SSC CPO Recruitment 2023: According to the latest news, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the official notification on July 22, 2023, inviting the aspirants to submit the application form for SSC CPO recruitment 2023. Interested candidates can apply online for SSC CPO 2023 for Sub Inspector (SI) post on the official website, i.e., ssc.nic.in. The last date to submit the online application form is August 15, 2023. Furthermore, SSC CPO Paper 1 will be conducted from October 3 to 6, 2023.

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Quantitative Aptitude	Practice Quantitative Aptitude Exam Questions
General Knowledge and General Awareness	Practice General Intelligence and Reasoning Exam Questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Practice General Knowledge and General Awareness Exam Questions
English Comprehension	Practice English Comprehension Exam Questions

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Latest Updates:
— SSC uploaded a detailed SSC CPO notification on July 22, 2023 for 1876 posts. SSC CPO Paper 1 is scheduled for the SI post from October 3 to 6, 2023. Candidates can register online using the SSC CPO application form page and must practice using EMBIBE’s free question paper series.

The officials conduct SSC CPO recruitment to select candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The selection process involves five stages: Paper 1, PET/PST, Paper 2, and Medical Examination. Check out the article to know more about the important dates, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, and other relevant details.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2023

Let us have a look at the overview of the SSC CPO recruitment 2023 from the table before getting into in-depth details:

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	SSC CPO
SSC CPO Full Form	Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organisation
Level of Exam	National Level
Posts	– Sub Inspector (GD) in CAPFs – Sub Inspector (Executive) – (Male/Female) in Delhi Police
Vacancy	1876
Application Mode	Online
Mode of Exam	Online
Selection Process	Paper 1, PET/PST, Paper 2, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Official Notification	Announced July 23, 2023; See SSC CPO 2022 Notice
Official Website	ssc.nic.in

SSC CPO Important Dates 2023

Check out the SSC CPO exam dates and other important dates related to the examination:

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	July 22, 2023
Online Application Starts from	July 22, 2023
Last Date to Apply Online	August 15, 2023
Last Date for Making Fee Payment	August 15, 2023
Application Form Correction Window	August 16 to 17, 2023
Release of Paper 1 Admit Card	September 2023
SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Date	October 3 to 6, 2023

Access SSC CPO Paper 1 Practice Books

Candidates can access subject-wise practice books for the SSC CPO Paper 1 exam below:

Subjects	Practice Books
Quantitative Aptitude	SSC CPO Paper 1 Quantitative Aptitude Practice Book
General Intelligence and Reasoning	SSC CPO Paper 1 General Intelligence and Reasoning Practice Book
English	SSC CPO Paper 1 English Practice Book
General Knowledge & General Awareness	SSC CPO Paper 1 General Knowledge & General Awareness Practice Book

How To Practice SSC CPO Exam Questions at Embibe?

Practice unlimited free SSC CPO exam questions from Embibe by following the below-mentioned steps:

• 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
• 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
• 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job”.
• 4th Step: Select the Goal “SSC” from the dropdown and click “Next”.
• 5th Step: Search and select “SSC CPO Paper I/SSC CPO Tier II” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
• 6th Step: Select the preferred language and click on “Done”.
• 7th Step: Click “Practice” from the header section.
• 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
• 9th Step: Click on any SSC CPO Paper 1 subjects.
• 10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the practice.

SSC CPO Vacancy Details

Since SSC has issued the official SSC SI notification for a total of 1876, candidates can check out the same using our dedicated article on SSC CPO vacancy, where we have shown the category-wise bifurcation of the posts announced for SSC Sub Inspector.

SSC CPO Salary

The salary and pay scale for Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, SI in CAPF, and Assistant Sub-Inspector(ASI) in CISF are tabulated below:

Post Name	Level	Group	Pay Scale / Salary
Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (Male/ Female)	6	‘C’ Non-Gazetted	Rs. 35400-112400/-
Assistant Sub-Inspector(ASI) in CISF	6	‘C’ Non-Gazetted	Rs. 29200-92300/-
Sub Inspector in CAPF	6	‘B’ Non-Gazetted	Rs. 35400-112400/-

SSC CPO Selection Process 2023

The SSC CPO recruitment process involves the following stages:

• Paper 1: Written Examination
• Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Examination (PET)
• Paper 2: Written Examination (Computer-based Test (CBT))
• Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria

As per the official notification, the SSC CPO eligibility criteria, such as age limit, nationality, and education qualification, is as follows:

SSC CPO Nationality

The candidate must be:

• A citizen of India, Or
• A subject of Nepal, Or
• A subject of Bhutan, Or
• A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary will be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.

SSC CPO Age Limit (As on August 1, 2023)

Find the age criteria below:

• Candidates must be between the age of 20 to 25 years.
• SC/ST candidates have an age relaxation of 5 years.
• OBC candidates have an age relaxation of 3 years.
• Ex-Servicemen have an age relaxation of 3 years.

For more details, check out the notification.

SSC CPO Educational Qualification

Check the educational qualification required for SSC CPO recruitment below:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent.
• Candidates who have not yet acquired but will acquire the educational qualification and produce documentary evidence from the Board/University in support will also be eligible.

Note: Male candidates applying for the post of SI in Delhi Police must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests. However, for all other posts, candidates who do not have a valid driving license for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) are eligible.

