SSC CPO Recruitment 2023: According to the latest exam calendar, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the official notification and application form for SSC CPO recruitment 2023 on July 20, 2023. Interested candidates can apply online for SSC CPO 2023 on the official website, i.e., ssc.nic.in. The last date to submit the online application form is August 13, 2023. Furthermore, SSC CPO Paper 1 will be conducted in October 2023.

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The officials conduct the recruitment to select candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The selection process involves five stages, namely 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: Overview

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	To Be Announced
Application Mode	Online
Mode of Exam	Online
Selection Process	Paper 1, PET/PST, Paper 2, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Official Notification	Download SSC CPO Notification PDF (2022)
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 20, 2023
Online Application Starts from	July 20, 2023
Last Date to Apply Online	August 13, 2023
Last Date for Making Fee Payment	To Be Announced
Release of Paper 1 Admit Card	To Be Announced
SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Date	October 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

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• 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.
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• 10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the practice.

SSC CPO Vacancy Details

The Commission releases the vacancy along with the official notification. As the vacancy for 2023 is yet to release, candidates can refer to the below table to check the SSC CPO vacancy for 2022:

Post Names	Vacancies
Sub-Inspector (SI) in Central Armed Police Forces	3960
Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police (Male)	228
Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police (Female)	112
Total Vacancy	4300

Let us take a look at the category-wise vacancy list for each of these posts in detail.

Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Male

Details	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
Open	79	42	24	12	23	180
Ex-Servicemen	05	03	02	02	0	13
Ex-Servicemen (Special Category)	06	03	01	02	0	12
Departmental Candidates	12	06	03	02	0	23
Total	103	54	30	18	23	228

Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Female

Details	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
Open	51	27	15	08	11	112

Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs

CAPFs	Gender	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total	Grand Total	ESM @10%
BSF	Male	133	20	104	58	21	336	353	35
	Female	07	01	05	03	01	17
CISF	Male	33	07	21	11	05	77	86	09
	Female	04	01	02	01	01	09
CRPF	Male	1217	301	812	450	226	3006	3112	311
	Female	43	10	29	16	08	106
ITBP	Male	66	14	51	22	09	162	191	19
	Female	12	02	09	04	02	29
SSB	Male	65	21	56	44	24	210	218	21
	Female	03	0	01	02	02	08
Total	Male	1514	363	1044	585	285	3791	3960	395
	Female	69	14	46	26	14	169

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
• 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:

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.

Age Limit

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.

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 be provided with 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: Make a payment of 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 are 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 know more about the PST/PET of SSC CPO.

Physical Standard Test for All Posts

As per the SSC CPO Recruitment notification, the height and chest requirements of candidates belonging to 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 need to 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

Let us take a look at a few SSC CPO frequently asked questions:

Q: What is the SSC CPO full form?
Ans: SSC CPO stands for Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Central Police Organisation (CPO).

Q: When will the official notification for SSC CPO recruitment 2023 be released?
Ans: As per the exam calendar, the Commission will release the SSC CPO notification 2023 on July 20, 2023.

Q: When is the SSC CPO Paper 1 exam 2023?
Ans: The SSC CPO Paper 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted in October 2023.

Q: What is the educational qualification required for SSC CPO 2023?
Ans: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent to apply for SSC CPO recruitment.

Q: What is the selection process for SSC CPO?
Ans: There are four stages in the SSC CPO selection process, namely Paper 1, PET/PST, Paper 2, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).

Q: What is the SSC CPO salary?
Ans: The salary of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police and CAPFs is Rs. 35400-112400 and of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in CISFs is Rs. 29200-92300.

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