SSC CPO 2022 Recruitment: Notification, Vacancy, Pattern, Syllabus

The SSC CPO 2022 exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for selecting exemplary aspirants for the Central Police Organizations. The SSC CPO 2022 notification will be released on 14th August 2022. The SSC CPO 2022 is a national-level exam conducted to engage candidates into the Central Police Organisations (CPO) for the post of SI (Sub Inspector) in Delhi Police/CAPF /BSF /ITBP /SSB departments. Aspirants trying to get into the Central Police Force for various posts like Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assistant Sub Inspectors in CISF can get to know the particulars regarding the application form dates, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, syllabus along with the SSC CPO 2022 exam dates revealed here.

Latest Update:

1. SSC CPO 2020 option form has been released. Detailed Option Form of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2020 link is placed here for your convenience. Candidates download the option form to fill it out. Check SSC CPO 2020 Option Form.

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SSC CPO 2022 Notification

SSC CPO Notification 2022 will be released officially on the official website of SSC. Along with the SSC CPO exam dates, other information such as application form dates, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, syllabus and more is also revealed. The candidates can check out the major details related to the SSC CPO 2022 Notification on this page.

SSC CPO 2022 Exam Dates

Check the SSC CPO 2022 important dates here.

SSC CPO 2022: Overview

An overview of the SSC CPO 2022 is provided in the table below, the candidates can check the same.

SSC CPO 2022 Vacancy

SSC CPO 2022 vacancy will be announced in the notification. Here we have given the details of previous year vacancies. A total of 1564 vacancies were released in SSC CPO 2020-21 notification. We have updated the category wise SSC CPO 2021 vacancies below for your reference:

SSC CPO 2020-21 SI Vacancy in CAPFs SI

SSC CPO 2022 Exam Eligibility Criteria

The SSC CPO exam has certain eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring for the exam. Candidates can check the SSC CPO 2022 eligibility criteria properly here for the Central Police Organisation exam. The Staff Service Commission might cancel the application at the last moment if the eligibility criteria for the exam is not met. The eligibility criteria parameters that should be met are given below.

Nationality:

A candidate must be either:

1. citizen of India, or
2. subject of Nepal, or
3. a subject of Bhutan, or
4. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories 2 and 3 above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
5. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary will be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.

Age Limit:

Age limit of the candidates should be from 20 to 25 years.

• Minimum – 20 years
• Maximum – 25 years

Age Relaxation under SSC CPO

Educational Qualification:

1. Candidates need a Graduation degree in any discipline from an authorized University or any equivalent degree recognized as such by the Central Government.
2. Sub Inspector in Delhi Police: Male candidates must have a valid Driving License (D/L) for LMV (Car & Motorcycle) as on the date fixed for PET (Physical Endurance and Standard Tests), otherwise, you will not be allowed to undergo PET. However, a Driving License is not mandatory at the time of filing an application form.

SSC CPO Online Application 2022

To fill the SSC CPO application form online, follow the step by step guidelines shared below:

1. First, register at the official website of SSC CPO - ssc.nic.in
2. Click the apply online link for SSC CPO 2022 posts.
3. Read the instructions given carefully.
4. Key in the details in the application form.
5. Fill all the information precisely.
6. Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the mentioned dimensions.
7. Recheck all the details before making a submission.
8. Lastly, complete the online payment process.
9. Pay the requisite fee using Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/Cash Cards/Wallets, etc.
10. Take a print out of the application form for the future purpose.

SSC CPO Online Application Fees

The SSC CPO application fees are different for different categories. The SSC CPO application fee can be paid online as well as offline by generating Challan. Below you can check out the category-wise SSC CPO application fee:

SSC CPO Selection Process

According to the SSC CPO 2022 Selection Process, the candidates will be required to complete the following stages. They are,

1. Paper I
2. Physical Test
3. Paper-II
4. Medical Examination

All these above stages/sections are mandatory.

SC CPO Exam Pattern

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2022 in full details is shown in the table below;-

1. As per the paper pattern of CPO examination, both papers will have multiple-choice questions.
2. Candidates can expect a deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both the papers.
3. Candidates who qualify in Paper I will be allowed to appear for the Physical Test.
4. Paper-II will only be appeared by candidates who clear the Physical Test.
5. Paper-II will be followed by a Medical Examination.

