The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CPO 2025 official notification on soon on its official website. This notification is for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector (SI) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Delhi Police and CAPFs. The recruitment process includes Paper 1 (Computer-Based Test) and Paper 2 (Descriptive Test). All important details like eligibility criteria, vacancy count, salary structure, exam pattern, and syllabus will be mentioned in the notification PDF. Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official website and stay updated for timely registration.
SSC CPO Notification 2025 Delayed
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an important notice regarding the SSC CPO 2025 examination. According to the notice, the release of the official notification for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces, which was earlier scheduled for 16th June 2025, has been postponed due to administrative reasons. The new date for the publication of the notice is still being finalized in consultation with the concerned user department. The Commission has advised all candidates to keep checking its official website regularly for further updates. This information was shared through a notice dated 16th June 2025, issued by the Under Secretary to the Government of India.
SSC CPO 2025: Overview
Candidates who want an overview of the SSC CPO 2025 exam can go through the table below to get all the important details.
Aspect | Description |
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Exam Name | Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization (SSC CPO) |
Short Name | SSC CPO |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Levels of Exam | Paper 1, PST/PET, Document Verification, Medical Examination, Interview Round |
Age Limit | 20 to 25 years |
Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CPO 2025: Important Dates
We have provided the table regarding all the important exam dates of SSC CPO 2025. Candidates must refer to the table below. The table below will be updated once the dates are officially announced by SSC.
Important Events | Date |
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SSC CPO Notification 2025 | to be updated |
Registration Start | to be updated |
Registration Ends | to be updated |
Fee Payment Ends (Online & Offline) | to be updated |
SSC CPO Admit Card Release | 4-5 days before the exam |
SSC CPO Exam Date | 1- 6 September 2025 |
SSC CPO Answer Key | To Be Notified |
SSC CPO Result | To Be Notified |
SSC CPO 2025 Vacancy
The SSC CPO 2025 Exam vacancy details for various posts will be released on the official website, categorized by different groups. Till then, candidates must refer to the below year-wise vacancies for the same post i.e., SSC CPO. As per the official notification regarding the SSC CPO 2024 Exam, we don’t have the vacancy details for 2025. We have provided the previous year’s vacancy details regarding the same. Candidates must refer to the post-wise vacancy table.
Below are the vacancy details for SSC CPO 2024:
Post | Male | Female |
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Sub Inspector in Delhi Police | 125 | 61 |
Sub Inspector in CAPFs 2024 Vacancy for Male and Female Candidates | Male | Female |
---|---|---|
BSF | 847 | 45 |
CISF | 1437 | 160 |
CRPF | 1113 | 59 |
ITBP | 237 | 41 |
SSB | 59 | 3 |
Total | 3693 | 308 |
Below are the vacancy details for SSC CPO 2023:
Post | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
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Sub Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Male | Open | 39 | 21 | 12 | 06 | 10 | 88 |
Ex-Servicemen | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | — | 07 | |
Ex-Servicemen (Special Category) | 02 | 01 | — | — | — | 03 | |
Departmental Candidates | 04 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 11 | |
Total (Male) | 48 | 27 | 14 | 09 | 11 | 109 | |
Sub Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Female | Open | 24 | 13 | 07 | 04 | 05 | 53 |
Sub Inspector in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) – Males & Females | |||||||
BSF (Male) | 43 | 29 | 16 | 08 | 11 | 107 | |
BSF (Female) | 02 | 01 | 02 | 01 | — | 06 | |
CISF (Male) | 231 | 153 | 85 | 42 | 567 | 630 | |
CISF (Female) | 26 | 17 | 09 | 05 | 63 | — | |
CRPF (Male) | 319 | 213 | 118 | 59 | 788 | 818 | |
CRPF (Female) | 12 | 08 | 05 | 02 | 30 | — | |
ITBP (Male) | 21 | 13 | 07 | 03 | 54 | 63 | |
ITBP (Female) | 04 | 02 | 01 | — | 09 | — | |
SSB (Male) | 38 | 25 | 11 | 02 | 85 | 90 | |
SSB (Female) | — | 02 | 03 | — | 05 | — | |
Total (Male) | 652 | 433 | 237 | 114 | 1601 | 1714 | |
Total (Female) | 44 | 31 | 19 | 07 | 113 | — |
Below are the vacancy details for SSC CPO 2022:
Post | Male | Female |
---|---|---|
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police | 125 | 61 |
Sub Inspector in CAPFs 2024 Vacancy | Male | Female |
---|---|---|
BSF | 847 | 45 |
CISF | 1437 | 160 |
CRPF | 1113 | 59 |
ITBP | 237 | 41 |
SSB | 59 | 3 |
SSC CPO 2025 Apply Online
Candidates who want to fill out the application form for the SSC CPO 2025 exam then you can complete the process through the official website at ssc.gov.in after its release. This is one of the mandatory processes that you have to do if interested in this recruitment. It just takes some time and minimal fees if you apply for this. We have given complete steps to apply online for the SSC CPO 2025 exam below.
