The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the exam dates for the SSC CPO 2023 exam. The Paper 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted from October 3 to 6, 2023. The notification for the exam will be released on July 20, 2023, and the application form will be available from July 20 to August 13, 2023.
To be eligible for the SSC CPO exam, candidates must be between 20 and 25 years of age. Departmental candidates who are Constables, Head Constables, and Assistant Sub-Inspectors of Delhi Police with a minimum of three years of service and not over 30 years (33 years for OBC and 35 years for SC/ST) are also eligible to apply for open and departmental vacancies of Sub-Inspector (Executive)-Male.
What is SSC CPO?
The SSC CPO (Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization) exam is a nationwide competitive exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) of India. The exam is held to recruit candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in various central police organizations, including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Delhi Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
Here are some important points about the SSC CPO exam:
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria regarding age, educational qualifications, and physical standards. The details can be found in the official notification released by the SSC.
Examination Process: The SSC CPO exam has two main phases:
a. Paper-I: It is an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions that assess the candidate’s proficiency in subjects like General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
b. Physical Endurance Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates who qualify in Paper-I are required to undergo PET/PST, which evaluates the candidate’s physical fitness as per the prescribed standards.
c. Paper-II: It is also an online examination that focuses on English language and comprehension skills.
d. Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Candidates who clear Paper-II are called for the DME to ensure their medical fitness for the job.
Selection Process: The final selection is based on the candidate’s performance in Paper-I, Physical Endurance Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Paper II, and the Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Candidates are allotted posts based on their merit and preference.
Career Opportunities: Successful candidates are appointed as Sub-Inspectors (SI) in the respective central police organizations. They perform various law enforcement duties, maintain public order, investigate crimes, and ensure the safety and security of citizens.
The SSC CPO exam provides a platform for candidates to join prestigious central police organizations and build a rewarding career in the field of law enforcement and national security.
SSC CPO 2023 Exam Highlights
Some of the important highlights of the SSC CPO exam are summarised below.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
| Exam Name | SSC CPO |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Post Offered | To select Sub Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police/CAPF/ BSF/ ITBP/SSB in the Central Police Organisation (CPO) |
| Exam Fees | INR 100 (Women, SC/ST, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from fee payment) |
| Exam Duration | Paper 1: 2 hours Paper 2: 2 hours |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks | Paper 1: 200 (General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension) |
| Total Questions | 0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers in Papers 1 and 2For the correct answer, candidates score one mar |
| Marking Scheme | 0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers in Papers 1 and 2 For the correct answer, candidates score one mar |
| Official website | ssc.nic.in |
How to fill out SSC CPO Application Form 2023?
To fill out the SSC CPO Application Form 2023, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of SSC.
- Click on the “Apply” button for the SSC CPO exam.
- Fill in the basic details asked for in the registration window, such as name, date of birth, email ID, and phone number.
- Submit the registration form and a registration ID will be generated.
- Log in using the registration ID and password to fill out the detailed application form.
- Complete all other steps and submit relevant documents, such as educational certificates and identity proof.
- Upload a scanned photograph and signature as per the desired dimensions.
- Complete the payment process using a debit/credit card or net banking.
- Review the application form and make sure all the information provided is accurate.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of it for future reference.
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2023
To be eligible for the SSC CPO 2023 exam, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Nationality:
- Candidates must be Indian nationals, or
- Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan who possess a certificate issued by the Indian Government, or
- Candidates who require an eligibility certificate can appear for the exam, but they will only receive appointment offers after obtaining the necessary eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit:
- Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years of age.
- They should have been born not earlier than 02.01.1997 and not later than 01.01.2002.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit of five years is provided to SC/ST candidates and three years to OBC and Ex-Servicemen categories.
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates who have completed their graduation from a recognized university or equivalent can apply for the SSC SI exam.
SSC CPO Selection Process 2023
The selection process of SSC CPO for 2023 is as follows:
- SSC CPO Application Form: Candidates need to fill out the SSC CPO application form online and pay the application fees of INR 100 either online or offline. SC, ST, women, and ESM candidates are exempted from fee payment.
- SSC CPO Admit Card: The admit card for SSC CPO is released online separately for different stages of the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging in with the required credentials.
- SSC CPO Exam: The SSC CPO exam is conducted in multiple stages, including Paper 1, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper 2, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
- SSC CPO Result: The SSC CPO result is announced online for various stages in PDF form. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The marks of candidates are released a few days after the declaration of the result.
- Final Selection: Final selection and allocation of the post are made based on the candidate’s performance in papers 1, and 2, and preferences given by candidates at the time of document verification.
SSC CPO Syllabus 2023
The syllabus for SSC CPO 2023 includes topics from General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
- In the General Intelligence and Reasoning section, questions are asked from topics like analogies, similarities and differences, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, visual memory, discrimination, observation, arithmetical reasoning, figural classification, etc.
- The General Knowledge and General Awareness section includes questions related to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific research, etc.
- Quantitative Aptitude questions are related to topics such as whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, square roots, averages, interest, profit & loss, discount, partnership business, time and distance, time & work, algebraic identities, etc.
- The English Comprehension section assesses a candidate’s ability to understand basic English, comprehension, and writing ability.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern
Paper-I:
a. Exam Mode: Computer-based examination (Online).
b. Subjects: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
c. Total Marks: 200 marks
d. Number of Questions: 200 questions (50 questions from each subject).
e. Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer, -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
f. Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
Physical Endurance Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST):
a. PET: This test assesses the physical endurance and fitness of the candidates through tasks like running, long jump, high jump, etc.
b. PST: This test evaluates the physical standards of the candidates, including height, chest measurements (for male candidates), and weight.
Paper-II:
a. Exam Mode: Computer-based examination (Online).
b. Subject: English language and Comprehension.
c. Total Marks: 200 marks.
d. Number of Questions: 200 questions.
e. Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer, -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
f. Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
SSC CPO Salary
The details of the posts and salary structure are given below.
| Posts | Post Level | Salary (in INR) |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs | Six (Classified as Group B (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial post | 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
| Sub Inspector (Executive)-(Male/Female) in Delhi Police | Six (Classified as Group C (Non-Gazetted) by Delhi Police | 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
