SSC CPO 2025: Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Vacancies

If you’re aiming for a secure government job in the police forces after graduation, then the SSC CPO exam is one of the best options to consider. Conducted by the Staff Selection Commission, this exam recruits Sub-Inspectors for the Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) like BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB. With a stable salary, strong promotion scope, and national-level respect, SSC CPO remains a top career choice for thousands of aspirants every year. This blog covers everything you need to know about this exam, from eligibility and vacancies to selection stages and salary.

SSC CPO 2025: Quick Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs)
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Names	Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police (Male/Female), Sub-Inspector in CAPFs
Job Type	Central Government, Group B (Non-Gazetted)
Salary Range (Approx.)	₹7.2–9.2 LPA (Based on post and department)
Educational Qualification	Graduation in any stream from a recognised university
Age Limit	20 to 25 years (as on 01.08.2025)
Application Mode	Online
Selection Stages	Paper-I, PET/PST, Paper-II, Medical Exam
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

What Is SSC CPO Exam?

The SSC CPO Exam is a national-level recruitment examination conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The term CPO stands for Central Police Organization, and the exam serves as the entry point for candidates who want to join various central government security forces in India. This exam is mainly for recruiting graduates to the position of Sub-Inspector (SI) in different security forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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SSC CPO 2025: Important Dates & Notification Status

As of now, the SSC CPO 2025 notification has not yet been released by the Staff Selection Commission. According to the SSC Annual Calendar 2025, the recruitment notification was originally scheduled for release in March 2025, but has been postponed. The new dates have not been confirmed yet.

Event	Scheduled Date (Tentative)	Current Status
Notification Release	15 March 2025	Postponed
Start of Online Applications	To be announced	Not Released
Last Date to Apply	To be announced	Not Released
Paper 1 Exam Dates	9–11 May 2025 (earlier plan)	Postponed
Paper 2 Exam Date	To be announced	Not Released
Admit Card Release	Will be updated after dates	—
Result Declaration	To be notified	—

Vacancies in 2025

As of now, SSC has not released any official CPO recruitment notification for 2025, which also means no vacancy information has been published yet. The previous cycle of 2024 was completed in early 2025, and no further recruitment has been initiated.

What You Should Know

• There is no confirmed vacancy data for 2025 from SSC for the CPO exam.
  
• The 2024 cycle had approximately 1,796 Sub-Inspector posts in CAPFs and Delhi Police.
  
• Vacancy numbers, age limits, and reservation categories will be officially updated once the 2025 notification is released.

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Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs exam, candidates must meet a set of basic requirements related to age, education, and physical standards. These criteria help ensure that only suitable candidates are selected for the physically and mentally demanding roles in police and paramilitary forces.

1. Nationality

You must be a citizen of India. Other accepted categories (if applicable):

• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
  
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962
  
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (with government approval)

2. Educational Qualification 

• You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
  
• For Delhi Police (Male Candidates Only): You must also possess a valid driving license for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on or before the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Standard Tests (PE&MT).

Note: Candidates without this license will not be allowed to appear in the Physical Test.

3. Age Limit 

Category	Age Range
General/Unreserved	20 to 25 years
OBC	Relaxation of 3 years (up to 28 years)
SC/ST	Relaxation of 5 years (up to 30 years)
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after deduction of military service from actual age
Other Reserved Categories	As per Government rules

4. Physical Standards 

For Male Candidates
Category	Height	Chest (Unexpanded/Expanded)
General/OBC/SC	170 cm	80 cm / 85 cm
ST	162.5 cm	77 cm / 82 cm

For Female Candidates
Category	Height
General/OBC/SC	157 cm
ST	154 cm

Note: Relaxations in height and chest measurements apply to candidates from certain regions (e.g., Northeast, Gorkhas, etc.) as per SSC rules.

5. Medical Standards

• You must be in good mental and physical health.
  
• Corrected vision (glasses allowed):
  
  • Distant Vision: 6/6 and 6/9
    
  • Near Vision: 0.8 and 0.6
    
• You should be free from color blindness, knock-knees, flat foot, and other deformities.
  