SSC CPO SI exam is conducted in an online mode within a time duration of 2 hours. Questions will be of Multiple Choice Type with 0.25 marks of negative marking for each wrong answer applicable in both the tiers. Check the SSC CPO Exam pattern for various stages here.

Paper 1

The SSC CPO Paper-1 consists of four major sections namely General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. The time duration for answering questions from all these topics is two hours. After checking the SSC CPO exam pattern, check the SSC CPO Syllabus given below. The exam pattern for SSC CPO Paper I is as follows:

Paper 2

The SSC CPO Paper-2 consists of English Language & Comprehension section. For this section, a total of two hours will be allocated. The SSC CPO Exam Pattern for Paper II is as follows:

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Weight: Corresponding to height (for all posts).

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

The candidates need to satisfy the conditions that are mentioned in the official notification for physical endurance tests for both male and female candidates. Check the eligibility conditions that should be satisfied by the candidate to get selected in the Physical Endurance Test for the SSC CPO Exam.

For Male Candidates:

For Female Candidates:

SSC CPO Medical Standard (For All Posts)

Eyesight: Without wearing glasses, the minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of two eyes.

Also, candidates should qualify in other factors as per the medical examination.

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SSC CPO Syllabus

SSC has released the SSC CPO syllabus 2022 details along with the official notification. SSC CPO exam notification 2022 for the recruitment of Sub Inspector (SI) in CAPF, Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) in CISF & Sub Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police. Check SSC CPO paper -1 & paper -2 syllabus here.

SSC CPO Paper - 1 Exam Syllabus

The candidates can check out the major subjects and the important topics related to each paper in the space below:

SSC CPO Paper - 2 Exam Syllabus

The candidates can check out the major subjects and the important topics related to Paper - 2 in the space below:

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SSC CPO Exam 2022 Preparation Strategies

As the SSC CPO Exam dates are continuously varying, candidates need to prepare properly to face the exams with confidence. Through this article we will try to resolve as many doubts as possible of the SSC CPO aspirants regarding the SSC CPO 2022 preparation tips. Go through the points below to know how to prepare for the SSC CPO.

1. Understand the exam pattern properly and prepare the topics in the CPO syllabus thoroughly.
2. Have a clear idea on the topics like Reasoning, Aptitude by taking the SSC Mock Test.
3. As per their capabilities and SSC CPO exam pattern and syllabus applicants must make a proper study plan to prepare for the exam. This time table should be prepared on the basis of positives and negatives of the applicant and cover all aspects of the SSC CPO recruitment process.
4. Practice more questions and improve your solving speed.
5. Make a note of the important formulas, tricks etc., and revise it regularly.
6. Practice previous years’ question papers.
7. Online mocks should be attempted for better preparation.
8. The SSC CPO selection process has four stages - paper 1, PET/ PST, Paper 2 and medical test. Other than the theoretical portion of the SSC CPO exam applicants must also pay attention to the physical aspect of the examination. The physical endurance test and medical test stages of the exam are qualifying in nature. To prepare for this applicants must work out daily for 40 to 60 minutes.
9. The most important tip while preparing for any exam is that the applicant must not lose hope and give up. If they are dedicated, success will surely come to them one day. So candidates must remain positive and healthy throughout the SSC CPO exam.

SSC CPO Preparation

SSC CPO Job Profile & Salaries

Check the complete details of SSC CPO job profile and salary here.

Job Profile

The SSC CPO Job profile for various CPO Posts as per the official notification is given below.

Salary

SSC CPO Salary structure 2022 details is the most common question asked among the aspirants. Knowing the SSC CPO Salary structure will spur you to prepare well and crack the examination. A detailed description of SSC CPO in-hand salary & grade pay of Delhi Police Sub Inspector (SI) in BSF, CRPF, ITBPF, and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in CISF during and after the training period is also provided here. Candidates must note that the salary details provided in this article are updated as per the 7th Pay Commission. 