How to apply online for SSC CPO 2025?
To apply for the SSC CPO 2025 Examination, here are some steps to follow:
Step 1. Visit the official website of SSC at ssc.gov.in
Step 2. Click on ‘One-time registration’ and fill in all the required details of the registration process.
Step 3. Enter all the details and click on ‘Apply’
Step 4. Check whether all the details are correct or not and pay the application fee
Step 5. Press the ‘submit’ button, and our registration process is complete.
SSC CPO 2025 Application Fees
The application fees for the SSC CPO Examination 2025 are tabulated below. Candidates must refer to the table below for more information.
SSC CPO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
We have provided the eligibility criteria for SSC CPO 2025 based on age limit, educational qualification, physical standards, and nationality. Candidates must refer to the information below on SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria.
Age Limit
Based on the age limit in the SSC CPO Exam 2025, applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 25 years. However, age relaxation has also been provided to candidates from reserved categories like Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and other backward classes (OBC). The age relaxation helps the candidates with accommodation as they come from diverse backgrounds.
Educational Qualification
Another important eligibility requirement for the SSC CPO Exam 2025 is an educational qualification that includes a bachelor’s degree from a reputed institution. They must also be able to manage the responsibilities of a Sub-Inspector in police and paramilitary forces.
Nationality
To be eligible to appear for the SSC CPO Exam 2025, candidates must be Indian citizens, a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan.
Physical Standards
Below are the physical standards required for SSC CPO Exam eligibility 2025:
Physical Measurement | Male | Female |
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Height | 165 cm | 150 cm |
Chest (unexpanded) | 81 cm | – |
Chest (expanded) | 85 cm | – |
Weight | Proportionate to height | 46 kg (minimum) |
SSC CPO 2025 Exam Pattern
This time, the SSC CPO Exam 2025 will consist of Paper 1 and Paper 2 with negative markings in Paper 1. Candidates are advised to read and review the detailed table below based on the SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025.
Paper | Mode | Total Questions | Duration | Sections/Subject | Total Marks | Negative Marking |
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Paper 1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 200 | 2 hours | – General Intelligence and Reasoning – General Knowledge and General Awareness – Quantitative Aptitude – English Comprehension |
200 | 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer |
Paper 2 | Descriptive Test | N/A | 2 hours | English Language and Comprehension | 200 | No negative marking |
SSC CPO 2025 Syllabus
SSC CPO Syllabus helps candidates in their exam preparation for both paper 1 and paper 2. A total of 4 subjects are covered under the CPO Syllabus, which are General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Know topics topics-wise syllabus in the table below.
Below is the SSC CPO Syllabus (Paper 1)
Below is the SSC CPO Syllabus (Paper 2)
SSC CPO 2025 Selection Process
The SSO CPO Selection process consists of 3-4 stages for candidates to go through. We have discussed the stages below; candidates must refer to the steps below.
Step 1. Written Examination (Paper 1 and Paper 2)
Step 2. PET/ PST
Step3. Document Verification
Step 4. Medical Examination
Step 5. Interview Round
Candidates are required to clear all the stages discussed above. Candidates need to check the official website of SSC for any new updates regarding the SSC CPO Notification 2025.
SSC CPO 2025 Salary
The SSC CPO Salary is a major aspect that every candidate wants to know before applying. Candidates applying for SI and ASI posts can check the salary structure and pay scale here.