SSC Central Police Organization (CPO Full form) or SSC CPO is a national-level exam conducted annually by the SSC. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this exam to recruit applicants for the position of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces. The exam is conducted to recruit for positions in several police organizations such as the BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB. The CPO exams are administered by the SSC, which is one of the government organizations for which the SSC conducts the recruitment exam.
The SSC CPO Exam is a yearly recruitment process for Sub-Inspector posts in the Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The selection involves four stages:
Qualified candidates are recruited for the following roles in SSC CPO 2024:
The open competitive SSC CPO Exam will be conducted to fill positions for:
SSC CPO notification 2024 was released in March 2024 on the official website. The notification contains all the necessary information regarding the Central Police Organisation exam, including the opening, requirements, dates, format, and syllabus.
The SSC CPO 2024 Notification is released officially by the Staff Selection Commission and includes comprehensive information regarding the exam. The notice by SSC for the CPO exam states that recruitment will be conducted for Sub-inspectors in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces.
final-notice-cpo-2024-04.03.2024Organization | Staff Selection Commission |
Post Name | Sub Inspector in Delhi Police Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF) |
Vacancy | 4187 |
Exam Date | 27th, 28th, 29th June 2024 |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Online |
Recruitment Process | · Paper-I · Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET) · Paper-II · Detailed Medical Examination (DME) |
Education Qualification | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university |
Age Limit | 20 to 25 years |
Salary | INR 35400 – INR 112400 |
Official website | www.ssc.nic.in |
The SSC CPO 2024 Exam schedule has been announced, providing key dates for application and examination stages. The important events and their corresponding dates are outlined below:
Event | Date |
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Notification Release | 4th March 2024 |
Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 |
Last Date to Apply | 28th March 2024 |
Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 29th March 2024 |
Application Correction Window | 30th and 31st March 2024 |
Paper 1 Exam Dates | 27th, 28th, and 29th June 2024 |
Paper 1 Result Announcement | 2nd September 2024 |
PET/PST Exam Start Date | 14th October 2024 onwards |
Paper 2 Exam Date | To be announced |
The SSC CPO 2024 notification includes a total of 4187 vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Below is the category-wise and gender-specific distribution of vacancies:
Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | ||||||
Open | 45 | 24 | 13 | 07 | 12 | 101 |
Ex-Servicemen | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | — | 07 |
Ex-Servicemen (Special) | 03 | 01 | 01 | — | — | 05 |
Departmental Candidates | 05 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 12 |
Total (Male) | 56 | 30 | 17 | 09 | 13 | 125 |
Female (Open) | 28 | 15 | 08 | 04 | 06 | 61 |
CAPFs | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Grand Total | ESM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BSF (Male) | 342 | 85 | 229 | 127 | 64 | 847 | 892 | 90 |
BSF (Female) | 18 | 05 | 12 | 07 | 03 | 45 | ||
CISF (Male) | 583 | 144 | 388 | 215 | 107 | 1437 | 1597 | 160 |
CISF (Female) | 65 | 16 | 43 | 24 | 12 | 160 | ||
CRPF (Male) | 451 | 111 | 301 | 167 | 83 | 1113 | 1172 | 117 |
CRPF (Female) | 24 | 06 | 16 | 09 | 04 | 59 | ||
ITBP (Male) | 81 | 25 | 83 | 35 | 13 | 237 | 278 | 28 |
ITBP (Female) | 14 | 04 | 15 | 06 | 02 | 41 | ||
SSB (Male) | 36 | 06 | 09 | 03 | 05 | 59 | 62 | 06 |
SSB (Female) | — | — | 01 | — | 02 | 03 | ||
Total (Male) | 1493 | 371 | 1010 | 547 | 272 | 3693 | 4001 | 401 |
Total (Female) | 121 | 31 | 87 | 46 | 23 | 308 |
The official announcement for SSC CPO openings in 2024 has been released. Candidates must look at the vacancy table below to get a brief of available seats under each category.
The Commission chooses candidates for various roles based on the openings indicated by the relevant User Departments / Offices. The Commission cannot control the number of openings in any User Department or Office. The total number of vacancies released for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector in CAPFs is 4187.
