It is important to fulfil the SSC CPO Eligibility 2025 in order to apply for SSC CPO Recruitment. It is an incredible opportunity for those who want to join law enforcement forces like Delhi Police, CRPF, CISF, BSF, ITBP, and SSB. But before applying, candidates must first make sure they meet the basic eligibility requirements. These include age limit, nationality, and educational qualifications. These rules are in place to ensure that only those who are truly ready for the responsibilities of the job move forward in the selection process. In this article, we’ll explain the SSC CPO eligibility criteria in detail, covering the age limit, required qualifications, selection stages, and more to help you understand whether you're eligible to apply for SSC CPO 2025.

• Candidates must be Indian citizens or fall under specific categories with eligibility certificates.
• The SSC CPO age limit is 20 to 25 years, with age relaxations for reserved categories.
• The applicants must have Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
• Physical standards and tests are integral to the eligibility criteria.
• Selection process involves a Physical Endurance Test (PET), Medical Examination, and other relevant assessments.
• Proper documentation is essential to support the claim of fulfilling the SSC CPO eligibility requirements.

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SSC CPO Eligibility 2025

To apply for the SSC CPO exam, candidates must meet certain eligibility conditions. These include the age limit, educational qualification, and nationality. Each of these criteria is important to ensure candidates are suitable for the role. Below is a detailed look at the SSC CPO eligibility requirements.

SSC CPO Age Limit 

To apply for the SSC CPO Sub-Inspector (SI) exam, candidates must meet the specified age criteria set by the Staff Selection Commission. The age limit ensures that applicants are within the right age range to handle the responsibilities of the role. Both minimum and maximum age limits are clearly defined and must be strictly followed. Below is a table showing the age requirements for SSC CPO 2025:

SSC CPO Eligibility Age Relaxation

The below table has age relaxation for reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, etc.

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SSC CPO Qualification 

The applicants must have the following educational qualifications, as specified under the SSC CPO SI eligibility, to be considered for selection to this post

• Educational Qualification for all posts is a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
• The programs in Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Architecture, and Physiotherapy, etc are not permitted to be offered under Open and Distance Learning mode.
• Candidates who have not acquired the educational qualification will not be eligible and need not apply.
• For the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (only) - Male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) as on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Standard Tests. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to undergo Physical Endurance and Standard Tests.

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Nationality for SSC CPO Eligibility

To participate in the SSC CPO candidates have nationality proof like an Adhar card, Voter ID.To fulfil the SSC CPO SI eligibility in terms of nationality, a andidate must be either:

• A citizen of India
• A subject of Nepal
• A subject of Bhutan
• A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India,
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.
• A candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

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SSC CPO Physical Eligibility

The SSC CPO Eligibility defines the physical standards required to be met by all applicants. The SSC CPO Physical test for male and female candidates will be different. Details of the same are given below.

SSC CPO Physical Eligibility For Males

Male candidates will be assessed on the following parameters to determine their SSC CPO eligibility for physical standards.

SSC CPO Physical Eligibility For Female Candidates

The SSC CPO physical eligibility for females will be assessed based on the following parameters.

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SSC CPO Physical Criteria - Height and Weight Chart for Male and Female Candidates

The candidates appearing for the exams can vary in terms of height and weight therefore the conducting body has listed down official numbers which the candidates can refer to according to their height: 

SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test (PET)

The Physical Endurance Test (PET) is an important stage in the SSC CPO selection process. It is conducted to check a candidate’s physical fitness and ability to handle the demands of the job. Only those who qualify in Paper 1 are called for the PET. The test includes tasks like running, long jump, and high jump, which vary slightly for male and female candidates.

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

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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 Test

The SSC CPO Medical Examination is a comprehensive assessment to ensure candidates meet the required health and physical standards for the job. Here are the main tests conducted during the medical examination:

Please note that failing any of these medical tests may lead to disqualification from the SSC CPO recruitment process. The medical examination is an essential step to ensure that candidates are physically fit to perform the duties associated with the respective positions.

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Additional Tests With the Medical Test

There are some additional tests that are carried out with Medical tests and all these tests are mandatory for each of the candidates trying to apply for selection. Below is the list of tests carried out :

• Teeth: Your teeth must be proper and countable.
• Varicose Veins: These veins are found from feet to the stomach. These are responsible for Varicocele.
• Arms: Arms should be properly movable.
• Hydrocele and also piles problem should not be there.
• Backbone: Your backbone should be in proper and straighten up the order.
• Ear Checkup

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Here we have completed this article on SSC CPO Eligibility. If you have any questions related to this article, tell us in the comment section. The Commission has announced the exam dates for both Paper I and Paper II. You should start preparing for these exams on our latest Testbook App. Install this app now and signup immediately for our Test Series on SSC CPO. 

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