The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released SSC CPO notification on September 26. The notification was scheduled to be released on June 16. However, it was delayed due to certain reasons. SSC CPO application is available now. SSC CPO exam will be conducted in November-December 2025. The selection process includes Paper 1, Paper 2, PET, Document Verification, and Detailed Medical Exam (DME).
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SSC CPO Post Details are as follows:
- Sub Inspector Delhi Police
- Sub Inspector Border Security Force (BSF)
- Sub Inspector Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Sub Inspector Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Sub Inspector Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Sub Inspector Indo – Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Assistant Sub Inspector Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
While doing the ssc cpo post preference, candidates are required to mark the code of preference of the corresponding positions. The job profile, salary bonus, and career growth details for these posts are as follows.
Sub Inspector in Delhi Police
SI in Delhi Police is the most selected post in SSC CPO because of the promotion and social status it provides. The grade pay of Delhi Police SI is INR 4300. It also contains other allowances as per DA, HRA, TA, etc. The gross in-hand salary is INR 35400 to INR 1,12,400.
Sub Inspector in Border Security Force (BSF)
The grade pay of SI in BSF is INR 4200. In-hand salary ranges between INR 35400 to INR 112400.
Sub Inspector in Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB)
The job profile of SSB is border guarding and armed defense to Intelligence Bureau and other topmost authorities in India. Grade pay is INR 4200. Inhand salary ranges from INR 35400 to INR 112400. The promotion opportunities are similar to that of BSF.
Sub Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
The job profile of CISF personnel contains guarding our PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings). The grade pay of CISF personnel ranges between INR 2400 to INR 4200. On Adding all other bonuses and allowances the in-hand salary ranges between INR 20,200 to INR 34,800 regarding the rankings.
Sub Inspector in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
They are determined to maintain law and order in the country. The grade pay is INR 4200 and after adding all other allowances, the in-hand salary ranges between INR 20,200 to INR 80,000.
Sub Inspector in Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Their duty contains maintaining security along with India- the Tibet border and stopping illegal immigration from Tibet. The grade pay is INR 2000 and after adding all other allowances, the in-hand salary ranges between INR 6,460 to INR 80,000.
Assistant Sub Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
Grade Pay of INR 2800. With all other allowances and perks, the in-hand salary would be INR 5200 to INR 20,200
The career growth of an SSC CPO employee is as follows:
Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI)
Sub Inspector (SI)
Inspector
Assistant Commissioner (ADC)
Deputy Commissioner (DC)
Commandant (CO)
Senior Commandant (Sr. CO)
Deputy Inspector General (DIG)
Inspector General (IG)
Assistant Director-General (ADG)
Director-General (DG)
SSC CPO notification was released to select candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
SSC CPO 2025 notification was scheduled to be released on June 16, 2025. The notification was released in PDF form.
- What is SSC CPO Salary?
- SSC CPO 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- SSC CPO 2025 Application Form
- SSC CPO 2025 Syllabus
What is SSC CPO Salary?
SSC CPO salary for different posts is given below:
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs: The post carries pay scale of Level-6 (INR 35,400-1,12,400) and is classified as Group B (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial.
Sub-Inspector (Executive)-(Male/ Female) in Delhi Police: The post carries a pay scale of Leve-6 (INR 35,400-1,12,400) and is classified as Group C (Non-Gazetted) by Delhi Police.
Also Read: SSC CPO 2025 dates.
Commonly asked questions
The table below give SSC CPO salary for Sub Inspector based on the job location:
| Basic salary/ Allowances | City X (urban cities) | City Y | City Z (rural areas) |
|---|---|---|---|
Basic Pay | INR 35,400 | INR 35,400 | INR 35,400 |
HRA | INR 8,496 | INR 5,664 | INR 2,832 |
TA | INR 3,600 | INR 1,800 | INR 1,800 |
Gross Salary | INR 47,496 | INR 42,864 | INR 40,032 |
Deductions | INR 6,265 | INR 6,265 | INR 6,265 |
SSC CPO salary (in-hand) | INR 41,321 | INR 36,600 | INR 33,767 |
The salary structure of SSC CPO is given below.
| Post | Group | Grade Pay | Pay Level | In-hand Salary |
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police | Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted | INR 4200 | Level 6 | INR 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector in CAPF | Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial | INR 4200 | Level 6 | INR 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
The basic salary affer 5 years is INR 35,400. The salary ranges between INR 45,000-INR 55,000. This is fixed by the government.
SSC CPO 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CPO 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Nov ' 25 - Dec ' 25 | SSC CPO 2025 exam TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep ' 25 - 16 Oct ' 25 | SSC CPO application form 2025 |
| 01 Sep ' 25 - 06 Sep ' 25 | SSC CPO Exam Date 2025 |
| 30 Jun ' 25 | SSC CPO Notification 2025 |
SSC CPO 2025 Application Form
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are required to apply online. SSC CPO application form comprises two parts-Part I: One-Time Registration and Part II: Online Application Form. The application fee is INR 100 and can be paid both online and offline. However, SC/ST/Women/ESM candidates are exempted from fee payment.
SSC CPO Eligibility
SSC CPO eligibility criteria is that applicants in order to apply for the exam should be between 20 to 25 years old. They must have completed graduation from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidates who are appearing in the final year graduation exam can apply provisionally. All candidates who are declared qualified by the commission in the CBT, PET/PST, and medical exam are required to produce all relevant certificates in original such as marksheet/ provisional degree/ diploma certificate as proof of having acquired the minimum educational qualification
Also Read: SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2025
Commonly asked questions
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.
Application fee is not refunded to students. The application fee is INR 100 and can be paid online only.
At times registration number goes into the spam folder. You should check the same to get the registration number.
SSC CPO 2025 Syllabus
Candidates can check below SSC CPO syllabus:
General Intelligence and Reasoning
General Knowledge and General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude.
English Comprehension
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| SSC CGL Notification | SSC Stenograher Notification | SSC CHSL Notification |
| SSC JHT Notification | SSC GD Notification | SSC MTS Notification |
Commonly asked questions
The topic-wise given below.
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.
India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research, etc.
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.
Basic English, Comprehension & Writing Ability
SSC CPO syllabus for General Awareness section is given below.
| Topics | Types of Questions |
|---|---|
| History | Ancient and Medieval History, India’s freedom struggle |
| Geography | Indian and World Geography |
| Polity | Government Portfolios, Judiciary and Constitution of India |
| Science & Technology | Environment, Nutrition, Diseases, Physics, Chemistry, Biology etc. |
| Books and Authors | Authors and Famous books |
| Economy | Economic Organisation, Indian and world organisation |
| National & international Affairs | Government policies and schemes, National and International days, events and news etc. |
| International Organisations | International Organisation headquarter and their year of establishments |
| Current events | the latest Sports events, Venues and Winners |
SSC CPO Syllabus for English Comprehension is given below.
| Topics | Types Of Questions |
|---|---|
| Idioms | One word substitution, meaning of Idioms |
| Error detection | Finding error in a sentence or a phrase |
| Vocabulary | Spellings, Synonyms and Antonyms |
| Cloze test | Questions based on passages containing particular idea, cloze tests |
| Reading comprehensions | Passages will focus on topics related to social issues, business and economies moral stories and humanities like Art, human behaviour, Psychology, medicine etc. |
| Grammar sections | Spotting the error, Phrase Replacements, Fill in the blanks |
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