The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is set to release the official notification for the Central Police Organization (CPO) 2025 examination on May 16, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies for the position of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
SSC CPO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Important Dates
- Notification Release: May 16, 2025
- Application Period: May 16 – June 14, 2025
- Paper 1 Exam: July–August 2025
- Paper 2 Exam: To be announced
- PET/PST & Medical Exams: Dates to be notified later
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government norms for reserved categories.
Educational Qualification
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- For Delhi Police SI (Male) candidates: Possession of a valid driving license for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) is mandatory.
Nationality
- Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
SSC CPO 2025 Application Process
- Mode: Online
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
- Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; exempted for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women.
SSC CPO 2025 Selection Process
The SSC CPO 2025 selection process comprises four stages:
- Paper 1 (Computer-Based Test): Objective type questions covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
- Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET): Assessment of physical fitness and standards.
- Paper 2 (Computer-Based Test): Objective type questions focusing on English Language & Comprehension.
- Medical Examination: Detailed medical check-up to ensure fitness for the role.
SSC CPO 2025 Exam Pattern
Paper 1
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours
- Sections:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 questions)
- General Knowledge & General Awareness (50 questions)
- Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)
- English Comprehension (50 questions)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Paper 2
- Subject: English Language & Comprehension
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
SSC CPO 2025 – Physical Standards & Endurance Tests
Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Height:
- Male: 170 cm (relaxable for certain categories)
- Female: 157 cm (relaxable for certain categories)
- Chest (Only for Male):
- Unexpanded: 80 cm
- Minimum expansion: 5 cm
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
For Male Candidates:
- 100-meter race in 16 seconds
- 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes
- Long jump: 3.65 meters in 3 chances
- High jump: 1.2 meters in 3 chances
- Shot put (16 lbs): 4.5 meters in 3 chances
For Female Candidates:
- 100-meter race in 18 seconds
- 800-meter race in 4 minutes
- Long jump: 2.7 meters in 3 chances
- High jump: 0.9 meters in 3 chances
SSC CPO 2025 Syllabus Highlights
Paper 1
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, similarities, differences, spatial visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, etc.
- General Knowledge & General Awareness: Current events, India and its neighboring countries, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general polity, Indian constitution, scientific research, etc.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number systems, computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, time and distance, ratio and time, time and work, etc.
- English Comprehension: Understanding of English language, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, and correct usage, etc.
Paper 2
- English Language & Comprehension: Error recognition, fill in the blanks, vocabulary, spellings, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, phrases and idiomatic use of words, comprehension, etc.
Salary Structure
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level 6)
- Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other allowances as per government norms.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Apply” link for SSC CPO 2025.
- Complete the registration process by providing the required details.
- Fill in the application form with accurate information.
- Upload the necessary documents as per the specifications.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.