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SSC CPO 2025: Apply for Sub-Inspector Posts in Delhi Police & CAPFs by 16/10/2025

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Important Dates for SSC CPO 2025

Notification Date:26-09-2025
Online Application Period:26-09-2025 to 16-10-2025 (23:00 hrs)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment:17-10-2025 (23:00 hrs)
Application Correction Window:24-10-2025 to 26-10-2025 (23:00 hrs)
Computer-Based Exam (Tentative):November/December 2025

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS Candidates:Rs. 100/-
SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen:Exempted

Age Limit (As on 01/08/2025)

Age Range:Minimum: 20 years (born not before 02-08-2000)Maximum: 25 years (born not later than 01-08-2005)Relaxation: SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years, Ex-Servicemen: +3 years (after military service deduction), Departmental (Delhi Police): Up to 30 years (UR/EWS), 33 years (OBC), 35 years (SC/ST) Not sure if you are within the age limit? Use our free sarkari job age calculator for the cut-off date.

Important Links

Apply Online:SSC Application Portal
Official Website:SSC Website Delhi Police Website
Official Notification:Download SSC CPO 2025 Notification PDF
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Eligibility Criteria for SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2025

CriteriaDetails
Educational QualificationBachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidates appearing in their final year can apply but must possess the degree by 16/10/2025.
Additional Requirement (Delhi Police SI, Male)Valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) by the date of PST/PET.
Physical StandardsMale (Delhi Police): Height: 170 cm (165 cm for hill areas, 162.5 cm for ST); Chest: 80-85 cm (77-82 cm for ST).Female (Delhi Police): Height: 157 cm (155 cm for hill areas, 154 cm for ST).Male (CAPFs): Height: 170 cm (165 cm for hill areas, 157 cm for Gorkhas/ST-NE, 162.5 cm for other ST); Chest: 80-85 cm (77-82 cm for ST).Female (CAPFs): Height: 157 cm (155 cm for hill areas, 154 cm for ST).
  • Below are the simplified eligibility criteria for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs as of 16/10/2025.
  • Note: Qualifications must be from recognized institutions. Original certificates required during Document Verification. Male candidates without a valid LMV license are eligible only for CAPFs.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup for SSC CPO 2025

DetailsUROBCSCSTEWSTotal
OPEN5027150814114
Ex-Servicemen (others)04020101-08
Ex-Servicemen (Spl. category)030201--06
10% Reservation for Departmental Candidates060402010114
Total Vacancies6335191015142
DetailsUROBCSCSTEWSTotal
OPEN321709050770
Total Vacancies321709050770
ForceGenderUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
CRPFMale407101272151751006
Female10263223
BSFMale8721573116212
Female4132111
ITBPMale8518523211198
Female15396235
CISFMale473116314175861164
Female5313351910130
SSBMale3071415571
Female6140011
TotalMale10822637094041932651
Female8820573015210

Sub-Inspector Salary for SSC CPO 2025

Salary DetailsValue (In Rupees)
Pay ScaleLevel-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400)
Basic PayRs. 35,400
Dearness Allowance (DA, 63%)Rs. 22,302
House Rent Allowance (HRA, 30% – X city; Y 20%, Z 10%)Rs. 10,620
Transport Allowance (TPT)Rs. 5,868
Other AllowancesAs per Central Govt. rules
Approximate Total (Without Deductions)Rs. 74,190
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Exam Pattern for SSC CPO 2025

PaperSubjectQuestions/MarksTime
Paper-IGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning50/502 Hours (30 min per section)
General Knowledge and General Awareness50/50
Quantitative Aptitude50/50
English Comprehension50/50
Paper-IIEnglish Language & Comprehension200/2002 Hours (30 min per section)
  • Note: Objective MCQs in Hindi & English (Paper-I Parts I-III). Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. NCC certificate holders get bonus marks: C (10 marks), B (6 marks), A (4 marks).

Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) for SSC CPO 2025

CategoryTestDetails
Male100m Race16 seconds
1.6 Km Race6.5 minutes
Long Jump3.65m (3 chances)
High Jump1.2m (3 chances)
Shot Put (16 lbs)4.5m (3 chances)
Female100m Race18 seconds
800m Race4 minutes
Long Jump2.7m (3 chances)
High Jump0.9m (3 chances)
  • The PE&MT is qualifying and conducted by CAPFs/Delhi Police. Candidates must prepare for:
  • Notes:
  • Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must meet physical standards.
  • Pregnant female candidates are temporarily unfit; re-examined 6 weeks after confinement.
  • Height/Chest relaxations for hill area residents and ST candidates with certificates.

Selection Process for SSC CPO 2025

  • Paper-I (CBE): 200 marks, conducted by SSC.
  • Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET): Qualifying, conducted by CAPFs/Delhi Police.
  • Paper-II (CBE): 200 marks, conducted by SSC.
  • Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Qualifying, conducted by CAPFs.
  • Document Verification: Conducted by CAPFs/Delhi Police.
  • Final Merit List: Based on Paper-I and Paper-II marks (including NCC bonus) and post preferences.

Syllabus for SSC CPO 2025

PaperSubjectKey Topics
Paper-IGeneral Intelligence and ReasoningAnalogies, Similarities, Space Visualization, Problem Solving, Coding-Decoding, Number Series, Syllogistic Reasoning, Venn Diagrams, Emotional Intelligence.
General Knowledge and General AwarenessCurrent Events, History, Culture, Geography, Indian Economy, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research.
Quantitative AptitudeNumber Systems, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit/Loss, Time/Distance/Work, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Data Interpretation.
English ComprehensionReading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Synonyms/Antonyms.
Paper-IIEnglish Language & ComprehensionError Recognition, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms/Antonyms, Comprehension, Idiomatic Expressions.
  • The SSC CPO Syllabus 2025 tests candidates at the graduate level.

How to Apply for SSC CPO 2025

  • Visit the SSC website ssc.gov.in or use the mySSC mobile app.
  • Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with name, contact details, and email ID.
  • Fill the application form with personal, educational, and post preference details.
  • Upload a real-time photograph (no cap/glasses, plain background) and signature (JPEG, 10-20 KB, 6.0x2.0 cm).
  • Pay the fee (Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS; exempted for SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen) via online mode.
  • Verify details, submit the form, and print the e-Receipt and application for reference.
  • Use Aadhaar-Based Authentication for easier photo/signature verification.
  • Note: Apply before 16/10/2025 (23:00 hrs). Only one application per candidate. Incomplete applications or unpaid fees lead to rejection.
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