The SSC Central Police Organization (SSC CPO full form in police), commonly known as SSC CPO, is a national-level examination conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). This exam is held to recruit candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in the Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The recruitment covers several police organizations such as the BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB. The CPO exam, organized by the SSC, serves as one of the key recruitment processes for selecting officers in India’s central police forces.

Latest Updates:

• The online application has started at ssc.gov.in from 26.09.2025 and the last date to apply online is 16.10.2025.
• SSC CPO Notification 2025 is out on 26th September 2025. 
•  The Staff Selection Commission has released the detailed official notification for 3073 vacancies of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and Central Armed Forces Examination.

SSC CPO Overview

SSC CPO 2025 will be conducted for a large number of vacancies for Sub-Inspector (SI) posts in CAPFs and Delhi Police. Detailed recruitment will be issued in the official notification. Check a summary table below for a quick recap.

Board	Staff Selection Commission
Posts	Sub Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
Vacancies	3073
Category	Govt Jobs
Application Dates	26th September 2025 – 16th October 2025
Selection Process	Paper-1, PET/PST, Paper-2
Salary	Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/-
Job Location	– Delhi for Delhi Police- All India for other Forces
Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in/

SSC CPO Important Dates

Below is a detailed timeline of important dates for the SSC CPO 2025 exam.

Events	Dates
SSC CPO Notification 2025 Release Date	26th September 2025
SSC CPO Apply Online 2025 Starts from	26th September 2025
Closing date for receipt of application	16th October 2025 [11 pm]
Last date for making fee payment (Online)	17th October 2025
Window for Application Form Correction and online payment of Correction Charges	24th to 26th October 2025
SSC CPO Admit Card 2025	To be notified
SSC CPO Paper-I Exam Date 2025	November 2025

SSC CPO Vacancy

The SSC CPO vacancies for the 2025 recruitment cycle will be announced soon. The vacancies are released separately for male and female Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police as well as in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Candidates can refer to the tables below for the vacancy details from the 2024 recruitment cycle to get an idea of the distribution.

SSC CPO Vacancy for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Male

Category	Open	Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Ex-Servicemen (Special)	Departmental Candidates	Total
UR	45	03	03	05	56
OBC	24	02	01	03	30
SC	13	01	01	02	17
ST	07	01	00	01	09
EWS	12	00	00	01	13
Total	101	07	05	12	125

SSC CPO Vacancy for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Female

Category	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
Female	28	15	08	04	06	61

SSC CPO Vacancy for Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs

CAPF	Gender	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total	Grand Total
BSF	Male	391	97	261	145	73	967	1019
	Female	21	05	14	08	04	52
CISF	Male	766	188	509	283	141	1887	2097
	Female	85	21	57	31	16	210
CRPF	Male	559	138	372	207	103	1379	1438
	Female	24	06	16	09	04	59
ITBP	Male	126	35	113	50	20	344	405
	Female	22	06	20	09	04	61
SSB	Male	60	15	50	17	09	151	163
	Female	05	01	06	00	00	12
Total	Male	1902	473	1305	702	346	4728	5122
	Female	157	39	113	57	28	394

The official SSC CPO 2025 vacancies will be announced in due course. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the latest notifications from SSC.

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the SSC CPO Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria. There are three key requirements regarding nationality/citizenship that candidates need to fulfill:

1. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. The candidate must be a subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
3. Candidates from Nepal or Bhutan must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Note: Candidates requiring an eligibility certificate will be allowed to take the exam, but appointment offers will only be made once the certificate is provided by the Government of India.

SSC CPO Age Limit

Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years of age as of 01st January 2025 as given below:

Criteria	Details
Age Range	20 to 25 years
Date of Birth Range	01st February 1997 to 01st January 2002

