SSC CPO Exam: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result
Updated On - Oct 2, 2023
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SSC CPO 2023 is being conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates to the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police, Sub Inspector in CAPFs, Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF, Inspector posts and Sub Inspector Posts.
Latest updates:
September 29, 2023: SSC CPO SI PET PST Result 2023 has been declared by the staff selection commission.
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SSC CPO highlights
Name of the Exam | SSC CPO 2023 |
Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
SSC CPO Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organisation |
Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
SSC CPO Important Dates
- SSC CPO Paper-I Exam Date 23rd November to 25th November 2020 (CBE)
- SSC CPO 2020 Paper-II Exam Date 08th November 2023
SSC CPO Vacancies
Post Names | Vacancy |
---|---|
Sub-Inspector (SI) in Central Armed Police Forces | 1395 |
Sub-Inspector SI in Delhi Police (Male) | 91 |
Sub-Inspector SI in Delhi Police (Female) | 78 |
Total Vacancy | 1564 |
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
The candidates have to be of a certain age to be able to appear for the SSC CPO exam. However, certain categories of students also get age relaxation.
- Minimum Age Limit – 20 years
- Maximum Age Limit – 25 years
Educational Qualification
- There are no special educational criteria to be eligible for the SSC CPO recruitment exam. However, candidates need a Graduation degree in any discipline from an authorized University or any equivalent degree recognized as such by the Central Government on or before 01-Jan-2023.
- 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.
Nationality
Other than Indian citizens, the following candidates can apply:
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan having a certificate in favour of their category issued by the Indian Government
- 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
2023 Online Application
- Rs. 100/- is the application fee to be paid by male candidates belonging to the General and OBC category
- Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from paying fees.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern for Paper 1
- All successful applicants will be able to appear in Paper-I
- Paper 1 consists of 4 sections.
- Each section will have 50 questions.
- The paper will have a total of 200 objective-type questions.
- The duration of the test is 2 hours.
- The total marks of the test are 200.
Exam Pattern for Paper 2
- The total time duration of the exam is 120 minutes i.e. 2 hours.
- The total number of questions asked will be around 200 and the maximum marks for Paper-2 will be 200
- The test will be of English Language and Comprehension conducted online.
SSC CPO Exam Syllabus
General Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism, Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, Double Lineup, Scheduling, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Directions and Distances, Ordering and Ranking, Data Sufficiency, Coding and Decoding, Code Inequalities |
General Knowledge | Current Affairs, Awards and Honours, Books and Authors, Sports, Entertainment, Obituaries, Important Dates, Scientific Research |
Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage, Ratio and Percentage, Data Interpretation, Mensuration and Geometry, Quadratic Equation, Interest, Problems of Ages, Profit and Loss, Number Series, Speed, Distance and Time, Time and Work, Number System, Data Sufficiency |
English Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability, Synonyms-Antonyms, Active and Passive Voice, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Error Correction |
SSC CPO Job profile
SSC CPO Job Profile for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police
- Responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi
SSC CPO Job Profile for CAPFs
Border Security Forces (BSF)-
- Protecting the border between India & Pakistan
- Promoting the sense of security in the citizens of India
- Prevent crimes across the border and illegal refugees
CRPF–
- Responsible for controlling riots & Naxalites
ITBP–
- Protecting the border between India & China (from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh)
- Providing security at northern borders that are close to Pakistan and China
- Preventing the violation of border
- Preventing smuggling, anti-national activities and illegal immigration across the border
SSB–
- Protecting Indo – Nepal and Indo – Bhutan borders
- Preventing cross-border crimes, smuggling, and other anti-national activities
CISF–
- Providing security to various government establishments, PSU and other state-owned infrastructures
- Protecting the Government infrastructure projects and industrial units
- Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police is responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi.
SSC CPO Salary
The basic salary for SSC CPO is Rs. 35,400 and the gross salary is Rs.47,496.
SSC CPO Cutoff
Category | Male | Female |
---|---|---|
UR | 101 - 104 | 104 - 106 |
OBC | 91 - 93 | 96 - 98 |
SC | 70 - 72 | 74 - 76 |
ST | 74 - 76 | 74 - 76 |
EWS | 86 - 88 | 92 - 94 |
SSC CPO Admit Card
How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the official website of SSC at ssc.nic.in.
- Candidates are redirected to the page that hosts the links to regional websites.
- Click the relevant website link.
- On the home page, click the admit card download link.
- Enter the required login credentials.
- Download the admit card and make several copies of the admit card.
Preparation
- When you are doing a mock test, try to score high marks then achieved in previous mock tests every time. At least try to save progressive analytics of mock tests to understand the growth.
- Make sure that you go through with your notes and revisit all the shortcuts and tricks, formulas and techniques that you have learnt already.
- Avoid new topics at the last minute because this will only lead you to confusion.
- Maintain a comfortable study plan that you can maintain regularly. The study schedule also includes the name of topics of each day to avoid the waste of time in the course.
- Utilize your time in the best way possible. You can give short quiz tests or mock tests of 30-40 minutes when the topic is completed.
SSC CPO Results
The PET/PST result was released on 28th September 2023 on its official website www.ssc.nic.in.
SSC CPO Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Exam Dates of SSC CPO 2023 Tier-2 exam?
SSC CPO 2020-21 Paper II exam date has been announced as 08th November 2023.
When will the SSC CPO 2023 exam notification be released?
The official notification release date for SSC CPO 2023 exam has not been released yet.
What is the last date to apply online for the SSC CPO 2023 Exam?
The last date to apply online for SSC CPO 2023 will be released along with its notification.
What is the Application Fee for SSC CPO 2023 Exam?
A total of Rs. 100/- is the application fee to be paid by male candidates belonging to General and OBC category. Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from paying fee.
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