To apply for the SSC CPO Recruitment 2024, candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria. There are three key requirements regarding nationality/citizenship that candidates need to fulfil:
Note: Candidates requiring an eligibility certificate will be allowed to take the exam, but appointment offers will only be made once the certificate is provided by the Government of India.
Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years of age as of 01st January 2021 as given below:
Criteria | Details |
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Age Range | 20 to 25 years |
Date of Birth Range | 01st February 1997 to 01st January 2002 |
Category | Relaxation in Age Limit |
SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC | 3 years |
Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after military service has been deducted from the actual age on the closing date. |
For Departmental candidates of the Delhi Police | |
Widows, divorced women, and women who have been legally separated from their husbands but have not remarried | Up to 35 years of age |
Widows, divorced women, and women who have been legally separated from their husbands but have not remarried (SC/ ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
Applicants who fall under the OBC category and have served in the department for at least three years regularly and continuously as of the closing date. | |
Unreserved departmental applicants who have served for at least 3 years in a regular and continuous capacity as of the closing date | Up to 30 years of age |
Applicants who fall under the OBC category and have served in the department for at least three years regularly and continuously as on the closing date. | Up to 33 years of age |
Departmental candidates (SC/ ST) with at least three years of regular and consistent service as of the closing date | Up to 35 years of age |
Candidates must have any of the below educational qualifications to apply for the exam:
Candidates can pay the cost in two ways:
Categories | Fees (in INR) |
General/ Unreserved | 100 |
Women candidates/ SC/ ST/ ESM | Exempted |
The following are the steps to be followed when applying for the SSC CPO 2024 exam:
Admit cards have always been significant as they serve as identification proof and also individually identify candidates, therefore carrying them to the examination hall is essential.
Separate Admission Cards are released by SSC for Paper I and Paper II. The candidates must download the admission card from the website of the conducting body.
The steps below will help the candidate to download the SSC CPO admit card easily.
The fact that so many students prepare for the exam, download the admit card, and attend the exam demonstrates how essential this exam is. Candidates may notice mistakes on their admit cards, in which case they should inform the appropriate authorities / conducting body as soon as possible. They can reach out to them at 011 – 24368630 or register a complaint on the official website.
Once you’ve downloaded the hall ticket, you must go through the information on it. It’s crucial to double-check that all of the details are correct. The SSC CPO admission card contains the following vital information:
While downloading the SSC CPO Admit card, aspirants should be aware of a few basic points, as these will help to eliminate any confusion among the candidates. To download the Admit Card, candidates must have a stable internet connection or one that is fast enough. Check the details twice before downloading the Admit card.
Three exam centres are available for candidates to select as their preferred locations. Because they cannot change their location after they have chosen it, they must be careful while selecting the exam centres. Additionally, the commission has the authority to change the exam location and assign a new location to the candidates in advance of the examination.
The following is a list of test locations for SSC CPO 2024 Recruitment:
Region and States/ UTs | Exam Centres with Centre Code | Address of the Regional Offices and their websites |
Central Region (CR)/ Bihar and Uttar Pradesh | Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Purnea (3209), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013). | Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 34-A, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Civil Lines, Kendriya Sadan, Prayagraj – 211001. www.ssc-cr.org |
Eastern Region (ER) Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal | Port Blair (4802), Ranchi (4205), Bhubaneswar (4604), Kolkata (4410). | Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building, (8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 www.sscer.org |
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)/ Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala | Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Kannur (9202), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thiruvananthapuram (9211). | Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, “E” Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560034 www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in |
Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)/ Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205). | Dy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, 5th Floor, Investment Building, LIC Campus-2, Pandri, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492004 www.sscmpr.org |
North Eastern Region (NER)/ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. | Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Churachandpur (5502), Imphal (5501), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Tezpur (5112), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601). | Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Beltola- Basistha Road, P.O. Assam Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam- 781006 www.sscner.org.in |
Northern Region (NR) Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand | Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006), Delhi NCR (2201), Ajmer (2401), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Jodhpur (2406), Udaipur (2409), Sikar (2411) | Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 |
North Western Sub- Region (NWR)/ Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Punjab | Chandigarh (1601), Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (J&K) (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402),. | Dy. Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh- 160009 www.sscnwr.org |
Southern Region (SR) Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana | Chirala (8011), Cuddapah (8013), Guntur (8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vizianagaram (8012), Vijayawada (8008), Vishakhapatnam (8007), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Krishnagiri (8209), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Hyderabad (8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal (8603) | Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600006 www.sscsr.gov.in |
Western Region (WR) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra | Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Aurangabad (7202), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Pune (7208) | Regional Director (WR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishtha Bhawan, 101, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400020 www.sscwr.net |
SSC CPO exam pattern describes the scheme of the examination. The exam will consist of Paper I, a Physical Test (PST & PET), Paper II, and a Medical Test. These are the 4 phases of the SSC CPO 2024 selection process. The complete exam pattern for SSC CPO Papers 1 & 2 may be found in the chart below.
Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours |
General Knowledge and General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | |
Total | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
Important Note:
Every candidate who passes the Paper-I exam is required to take this test. As given in the chart below, such qualified candidates will be invited to take a PST to determine their eligibility.
Category | Height | Chest (in cm) | |
Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
Female candidates, except those mentioned at S No (v) and (vi) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
Male candidates from the Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh hill regions, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States, and Sikkim are eligible to apply | 165 | 80 | 85 |
Male (ST) | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
Female candidates, with the exception of those mentioned at S No (v) and (vi) | 157 | NA | NA |
Female candidates from the Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh hill regions, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States, and Sikkim are eligible to apply. | 155 | NA | NA |
Female (ST) | 154 | NA | NA |
Important Note:
Male | Female |
In 6.5 minutes, a 1.6 km race. | In 18 seconds, a 100-meter race. |
In 16 seconds, a 100-meter dash. | In 4 minutes, you’ll have run 800 meters |
High jump 1.2 meters in 3 chances | Three opportunities for a 2.7 meters high jump |
Long Jump: 3.65 m in three attempts | Long Jump: 0.9 m in three attempts |
16-pound shot put: 4.5 meters in three attempts |
Important Note:
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 |
English Language and Comprehension |
Error recognition |
Filling in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles, etc.) |
Spellings |
Grammar |
Sentence Structure |
Antonyms |
Synonyms |
Sentence Completion |
Phrases and Idiomatic use of words |
Comprehension, etc. |
The minimum qualifying scores in Paper-I and Paper-II (without considering the extra marks available to NCC certificate holders) are as follows:
Category | Minimum Marks |
---|---|
General | 30% |
OBC/EWS | 25% |
All other categories | 20% |
National Cadet Corps (NCC) certificate holders (as of 01.08.2024) receive additional marks in Paper-I and Paper-II, which are added to their normalised scores in accordance with the following scheme:
Type of NCC Certificate | Bonus Marks in each Paper (Paper I and Paper II) |
---|---|
NCC ‘C’ Certificate | 10 marks (5% of the maximum marks) |
NCC ‘B’ Certificate | 6 marks (3% of the maximum marks) |
NCC ‘A’ Certificate | 4 marks (2% of the maximum marks) |
When two or more applicants receive the same score, the SSC uses predetermined criteria to break the tie. In circumstances when more than one applicant achieves equal aggregate marks in Paper-I + Paper-II, the tie will be addressed by applying the following techniques sequentially until the tie is resolved:
Here are some useful preparation ideas for the SSC CPO (Central Police Organization) 2024 exam:
Remember, consistency, determination, and frequent preparation are essential for success in the SSC CPO 2024 exam.
The SSC CPO (Central Police Organization) selection procedure includes the following stages:
The selection process is divided into steps, and candidates must pass each stage before moving on. The ultimate decision is based on the combined scores from the written exam, PET, PST, medical examination, and interview.
It is critical to examine the official SSC CPO announcement for any revisions or changes to the selection procedure, which may differ from year to year.
SSC CPO is considered to be one of the most prestigious exams in India. The result for SSC CPO Paper I is released, candidates can check the same on the official website. The commission took the examination for SI in Delhi police forces and CAPFs in various exam centres across the country.
The SSC CPO 2024 Tier 1 result was announced on September 2, 2024. The result, available on the official website (ssc.gov.in), was provided in PDF format, listing the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Those who cleared the Tier 1 exam were called for the PET/PST stage. Additionally, the SSC CPO Tier 1 scorecard was released on October 23, 2024. Candidates can download their scorecards by logging in with their user ID and password.
