
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the City Intimation Slip at ssc.gov.in on November 29 for Paper 1. The exam was held from December 9 to 12, 2025. The window to book the exam slot was reopened again from November 29 to December 4.
SSC CPO notification was released to fill up a total of 3,073 vacancies. SSC CPO application form 2025 was available from September 26 to October 16, 2025. SSC CPO notification 2025 was released in PDF form.
Also Read: SSC CPO 2025 exam dates
SSC CPO 2024 Final Result
SSC CPO final revised result was announced on November 26. Candidates can check below in detail.
- SSC CPO Answer Key 2025
- SSC CPO 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- SSC CPO Result 2025
- What is SSC CPO exam?
- SSC CPO Application Process 2025
- SSC CPO Vacancies 2025
- SSC CPO Admit Card 2025
- SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025
- SSC CPO Syllabus 2025
- SSC CPO Cutoff 2025
- SSC CPO Salary
- SSC CPO 2025 FAQs
SSC CPO Answer Key 2025
SSC CPO answer key is released for Tier 1 and 2 exams. Along with the answer key, SSC CPO question papers, candidates' response sheet, and objection tracker are also released. To download SSC CPO answer key, candidates need to enter user ID and password. To raise objections against SSC CPO answer key, candidates need to pay INR 100 per question.
SSC CPO 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CPO 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 09 Dec ' 25 - 12 Dec ' 25 | SSC CPO 2025 exam |
| 17 Nov ' 25 - 21 Nov ' 25 | SSC CPO Slot Booking |
| 26 Sep ' 25 - 16 Oct ' 25 | SSC CPO application form 2025 |
SSC CPO Result 2025
SSC CPO 2025 result for different stages are announced online. The link to download the result is made available on the official website-ssc.gov.in. The roll numbers of qualified candidates are made available in PDF form. Candidates qualifying the Paper 1 exam are called for Paper 2. Those qualifying the Paper 2 are called for PET/PST. The final selection is done based on Paper 1, Paper 2 and PET/PST.
The authority announced the SSC CPO 2024 Final revised result. Candidates can check below:
What is SSC CPO exam?
SSC CPO exam or Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization exam is a national-level test conducted by SSC to select eligible candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
SSC CPO Notification 2025
SSC CPO 2025 notification was released online on the official website in PDF form. SSC CPO notification contains information related to the exam such as salary, eligibility criteria, dates, how to fill the application form, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. Candidates must read the SSC CPO notification carefully before applying to ascertain their eligibility, number of vacancies, selection process, etc.
SSC CPO 2025 Exam Highlights
Some of the important highlights of SSC CPO recruitment are summarised below.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
SSC CPO |
| Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Level |
National Level |
| Exam Frequency |
Once |
| Mode of Exam |
Computer Based Test |
| Post Offered |
To select Sub Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police/CAPF/ BSF/ ITBP/SSB in the Central Police Organisation (CPO) |
| Exam Fees |
INR 100 (Women, SC/ST, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from fee payment) |
| Exam Duration |
Paper 1: 2 hours Paper 2: 2 hours |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks |
Paper 1: 200 (General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension) |
| Total Questions |
Paper 1: 200 Paper 2: 200 |
| Marking Scheme |
|
| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| Exam Stages |
Paper 1, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper 2 and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) |
| No. of Test Cities |
More than 100 cities |
| Official website |
ssc.nic.in |
SSC CPO Application Process 2025
SSC CPO application form 2025 was released on September 26, 2025. The application fee is INR 100 for General and OBC candidates. However, SC, ST, women, and ESM candidates were exempted from fee payment.
SSC CPO Vacancies 2025
SSC CPO 2025 vacancies was released announced along with the notification. Candidates selected for appointment to the posts of SI in CAPFs and ASI in CISF are liable to serve anywhere in India. Candidates can check below SSC CPO vacancy break-up below.
SSC CPO Vacancy 2025 for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Male
| Category | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 114 | 50 | 27 | 15 | 08 | 14 |
| Ex-Servicemen (others) | 08 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | -- |
| Ex-Servicemen (Spl. category) |
06 | 03 | 02 | 01 | -- | -- |
| 10% Reservation for Departmental Candidates |
14 | 06 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 142 | 63 | 35 | 19 | 10 | 15 |
SSC CPO Vacancy 2025 for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Female
| Category | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 70 | 32 | 17 | 09 | 05 | 07 |
| Total | 70 | 32 | 17 | 09 | 05 | 07 |
SSC CPO Vacancy 2025 for Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
| Force | Gender | Sub Total | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRPF | Male | 1029 | 1006 | 407 | 101 | 272 | 151 | 75 |
| Female | 23 | 10 | 02 | 06 | 03 | 02 | ||
| BSF | Male | 223 | 212 | 87 | 21 | 57 | 31 | 16 |
| Female | 11 | 04 | 01 | 03 | 02 | 01 | ||
| ITBP | Male | 233 | 198 | 85 | 18 | 52 | 32 | 11 |
| Female | 35 | 15 | 03 | 09 | 06 | 02 | ||
| CISF | Male | 1294 | 1164 | 473 | 116 | 314 | 175 | 86 |
| Female | 130 | 53 | 13 | 35 | 19 | 10 | ||
| SSB | Male | 82 | 71 | 30 | 07 | 14 | 15 | 05 |
| Female | 11 | 6 | 01 | 04 | 00 | 00 | ||
| Total | Male | 2861 | 2651 | 1082 | 263 | 709 | 404 | 193 |
| Female | 210 | 88 | 20 | 57 | 30 | 15 |
SSC CPO Admit Card 2025
SSC CPO admit card 2025 was released online separately for different stages of the selection process. The admit card is released on the regional websites of SSC. To download the SSC CPO admit card, candidates are required to login with the registration number and date of birth. Candidates need to appear for the exam as per SSC CPO shift timings.