SSC CPO Relaxation in Age Limit

Category	3 years after military service have been deducted from the actual age on the closing date.
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after military service has been deducted from the actual age on the closing date.
For Departmental candidates of the Delhi Police
Widows, divorced women, and women who have been legally separated from their husbands but have not remarried	Up to 35 years of age
Widows, divorced women, and women who have been legally separated from their husbands but have not remarried (SC/ ST)	Up to 40 years of age
Applicants who fall under the OBC category and have served in the department for at least three years regularly and continuously as of the closing date.
Unreserved departmental applicants who have served for at least 3 years in a regular and continuous capacity as of the closing date	Up to 30 years of age
Applicants who fall under the OBC category and have served in the department for at least three years regularly and continuously as on the closing date.	Up to 33 years of age
Departmental candidates (SC/ ST) with at least three years of regular and consistent service as of the closing date	Up to 35 years of age

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have any of the following educational qualifications to apply for the exam:

• Sub Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in any discipline.
• Sub Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Males only)– A valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) as on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Standard Tests.
• Candidates in their last year of a Bachelor’s degree are also qualified to take this exam, as long as they can produce the result as and when required during the recruitment process.

SSC CPO Application Process

Application Fees

Candidates can pay the cost in two ways:

• Via credit card, debit card, or net banking (Online)
• SBI Challan (Offline)

Categories	Fees (in INR)
General/ Unreserved	Rs. 100/-
Women candidates/ SC/ ST/ ESM	Rs. 0/-

Application Steps

The following are the steps to be followed when applying for the SSC CPO 2025 exam:

• Candidates must go to the official website and click on the ‘Apply’ option to fill out the application form for the SSC CPO 2025 test.
• Candidates must first click the CAPF tab, then the ‘Click Here to Apply’ link in a new window that appears.
• After clicking the aforementioned link, a new window will open in which you must click the ‘Register’ link to access the registration form. Fill in the blanks and press ‘Enter.’ If the candidates have already registered, click “log in” to access the application form and download it.
• Candidates will receive an email with a registration number and password after completing the registration process.
• Candidates must log in with their registration number and password and complete the application form by providing the needed information.
• Pay the application cost to complete the final stage, either online or through offline mode.
• Download the form for future reference.

SSC CPO Admit Card

The Staff Selection Commission issues the SSC CPO admit card before the examination, typically 10 to 15 days before the exam date. Candidates must download their admit card to appear for the exam, as it is a mandatory document. It includes essential details such as the exam date, time, and venue. Without the admit card, entry to the examination center will not be permitted.

Admit Card Details

Once you’ve downloaded the hall ticket, you must go through the information on it. It’s crucial to double-check that all of the details are correct. The SSC CPO admission card contains the following vital information:

• Candidate’s Roll Number
• Date of Exam
• Ticket number of the Admit Card
• Time to report
• Candidate’s Name
• Category of Candidate
• Candidate’s Gender
• Date of Birth
• Candidate’s Postal Address
• Location of exam
• Exam Pattern
• Exam Day Protocols

While downloading the SSC CPO Admit card, aspirants should be aware of a few basic points, as these will help to eliminate any confusion among the candidates. To download the Admit Card, candidates must have a stable internet connection or one that is fast enough. Check the details twice before downloading the Admit card.

SSC CPO Exam Centre Details

Three exam centers are available for candidates to select as their preferred locations. Because they cannot change their location after they have chosen it, they must be careful while selecting the exam centers. Additionally, the commission has the authority to change the exam location and assign a new location to the candidates in advance of the examination.

The following is a list of test locations for SSC CPO 2025 Recruitment:

Region and States/ UTs	Exam Centres with Centre Code	Address of the Regional Offices and their websites
Central Region (CR)/ Bihar and Uttar Pradesh	Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Purnea (3209), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013).	Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 34-A, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Civil Lines, Kendriya Sadan, Prayagraj – 211001. www.ssc-cr.org
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)/ Lakshadweep, Karnataka, and Kerala	Port Blair (4802), Ranchi (4205), Bhubaneswar (4604), Kolkata (4410).	Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building, (8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 www.sscer.org
North Eastern Region (NER)/ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.	Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Kannur (9202), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thiruvananthapuram (9211).	Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 600006 www.sscsr.gov.in
Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)/ Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205).	Dy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, 5th Floor, Investment Building, LIC Campus-2, Pandri, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492004 www.sscmpr.org
Southern Region (SR) Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana	Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Churachandpur (5502), Imphal (5501), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Tezpur (5112), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601).	Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Beltola- Basistha Road, P.O. Assam Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam- 781006 www.sscner.org.in
Northern Region (NR) Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand	Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006), Delhi NCR (2201), Ajmer (2401), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Jodhpur (2406), Udaipur (2409), Sikar (2411)	Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
North Western Sub- Region (NWR)/ Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Punjab	Chandigarh (1601), Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (J&K) (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402),.	Dy. Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh- 160009 www.sscnwr.org
Southern Region (SR) Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana	Chirala (8011), Cuddapah (8013), Guntur (8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vizianagaram (8012), Vijayawada (8008), Vishakhapatnam (8007), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Krishnagiri (8209), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Hyderabad (8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal (8603)	Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600006 www.sscsr.gov.in
Western Region (WR) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra	Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Aurangabad (7202), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Pune (7208)	Western Region (WR) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra

