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Q: For how many days SSC CPO application form correction window remain open?

After the closing date for receipt of online applications, the Commission will provide a period of 02 days to enable candidates to correct/modify online application parameters, wherein candidates will be allowed to resubmit applications after making requisite corrections/changes in the one-time registration/online application data as per their requirement.

Q: Is SSC CPO a good job?

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.

Q: What is the syllabus for SSC CPO Paper 1?

SSC CPO syllabus for Paper 1 comprises topics from General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. The syllabus of SSC CPO is given below: General Intelligence and Reasoning: Questions are asked from analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding, and decoding, etc. General Knowledge and General Awareness: The test include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research, etc. Quantitative Aptitude: Questions are asked from whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds, etc. English Comprehension: This section assesses a candidate's ability to understand basic English, Comprehension & Writing Ability.

Q: When SSC CPO 2025 notification will be released?

SSC CPO 2025 notification has been released to select candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the important details related to the exam.

Q: What is SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria?

SSC CPO eligibility criteria are certain parameters which candidates need to fulfill inorder to apply for the exam. The eligibility criteria comprises several parameters such as age, nationality and educational qualification. SSC CPO eligibility criteria is given below: Nationality: Other than the Indian nationals, the following candidates can apply A subject of Nepal or Bhutan having a certificate in the favour of their category issued by the Indian Government Candidates, in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary are admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment is given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to them by the Government of India Age Limit: The age of candidates should be between 20 and 25 years. Candidates must have been born not before 02.01.1997 and not later than 01.01.2002. Relaxation in the upper age limit of five years is provided to SC/ST candidates and three years to OBC and Ex-Servicemen categories. Educational Qualification: Any graduate candidate can apply for the SSC CPO exam.

Q: When SSC CPO 2025 exam will be conducted?

SSC CPO exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) every year to recruit candidates for the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and Sub Inspector in CAPFs. SSC CPO 2025 exam will be conducted from September 1 to 6, 2025. The selection process comprises Paper 1, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper 2 and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).

Q: What is SSC CPO exam pattern?

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.

Q: What is the syllabus for SSC CPO Paper 1?

SSC CPO syllabus for Paper 1 comprises topics from General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. The syllabus of SSC CPO is given below: General Intelligence and Reasoning: Questions are asked from analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding, and decoding, etc. General Knowledge and General Awareness: The test include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research, etc. Quantitative Aptitude: Questions are asked from whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds, etc. English Comprehension: This section assesses a candidate's ability to understand basic English, Comprehension & Writing Ability.

Q: What is SSC CPO exam?

CPO is a Central Police Organization. The exam is held by the Staff Services Commission. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) was established in 1975, it is mandated to select staff for various Group B and Group C posts that come under various ministries in the Government of India. SSC CPO is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. The full form of SSC CPO is Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization. The recruitment is done for the post of Sub Inspector and Assistant Sub Inspector.

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Updated on Sep 26, 2025 20:45 IST

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SSC CPO Exam Date 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) announced the SSC CPO exam dates 2025. SSC CPO Paper 1 2025 exam will be conducted in November-December 2025. SSC CPO 2025 notification has been released. SSC CPO application form 2025 is available from September 26 to October 16, 2025. SSC CPO dates highlight the important events related to the exam, such as the release of the application form, issue of admit card, exam dates of Paper-I, PET/PST, Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Exam (DME), declaration of result, and many more.

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Important events related to SSC CPO

The important events related to SSC CPO dates are explained below in detail:

SSC CPO Application Form: The application form of CPO is released online on the official website. SSC CPO application form can be filled in two parts: Part 1 (Registration) and Part 2 (Filling detailed application form). The application fee is INR 200 and SC, ST, Women, and ESM candidates are exempted from fee payment.

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SSC CPO Admit Card: The facility to download SSC CPO admit card is made available on the respective regional websites of the commission at least two weeks before the exam. To download SSC CPO admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth.

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SSC CPO Answer Key: The commission releases the tentative SSC CPO answer key a few days after the completion of the test. Candidates can go through SSC CPO answer keys and submit representations, if any, within the time frame specified by SSC. To submit challenges, candidates need to pay INR 100 per question. The answer keys are scrutinised before publishing the final keys.

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SSC CPO Result: The result is announced online on the official website. SSC CPO result is made available in PDF format in the form of a merit list. On the basis of the performance in Paper 1, candidates are shortlisted for PET/PST. The PET/ PST is mandatory but qualifying in nature. Only those candidates are allowed to appear in Paper 2 who qualify the PET/PST. On the basis of the performance in Paper 1 and 2, candidates are shortlisted for appearing in the medical examination. Successful candidates in the medical exam are called for document verification. SSC CPO cutoff is released along with the result.

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SSC CPO 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CPO 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
26 Sep ' 25 - 16 Oct ' 25	SSC CPO application form 2025 ONGOING

Dates	Past Exam Dates
01 Sep ' 25 - 06 Sep ' 25	SSC CPO Exam Date 2025
30 Jun ' 25	SSC CPO Notification 2025
30 Jun ' 25	SSC CPO application form 2025
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SSC CPO Shift Timings

Candidates can check below the SSC CPO Shift Timings:

Shift 1

Shift 2

Reporting Time: 08.30 am

Exam Time: 09.30 am to 11.30 am

Reporting Time: 14.00 pm

Exam Time: 15.00 pm to 17.00 pm

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Q: What is the syllabus for SSC CPO Paper 1?

SSC CPO 2025 Dates FAQs

Candidates can check below SSC CPO exam dates 2025.

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SSC CPO 2025 notification was scheduled to be released on June 16, 2025. However, it was delayed by the examination authority due to some administrative reason. SSC CPO notification is released to select candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (

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