Overview

The SSC (Staff Selection Commission) organizes this exam to recruit eligible and desiring aspirants for various Centre Police Organisations of the country such as the Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Force, Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), etc. Desiring applicants can apply online for the exam through the official website. This exam is held yearly.

SSC CPO Conducting Body: 

The Staff Selection Commission hires staff in numerous Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and in Subordinate Offices. It is an organisation under the Government of India. Centre Police Organisation Examination is organised on a yearly basis by the SSC to hire applicants for the various posts.

SSC CPO Important Dates:

SSC CPO Selection Procedure:   This examination is consists of two papers i.e. Paper I & Paper II. The detailed selection procedure (Phase wise) is as follows:-

Phase 1: Candidate must appear for paper 1. This phase of examination acts as a filter between the serious and non-serious applicants.

Phase 2: The candidates undergo the PST/ PET stage to be eligible for the next phase. This phase is only of qualifying nature. The selected candidates on the basis of the Phase-1 examination appear for this phase.

Phase 3: On the basis of the marks obtained in paper 1 and paper 2 the shortlisted candidates are called for Detailed Medical Examination.

Phase 4: All those who successfully cleared the Detailed Medical Examination are called for the detailed Document Verification.

Phase 5: Final selection is done on the basis of the aggregate marks scored in paper 1 and paper 2. The posts are assigned to the candidates on the basis of the position secured by them in the final merit list.

Exam Pattern:

The Paper pattern is as follows:-

Paper-I: It is an online test of 200 marks with a time duration of 2 hours (120 minutes)-

Paper II: Paper II is an online examination to test the English language and the Comprehension Skills of the candidates. The exam pattern is as follows:

Phase III:

SSC CPO PET/PST Test:

Chest (For Male Only):

SSC CPO PET Test:

Male Candidates:

Female Candidates:

SSC CPO Medical Test:

Note:-

Must not have Flat Foot, Varicose Vein, Knock Knee or Squint in eyes.

Eye standard must be without visual correction.

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Age Limit: 20 to 25 years.

• Age Relaxation:

For Group 'B' Posts: (min. 3 years service):-

For ASI in CISF: (min. 3 years service):-

For Group 'C' posts:-

Departmental Candidates for Delhi Police:(minimum 3 years service):-

• Educational Qualification: Must be Graduate.

• Other Criteria: Male Candidates applying for Delhi Police Sub Inspector post must have a valid driving license to drive a 2-wheeler and a 4-wheeler vehicle during the physical endurance test.

SSC CPO Syllabus:

General Intelligence and Reasoning:-

• Analogy

• Coding Decoding

• Blood relations

• Directions Sense

• Number & Alphabetical Series

• Odd one Out

• Mathematical Calculations

• Matrix

• Syllogism

English Language:- 

• Idioms & Phrases

• Antonyms

• One word substitution

• Spot the error

• Synonyms & Antonyms

• Improvement of sentences

• Comprehension Passage

• Fill in the blanks

General Awareness:-

• India and it's Neighbouring Country

• Economy

• Sports

• History & Culture

• Geography

• Polity and Indian Constitution

• Scientific Research

• Books and Author

Numerical Aptitude:- 

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Profit & Loss

• Time & Work

• Number System

• Percentage, Average

• Time Speed Distance

• Trigonometry

• Ratio & Mixture 

• CI & SI

• Simplification

• Data Interpretation

• Data Sufficiency

SSC CPO FAQs:

Ques 1. How to apply for SSC CPO Exam?

Ans. Applications must be submitted only in online mode through Official website.

Ques 2. Can the SSC CPO application be filled in offline mode

Ans. No, the application procedure is entirely online.

Ques 3. Can a candidate fill the application form again after submitting the form?

Ans. Yes, the application form can be filled again and the earlier versions get discarded. 

Ques 4. Can a candidate edit application form after submission?

Ans. No, it can't be done once the form is submitted and the application fee is paid.

Ques 5. Does a candidate get the admit card by post?

Ans. No, the SSC CPO hall ticket is available in online mode only in region-wise websites.

Ques 6. How can I download SSC CPO admit card?

Ans. SSC CPO admit card can be download from the official website

Ques 7. Which category is exempted from paying the fee?

Ans. Female candidates and Reserved category candidates are exempted from payment of application fees.

Ques 8. What is the educational requirement to appear for CPO?

Ans. Candidates must have the Bachelor?s degree.

Ques 9. Is there any interview after the written exam result?

Ans. No, there is no Interview round for SSC CPO Recruitment.

Ques 10. Is Lasik allowed in SSC CPO?

Ans. Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or eye correction are not eligible for the exam.

Ques 11. Is final year student eligible for SSC CPO?