• Final medical fitness will be determined during the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) stage.

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Exam Pattern & Syllabus 

This  Exam is held in multiple stages to test candidates on academics, physical fitness, and medical standards. Here’s how it works:

Paper-I Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50
General Knowledge & General Awareness	50	50
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
English Comprehension	50	50
Total	200	200	2 hours

• Type: Multiple-choice (Objective)
  
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Paper-II Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language & Comprehension	200	200	2 hours

• Type: Objective (MCQ)
  
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Paper-I Syllabus

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Coding-Decoding
  
• Analogy
  
• Blood Relations
  
• Series (Number & Letter)
  
• Direction Test
  
• Syllogism
  
• Venn Diagrams
  
• Input-Output
  
• Statement-Conclusion

2. General Knowledge & General Awareness

• Indian History
  
• Geography
  
• Economy
  
• Constitution & Polity
  
• Current Affairs (National & International)
  
• Science & Technology
  
• Awards, Books & Authors

3. Quantitative Aptitude

• Number System
  
• Percentages, Profit & Loss
  
• Time & Work, Time & Distance
  
• Ratio & Proportion
  
• Data Interpretation (DI)
  
• Geometry & Mensuration
  
• Simple & Compound Interest

4. English Comprehension

• Synonyms & Antonyms
  
• Sentence Correction
  
• Spot the Error
  
• Cloze Test
  
• Reading Comprehension
  
• Fill in the Blanks
  
• One Word Substitution

Paper-II Syllabus: English Language

• Vocabulary & Grammar
  
• Error Spotting
  
• Comprehension Passages
  
• Synonyms/Antonyms
  
• Sentence Structure
  
• Para Jumbles
  
• Idioms and Phrases

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Application and Selection Process

The exam selection process is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) through an online application and a multi-stage recruitment process. Candidates must go through written exams, physical tests, and medical checks before final selection.

Application Process

1. Visit the SSC Website
   Go to the official SSC website and register yourself by clicking on “New User/Register Now”.
   
2. Fill the Application Form
   
   • Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
     
   • Choose your exam centre preferences carefully.
     
3. Upload Documents
   
   • Passport-size photo (in required size and format)
     
   • Signature (as per SSC guidelines)
     
4. Pay the Application Fee
   
   • Fee: ₹100 (for General/OBC)
     
   • SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
     
   • Payment Modes: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit cards
     
5. Submit and Save
   
   • Submit the form and download the confirmation page
     
   • Save your registration number and password for future logins

Selection Process 

The exam follows a 4-stage selection procedure. Here is how it works:

Stage	Description
Paper I (CBT)	Written test (Objective MCQ – 200 marks)
PET & PST	Physical Efficiency & Standard Tests
Paper II (CBT)	English Language test (Objective – 200 marks)
DME (Medical Test)	Detailed Medical Examination

Final Merit List

• The final merit list is based on marks scored in Paper-I and Paper-II only.
  
• Physical and medical tests are qualifying in nature, but mandatory to proceed.

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Career Scope and Salary Prospects

Candidates who clear the exam are recruited into various Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Delhi Police. These jobs offer stable government careers, promotions, and high social respect.

Job Role	Estimated Salary (LPA)
Sub-Inspector (Executive) – Delhi Police	₹7.2 – ₹9.6 LPA
Sub-Inspector (GD) – CRPF	₹7.0 – ₹9.2 LPA
Sub-Inspector (GD) – BSF	₹7.0 – ₹9.2 LPA
Sub-Inspector (GD) – CISF	₹7.2 – ₹9.4 LPA
Sub-Inspector (GD) – ITBP	₹7.0 – ₹9.0 LPA
Sub-Inspector (GD) – SSB	₹7.0 – ₹9.0 LPA
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) – CISF	₹5.8 – ₹7.5 LPA
Inspector (Promotion from SI)	₹10.0 – ₹13.0 LPA
DSP/ACP (after promotion via UPSC or deputation)	₹12.0 – ₹16.0 LPA
Security Officer in PSU (via deputation/contract)	₹9.0 – ₹12.0 LPA

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