SSC CPO Exam Pattern

The SSC CPO 2025 exam consists of two papers, both following an objective multiple-choice question (MCQ) format. Paper 1 will be available in both Hindi and English, while Paper 2 will be conducted only in English. Candidates should note that there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response in both papers.

SSC CPO 2025 Exam Structure

Exam Component	Paper I	Paper II
Subjects	General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English	English Language & Comprehension
Type of Questions	Objective, MCQs	Objective, MCQs
Number of Questions	200	200
Total Marks	200	200
Exam Duration	2 hours	2 hours
Negative Marking	0.25 marks per wrong answer	0.25 marks per wrong answer

SSC CPO Selection Process

The selection process for SSC CPO 2025 is designed to identify the most suitable candidates for the available positions. It consists of multiple stages, including written examinations, physical tests, and a medical evaluation.

Stages of SSC CPO Selection

1. Paper I – A written test with objective-type questions carrying a total of 200 marks. Candidates must qualify in this stage to proceed further.
2. Physical Test – Includes the Physical Standards Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET). This is a qualifying stage where candidates’ physical measurements and fitness levels are assessed.
3. Paper II – Candidates who clear the physical test will attempt another written exam of 200 marks, focusing on English Language & Comprehension.
4. Medical Examination – The final stage involves a detailed medical test to confirm the candidate’s physical and mental fitness before the final appointment.

Physical Standards Test (PST)

Category	Height (cm)	Chest (cm) (Male Only)
Male (General)	170	80 (unexpanded), 85 (expanded)
Male (Hill Areas)	165	80 (unexpanded), 85 (expanded)
Male (Scheduled Tribes)	162.5	77 (unexpanded), 82 (expanded)
Female (General)	157	Not applicable
Female (Hill Areas)	155	Not applicable
Female (Scheduled Tribes)	154	Not applicable
Weight	Proportionate to height for all candidates

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Test	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
100 m race	16 seconds	18 seconds
1.6 km race (Male) / 800 m race (Female)	6.5 minutes	4 minutes
Long Jump	3.65 m (3 chances)	2.7 m (3 chances)
High Jump	1.2 m (3 chances)	0.9 m (3 chances)
Shot Put (16 lbs)	4.5 m (3 chances)	Not applicable

Candidates who complete all the above stages will be considered for final selection, based on their overall performance and medical fitness.

SSC CPO Syllabus

SSC CPO Syllabus for Paper I

General Reasoning	General Knowledge	Quantitative Aptitude	English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning	Current Affairs	Percentage	Reading Comprehension
Syllogism	Awards and Honours	Ratio and Percentage	Grammar
Circular Seating Arrangement	Books and Authors	Data Interpretation	Vocabulary
Linear Seating Arrangement	Sports	Mensuration and Geometry	Verbal Ability
Double Lineup	Entertainment	Quadratic Equation	Synonyms-Antonyms
Scheduling	Obituaries	Interest	Active and Passive Voice
Input Output	Important Dates	Problems of Ages	Para Jumbles
Blood Relations	Scientific Research	Profit and Loss	Fill in the Blanks
Directions and Distances		Number Series	Error Correction
Ordering and Ranking		Speed, Distance, and Time
Data Sufficiency		Time and Work
Coding and Decoding		Number System
Code Inequalities		Data Sufficiency

SSC CPO Syllabus for Paper II

English Language and Comprehension

Error recognition

Filling in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles, etc.)

