SSC CPO Exam Overview

The full form of ‘SSC CPO’ is Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organisation. Staff Selection Commission or SSC conducts the SSC CPO Exam every year in 2 Tiers.

The Staff Selection Commission will hold an Open Competitive Computer Based Examination for Recruitment of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in CISF. Departmental candidates amongst Constables, Head Constables and Assistant Sub-Inspector of Delhi Police with minimum three years service, who shall not be more than 30 years (33 years for OBC and 35 years for SC/ ST) of age, may also apply for filling up of Departmental Vacancies of Sub-Inspector (Executive)-Male. The details of the posts are as under:

Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs: The post carries pay scale of Level-6 (Rs.35,400-1,12,400/-) and is classified as Group “B” (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial.

Sub Inspector (Executive) – (Male/ Female) in Delhi Police: The post carries pay scale of Leve-6 (Rs.35,400-1,12,400/-) and is classified as Group “C” (Non-Gazetted) by Delhi Police.

Assistant Sub-Inspector (Executive) in CISF: The post carries pay scale of Level-5 (Rs.29,200-92,300) and is classified as Group “C” (Non-Gazetted).

SSC CPO Exam Dates

Below are the exam dates based on the Official SSC Calendar.

SSC CPO Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern

SSC CPO Selection Procedure

1. Paper 1
2. Paper 2
3. Physical Standard Test (PST)
4. Physical Endurance Test (PET)

SSC CPO Exam Pattern

SSC CPO Exam Pattern – Paper I

SSC CPO Exam Pattern – Paper II

SSC CPO Physical Standard Test (PST) (for all posts)

SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test (PET) (for all posts)

For Male Candidates only 

• 100 metre race in 16 seconds
• 1.6 Kms race in 6.5 minutes
• Long Jump: 3.65 metre in 3 chances
• High Jump : 1.2 metre in 3 chances
• Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metre in 3 chance

For female candidates only:

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

SSC CPO Salary

Below are the salary details of SSC CPO Sub Inspector in Delhi Police, SI in CAPF and Assistant Sub-Inspector(ASI) in CISF.

SSC CPO Syllabus

SSC CPO Paper I Syllabus

There are 4 sections in SSC CPO Paper I. They are:

1. General Intelligence and Reasoning
2. General Knowledge and General Awareness
3. Quantitative Aptitude
4. English Comprehension

Below is the syllabus in detail for each section.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning, etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & un-folding, Figural Patternfolding and completion, Indexing Address matching, Date & city matching Classification of centre codes/ roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Other sub-topics if any.

General Knowledge and General Awareness:

Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research etc.

Quantitative Aptitude:

The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time and distance, Time & work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.

English Comprehension:

Candidates‟ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.

SSC CPO Paper-II Syllabus

English Language and Comprehension: Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate‟s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, filling in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of Words, comprehension etc.

SSC CPO 2020 Eligibility

There are 2 criteria that a candidate needs to fulfill in order to be eligible for the SSC CPO 2020 Exam.

SSC CPO Educational Qualifications (As on 01.07.2020)

1. A candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University.

2. 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.

SSC CPO 2020 Age Limit

•Minimum Age Limit – 20 years

•Maximum Age Limit – 25 years

SSC CPO 2020 Age Relaxation: 

Physical Standards

Physical standards for the post of SSC Constable are –

i) Height:

• Males: 170 cms
• Females: 157 cms

ii) Chest:

Males only

• Unexpanded: 80 cms
• Expanded: Min expansion 5 cms

SSC CPO Vacancies 2020

SSC CPO 2020-21 vacancies will be updated soon.

The total number of SSC CPO 2019-20 vacancies is 2745. In 2018-19, it was 1688.

SSC CPO Vacancies 2019-20

SSC CPO Cutoff

SSC CPO 2019 Paper-I Cut Off:

For Male Candidates

For Female Candidates

Male Departmental Candidates (Delhi Police) Cut Off

Male Specialized Category of Ex-Serviceman (Delhi Police) Cut Off

SSC CPO Application Fee 2020