Category | Links |
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SSC CPO Paper 1 Result 2024 List 1 | [Download Here] |
SSC CPO Paper 1 Result 2024 List 2 | [Download Here] |
SSC CPO Result for Male Candidates List 3 | [Download Here] |
To the test venue for Paper 2 and PET, candidates must bring their Paper-1 result card as well as their Admit card. As a result, candidates should keep their admit cards and results cards safe.
To easily get the scorecard, the candidate must follow the simple steps given below.
There will be no interview for SSC CPO, the final result will be determined by the cumulative score attained in SSC CPO Papers 1 and 2. It takes around 8 to 9 months to complete of exam and publication of the final results.
The SSC CPO 2024 cutoff for Tier 1 was released on September 2, 2024, separately for male and female candidates. Along with the cutoff marks, candidates must also meet the qualifying marks based on their category. The cutoff details for SSC CPO Paper 1 for both male and female candidates are provided below.
Category | Cut-off Marks | Candidates Available |
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SC | 106.75022 | 1428 |
ST | 98.10614 | 700 |
ESM | 42.69427 | 42 |
OBC | 128.64348 | 2748 |
EWS | 127.40295 | 1087 |
UR | 135.27003 | 1330 |
Total | – | 7335 |
Category | Cut-off Marks | Candidates Available |
---|---|---|
SC | 89.85810 | 16256 |
ST | 82.65680 | 8176 |
ESM | 40.07024 | 3185 |
OBC | 113.50911 | 28545 |
EWS | 111.43520 | 11668 |
UR | 119.80335 | 8448 |
Total | – | 76278 |
Category | Cut-off Marks | Candidates Available |
---|---|---|
SC | 96.85972 | 45 |
ST | 88.19063 | 20 |
OBC | 125.06044 | 65 |
EWS | 109.17362 | 25 |
UR | 134.59289 | 33 |
Total | – | 188 |
The SSC CPO final answer key for Tier 1 was released on October 23, 2024, after the provisional answer key. Along with the answer key, candidates’ response sheets and an objection tracker were also made available. To access the SSC CPO answer key, candidates need to log in using their user ID and password. If candidates wish to raise objections, they must pay INR 100 for each question.
Below you will find the SSC CPO Cut-Off Marks 2022 for Paper-I. The following are the Cut-off marks for each gender and category.
SSC CPO 2021-22 Cut-off Marks for Male Candidates (Paper 1) | |||
Category | Cut-off marks | No of candidates | |
UR | 115.04 | 6587 | |
EWS | 103.97 | 9313 | |
ESM | 40.0 | 3684 | |
OBC | 102.96 | 23319 | |
SC | 79.31 | 13788 | |
ST | 78.13 | 7254 | |
TOTAL | NA | 63945 |
SSC CPO 2021-22 Cut-off Marks for Female Candidates (Paper 1) | ||
Category | Cut-off marks | No. of candidates |
UR | 126.29 | 811 |
EWS | 120.67 | 620 |
OBC | 118.22 | 1582 |
SC | 95.73 | 938 |
ST | 88.60 | 468 |
TOTAL | NA | 4419 |
Aspirants have a fantastic chance to work with a wonderful pay scale with the SSC CPO 2023. The salary structure for SSC CPO – Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs is given in the table below:
Post Name | Level | Group | Pay Scale |
Sub Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male/ Female) | 6 | C Non- Gazetted | INR 35400 – INR 112400/- |
Sub Inspector (GD) in CAPFs | 6 | B Non- Gazetted | INR 35400 – INR 112400/- |
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Ans. An applicant must provide their top three choices for three centres located in the same area. Under no circumstances will a request to modify the Centre be taken into consideration afterwards. Therefore, candidates should carefully choose the Centers and accurately disclose the same in their applications.
Ans. Yes, candidates in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply for the SSC CPO 2024 exam. They must meet all the eligibility criteria and should be able to provide the final result at the time of document verification.
Ans. The SSC CPO 2023 Exam will take place in four stages.
· Online computer-based exam for Paper I
· Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET)
· Online computer-based exam for Paper II
· Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Ans. For the SSC CPO 2024 exam, vacancies are yet to be released by the officials.
Ans. Yes, every year SSC announce a large number of job openings in different departments. The test usually takes place to fill the jobs of SI and ASI in central police agencies.
Ans. The exam dates for SSC CPO 2024 are yet to be released by the officials.
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