The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Central Police Organisation (CPO) examination to recruit Sub-Inspectors (SI) for the Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) like BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB. It is a highly sought-after exam for aspirants aiming for a career in law enforcement and security forces.
Application Fee
- General / OBC (Male): ₹100/-
- Female / SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted (No fee)
- Mode of Payment: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards).
Age Limit (as per latest SSC norms)
- General: 20 to 25 years
- OBC: 20 to 28 years (+3 years relaxation)
- SC/ST: 20 to 30 years (+5 years relaxation)
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years deduction from actual age.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Special Requirement for SI in Delhi Police (Male): Must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT).
Steps to Check SSC CPO Result
- Visit the official SSC website:
https://ssc.gov.in - Click on the 'Result' tab in the main navigation bar.
- Select the 'CAPF' tab from the list of examinations.
- Find the result link for "Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs and Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF Examination".
- Download the PDF file containing the list of qualified candidates.
- Use Ctrl+F to search for your roll number or name.
FAQs
Q1. How many stages are there in SSC CPO?
👉 Four main stages: Paper-I (Computer-Based Test), Physical Standard & Endurance Test (PST/PET), Paper-II (English Language & Comprehension), and a Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
Q2. Can final year students apply?
👉 Yes, candidates in their final year can apply, but they must possess the required educational qualification on or before the specified cut-off date.
Q3. Is there negative marking in the exam?
👉 Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Paper-I and Paper-II.
Q4. What is the exam pattern?
👉 Paper-I is an objective test covering Reasoning, GK, Quantitative Aptitude, and English. PST/PET is qualifying in nature. Paper-II is an objective test solely focused on English language skills.
Q5. Are there physical fitness requirements?
👉 Yes, candidates must meet strict physical standards for height and chest, and qualify in physical endurance tests like running, long jump, high jump, and shot put.
