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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO 2025 notification on its official website www.ssc.gov.in for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The online application process was conducted from 26 September to 26 October 2025. After the completion of the application process, SSC conducted the Paper-I (Computer-Based Examination) from 9 to 12 December 2025.
Since the SSC CAPF (Sub-Inspector) Paper-I exam was held from 9 to 12 December 2025, the result is expected to be declared in December 2025 or early January 2026 as per the usual SSC timeline of releasing results within 4–6 weeks after the examination.
OVERVIEW
The SSC CPO (Central Police Organization) exam is a national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit eligible candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs, and Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF.
Exam Full Name – SSC Central Police Organization (CPO) Examination
Conducting Body – Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Posts – Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs, Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF
Exam Level – National
Application Mode – Online
Paper-I Exam Date – 9 to 12 December 2025
Official Website – https://ssc.nic.in/
IMPORTANT DATES
Notification Release Date – 26 September 2025
Application Start Date – 26 September 2025
Last Date to Apply – 16 October 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment – 17 October 2025
Admit Card Release – Last week of November 2025
Paper-I Exam Date – 9 December to 12 December 2025
VACANCY DETAILS
Vacancies are released separately for male and female candidates for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs. In the previous cycle, the total vacancies were approximately 5,516 (Delhi Police and CAPFs combined), with separate reservation for categories and Ex-Servicemen.
SALARY STRUCTURE
Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police / CAPFs) – Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 (Level-6)
Assistant Sub-Inspector (CISF) – Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality
The candidate must be:
A citizen of India, or
A subject of Nepal or Bhutan (with Government of India eligibility certificate)
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
Minimum Age – 20 years
Maximum Age – 25 years
Age Relaxation
SC/ST – 5 years
OBC – 3 years
Ex-Servicemen – As per rules
Other category relaxations are applicable as per SSC norms.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
For SI (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male)
A valid Driving License for LMV (Car and Motorcycle) is required at the time of PET/PST.
EXAM PATTERN
The SSC CPO selection process consists of four stages:
Paper-I (Computer-Based Test)
Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Paper-II (Computer-Based Test)
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Paper-I Pattern
General Intelligence & Reasoning – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
General Awareness – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
English Comprehension – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
Total Questions – 200
Total Marks – 200
Duration – 120 Minutes
Paper-II Pattern
English Language & Comprehension – 200 Questions – 200 Marks
Duration – 120 Minutes
Marking Scheme
+1 for each correct answer
–0.25 for each wrong answer
No deduction for unattempted questions
Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR – 30%
OBC/EWS – 25%
Others – 20%
PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Male Height – 170 cm (relaxation for specific categories)
Female Height – 157 cm
Chest (Male) – 80–85 cm
No chest measurement for females
Physical Endurance Test
Male
100 m race – 16 seconds
1.6 km race – 6.5 minutes
Long Jump – 3.65 m
High Jump – 1.2 m
Shot Put – 4.5 m
Female
100 m race – 18 seconds
800 m race – 4 minutes
Long Jump – 2.7 m
High Jump – 0.9 m
PST/PET is qualifying in nature.
SYLLABUS
Paper-I includes:
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Comprehension
Paper-II includes:
English Grammar and Vocabulary
Comprehension
Error Detection
Fill in the Blanks
Idioms & Phrases
Sentence Improvement
Cloze Test
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates must qualify each stage in sequence:
Paper-I → PST/PET → Paper-II → Medical Examination
Final selection is based on performance in Paper-I and Paper-II and the preference of posts/forces.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online only through the official SSC website.
Steps:
Visit the official SSC website
Click on Apply → CPO
Complete One-Time Registration
Fill the application form
Upload photograph and signature
Verify details and submit
Pay the application fee
Take a printout of the final application
Application Fee
General/OBC – Rs. 100
Female/SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen – No Fee
EXAM CENTERS
Candidates must choose their preferred exam center during online application. Exam centers are available across all SSC regions including Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, and others.
ADMIT CARD
The SSC CPO Admit Card will be released region-wise before the exam. Candidates can download it using their Registration ID and Password from the SSC regional website.
