tests to find their strengths and weaknesses
• Proper study plan and regularly practice every topic 
• Candidate should be physically fit to undergo PET/PST examination

The tips and tricks to crack SSC CPO exam in first attempt are given below:

• To crack SSC CPO exam in first attempt, candidates must understand the exam pattern and syllabus
• Candidates should practice previous years' question papers
• Candidates must practice mock tests to understand the overall structure of the exam
• Candidates must refer to the best books to understand the concepts of different topics
• Candidates must prepare as per the syllabus.

The tips and tricks to prepare for SSC CPO exam in 1 month are given below:

• Candidates must understand the exam pattern and syllabus
• Candidates must familiarise themselves with the exam pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus of the SSC CPO exam. Candidates must prioritise topics and allocate time accordingly
• Candidates must create a study schedule and plan their preparations accordingly
• Candidates must practice previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses
• Revision is key to success and helps to remember the concepts, formulas, and facts.

SSC releases the tentative and final SSC CPO answer key. The provisional answer key is released so that candidates can check the answers and raise objections if they find any discrepancies. The final answer key is released after examining the responses submitted by the candidates. The challenges submitted by candidates are examined by the subject matter experts.  By refering to the answer key, candidates can also calculate the probable score for the exam.

SSC CPO answer key is released separately for the Tier 1 and 2 exams. The links to download the answer keys are made available on the official website. However, we provide the direct link to download the answer key. Candidates can download the answer key of SSC CPO by logging with the user ID and password. Candidates can also raise objections against the answer key in case they find any discrepancies in the same. They can challenge the SSC CPO answer key through the objection tracker. To raise  objections, candidates need to pay INR 100.

SSC CPO answer key is released online. Candidates can access the answer key by logging with the required credentials. The steps to download the answer key are given below:

• Visit the official website of SSC
• Click the 'SSC CPO answer key' link on the home page
• Enter the required credentials
• SSC CPO answer key appears on the screen
• Download the answer key and save it

The normalisation of SSC CPO marks is done since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts in order to take into account any variation in the difficulty levels of question papers across different shifts. Calculation of marks is done up to five decimal places. The normalisation of marks is done by the examination authority inorder to adjust the difficulty level of the question paper. Based on the normalised marks, the result is announced. The commission follows the normalisation process to maintain transparency. 

SSC CPO result is released within few days after the exam is conducted. The result is announced on the official website of SSC. However, the direct link to check the result is provided on this page. The roll numbers of qualified candidates are made available in PDF form. Candidates need to secure the desired marks to qualify the exam. The scorecard is released few days after the declaration of the result.

The steps to check SSC CPO result are given below: 

• Visit the official website of SSC
• Go to the ‘Result’ tab on the home page
• Click the tab ‘CAPF’
• Click the result link
• The result PDF opens
• Search your roll number
• Download the result PDF

SSC CPO Paper 1 cut off 2024 for female candidates is given below.

SSC CPO Paper 1 cut off 2024 for male candidates is given below.

The minimum qualifying marks prescribed for Paper 1 and 2 are given below. 

The in-hand salary of SSC CPO is the one which employees get after deducting the taxes and allowances. The in-hand salary of SSC CPO is given below.

SSC CPO exam always focus on previous years' question papers. Candidates must give due importance to solve the previous year question papers thoroughly. Candidates must prepare the physical in advance. Candidates must solve mock tests to improve speed and accuracy of solving questions. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus and exam pattern.

The salary structure of SSC CPO is given below.

SSC CPO exam always focus on previous years' question papers. Candidates must give due importance to solve the previous year question papers thoroughly. Candidates must prepare the physical in advance. Candidates must solve mock tests to improve speed and accuracy of solving questions. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus and exam pattern.

All the benefits that are being given to 4200 GP/2800 GP central government employees. And as it is a central police organisation so other allowances will also be given depending upon the difficulty level of candidates' posting zone.

Allowances and other benefits:

• House Rental Allowance (HRA)
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Traveling Allowance (TA)
• Diet Allowance/ Ration Money
• Children Education Allowance
• Hostel Subsidy
• Dress Allowance
• Risk/ Hardship Allowance

Other allowances are mentioned below:

• Special Duty Allowances
• Hair Cutting Allowances
• Soap Toilet Allowances
• Medal Allowances
• Non-practicing Allowances (Only for Medical Officials)
• Detachment Allowances
• HP CA Allowances
• Cash Handling Allowances
• Training Allowances
• Island Special Duty Allowances
• Nursing Allowances