SSC CPO 2024 exam is being conducted on June 27, 28, and 29, 2024. The exam is being conducted in three shifts. The exam is held for two hours. Scroll down to check SSC CPO shift timings.
SSC CPO shift Timings
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting SSC CPO Tier 1 exam on June 27, 28 and 29, 2024. The exam is being conducted in three shifts. SSC CPO 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 exam pattern is such that it is divided into Paper 1, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper 2, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Knowing the SSC CPO shift timings help candidates to reach the exam centre on time. Candidates need to appear for exam per the timings mentioned in the SSC CPO admit card. The duration of SSC CPO 2024 is 2 hours. Read below for more details on SSC CPO shift timings.
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SSC CPO Shift Timings 2024
Candidates can check below SSC CPO shift timings and reporting time for the exam.
| Shifts | Reporting time | SSC CPO Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
8.00 am |
9.00 am-11.00 am |
| Shift 2 |
11.30 pm |
12.30 pm-02.30 pm |
| Shift 3 |
3.00 pm |
4.00 pm-6.00 pm |
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024
SSC CPO exam pattern for Paper 1 is such that it comprises four sections-General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. The test paper carries a total of 200 questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. The test paper will be set in Hindi and English. The structure of SSC CPO Paper 1 is given below.
| Part | Subject | Number of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
| II |
General Knowledge and General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
| III |
Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
| IV |
English Comprehension |
50 |
50 |
There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper 1 and 2. For the correct answer, candidates score one mark. The scores of candidates are normalised to prepare the SSC CPO result
SSC CPO paper 1 exam will be held in December. The exam is conducted in three stages. All the stages are considered for final selection.
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.
SSC CPO Syllabus 2024
Candidates can check below SSC CPO syllabus.
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.
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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.
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
The list of items allowed inside SSC CPO exam centre.
- Admit Card
- ID Verification
- Passport-size Photographs
Candidates are not allowed to carry the following items to the SSC CPO exam centre such as Books, Pens, Electronic items, calculators, headphones etc. Those carrying these are not allowed to appear for the exam.
English Comprehension: This section assesses a candidate's ability to understand basic English, Comprehension & Writing Ability.
SSC CPO Exam Day Guidelines 2024
Following are the few exam day guidelines for SSC CPO exam.
- Candidates must reach the SSC CPO exam centre early to avoid last minute hassle
- Carry admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the SSC CPO exam centre
- Avoid wearing clothes with large buttons, full sleeves, or excessive accessories to adhere to the prescribed guidelines
- Do not bring electronic devices such as mobile phones, watches, cameras, or any Bluetooth devices
- Do not bring prohibited items include books, magazines, newspapers, or any paper chits
- Do not wear banned accessories such as rings, bracelets, earrings, nose pins, chains, necklaces, pendants, badges, brooches, hairpins, and hair bands
- Follow the instructions given by the invigilators
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SSC CPO notification 2024 was released on March 4, 2024. The notification was released to fill up a total of 4,187 vacancies. A total of 125 vacancies have been announced for SI (Exe) in Delhi Police (Male), 61 for SI (Exe) in Delhi Police (Female) and 4001 SI (GD) in CAPFs. The notification has been released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam.