The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CPO 2025 Notification in its latest exam calendar. As per the schedule, the SSC CPO 2025 application form will be available from 16th June 2025 to 7th July 2025. Candidates interested in the Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces can apply online within these dates. The SSC CPO 2025 Paper 1 exam will be conducted from 1st September to 6th September 2025, as per the official notice. Candidates are advised to start their preparation early and check out the complete SSC CPO Exam schedule and learn about the upcoming exam dates and more. 

The selection of the candidates is based on their performance in Paper I, Physical Test, Paper II, and Detailed Medical Examination. The SSC CPO Age Limit is 20-25 years. The total marks for SSC CPO Exam Paper 2 will be 200. 

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SSC CPO Recruitment 2025: Overview

The Staff Selection Commission recruits candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs and Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF through the Central Police Organization or SSC CPO Exam each year. Graduates across the country between 20-25 years of age can apply for this exam. Check important dates and details about the SSC CPO Recruitment from the table below.

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SSC CPO Exam Date 2025

The SSC Exam Calendar specifies the schedule for the SSC CPO Recruitment 2025. The stage-wise SSC CPO Exam Date 2025 are announced on the commission's website few days before the respective stage of examination. 

SSC CPO Vacancy 2025

The SSC CPO vacancies for the 2025 cycle will be announced soon. The vacancies are released separately for males and female Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police as well as in the CAPFs, Candidates can refer to the table below to check the SSC CPO vacancy details last year.

SSC CPO Vacancy for Sub-Inspector (Exe.)in Delhi Police-Male

SSC CPO Vacancy for Sub-Inspector(Exe.)in Delhi Police-Female

SSC CPO Vacancy for Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs

SSC CPO 2025 Application Form

The SSC CPO application form must be submitted online only through the official website of SSC. The steps to apply for the recruitment are explained below for your reference.

Step 1: Register on the SSC Website

Viist the website of Staff Selection Commission. Click on the 'Apply' tab. Click the link to apply for SSC CPO Recruitment. Click on 'New Registration.'. Enter the required details and register yourself.

Step 2: Fill Out the SSC CPO Application Form

Login using the credentials provided during registration. Fill out the SSC CPO application form carefully and correctly.

Step 3: Upload the Required Documents

Upload  your recent photograph and signature according to the prescribed format.

Step 4: Complete the application fee payment.

Pay the required application fee as per your category. Then submit the online application. Download and save a copy of the same for your reference.

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SSC CPO Application Fee 2025

The application fee will depend on the category of the applicant. The candidate will have to have to pay the fee through online means. The candidates must note that the application fee will not be refunded under any circumstance.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for this recruitment must ensure that they fulfil the required SSC CPO Eligibility conditions. These include parameters like age limit, qualification, etc. An overview of the same is given below.

• The candidates must be a Graduate to attend the recruitment 
• The age of the candidates must be between 20 - 25 years
• Height of the Male applicants must be at least 170 cms, while that of females must be at least 157 cms.

SSC CPO 2025 Selection Process

The SSC CPO Selection Process is curated to shortlist the most eligible candidates for the 

Paper I

The Paper I comprises objective-type questions for 200 marks. Candidates need to qualify this stage to be eligible for further selection.

Physical Test

The Physical Test comprises the Physical Endurance Test (PET) and the Physical Standards Test (PST). This is a qualifying stage. During the PST, physical parameters such as height, weight, etc., of the candidates will be measured.As part of the PET, candidates will be assessed for physical efficiency based on activities like race, long jump, high jump, etc. Details of the same are given below.

Paper-II

Candidates who qualify the PET and PST will be eligible for Paper II. It is an objective-type exam for 200 marks. It assesses the candidate's knowledge of  English language & Comprehension.

Detailed Medical Test

This is the last stage of the selection process. Before final appointment, candidates have to undergo a detailed medical examination to ensure their physical and mental fitness for this post.

SSC CPO 2025 Exam Pattern

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern highlights details such as the type of questions, marking scheme, sectional weightage etc., for the exam. The details of the exam pattern for Paper I and Paper II are presented below.

SSC CPO 2025 Syllabus

The SSC CPO Syllabus is different for Paper I and Paper II exams. For Paper i, the syllabus includes topics from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English COmprehension. For Paper II, the syllabus only has topics related to ENglish Language & Comprehension.

SSC CPO 2025 Salary

The SSC CPO Salary is drawn as per Level 6 of the 7th CPC. The salary varies for Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (Male/ Female) and CAPF is in the pay scale of Rs. 35400-112400. The pay scale for Assistant Sub-Inspector(ASI) in CISF is Rs. 29200-9230.

SSC CPO Preparation Tips

Candidates who wish to prepare for ths SSC CPO Exam must have a well-planned preparation strategy in order to cover the entire syllabus for the written exams. The preparation should also focus on fitness and efficiency for the PET. Some useful SSC CPO preparation tips are given below.

• Create a Study Plan such that you assign more time to tough topics and also include slots for revision and practice.
• Solve Previous Year Papers and Mock Tests for revision and practice.
• Prepare Notes for important topics. Include formulae, facts, tables, etc., in the notes for better understanding.
• Practice running, long jump, shotput, etc., for the PET.

SSC CPO Books

To prepare well for this exam candidates must refer to the best SSC CPO Books. These books include those written by reputed authors and publishers which cover the overall/ subject-wise syllabus in detail. Candidates must choose books that are aligned with the latest syllabus and include solved examples, practice questions, and previous year's papers to ensure better understanding and revision.

SSC CPO 2025 Hall Ticket

The Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC CPO Admit Card before the examination. The admit card is usually released 10 - 15 days before the examination. Applicants must download the admit card to attend the examination.It is an important document which contain details like the exam date, time, and exam centre location. Without the hall ticket candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centre.

SSC CPO 2025 Answer Key

The SSC CPO Answer key for the written exam is released in a few days after the exam. The candidates can refer to the answer key to verify their responses and estimate their scores in the examination. The candidates can raise objections against any discrepancies only in case of the provisional answer key. This helps ensure a transparent evaluation process.

SSC CPO 2025 Cut Off

The SSC CPO cut off is a benchmark to determine the selection of candidates for this post. The cut off is announced online on the commission's website. Factors such as the number of applicants, the number of vacancies available, difficulty of the question paper, etc., influence the cut off marks.

SSC CPO 2025 Result

The SSC CPO Result is announced on the commission's website in a few weeks after the exam. The result for each stage is announced separately. Candidates can regularly visit the SSC website for details about the same.

Hopefully, this article on the SSC CPO was helpful for all the aspirants. For more such updates regarding government jobs, the readers can download the Testbook App.

This article is written by Vishnu Kumar and reviewed by Medeti Pavan Shiva Prasad