SSC CPO 2025 — Sub-Inspector in CAPFs & Delhi Police

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Police Organisation (CPO) examination to recruit Sub-Inspectors (SIs) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). This page explains eligibility, educational and physical standards, age rules, fees, salary, selection stages, and application steps in a clean, scannable format suitable for quick reading and exam planning.

• Posts covered: SI (Executive) in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB).
• Stages: Paper-I → PST/PET → Paper-II → Medical → Document Verification.
• Pay Scale for all posts: Level-6 ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 with admissible allowances.

Posts & Tentative Vacancies

Note: Vacancies are tentative and may be revised by SSC/CAPFs.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university/equivalent by the last date of application.
• Candidates awaiting results may apply but must produce proof of passing by the cut-off date.
• For SI (Delhi Police) — Male: Valid LMV (Motorcycle & Car) driving licence required on the day of PE&MT.

Physical Standards & Endurance

Medical: Distant vision 6/6 & 6/9 (without glasses), no knock-knee/flat-foot/varicose vein/squint; high colour vision required.

Age Limit (as per 2025 rules)

• General: 20–25 years (reference date will be notified).
• SC/ST: +5 years; OBC: +3 years; ESM: 3 years after deducting service.
• Delhi Police (Departmental): UR/EWS up to 30, OBC up to 33, SC/ST up to 35 years (as applicable).
• Women (Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated, not remarried): higher upper age limits for Delhi Police, as notified.

Application Fee

• ₹100 for general candidates.
• Exempted: Women, SC, ST, and eligible Ex-Servicemen.
• Payment modes: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards (as permitted in the notice).

Pay Scale & Benefits

All SI posts carry Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) plus allowances such as DA, HRA/Transport, and risk/field allowances as applicable in respective forces. Selected candidates undergo basic training and are liable for all-India postings including field assignments.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC portal (ssc.gov.in).
2. Go to “Apply” and select “SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs Examination 2025”.
3. Use Aadhaar-based authentication if available for faster verification.
4. Upload a live-captured photograph (as per instructions) and signature.
5. Fill preference/order of posts/forces carefully and submit after fee payment (if applicable).
6. Use the Correction Window within the allowed dates if needed (charges may apply).

Apply early to avoid last-day rush.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

• Paper-I (CBT): 4 parts × 50 Qs (Reasoning, GK, Quant, English); negative marking 0.25.
• PST/PET: Qualifying; standards vary by gender/category/region as notified.
• Paper-II (CBT): English Language & Comprehension (200 Qs); negative marking 0.25.
• Medical (DME/RME) and Document Verification per SSC protocols.
• NCC Bonus may be added to normalized scores: ‘C’ > ‘B’ > ‘A’ certificate weightage.
• Minimum qualifying marks (typical): UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, others 20%.
• Final Merit: Based on Paper-I + Paper-II (plus NCC, if any) and post/force preferences.

📅 Important Dates

Helpline (form issues): 1800 309 3063. Dates may change; check official updates regularly.

📥 Important Links (Official)