Steps to download:
Visit SSC website
Go to Admit Card section
Select your region
Enter login details
Download and print the admit card
RESULT
SSC releases results stage-wise in PDF format. The PDF contains roll numbers and names of qualified candidates.
Steps to check result:
Visit SSC website
Click on Result tab
Select CAPF/CPO
Open the result PDF
Search your roll number
Download the file
IMPORTANT LINKS
Official Website – Click here
Official Notification – Click here
OVERVIEW
The SSC CPO (Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization) examination is a national-level recruitment exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to select eligible candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI).
Exam Full Name – Staff Selection Commission (SSC) CPO
Conducting Authority – Staff Selection Commission
Posts – Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs
Exam Level – National
Application Mode – Online
Exam Date – 9 to 12 December 2025
Official Website – https://ssc.nic.in/
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the required eligibility conditions related to nationality, age, and educational qualification.
Nationality
A candidate must be:
A citizen of India, or
A subject of Nepal, or
A subject of Bhutan
Candidates from Nepal or Bhutan must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. If required, the appointment will be given only after submission of this certificate.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
Minimum Age – 20 years
Maximum Age – 25 years
Age Relaxation
SC/ST – 5 years
OBC – 3 years
Ex-Servicemen – 3 years after deduction of military service
Jammu & Kashmir domiciled (1980–1989) – 5 years
Central Government employees – up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST)
Widows/Divorced Women – up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST)
Departmental candidates of Delhi Police – up to 30/33/35 years depending on category
Educational Qualification
For Sub-Inspector (GD) in Delhi Police and CAPFs
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
For Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male only)
A valid Driving License for LMV (Car and Motorcycle) is mandatory at the time of Physical Tests.
EXAM PATTERN
The SSC CPO selection process consists of four stages:
Paper I (Computer-Based Test)
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Paper II (Computer-Based Test)
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Paper I Pattern
General Intelligence & Reasoning – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
General Awareness – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
English Comprehension – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
Total Questions – 200
Total Marks – 200
Duration – 120 minutes
Paper II Pattern
English Language & Comprehension – 200 Questions – 200 Marks
Duration – 120 minutes
Mode of Examination
Both Paper I and Paper II are conducted in Computer-Based mode with objective-type questions.
Medium of Examination
Reasoning, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude – Hindi & English
English Comprehension – English only
Marking Scheme
1 mark for each correct answer
0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
No negative marking for unattempted questions
Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR – 30%
OBC/EWS – 25%
Others – 20%
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Male Height – 170 cm (relaxation for certain categories)
Female Height – 157 cm
Chest (Male) – 80 cm (unexpanded), 85 cm (expanded)
No chest measurement for females
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Male Candidates
100m race – 16 seconds
1.6 km race – 6.5 minutes
Long Jump – 3.65 m
High Jump – 1.2 m
Shot Put – 4.5 m
For Female Candidates
100m race – 18 seconds
800m race – 4 minutes
Long Jump – 2.7 m
High Jump – 0.9 m
PST/PET is qualifying in nature and carries no marks.
SYLLABUS
Paper I includes four subjects:
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Comprehension
Paper II focuses only on English Language & Comprehension at graduation level.
Paper I Detailed Topics
Reasoning – Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Series, Non-verbal reasoning, etc.
General Awareness – Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Static GK
Quantitative Aptitude – Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation
English – Grammar, Vocabulary, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms & Phrases, Active-Passive, Direct-Indirect, Comprehension, Cloze Test
Paper II Topics
Error Recognition
Fill in the Blanks
Synonyms & Antonyms
One-word substitution
Idioms & Phrases
Grammar & Sentence Improvement
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Para Jumbles
SELECTION PROCESS
Paper I (CBT)
PST/PET (Qualifying)
Paper II (CBT)
Medical Examination
Minimum qualifying marks:
UR – 30%
OBC/EWS – 25%
Others – 20%
Candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage based on performance in Paper I. Final selection will be based on Paper I and Paper II marks along with post/force preference.