Ans. Yes, final year students can apply for the SSC CPO Examination.

Ques 12. How many attempts are there in SSC CPO?

Ans. There is no limit on the number of attempts but depends on the age of the candidate.

Ques 13. What is the mode of the exam?

Ans. The exam is conducted online.

Ques 14. Is there any negative marking in Paper I?

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in Paper I of SSC CPO exam. 1/4 of the total marks allotted to that question gets deducted for each wrong answer.

Ques 15. Is there sectional cutoff in SSC CPO?

Ans. No there are no sectional cut off for SSC CPO.

Conclusion: Eligible applicants willing to make their careers in the various Centre Police Organizations have a good opportunity through this exam. Aspirants must take the advantage of this opportunity by preparing well for the exam. Applicants are advised to visit the official website regularly for future updates. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future.

Eligbility

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria: 

• Age Limit: 20 to 25 years.

• Age Relaxation:

For Group 'B' Posts: (min. 3 years service):-

For ASI in CISF: (min. 3 years service):-

For Group 'C' posts:-

Departmental Candidates for Delhi Police:(minimum 3 years service):-

• Educational Qualification: Must be Graduate.

• Other Criteria: Male Candidates applying for Delhi Police Sub Inspector post must have a valid driving license to drive a 2-wheeler and a 4-wheeler vehicle during the physical endurance test.

SSC CPO : SI in Delhi Police, CAPF and ASI in CISF Selection Procedure

SSC CPO Selection Procedure: 

The SSC CPO examination consists of two papers i.e. Paper I & Paper II. The detailed selection procedure (Phase wise) is as follows:-

Phase 1: Candidate must appear for paper 1. This phase of examination acts as a filter between the serious and non-serious applicants.

Phase 2: The candidates undergo the PST/ PET stage to be eligible for the next phase. This phase is only of qualifying nature. The selected candidates on the basis of the Phase-1 examination appear for this phase.

Phase 3: On the basis of the marks obtained in paper 1 and paper 2 the shortlisted candidates are called for Detailed Medical Examination.

Phase 4: All those who successfully cleared the Detailed Medical Examination are called for the detailed Document Verification.

Phase 5: Final selection is done on the basis of the aggregate marks scored in paper 1 and paper 2. The posts are assigned to the candidates on the basis of the position secured by them in the final merit list.

Exam Pattern:

The Paper pattern is as follows:-

Paper-I: It is an online test of 200 marks with a time duration of 2 hours (120 minutes)-

Paper II: Paper II is an online examination to test the English language and the Comprehension Skills of the candidates. The exam pattern is as follows:

Phase III:

SSC CPO PET/PST Test:

Chest (For Male Only):

SSC CPO PET Test:

Male Candidates:

Female Candidates:

SSC CPO Medical Test:

Note:-

Must not have Flat Foot, Varicose Vein, Knock Knee or Squint in eyes.

Eye standard must be without visual correction.

SSC CPO : SI in Delhi Police, CAPF and ASI in CISF Application Process

SSC CPO Application Process:

The application form can only be filled in online mode. Applicants who are eager to apply for the test can apply in online mode through the official website. The applicants must fill the application form correctly, as sometimes there is no provision of correcting the application form after the submission. To apply for the exam the applicants are required to have a mobile number, date of birth, and an email id. The steps required to follow while filling the form are as follows:

• Go to the official website and after that click on Apply Online.

• Then click on the New Registration in the application page and then click on the register button of the page.

• Applicant is now required to fill the form and provide some basic information like the applicant’s name, parent’s name, date of birth, mobile number, email id etc.

• Now, the applicant must click on the submit button to submit the online registration form. All the applicants will be issued with a registration ID for the exam.

• So, now the applicant is required to login with the provided registration ID, date of birth, and password to complete the registration process.

• Now the applicant is required to upload a photograph and signature. The photo must be of white color or light color background. The least photograph resolution required is 100 by 120 pixels in WH. The signature should be only in blue or black ink on a white sheet. The scanned copy of the applicant’s signature should be in jpg format.

• Now the applicant must login with the registered ID and password to complete the part 2 of the application form.

• After filling the application form the applicant must preview the entire application form to look for any mistakes.

• Now click on the Final Submit button to complete the online application form. 

• The last step is the payment of the application fee for the exam. The applicant must make the payment to apply successfully. The payment can be made in online mode or as suggested by the organization.

• After the payment is made the applicant must submit the application form to complete the online application form process. The applicant must keep a printout of the application form for future use.

SSC CPO : SI in Delhi Police, CAPF and ASI in CISF Syllabus

SSC CPO Syllabus: 

The syllabus for the exam is as follows. Candidates can prepare for the exam according to the following syllabus.