SSC CPO Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates can check below the exam day guidelines for SSC CPO exam:
- Candidates must carry the printed copy of their admit cards to the exam hall along with one photo-identity proof
- Candidates must reach the exam centre an hour before the reporting time for the verification process
- Candidates must carry two passport-sized photographs to paste on the admit card
- Pen or pencil is provided to candidates at the examination hall
- No eatables are allowed in the exam hall
- No electronic items are allowed in the exam hall
- Candidates should not wear rings, bracelets, earrings, chains, nose pins, pendant, badge, brooch, hairpin, hair band, clothes with full sleeves
- Candidates should wear chappal instead of shoes
- No books/notepads/registers/magazines are allowed in the exam hall
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025
Paper 1 comprises questions spread over four sections. The duration of the test is two hours as per SSC CPO exam pattern. The marks in total of the test are 200. PET/PST is conducted for the qualified candidates of Paper 1. This stage is qualifying in nature but it is mandatory to appear for the exam. Paper 2 is conducted for the qualified candidates of PET/PST. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. For DME, candidates are called on the basis of their performance in Papers 1 and 2. Candidates qualifying the DME are called for document verification.
SSC CPO Exam Analysis
SSC CPO exam analysis highlights the section-wise and overall difficulty level of the exam.
SSC CPO Syllabus 2025
SSC CPO Cutoff 2025
SSC CPO Salary
SSC CPO 2025 FAQs
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
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.
SSC CPO educational qualification is given below.
- Educational Qualification for all posts is a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent.
- The programs in Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Architecture, and Physiotherapy, etc. are not permitted to be offered under Open and Distance Learning mode.
- Candidates who have not acquired the educational qualification will not be eligible and need not apply.
- For the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (only) - Male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) as on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Standard Tests. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to undergo Physical Endurance and Standard Tests.
The medical test prescribed for SSC CPO exam is given below.
Test | Description | Disqualification Criteria |
Eye Test | Check vision without eyeglasses. Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9, near vision N6 and N9 without correction. Check for colour vision and squint. | Poor vision, colour blindness, squint |
Lasik Surgery | Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery are disqualified. Machine test used for confirmation. | History of Lasik surgery |
Colour Blindness | Candidates asked to read numbers in a colour dotted book to check for colour blindness. | Fails colour blindness test |
Flat Foot and Knock Knee | Test to check if knees touch when standing at a 90-degree angle (Knock Knee) and if foot has a proper curve shape (Flat Foot). | Knock Knee or Flat Foot detected |
Urine Sample | Collection of urine sample for general health assessment. | - |
Sensibility Checkup | Test of nose, ear, mouth, and teeth for normal functioning. | - |
Blood Test | Check haemoglobin, STDs, and other diseases. CBC report for blood cell count. | Abnormal haemoglobin levels or presence of STDs/diseases |
Physical Body Check | Assessment of overall physical health, blood pressure, weight, height, and BMI calculation. | Abnormal blood pressure, weight, height, or BMI |
X-Ray of Chest | Only applicable for male candidates to check for any chest abnormalities. | Chest abnormalities detected |
Hand Movement Test | Check for efficient movement and carrying angles of hands. | Inefficient hand movement or carrying angles |
The height and weignt requirement for SSC CPO exam for both male and female candidates are given below.
Height | Ideal Weight (Male) | Ideal Weight (Female) |
4'6 | 28-35 kg | 28-35 kg |
4'7 | 30-39 kg | 30-37 kg |
4'8 | 33-40 kg | 32-40 kg |
4'9 | 35-44 kg | 35-42 kg |
4'10 | 38-46 kg | 36-45 kg |
4'11 | 40-50 kg | 39-47 kg |
5'0 | 43-53 kg | 40-50 kg |
5'1 | 45-55 kg | 43-52 kg |
5'2 | 48-59 kg | 45-55 kg |
5'3 | 50-61 kg | 47-57 kg |
5'4 | 53-65 kg | 49-60 kg |
5'5 | 55-68 kg | 51-62 kg |
5'6 | 58-70 kg | 53-65 kg |
5'7 | 60-74 kg | 55-67 kg |
5'8 | 63-76 kg | 57-70 kg |
5'9 | 65-80 kg | 59-72 kg |
5'10 | 67-83 kg | 61-75 kg |
5'11 | 70-85 kg | 63-77 kg |
6'0 | 72-89 kg | 65-80 kg |
The training is confined to institutions. The duration of training is usually of six to nine months. Candidates selected through SSC CPO exam are appointed to the post of Sub Inspector with either the Delhi Police, the CAPF or as Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF.
Candidates can clear SSC CPO exam by knowing the topics given in the syllabus. The exam pattern helps in understanding the overall structure. They should solve the previous years question papers. Candidates must attempt mock tests.