The SSC CPO (Central Police Organization) exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment in various posts in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Delhi Police. It consists of two tiers, followed by PET, PST, and Medical Examination. The exam pattern includes objective-type questions. Final selection is based on merit and preferences.
POST NAME | AGE LIMIT | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION |
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Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs | 20-25 years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. |
Sub-Inspector (Executive)-(Male/Female) in Delhi Police | 20-25 years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. |
Category of Candidates | Height (in cm) | Chest (in cm) | |
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Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
For Male(UR) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
For Male Candidates From Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions,North-Eastern States and Sikkim. | 165 | 80 | 85 |
For ST Male Candidates | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
For Female(UR) | 157 | - | - |
For Candidates From Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions, North-Eastern States and Sikkim. | 155 | - | - |
For ST Female Candidates | 154 | - | - |
Category | Age Relaxation |
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OBC | 3 years |
SC/ST | 5 years |
Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date. |
For the post of SI in Delhi Police | |
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. | Up to 35 years of age |
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
For Departmental candidates of Delhi Police against the vacancies of Delhi Police only | |
Departmental candidates (Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date. | Up to 30 years of age |
Departmental candidates (OBC) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date. | Up to 33 years of age |
Departmental candidates (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date. | Up to 35 years of age |
The structure of the SSC CPO SI exam which was conducted online has been provided below: The examination will consist of Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II and Medical Examination. All these stages of the examination are mandatory. Details of these Papers/ Tests are as follows:
PART | SUBJECTS | NO. OF QUESTIONS | NO. OF MARKS | Negative Marking | TIME DURATION |
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A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 0.25 | 2 Hours |
B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 0.25 | |
C | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 0.25 | |
D | English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | 0.25 | |
TOTAL | 200 | 200 |
SUBJECT | NO. OF QUESTIONS | NO. OF MARKS | TIME DURATION |
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English language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
100 Meters Race | 16 Seconds |
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1.6 Km Race | 6.5 Minutes |
3.65 Meters Long Jump | 3 Chances |
1.2 Meters High Jump | 3 Chances |
Shot put (16 Lbs) | 4.5 Meters, 3 Chances |
100 Meters Race | 18 Seconds |
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800 Meters Race | 4 Minutes |
2.7 Meters (9 Feet) Long Jump | 3 Chances |
0.9 Meters (3 Feet) High Jump | 3 Chances |
Subject | Topic | Sub -Topic |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Analogies Similarities and differences Space visualization Spatial orientation Problem-solving Analysis Judgment Decision making Visual memory Discrimination Observation Relationship concepts Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification Arithmetic number series Non-verbal series Coding and decoding Statement conclusion Syllogistic reasoning |
Verbal Reasoning: | Semantic analogy Symbolic/Number analogy Figural analogy Semantic classification Symbolic/ Number classification Figural classification Semantic series Number series Figural series Problem-solving Word building Coding & decoding Numerical operations Symbolic operations Trends Space orientation Space visualization Venn diagrams Drawing inferences Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding Figural pattern folding and completion Indexing Address matching Date & city matching classification of center codes/ roll numbers Small & capital letters/ numbers coding, decoding and classification Embedded figures Critical thinking Emotional intelligence Social intelligence | |
General Knowledge and General Awareness | History | Ancient Medieval Modern History |
Geography | Physical World | |
Polity, Economy | Indian Economy Indian Polity | |
Science | Physics Chemistry Biology | |
Static GKs | Important books Awards, Art & Culture Important Days | |
Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage Ratio and proportion Square root Averages Interest Profit & loss Discount Partnership business Mixture and alligation Time and distance Time & work Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds Graphs of linear equations Triangle and its various kinds of centers Congruence and similarity of triangles Circle and its chords, tangents angles subtended by chords of a circle common tangents to two or more circles Triangle Quadrilaterals Regular polygons Circle Right prism Right circular cone Right circular cylinder Sphere Hemispheres Rectangular parallelepiped Regular right pyramid with triangular or square base Trigonometric ratio Degree and radian measures Standard identities Complementary angles Heights and distance Histogram Frequency polygon Bar diagram & pie chart | |
English Language and Comprehension | Reading comprehension Vocabulary Synonyms Antonyms Para jumbles Fill in the blanks Verbal ability Active and passive voice Error correction, |
Subject | Topic | Sub -Topic |
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English Language and Comprehension | Error recognition Filling in the blanks Vocabulary, Spellings Grammar, Sentence Structure Synonyms Antonyms Sentence Completion Phrases and Idiomatic use of Word Comprehension etc. |
Next, candidates need to pay the Application Fee which is different for each category
CATEGORY | FEE |
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General | 100 INR |
OBC | 100 INR |
SC/ST | Nil |
PwD | Nil |
Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Female Candidates | Nil |
Final submission of the form is to be done and the application process is completed.
Category | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | ExSM |
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Male (Cut off Marks) | 252.69892 | 154.47594 | 160.82820 | 121.69997 | 123.52852 | 81.42549 |
Female (Cut off Marks) | 288.45112 | 203.73835 | 222.93066 | 157.33590 | 158.27624 | 40.00 |