Once a candidate is allotted a post as per merit and preference, no further change will be made.
EXAM SYLLABUS
The SSC CPO 2025 selection process consists of four stages. It begins with Paper I, a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates who qualify in this stage are called for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). This is followed by Paper II, another Computer-Based Test that evaluates English Language and Comprehension. Finally, candidates who clear all stages must undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Each stage is qualifying in nature and must be cleared to proceed to the next level.
The SSC CPO syllabus is different for Paper I and Paper II.
Paper I includes four subjects:
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Knowledge & General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Comprehension
Paper II focuses only on English Language & Comprehension.
Detailed Syllabus for Paper I
Each section carries 50 questions.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Questions)
Verbal Reasoning:
Analogy
Alphabet Test
Arithmetic Reasoning
Blood Relation
Classification
Coding-Decoding
Direction Sense Test
Syllogism
Matrix
Logical Venn Diagram
Missing Number
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
Paper Cutting and Folding
Embedded Figures
Figure Formation and Analysis
Figure Series
Cube and Dice
Mirror Image
Pattern Completion
Counting of Figures
General Knowledge & General Awareness (50 Questions)
Topics include:
Current Affairs (last 4–5 months)
Indian Economy & Finance
Geography (India and World)
History (India and World)
Indian Polity & Constitution
Science & Technology
Static GK (Awards, Sports, Books, Important Days, Organizations, etc.)
The level of questions is generally Class 10 level.
Quantitative Aptitude (50 Questions)
Topics include:
Average
Boats and Streams
Simple and Compound Interest
LCM & HCF
Mixture and Alligation
Partnership
Percentage
Pipes and Cistern
Problems on Ages
Profit, Loss and Discount
Ratio and Proportion
Speed, Time and Distance
Time and Work
Geometry
Mensuration
Data Interpretation
Trigonometry
Standard Identities
Complementary Angles
Heights and Distances
Algebra
The difficulty level is generally 10+2 standard.
English Comprehension (50 Questions)
This section tests the candidate’s understanding of English language and basic grammar.
Topics include:
Fill in the Blanks
Sentence Improvement / Correction
Error Spotting
Active and Passive Voice
Para Jumbles
One Word Substitution
Idioms and Phrases
Spelling Correction
Synonyms and Antonyms
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
The level of this section is also 10+2 standard.
Detailed Syllabus for Paper II
Paper II evaluates English Language & Comprehension at a Graduation level.
Topics include:
Error Recognition
Fill in the Blanks
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution)
Idioms and Phrases
Spelling Correction
Grammar (Tenses, Voice, Narration, Parts of Speech)
Sentence Improvement
Sentence Rearrangement
Cloze Test
Reading Comprehension (300–500 word passages)
Usage of phrases and expressions
This paper tests overall understanding of correct English usage, comprehension ability, and grammar accuracy.
EXAM PATTERN
The SSC CPO 2025 selection process consists of four stages. It begins with Paper I, a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates who qualify in this stage are called for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). This is followed by Paper II, another Computer-Based Test that evaluates English Language and Comprehension. Finally, candidates who clear all the stages must undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Each stage must be qualified to proceed to the next.
Paper I Exam Pattern
Paper I is an objective-type Computer-Based Examination. The section-wise distribution is as follows:
Mode: Online Computer-Based Test
Duration: 120 Minutes
Sections and Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
General Awareness – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
English Comprehension – 50 Questions – 50 Marks
Total Questions: 200
Total Marks: 200
Mode of Examination
The SSC CPO Paper I will be conducted as a Computer-Based Examination and will consist only of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions.
Medium of Examination
Questions from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude will be available in both English and Hindi.
Questions from English Comprehension will be available only in English.
Marking Scheme
1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.
