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SSC CPO 2025 Exam Date, Paper 1 CBT Exam Schedule

Updated on Aug 11, 2025 12:15 IST

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The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CPO Exam Date 2025 for the Paper 1 Examination, which is scheduled to be held between 1st September to 6th September, 2025. Paper 1 will be conducted online. In this article, we have provided the SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Date 2025, the CPO exam pattern, and more.

 

SSC CPO 2025 Exam Date 

 

The SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Date is expected to be conducted on 1st September to 6th September, 2025. 

 

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SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Schedule Overview

 

The SSC CPO selection process includes Paper 1, the Physical Endurance Test (PET), and the Physical Standard Test (PST), followed by Paper 2. Candidates who clear the SSC CPO Paper 1 will further appear for the Physical Test. The key details of Paper 1 are given below.

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameSSC CPO Examination
Paper 1 Exam Date1st September to 6th September, 2025
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Mode of ExaminationOnline
Total Duration2 hours (120 minutes)
Total Questions200 questions
Maximum Marks200 marks
Subject

General Intelligence & Reasoning

General Knowledge, 

Quantitative Aptitude, and 

English Comprehension

Official SSC websitessc.gov.in

 

What is SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Pattern?

 

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern for Paper I consists of 200 questions for 200 marks, divided into four sections of 50 questions each, with a duration of 2 hours and a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

SubjectNo. of QuestionsMaximum Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning5050
General Knowledge5050
Quantitative Aptitude5050
English Comprehension5050

 

SSC CPO Paper 1 Documents to Be Carried

 

Candidates must bring the following documents to the exam center for the SSC CPO Paper 1 exam:

  • Admission Certificate: The SSC CPO Admit Card 2025
  • Photographs: Two recent passport-sized photographs
  • Valid Photo ID (Original): Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Voter's ID, PAN Card
  • Additional Document (Date of Birth): 10th Class Admit Card, Birth Certificate, or Category Certificate

 

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SSC CPO Exam Day Guidelines

 

On the exam day, candidates should follow these guidelines for the CPO Paper 1 Exam between July to August 2025:

  • Arrive Early: Reach the exam center before the reporting time to avoid any last-minute problems.
  • Follow Instructions: Follow all guidelines given by exam officials, including entry and seating arrangements.
  • Document Verification: Keep your admit card and required ID proof ready for verification.

 

List of Prohibited Items in SSC CPO Exam

 

Candidates should strictly avoid bringing the following items to the examination hall:

  • Stationery Items: Papers, pens, pencil boxes, geometry sets, calculators, erasers, or electronic pens.
  • Communication Devices: Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, or pagers.
  • Watches and Accessories: Watches, cameras, or bracelets.
  • Personal Items: Goggles, wallets, handbags, caps, or belts.
  • Jewelry and Ornaments: Earrings, rings, chains, badges, or brooches.
  • Food Items: Any type of food, whether opened or sealed.
  • Metallic Items: Metallic objects, cameras, or gadgets like Bluetooth devices.

 

Dress Code To Be Followed In SSC CPO Exam 2025

 

Candidates should be aware of the dress code they are allowed and prohibited from bringing to the exam center.

AllowedNot allowed
Slippers and sandals with feet completely/ partially visibleShoes/ Bellies/ boots
Half-T-ShirtFull sleeves shirt or T-Shirt
Trousers/ JeansWatches
Doctors prescribed spectaclesSunglasses
Leggings/ ChuridarBracelets
LowerRings/ Chain/ Necklace etc. (any type of jewellery or ornaments)
JeansHair Clips/ Big Rubber Bands
Salwar / PatialaBig buttons, brooch/badge T-Shirts
Kurta/Top (Half-Sleeves)Saree (Married or Unmarried)
Tiny Rubber BandBangles not allowed (only married can wear)
Mangal SutraBurka, Cap, Kurta-Pajama

 

SSC CPO Exam Centres List

 

The SSC CPO exam will be conducted at various centers across the country. The details of the exam venue and exam center will be provided in the SSC CPO Paper 1 Admit Card 2025 by the Staff Selection Commission.

Exam Centre (Code)SSC Region and States/ UTs under the jurisdiction of the Region
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)
Central Region (CR)/
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Port Blair (4802), Bokaro(4201), Hazaribagh(4204), Jamshedpur(4207), Ranchi(4205), Balasore(Odisha) (4601), Berhampore(Odisha) (4602), Bhubaneswar(4604), Cuttack(4605), Dhenkenal(4611), Rourkela(4610), Sambalpur(4609), Gangtok(4001), Asansol(4417), Kalyani(4419),
Kolkata(4410), Siliguri(4415)
Eastern Region (ER)/
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal
Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001),
Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi
(Gulbarga) (9005), Mangaluru (9008),
Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010),
Udupi (9012). Ernakulam (9213),
Kannur (9202), Kollam (9210),
Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206),
Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram
(9211).
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)/ Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala
Bhopal (6001), Gwalior(6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014),
Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur
(6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai
(6205)
Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)/ Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
Itanagar(5001), Dibrugarh(5102), Guwahati(Dispur)(5105), Jorhat(5107), Silchar(5111), Churachandpur(5502), Imphal(5501), Ukhrul(5503), Shillong(5401), Aizwal(5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima(5302), Agartala(5601),North Eastern Region (NER)/ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
Dehradun(2002), Haldwani(2003), Haridwar(2005), Roorkee(2006), Delhi(2201), Ajmer(2401), Alwar(2402), Bikaner(2404), Jaipur(2405), Jodhpur(2406), Kota(2407), Sriganganagar(2408), Udaipur(2409), Sikar(2411)Northern Region (NR)/
Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
Chandigarh/ Mohali(1601), Hamirpur(1202), Shimla(1203), Jammu(1004),
Samba(1010), Srinagar(J&K)(1007), Leh(1005), Amritsar(1404), Jalandhar(1402), Ludhiana(1405), Patiala(1403),
North Western Sub- Region (NWR)/ Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Punjab
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)
Southern Region (SR)/
Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
Panaji(7801), Ahmedabad(7001), Anand(7011), Gandhinagar(7012), Mehsana(7013), Rajkot(7006), Surat(7007), Vadodara(7002), Amravati(7201), Aurangabad(7202), Jalgaon(7214), Kolhapur(7203), Mumbai(7204), Nagpur(7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik(7207), Pune(7208)Western Region (WR)/
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra

 

What are the Key Takeaways from this Article?

 

Below are the key takeaways:

  • SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Date 2025: Scheduled from 1st to 6th September 2025 in online mode.
  • Selection Process: Includes Paper 1, PET/PST, and Paper 2.
  • Paper 1 Exam Pattern: 200 questions for 200 marks, 4 sections, 2 hours, with 0.25 marks negative marking.
  • Documents Required: Admit card, two passport photos, valid photo ID, and DOB proof.
  • Exam Day Guidelines: Arrive early, follow instructions, and carry necessary documents.
  • Prohibited Items: No stationery, communication devices, watches, jewelry, food items, or metallic objects.
  • Dress Code: Slippers/sandals, half-sleeves tops, trousers/jeans allowed; shoes, full sleeves, jewelry, and watches prohibited.
  • Exam Centres: Conducted across multiple SSC regions; venue details on admit card.

 

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