The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC CPO Exam to recruit candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The SSC CPO Exam 2025 is expected to be held between July and August 2025. This exam follows a multi-stage selection process to assess candidates' physical fitness, mental sharpness, and overall suitability for these roles.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025
The SSC CPO Exam Pattern 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 Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2025
- Paper I has 200 questions worth 200 marks in total.
- Each section has 50 questions, carrying 50 marks.
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Candidates get 2 hours to complete the exam.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
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SSC CPO Physical Test 2025
The SSC CPO Physical Test 2025 is an important stage in the selection process for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and CAPFs. It consists of two parts: the Physical Standard Test (PST) and the Physical Endurance Test (PET). The PST checks height, chest, and weight requirements, while the PET assesses candidates' fitness through races, jumps, and shot put events.
SSC CPO Physical Standard Test (PST) 2025
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male - Unexpanded/Expanded) | Weight (Male & Female) |
|---|
| General | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm / 85 cm | Proportional to height |
| Hill Areas (Garhwal, Kumaon, HP, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh, North-East, Sikkim) | 165 cm | 155 cm | 80 cm / 85 cm | Proportional to height |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 162.5 cm | 154 cm | 77 cm / 82 cm | Proportional to height |
SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test (PET) 2025
| Test | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|
| 100-meter race | 16 seconds | 18 seconds |
| 1.6 km race | 6.5 minutes | Not applicable |
| 800-meter race | Not applicable | 4 minutes |
| Long Jump | 3.65 meters (3 attempts) | 2.7 meters (3 attempts) |
| High Jump | 1.2 meters (3 attempts) | 0.9 meters (3 attempts) |
| Shot Put (16 lbs) | 4.5 meters (3 attempts) | Not applicable |
SSC CPO Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2025
- 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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