Based on the marks scored in Paper I, candidates will be shortlisted category-wise for Paper II.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR: 30%
OBC / EWS: 25%
All Other Categories: 20%
Normalisation of Marks
If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the Staff Selection Commission will normalize the scores to account for variations in difficulty levels across different shifts. The normalized score will be used for merit calculation.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
For Male Candidates
General Category: Height – 170 cm, Chest – 80 cm (unexpanded), 85 cm (expanded)
Hill Areas / Special Categories: Height – 165 cm
Scheduled Tribes: Height – 162.5 cm, Chest – 77 cm (unexpanded), 82 cm (expanded)
For Female Candidates
General Category: Height – 157 cm
Hill Areas / Special Categories: Height – 155 cm
Scheduled Tribes: Height – 154 cm
Chest measurement is not applicable for female candidates.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Male Candidates
100 meter race in 16 seconds
1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes
Long Jump: 3.65 meters (3 attempts)
High Jump: 1.2 meters (3 attempts)
Shot Put (16 lbs): 4.5 meters (3 attempts)
For Female Candidates
100 meter race in 18 seconds
800 meter race in 4 minutes
Long Jump: 2.7 meters (3 attempts)
High Jump: 0.9 meters (3 attempts)
Important Notes
PST and PET are qualifying in nature and do not carry any marks.
Candidates must qualify both PST and PET to be eligible for Paper II.
Chest measurement is not required for female candidates.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for SSC CPO Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility conditions. Applicants must satisfy the requirements related to nationality, age limit, educational qualification, and medical standards before applying. The detailed eligibility criteria are given below.
Nationality
A candidate must be either a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan. Candidates belonging to Nepal or Bhutan must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. Such candidates may be allowed to appear in the examination, but the appointment will be granted only after the required eligibility certificate is issued.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
The age of the candidate should be between 20 and 25 years.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per government rules:
SC / ST – 5 years
OBC – 3 years
Ex-Servicemen – 3 years after deduction of military service from the actual age (for SI and ASI posts in CAPFs)
Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir between 01 January 1980 and 31 December 1989 – 5 years (for ASI in CISF only)
Central Government civilian employees with at least 3 years of regular service – up to 40 years
Central Government civilian employees (SC / ST) with at least 3 years of regular service – up to 45 years
Widows, divorced women, or women judicially separated and not remarried – up to 35 years
Widows, divorced women, or women judicially separated (SC / ST) – up to 40 years
Departmental candidates of Delhi Police (Unreserved) with at least 3 years of service – up to 30 years
Departmental candidates of Delhi Police (OBC) with at least 3 years of service – up to 33 years
Departmental candidates of Delhi Police (SC / ST) with at least 3 years of service – up to 35 years
Educational Qualification
For the post of Sub-Inspector (GD) in Delhi Police and CAPFs, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
For the post of Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male candidates only), a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) is mandatory as on the date of the Physical Endurance and Standard Test. Candidates without a valid driving license will not be allowed to appear for the Physical Tests.
Medical Standards
Candidates who qualify Paper II will undergo a medical examination conducted by the Medical Officer of CAPFs or any authorized medical officer from a Central or State Government hospital. Candidates declared unfit can appeal to the Review Medical Board within 15 days. The decision of the Review Medical Board will be final.
Medical requirements include:
Eye Sight: Minimum near vision of N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye). Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye) without any correction such as glasses, lenses, or surgery.
Candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins, or squint in the eyes and should possess good color vision.
Candidates must be in good mental and physical health and free from any defect that may interfere with the efficient performance of duties.
IMPORTANT DATES
The SSC CPO Exam is conducted every year by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The SSC CPO 2025 selection process will be conducted in four stages: Paper I, Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Candidates who qualify at each stage will be shortlisted for the posts of Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs.
The online application process began in September 2025 and closed in October 2025. After the completion of the application process, the Commission scheduled the Paper-I (Computer-Based Examination) from 9 to 12 December 2025.
Event-wise important dates are given below:
Notification Date – 26 September 2025
Application Start Date – 26 September 2025
Last Date to Apply – 16 October 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment – 17 October 2025
Admit Card Release – Last week of November 2025
Paper-I (Computer-Based Examination) – 09 December 2025 to 12 December 2025