SSC CPO Application Form 2023

Aspiring candidates must read the SSC CPO notification and information brochure carefully before filling out the application form. The steps to fill up the SSC CPO application form are as given below:

• 1st Step: Go to the official website, i.e., ssc.nic.in.
• 2nd Step: Read the instructions and then enter the basic information asked to register yourself. Once registered, you will receive a “Registration ID and Password“. Note them down. Use them to log in.
• 3rd Step: Upload the scanned copies of the photograph and signature in JPEG/JPG format. The size of the photograph should be between 4 KB and 20 KB. The size of the signature should be between 1 KB and 12 KB.
• 4th Step: Enter the required details in the online application form carefully.
• 5th Step: Pay the SSC CPO application fee and submit your application.
• 6th Step: Take a printout of the same for future reference.

SSC CPO Application Fee

Candidates can pay the application fee for SSC CPO either online or offline. The application fee for different categories is as follows:

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC	Rs. 100/-
SC / ST / Female candidates / Ex-serviceman	Exempted

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2023

Candidates can check out the exam pattern of SSC CPO exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 from the table given below:

Particulars	Details
Exam Duration	Two hours
Type of Questions	Objective-type Questions
Paper 1 Subjects	General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension
Paper 2 Subjects	English Language and Comprehension
Number of Questions	200
Total Marks	200 Marks
Exam Language	Hindi and English
Negative Marks	0.25 Marks Deduction for Each Wrong Answer

SSC CPO Paper 1 Marks Distribution

The SSC CPO Paper 1 marks distribution is as follows:

Sections	Number of Questions/Maximum Marks
Quantitative Aptitude	50/50
English Comprehension	50/50
General Intelligence and Reasoning	50/50
General Awareness	50/50
Total	200/200

Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are of 2 hours duration.

SSC CPO for Paper 2 Marks Distribution

The SSC CPO Paper 2 marks distribution is as follows:

Subjects	Number of Questions/Maximum Marks
English Language & Comprehension	200/200

SSC CPO Syllabus 2023

Check the below section to understand the subject-wise SSC CPO syllabus:

General Reasoning	General Knowledge	Quantitative Aptitude	English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning	Current Affairs	Percentage	Reading Comprehension
Syllogism	Awards and Honours	Ratio and Percentage	Grammar
Circular Seating Arrangement	Books and Authors	Data Interpretation	Vocabulary
Linear Seating Arrangement	Sports	Mensuration and Geometry	Verbal Ability
Double Lineup	Entertainment	Quadratic Equation	Synonyms-Antonyms
Scheduling	Obituaries	Interest	Active and Passive Voice
Input-Output	Important Dates	Problems of Ages	Para Jumbles
Blood Relations	Scientific Research	Profit and Loss	Fill in the Blanks
Directions and Distances	–	Number Series	Error Correction
Ordering and Ranking	–	Speed, Distance, and Time	–
Data Sufficiency	–	Time and Work	–
Coding and Decoding	–	Number System	–
Code Inequalities	–	Data Sufficiency	–

SSC CPO Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test

Check the below section to learn more about the PST/PET of SSC CPO:

Physical Standard Test for All Posts

As per the SSC CPO Recruitment notification, candidates’ height and chest requirements in different categories are tabulated below:

Category of Candidates	Heights (in cms)	Chest (in cms) Unexpanded	Chest (in cms) Expanded
Male candidates from General Category	170	80	85
Male candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh and Ladakh regions of J and K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim	165	80	85
All Male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes	162.5	77	82
Female candidates from General Category	157	–	–
Female candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions, NorthEastern States and Sikkim	155	–	–
All Female candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes	154	–	–

Physical Endurance Test (PET) for All Posts

For Male Candidates

• 100 meters race in 16 seconds
• 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes
• Long Jump: 3.65 metres in 3 chances
• High Jump: 1.2 metres in 3 chances
• Shot Put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metres in 3 chance

For Female Candidates

• 100 metres race in 18 seconds
• 800 metres race in 4 minutes
• Long Jump: 2.7 metres in 3 chances
• High Jump: 0.9 metres in 3 chances

SSC CPO Medical Examination

Eyesight:

• Minimum Near Vision: N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye)
• Minimum Distant Vision: 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye)

SSC CPO Admit Card 2023

The SSC CPO admit card will be issued on the official website. All the aspirants who have successfully applied for SSC CPO recruitment can download the SSC CPO admit card from the regional websites of the SSC. Aspirants must enter the registration/ roll number and date of birth to log in to the official portal and download the hall ticket. Furthermore, they must carry the admit card along with one photo ID proof to the exam centre.

SSC CPO Result 2023

The commission releases SSC CPO results online for different phases of the exam, i.e., Paper 1, PET/PST, Paper 2, Medical Exam, and Final Selection. The results for all phases will be published on the official website. Marks of both qualified and unqualified candidates will be released a few days after the results are announced.

SSC CPO Cut-off 2023

SSC releases the cut-off for SSC CPO along with the result. The SSC CPO cut-off for each stage is determined separately for male and female candidates. Besides the cut-off marks, candidates must also obtain the qualifying marks for their respective categories. To qualify for the SSC CPO, candidates must score equal to or higher than the SSC CPO cut-off marks.

Also, check:

SSC CPO Admit Card	SSC CPO Exam Date
About SSC CPO Recruitment	SSC CPO Exam Pattern
SSC CPO Result	Cut-off of SSC CPO
SSC CPO Exam Analysis	SSC CPO Answer Key
Salary of SSC CPO	SSC CPO Preparation Tips
Syllabus for SSC CPO	SSC CPO Previous Year Papers
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria	SSC CPO Registration

FAQs on SSC CPO Recruitment 2023

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