Spellings

Grammar

Sentence Structure

Antonyms

Synonyms

Sentence Completion

Phrases and Idiomatic use of words

Comprehension, etc.

SSC CPO Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying scores in Paper-I and Paper-II (without considering the extra marks available to NCC certificate holders) are as follows:

Category	Minimum Marks
General	30%
OBC/EWS	25%
All other categories	20%

Bonus Marks Criteria for NCC Certificate Holders in the SSC CPO Exam

National Cadet Corps (NCC) certificate holders (as of 01.08.2025) receive additional marks in Paper-I and Paper-II, which are added to their normalized scores by the following scheme:

Type of NCC Certificate	Bonus Marks in each Paper (Paper I and Paper II)
NCC ‘C’ Certificate	10 marks (5% of the maximum marks)
NCC ‘B’ Certificate	6 marks (3% of the maximum marks)
NCC ‘A’ Certificate	4 marks (2% of the maximum marks)

SSC CPO Tie-Breaking Policy

When two or more applicants receive the same score, the SSC uses predetermined criteria to break the tie. In circumstances when more than one applicant achieves equal aggregate marks in Paper-I + Paper-II, the tie will be addressed by applying the following techniques sequentially until the tie is resolved:

• Total marks for Paper II.
• Date of birth, with older applicants ranked higher.
• The candidates’ names are listed in alphabetical order.

SSC CPO Preparation Tips

To succeed in the SSC CPO exam, candidates need a well-structured preparation strategy that covers both the written examination and the physical endurance test (PET). A balanced approach focusing on subject knowledge, practice, and physical fitness will enhance overall performance.

• Develop a study plan by allocating more time to challenging subjects while ensuring regular revision and practice sessions.
• Solve previous year papers and take mock tests to understand the exam pattern and improve speed and accuracy.
• Make concise notes covering key topics, including formulas, facts, and tables, for quick revision.
• Focus on physical training by regularly practicing running, long jump, and shot put to build stamina and efficiency for the PET.

By following these strategies, candidates can systematically prepare for the SSC CPO exam and enhance their chances of success.

SSC CPO Result and Cutoffs

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will announce the results for each stage of the SSC CPO 2025 examination separately on its official website, ssc.gov.in. The results will be available in PDF format, listing the names and roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for the next stage of the selection process. Candidates can check their status in the merit list to determine if they are eligible for the subsequent phase.

The SSC CPO Cut-Off 2025 will be published after the completion of each exam phase, alongside the results. Initially, the cut-off for Paper I will be released, followed by the cut-off for Paper II. Candidates can assess their chances of selection by comparing their scores with the previous year’s cut-off marks. Below is the SSC CPO 2024 Paper-I cut-off for both male and female candidates.

SSC CPO 2024 Paper-I Cut-Off Marks

Category	Female Cut-Off Marks	Male Cut-Off Marks	Male Departmental Candidates (Delhi Police)
SC	106.75022	89.85810	96.85972
ST	98.10614	82.65680	88.19063
ESM	42.69427	40.07024	–
OBC	128.64348	113.50911	125.06044
EWS	127.40295	111.43520	109.17362
UR	135.27003	119.80335	134.59289

The cut-off marks help candidates understand the competition level and set their preparation goals accordingly.

SSC CPO Answer Key

The SSC CPO answer key for the written examination is typically released a few days after the exam. Candidates can use it to cross-check their responses and estimate their expected scores. In case of any discrepancies, objections can be raised, but only against the provisional answer key. This process ensures fairness and transparency in the evaluation.

SSC CPO Salary Structure

Candidates selected for the position of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs under SSC CPO will receive a salary based on the 7th Pay Commission. The pay structure follows government regulations, ensuring competitive remuneration for the selected candidates. The details of the salary and pay scale are provided below.

Post Name	Level	Group	Pay Scale (Rs.)
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police (Male/Female)	6	‘C’ Non-Gazetted	35,400 – 1,12,400
Sub-Inspector in CAPF	6	‘B’ Non-Gazetted	35,400 – 1,12,400

The salary includes various allowances and benefits as per government norms, making it an attractive career opportunity.

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