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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct the national-level examination for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI). The examination will consist of a Computer-Based Test (Paper 1) and a descriptive test (Paper 2). The official notification regarding the recruitment will be released in March 2025. For more details on this, candidates must read the below article. Total vacancies for the post will also be announced soon. For more details, candidates can visit the official website of SSC at ssc.nic.in.
SSC CPO Notification 2025
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct the SSC CPO Exam 2025 to fill out different positions in police and paramilitary positions all over India. According to sources, Paper 1 will be held in June 2025, and Paper 2 in September 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill posts for Sub-Inspectors (SI) for Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) as well as Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI) for CISF.
SSC CPO 2025 Overview
All the candidates appearing for the SSC CPO Examination in 2025 need to be aware that the exam will be held for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI), and Assistant SI (ASI). Candidates must refer to the below provided detailed overview table for more information on SSC CPO 2025.
| Particulars | 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 Notification PDF
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. We have provided the official notification PDF below (currently Inactive). We will make it active once the notification PDF is released. Till then, candidates should be patient enough to wait for the release in March 2025.
Click Here to Download the Notification PDF (Inactive)
SSC CPO 2025 Apply Online
The direct link to apply for the SSC CPO 2025 Exam has not been made active as of now. We have provided the direct link to apply online for the same. We’ll update the below inactive link after the link is made active on the official website. Candidates can also apply by visiting the official website of SSC at ssc.gov.in. Till then, aspirants must regularly visit the official website and this article for all the latest updates.
Click Here to Apply Online for SSC CPO 2025 (Inactive)
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 Exam Dates 2024
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 2024 | 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 Eligibility Criteria
We have provided the eligibility criteria for SSC CPO 205 based on age limit and education qualification. Candidates must refer to the below information on SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria.
Based on 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.
Based on Educational Requirement
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.
Based on 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.
Based on 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 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 Syllabus
We have provided the SSC CPO 2025 Syllabus. Candidates are required to refer to the same and prepare themselves for their upcoming exams accordingly.
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 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.
How to apply 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 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 Salary
The SSC CPO 2025 Salary has been tabulated below. Candidates can refer to the below to get more information regarding group-wise pay scale.
| 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 |
Preparation Tips for SSC CPO 2025
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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