Check the following points to know the other offered allowances:

1. House Rental Allowance (HRA)
1. The government provides HRA as per the city the officer is posted in. For X City the HRA shall not be less than Rs 5,400 per month while for Y City and Z City, the HRA shall be at least Rs 3,600 and Rs 1,800, respectively. An officer gets 24 percent of basic pay in X City whereas 16 per cent and 8 per cent in Y City and Z City, respectively. 
2. Dearness Allowance (DA)
1. The government pays dearness allowance to its employees and pensioners to offset the impact of inflation. This is done to cope up with the increasing prices of the market. Therefore, the Government keeps a constant enhancement in the effective salary of its employees. As per the existing scenario, the current DA is 17% of the basic salary. 
3. Travelling Allowance (TA)
4. Diet Allowance/ Ration Money
5. Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy
6. Dress Allowance
7. Risk/ Hardship Allowance

SSC CPO Previous Year Papers

SSC CPO Admit Card 2022

SSC CPO 2022 admit cards for Tier-1 and Tier-2 exams will be released separately. The admit cards will be released 10-15 days prior to the exams of respective stages. Candidates who would appear for the exam must note down the registration number and password received while filling up the application form. Without these credentials, you won't be able to login to the SSC CPO admit card page. The steps to be followed to download the SSC CPO Admit card is given below.

1. Visit the official site of SSC @ssc.nic.in.
2. Go to admit card section
3. Now click on the SSC CPO Admit Card download link 
4. Fill your registration number and password 
5. Your admit card will appear on your computer screen 
6. Download and take multiple printouts of your SSC CPO Hall Ticket 2022

SSC CPO Result 2022

The steps to be followed to check the SSC CPO Result is given below.

1. Visit the official site of SSC - ssc.nic.in
2. Click on the SSC CPO Tier-I Result for 2022.
3. Enter your roll number and password. 
4. Download and take a print-out of your result for future reference.

SSC CPO Exam Cut Off

The SSC CPO Cut Off 2022 will be released after the examination of each phase is complete. Thus, check out below the SSC CPO cut off for previous years in order to perform well in the upcoming examination:

SSC CPO Cut Off

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 Exam Center

The candidate can choose 3 exam centres based on the order of their preference. The Commission reserves the right to allocate any centre to the candidate irrespective of the candidate's choice. Here is a list of exam centres with the code of each centre to ease the application procedures:

SSC CPO Exam Centre Social Distancing Norms

It is important for aspirants to keep the COVID-19 advisory in mind as well. Some of the guidelines that should be followed by the candidates as mentioned in the hall ticket are,

1. The first thing is to wear a face mask or a face shield inside and outside the exam centre. 
2. Aspirants have to carry a hand sanitizer bottle with them to the centre.
3. Alongside, candidates are also allowed to carry a transparent water bottle.
4. On reaching the exam centre, candidates are required to follow the social distancing norms and maintain 06 feet distance. 
5. Candidates can also wear hand gloves if they wish to do so. 
6. The mapping of candidates and their seating plan is shared to them at the entry gate individually. 
7. So, candidates are advised to reach the exam centre before the reporting time mentioned on the SSC CPO 2020 admit card. 
8. Aspirants also have to undergo a thermal screening test that is also conducted at the entry gate. 
9. Those who have temperatures more than 99.14° F/ 37.3°C will not be allowed to take the exam. 
10. All these instructions are also available on the SSC CPO admission ticket.

SSC CPO Exam FAQs

Ques: What are the posts available under SSC CPO 2022?

Ans: The posts available under SSC CPO are - Sub Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Border Security Force (BSF), SSB and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

Ques: What are the application charges under SSC CPO recruitment for females?

Ans: There are no charges applicable for females, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen under SSC CPO recruitment.

Ques: In how many phases SSC CPO 2022 recruitment will be conducted?

Ans: SSC CPO 2022 Exam will be conducted in three phases.

• Phase 1: Computer Based Exam (Online) + Physical Test
• Phase 2: It will also be in online mode. Candidates who qualify Phase 1 will be eligible for SSC CPO Tier-II Exam.

Ques. Will I be able to change the SSC CPO Exam Centres?

Ans. No, candidates do not possess the right to change the allocated exam centres. This right is solely maintained by the Commission.