SSC CPO Notification 2025, Registration Dates Out, PDF Link

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SSC CPO Notification 2025

The SSC CPO Notification 2025 is expected to be released on 16th May 2025 through the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, as per the dates announced in the SSC Calendar 2025. Every year, the Staff Selection Commission conducts the Central Police Organization (CPO) exam, an open competitive computer-based examination for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Assistant Sub-Inspectors in CISF.

In this blog, we have provided the SSC CPO Notification 2025 release date, application process date, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more.

SSC CPO Notification 2025 PDF Download Link

The SSC CPO Notification 2025 will contain important details such as eligibility criteria, exam dates, and the application process.

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Until the release of the SSC CPO 2025 Notification, candidates can download the previous year’s SSC CPO Notification PDF through the direct link provided below.

Download the SSC CPO Notification

SSC CPO Recruitment 2025 – Overview

SSC CPO Notification is released annually for all the candidates eligible for recruitment. The SSC CPO Notification 2025 has been released along with the overall details of the recruitment. Aspiring candidates must be aware of the overview details of the examination.

Particulars	Details
Name	Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization (SSC CPO)
Conducted by	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Level	National
Frequency	Yearly
Exam Mode	Online
Purpose of Exam	To select candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector
Language	Multilingual
Exam Helpdesk No.	011-69999845
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

SSC CPO Important Dates 2025

According to the released calendar by the Staff Selection Commission the SSC CPO 2025, Notification will be released on 16th mAy 2025. Further details related to the SSC CPO 2025 are provided in the table below.

Events	Dates
Release of the Notification	16th May 2025
Dates for submission of online applications	16th May 20251
Last date and time for receipt of online applications	14th June 2025
Last date and time for making online fee payment	14th June 2025
Application Correction Window	TBA
Admit Card download start date	To be Announced
Schedule of Computer-Based Examination	July to August 2025

SSC CPO Vacancies 2025

The SSC CPO vacancies will be released along with the Notification PDF on 16th May 2025. The vacancy details will be released separately for males and females, with separate vacancy details for different CAPFs and categories.

SSC CPO Vacancy Trends

The details of the SSC CPO vacancy trends for the last 5 years are as follows:

Year	Vacancy (Sub-Inspector Exe.)	Vacancy (Sub-Inspector GD)
2024	186	5,122
2023	162	1,714
2022	340	3,960
2021	169	1,395
2019	211	2,534

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2025

The SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria determines the qualifications for candidates applying for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs, and Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF posts. Candidates must fulfill these criteria in order to be eligible for recruitment. We have mentioned below the detailed eligibility criteria for the SSC CPO 2025.

SSC CPO Age Limit

Min Age: 20 Years
Max Age: 25 years

As per the last year Notification candidates should not be born before 02.08.1999 and not later than 01.08.2004 to be eligible to apply.

SSC CPO Age Relaxation

Code	Category	Upper Age Limit Relaxation
01	SC/ ST	5 years
02	OBC	3 years
06	Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	3 years after the deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as of the closing date,
	For the post of SI in Delhi Police (Category Codes-12 and 13)
12	Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re- married.	Up to 35 years of age
13	Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not remarried (SC/ST)	Up to 40 years of age
	For Departmental candidates of Delhi Police against the vacancies of Delhi Police only (Category Codes-17, 18 and 19)
17	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
18	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
19	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

SSC CPO Educational Qualifications

Educational Qualification for all posts is a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.

For the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police only

Male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests. However, the candidates who do not have a Valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) are eligible for all other posts in CAPFs.

How To Apply for SSC CPO Notification 2025

Candidates must follow the below-mentioned steps while applying for the SSC CPO Exam 2025:

Visit the Official Website: Go to the SSC website (ssc.gov.in) and click on “APPLY” to begin the application.
New User Registration: Click on “New User, Register Now” to create a new account.
Fill Registration Form: Enter your name, birth date, email, and phone number. Create a strong password.
Log In: Use your registration number and password to log in to your account.
Complete Application Form: Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and address. Double-check for accuracy.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your signature and photograph as per the given requirements.
Review Application: Review all the details carefully before submitting to avoid any errors.
Pay Application Fee:
- General/OBC: Rs. 100 (Payment can be made online using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking).
- SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen: No fee required (Exempted).
Final Submission: Submit your form and save a copy of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

SSC CPO 2025 Signature and Photograph Specifications:

Document	Size	Format
Signature	10-20 KB	JPEG or JPG
Photograph	Have to be uploaded Online As per the guideline	JPEG or JPG

SSC CPO 2025 Application Fees:

By following these steps and guidelines, candidates can successfully apply for the SSC CPO 2025 Exam.

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC	Rs. 100
SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Exempted (No fee)
Female Candidates and Reserved Categories (SC, ST, PwD, ESM)	Exempted (No fee)

SSC CPO Selection Process 2025

The SSC CPO Selection Process includes several stages. Each stage evaluates different skills and physical standards required for the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPF. The SSC CPO Selection Process is as follows:

Paper-I: An initial written test that covers various subjects.
Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET): A test to check physical fitness and endurance.
Paper-II: A second written test focusing on different subjects.
Detailed Medical Examination (DME): A comprehensive medical check-up to ensure candidates meet health standards.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC CPO exam pattern comprises two stages Paper I and Paper II.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper I

Each section carries 50 questions with a maximum of 50 marks, making a total of 200 questions and 200 marks for Paper I. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates have 2 hours to complete Paper I.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50
General Knowledge	50	50
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
English Comprehension	50	50

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper II

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 will be conducted online.

Exam details	Particulars
Subject	English Language and Comprehension
Total Number of Questions	200
Maximum Marks for Paper 2	200
Mode of Conduct	Online

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SSC CPO Preference for Posts

During Document Verification, candidates shall be required to indicate the posts/ Force for which they would like to be considered, in the order of preference. The details of various posts are as follows:

Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police (A)
Sub-Inspector in Border Security Force (B)
Sub-Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force (C)
Sub-Inspector in Central Reserve Police Force (D)
Sub-Inspector in Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (E)
Sub-Inspector in Sashastra Seema Bal (F)
Assistant Sub-Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force (G)

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SSC CPO Notification 2025 – FAQs

Q1. What is SSC CPO?

Ans. SSC CPO stands for Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization, an exam for recruiting Sub-Inspectors in various central police forces in India.

Q2. Which central police forces are covered under SSC CPO?

Ans. SSC CPO recruits for forces like Delhi Police, CISF, BSF, ITBP, CRPF, and SSB.

Q.3 When will the SSC CPO Notification 2025 be released?

Ans. SSC CPO Notification 2025 will be released on the 16th May 2025.

Q.4 When will the SSC CPO 2025 Paper I be conducted?

Ans. SSC CPO 2025 Paper I is expected to be held between July to August 2025.

Q.5 What is the minimum age limit to apply online for recruitment?

Ans. 20 years is the minimum age limit to apply online for recruitment.

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