General Intelligence and Reasoning:-

• Analogy

• Coding Decoding

• Blood relations

• Directions Sense

• Number & Alphabetical Series

• Odd one Out

• Mathematical Calculations

• Matrix

• Syllogism

English Language:- 

• Idioms & Phrases

• Antonyms

• One word substitution

• Spot the error

• Synonyms & Antonyms

• Improvement of sentences

• Comprehension Passage

• Fill in the blanks

General Awareness:-

• India and it's Neighbouring Country

• Economy

• Sports

• History & Culture

• Geography

• Polity and Indian Constitution

• Scientific Research

• Books and Author

Numerical Aptitude:- 

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Profit & Loss

• Time & Work

• Number System

• Percentage, Average

• Time Speed Distance

• Trignometry

• Ratio & Mixture 

• CI & SI

• Simplification

• Data Interpretation

• Data Sufficiency

SSC CPO : SI in Delhi Police, CAPF and ASI in CISF Results

SSC CPO Results:

The applicant can check the result on the official website when the result is declared. The applicant is required to follow these steps to check the result:-

• Go to the official website.

• Select and click on the result tab.

• Then click on the result link.

• Then download the result PDF file.

SSC CPO : SI in Delhi Police, CAPF and ASI in CISF Exam Pattern

SSC CPO Exam Pattern:

The Paper pattern is as follows:-

Paper-I: It is an online test of 200 marks with a time duration of 2 hours (120 minutes)-

Paper II: Paper II is an online examination to test the English language and the Comprehension Skills of the candidates. The exam pattern is as follows:

Phase III:

SSC CPO PET/PST Test:

Chest (For Male Only):

SSC CPO PET Test:

Male Candidates:

Female Candidates:

SSC CPO Medical Test:

Note:-

Must not have Flat Foot, Varicose Vein, Knock Knee or Squint in eyes.

Eye standard must be without visual correction.

SSC CPO : SI in Delhi Police, CAPF and ASI in CISF Admit Card

SSC CPO Admit Card:

The admit cards for the exam are issued by the SSC in online mode. The applicants can download the admit card on the official website. The applicants are able to download the admit card by using details such as registration number and date of birth. The steps required to download the admit card is as follows:

• Go to the official website.

• Click on the admit card tab on the page.

• Click on the related website link.

• Now click on the link available for downloading the admit card then enter the required details asked like roll number, registration id and date of birth.

• Click on the search button.

• View, download, and print the admit card.

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SSC CPO : SI in Delhi Police, CAPF and ASI in CISF Fee

SSC CPO Exam Fee:

The payment and fee details are given below:

• General - Rs. 100/-

• BC/OBC - Rs. 100/-

• SC/ST/Women - Exempted

• Payment Mode - Online through Debit card/Credit card/Net Banking etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

SSC CPO FAQs:

Ques 1. How to apply for SSC CPO Exam?

Ans. Applications must be submitted only in online mode through Official website.

Ques 2. Can the SSC CPO application be filled in offline mode

Ans. No, the application procedure is entirely online.

Ques 3. Can a candidate fill the application form again after submitting the form?

Ans. Yes, the application form can be filled again and the earlier versions get discarded. 

Ques 4. Can a candidate edit application form after submission?

Ans. No, it can't be done once the form is submitted and the application fee is paid.

Ques 5. Does a candidate get the admit card by post?

Ans. No, the SSC CPO hall ticket is available in online mode only in region-wise websites.

Ques 6. How can I download SSC CPO admit card?

Ans. SSC CPO admit card can be download from the official website

Ques 7. Which category is exempted from paying the fee?

Ans. Female candidates and Reserved category candidates are exempted from payment of application fees.

Ques 8. What is the educational requirement to appear for CPO?

Ans. Candidates must have the Bachelor?s degree.

Ques 9. Is there any interview after the written exam result?

Ans. No, there is no Interview round for SSC CPO Recruitment.

Ques 10. Is Lasik allowed in SSC CPO?

Ans. Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or eye correction are not eligible for the exam.

Ques 11. Is final year student eligible for SSC CPO?

Ans. Yes, final year students can apply for the SSC CPO Examination.

Ques 12. How many attempts are there in SSC CPO?

Ans. There is no limit on the number of attempts but depends on the age of the candidate.

Ques 13. What is the mode of the exam?

Ans. The exam is conducted online.

Ques 14. Is there any negative marking in Paper I?

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in Paper I of SSC CPO exam. 1/4 of the total marks allotted to that question gets deducted for each wrong answer.

Ques 15. Is there sectional cutoff in SSC CPO?

Ans. No there are no sectional cut off for SSC CPO.