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SSC CPO 2025 Notification, Application Form, Eligibility

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases SSC CPO Notification every year on the official web portal for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector (SI) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI). The examination consists of a Computer-Based Test (Paper 1) and a descriptive test (Paper 2). SSC CPO 2025 official notification regarding the recruitment will be released in March 2025. All the important dates, Eligibility Criteria, Salary details etc. will be available in the notification pdf released by Officials.

SSC CPO Notification 2025

As we know the official notification regarding the SSC CPO 2025 Exam will be released in March 2025, till then candidates are suggested to keep an eye on the official website of SSC at ssc.gov.in. The application process will start once the notification is released. Candidates are suggested to prepare for their upcoming exams in 2025. According to sources, Paper 1 will be held in June 2025, and Paper 2 in September 2025.

SSC CPO 2025: Overview

Candidates who want an overview regarding SSC CPO 2025 exam, can go through the table below to get all important details.

SSC CPO 2025 Details
Exam Name – Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organisation (SSC CPO)
Short Name – SSC CPO
Conducting Body – Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Mode of Exam – Online
Official Website – ssc.gov.in
Levels of Exam – Paper 1, PST/PET, Document Verification, Medical Examination, Interview Round
Age Limit – 20 to 25 years.

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 below table will be updated once the dates are announced by the commission.

Important Events Date
SSC CPO Notification 2025 March 2025
Registration Start To be Notified
Registration Ends To be Notified
Fee Payment Ends (Online & Offline) To be Notified
SSC CPO Admit Card Release To Be Notified
SSC CPO Exam Date To Be Notified
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 below post-wise vacancy table.

Below are the vacancy details for SSC CPO 2024:

Post Male Female
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
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 the application form for 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 process which you have to do if interested in this recruitment. It just take some time and a minimal fees if applying for this. We have given complete steps to apply online for SSC CPO 2025 exam below.

How to apply online for SSC CPO 2025?

To apply for 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 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 below table for more information.

Payment Method Fees (in INR)
Online (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking) General/Unreserved: 100
Offline (SBI Challan) Women Candidates/SC/ST/ESM: Exempted

SSC CPO 2025 Eligibility Criteria

We have provided the eligibility criteria for SSC CPO 2025 based on age limit, education qualification, physical standards, and nationality. Candidates must refer to the below information on SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria.

Age Limit

Based on the age limit in the SSC CPO Exam 2025, applicants must be between the age group 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 an Indian citizen, 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
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 suggested to read and review the below detailed table based on the SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025.

Paper Mode Total Questions Duration Sections/Subject Total Marks Negative Marking
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 wise syllabus in the table below.

Below is the SSC CPO Syllabus (Paper 1)

Subject Topics
General Intelligence and Reasoning Analogies, similarities, and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, figural classification, number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning, etc.
Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & De-coding, Numerical Operations, Symbolic Operations.
Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences, Punched Hole/Pattern-folding & Unfolding, Figural Pattern Folding and Completion, Indexing.
Address matching, Date & City matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding, and classification.
Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, etc.
General Knowledge and General Awareness Current events and questions related to India and its neighboring countries, particularly in History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, and Scientific Research.
Quantitative Aptitude Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentage, ratio, and proportion, square roots, averages, interest, profit & loss, discount, partnership business, mixture and alligation, time and distance, time & work.
Basic algebraic identities, elementary surds, graphs of linear equations, triangles and their centers, congruence and similarity of triangles, circle and its chords, tangents, angles, common tangents, triangle, quadrilaterals, regular polygons, 3D shapes (prisms, cones, cylinders, spheres, etc.), trigonometric ratios, degrees and radians, standard identities, heights and distances, histograms, frequency polygons, bar diagrams, pie charts.
English Comprehension The candidate’s ability to understand English, basic comprehension, and writing ability.

Below is the SSC CPO Syllabus (Paper 2)

Subject Topics
English Language and Comprehension Error recognition, Fill in the blanks (verbs, prepositions, articles, etc.), Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of words, Comprehension.

SSC CPO 2025 Selection Process

The SSO CPO Selection process consists of 3-4 stages to go through for candidates. We have discussed the stages below, candidates must refer to the below steps.

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.

Post Name Level Group Pay Scale
Sub Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male/Female) 6 C Non-Gazetted INR 35,400 – INR 1,12,400
Sub Inspector (GD) in CAPFs 6 B Non-Gazetted INR 35,400 – INR 1,12,400

SSC CPO Previous Year Papers

Previous year papers help candidates in practicing the question papers of past years. This is a good practice, candidates can check the difficulty level of the exam how they will finish the paper and in how much time. We have given a direct link here in which all previous papers for the SSC CPO exam are mentioned.

SSC CPO Previous Year Papers – Click here to Check

SSC CPO Result and Cutoff

The SSC CPO 2025 Result and Cutoff will be announced in multiple stages after the completion of each phase of the selection process. Candidates can access the results on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in. The cut-off marks will also be released alongside the results. Candidates must note that the cutoff is determined by factors such as the number of candidates, and difficulty level. stay updated for results and cutoff announcements.

Preparation Tips for SSC CPO Exam

Below are some preparation tips for SSC CPO 2025. Candidates must refer to the same.

Tip 1. Understand the Exam Pattern and draft a study plan for yourself.

Tip 2. Prioritize important topics and revise the already studied content.

Tip 3. Focus on all the key concepts and practice them regularly.

Tip 4. Stay updated and Solve previous year’s papers.

Tip 5. Improve your reading and writing skills along with your physical fitness.

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FAQs

What is the SSC CPO exam?

The SSC CPO exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for the positions of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in various Central Police Organizations and Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI) in the CISF.

What are the eligibility criteria for SSC CPO 2025?

Candidates must be between 20 to 25 years old, possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, and meet specific physical standards for the Sub-Inspector post in Delhi Police.

How can I apply for SSC CPO 2025?

Candidates can apply online through the official SSC website during the application period. The application process involves registration, filling out the application form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.

Is there a negative marking in the SSC CPO exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in Paper 1. Therefore, candidates should answer questions carefully.

How can I prepare for the SSC CPO 2025 exam?

Candidates must refer to all the previous year papers to prepare for the SSC CPO Exam 2025.