SSC CPO 2023: Notification, Exam Date, Vacancy, Eligibility, Selection Process, Apply Online

SSC CPO 2023: The staff selection commission will release the notification for the SSC CPO 2023 on 22nd July 2023. Candidates who are eagerly waiting for the SSC CPO 2023 shall check out the complete details along with the official notification here. The recruitment is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for selecting exemplary aspirants for the Central Police Organizations. The SSC CPO 2023 recruitment notice will be released on 22nd July 2023. The SSC CPO 2023 is a national-level exam conducted to engage candidates in the Central Police Organisations (CPO) for the post of SI (Sub Inspector) in the 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 2023 exam dates revealed here.

 

SSC CPO 2023

SSC CPO 2023 Official Notification 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 2023 on this page.

SSC CPO 2023 Important Dates

Check the SSC CPO 2023 important dates here.

Exam Events	SSC CPO 2023 Important Dates
SSC CPO Notification Date 2023	22nd July 2023
SSC CPO Application Form Start Date	22nd July 2023
SSC CPO Apply Online Last Date	To be Announced
SSC CPO Online Fee Last Date	To be Announced
SSC CPO Last Date for Generating Challan	To be Announced
SSC CPO Offline Fee Last Date (Challan)	To be Announced
SSC CPO Paper 1 Admit Card Download Date	To be Announced
SSC CPO Exam Date 2023 (Paper 1)	To be Announced
SSC CPO Paper 1 Result	To be Announced
PET / PST	To be Announced
PET / PST Result	To be Announced
SSC CPO Paper 2 Admit Card Download Date	To be Announced
SSC CPO Paper 2 Exam Date	To be Announced
SSC CPO Paper 2 Result	To be Announced

SSC CPO 2023: Overview

An overview of the SSC CPO 2023 is provided in the table below, the candidates can check the same.

Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC Official Website	ssc.nic.in
Post	Sub Inspector
Vacancy	To be announced
Application Form	Online
Mode of Selection Exam	Online
Selection Process	Paper 1 Physical Standard Test / Physical Endurance Test Paper -2 Detailed Medical Examination
Minimum Education Qualification	Graduate in any subject
Age Limit	Minimum - 20 years  Maximum - 25 years
Application Fee	Female/SC/ST/EXSM - Nil  All others - Rs.100/-
Online Examination Paper - 1	To be Announced
Online Examination Paper - 2	To be Announced

SSC CPO 2023 - Vacancy Details

SSC CPO 2023 vacancy will be announced in the notification. Here we have given the details of the previous year's vacancies. A total of 4300 vacancies were released in SSC CPO 2023 notification. 

SSC CPO 2023 - Exam Eligibility Criteria

The SSC CPO exam has certain eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring for the exam. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for SSC CPO 2023 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 are 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. the 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:

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

• Minimum – 20 years

• Maximum – 25 years

Age Relaxation under SSC CPO

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Ex-servicemen (ESM)	3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married.	Up to 35 years of age
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. (SC/ ST)	Up to 40 years of age
Departmental candidates (Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date	Up to 30 years of age
Departmental candidates (OBC) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date.	Up to 33 years of age
Departmental candidates (SC/ ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date.	Up to 35 years of age

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 2023 - Online Application

To fill out 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 2023 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 a Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/Cash Card/Wallet, etc.

10. Take a printout of the application form for the future purpose.

SSC CPO 2023 - 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:

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC	Rs. 100/-
Females/SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen	No Fees

SSC CPO 2023 - Selection Process

According to the selection process for SSC CPO 2023, 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 2023 - Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the SSC CPO 2023 in full detail is shown in the table below;-

Exam stages	Paper 1 Physical Endurance Test(PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) Paper 2 Detailed Medical Examination
Duration	2 hours for both Paper 1 and Paper 2
Total Marks	200 marks for each paper
Number of sections	Paper 1 comprises 4 sections Paper 2 comprises sections for English language and comprehension
Question type	Multiple-choice objective-type questions
Number of questions	200 questions for both Paper 1 and Paper 2
Language of the paper	English and Hindi (as per the choice of the candidates)

1. As per the paper pattern of the 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 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.

The SSC CPO SI exam is conducted in 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 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:

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	02 hrs
General Knowledge & Awareness	50	50
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
English Comprehension	50	50

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:

 

Subject	No. of questions	Marks	Duration
English Language & Comprehension	200	200	02 hrs

Physical Standard Test (PST)

S. No.	Category of candidates	Height (in cm)	Chest (in cm)  (Unexpanded)	Chest (in cm)  (Expanded)
(i)	Male candidates except those listed at S No (ii) and (iii)	170	80	85
(ii)	Candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim.	165	80	85
(iii)	All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes	162.5	77	82
(iv)	Female candidates except those listed at S No (v) and (vi)	157	-	-
(v)	Female candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim	155	-	-
(vi)	All female candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes	154	-	-

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:

100 Meters Race	16 Seconds
1.6 Km Race	6.5 Minutes
3.65 Metres Long Jump	3 Chances
1.2 Metres High Jump	3 Chances
Shot put (16 Lbs) - 4.5 Metres	3 Chances

For Female Candidates:

100 Meters Race	18 Seconds
800 Metres Race	4 Minutes
2.7 Metres (9 Feet) Long Jump	3 Chances
0.9 Metres (3 Feet) High Jump	3 Chances

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 Job Profile & Salaries

Check the complete details of the 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.

SSC CPO Posts	Job Description
SI in Delhi Police	Maintenance of law and order in Delhi
SI in BSF	Protection of the border between India & Pakistan
SI in CISF	Provides security to various PSUs and other important infrastructures
SI in CRPF	Anti-Riot & Anti-Naxal force.
SI in ITBPF	Protection of the India-China border (Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh)
SI in SSB	Protection of Indo – Nepal & Indo – Bhutan borders
ASI in CISF	Provides security to various PSUs and other important infrastructures

SSC CPO 2023 - Salary

The salary structure for the SSC CPO 2023 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.

 

Post Name	Level	Group	Pay Scale / Salary
Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (Male/ Female)	6	‘C’ Non-Gazetted	Rs. 35400-112400/-
Assistant Sub-Inspector(ASI) in CISF	6	‘C’ Non-Gazetted	Rs. 29200-92300/-
Sub Inspector in CAPF	6	‘B’ Non-Gazetted	Rs. 35400-112400/-

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 percent and 8 percent 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 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's Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy

6. Dress Allowance

7. Risk/ Hardship Allowance

SSC CPO Previous Year Papers

SSC CPO 2023 - Admit Card

The admit card for SSC CPO 2023 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 log in to the SSC CPO admit card page.

SSC CPO 2023 - Result Status

The steps to be followed to check the result for the SSC CPO 2023 are given below.

SSC CPO 2023 - Cut Off

The cut-off for the SSC CPO 2023 will be released after the examination of each phase is complete. 

SSC CPO Cut Off

SSC CPO Exam FAQs

Q: What are the posts available under SSC CPO 2023?

A: 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).

 

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

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

 

Q: In how many phases SSC CPO 2023 recruitment will be conducted?

A: SSC CPO 2023 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 for Phase 1 will be eligible for SSC CPO Tier-II Exam.

 

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

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