SSC CPO Recruitment 2025 Latest Update
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO Recruitment 2025 detailed vacancy notice for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). This recruitment provides a major opportunity for candidates who want to join central police organizations.
The SSC CPO Recruitment 2025 application process started on 26 September 2025 and continued until 16 October 2025. The Computer-Based Examination was conducted from 09 to 12 December 2025.
According to the detailed vacancy notice, the recruitment aims to fill 3000+ Sub-Inspector posts for both male and female candidates in Delhi Police and CAPFs such as BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB.
SSC CPO Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC CPO 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Sub-Inspector (SI) |
| Departments | Delhi Police, CAPFs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Total Vacancy | 3000+ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 26 September 2025 |
| Application Start | 26 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 October 2025 |
| Exam Date | 09–12 December 2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Women | Nil |
Payment Mode: Online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
SSC CPO Vacancy and Qualification
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (SI) | 3000+ | Bachelor’s degree in any stream |
Special Requirement for Delhi Police SI (Male)
- Valid LMV driving license required at the time of physical test.
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
Stage 1: Paper 1 (Computer-Based Exam)
Objective-type CBT exam.
Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Physical measurement and endurance tests.
Stage 3: Paper 2 (Computer-Based Exam)
English language and comprehension exam.
Stage 4: Medical Examination
Final medical fitness test.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025
Paper 1
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Duration: 2 Hours
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Paper 2
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR/OBC/SC | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm (expandable 5 cm) |
| ST | 162.5 cm | 154 cm | 77 cm (expandable 5 cm) |
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
For Male
- 100 meters race: 16 seconds
- 1.6 km race: 6.5 minutes
- Long jump: 3.65 meters
- High jump: 1.2 meters
- Shot put: 4.5 meters
For Female
- 100 meters race: 18 seconds
- 800 meters race: 4 minutes
- Long jump: 2.7 meters
- High jump: 0.9 meters
How to Apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Register or log in using your credentials.
- Open the SSC CPO 2025 application form.
- Fill in all required details.
- Upload documents and pay the fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout for future use.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Detailed Vacancy Notice | Click Here |
| Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Self Slot Selection Notice | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. How many vacancies are available in SSC CPO Recruitment 2025?
There are 3000+ SI posts in this recruitment.
Q2. What is the qualification required?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree.
Q3. What is the age limit?
The age limit is 20 to 25 years.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Selection includes Paper 1, PET/PST, Paper 2, and medical test.
Q5. What is the SSC CPO exam date?
The exam was conducted from 09 to 12 December 2025.