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SSC CPO Tier 2 Postponed! Due to unavoidable circumstances, Tier-II of the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2023 has been re-scheduled & now it will be held on 08.01.2024. Earlier It was scheduled to be held on 22.12.2023. The SSC CPO Notification 2023 was released earlier on 21st July 2023, unveiling a total of 1876 vacancies for these prestigious positions. Check all important details regarding the exam such as exam dates, selection process, and other updates of the SSC CPO Recruitment in this article.
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SSC CPO Tier 2 Postponed! Due to unavoidable circumstances, Tier-II of the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2023 has been re-scheduled & now it will be held on 08.01.2024. Earlier It was scheduled to be held on 22.12.2023. Earlier, The SSC CPO has uploaded the marks of Computer Based Examination of Paper-I of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination. Also, the result of the said exam was declared on 25.10.2023.The SSC CPO Notification was out for 2023 cycle. The selection of the candidates will depend on their performance in Tier 1, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Tier 2, and Medical Test. The salary of the candidates who will get successful selection for the CPO post will be from ₹35,400 to ₹112,400. Prepare well for the exam by solving SSC CPO Previous Year Papers. Also, attempt the SSC CPO Mock Tests.

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SSC CPO Tier 2 Postponed! Due to unavoidable circumstances, Tier-II of the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2023 has been re-scheduled & now it will be held on 08.01.2024. Earlier It was scheduled to be held on 22.12.2023. Earlier, The SSC CPO has uploaded the marks of Computer Based Examination of Paper-I of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination. Also, the result of the said exam was declared on 25.10.2023. Candidates can download the scorecard from the link given below in this article.  The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the official notification for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and Delhi Police on 21st July 2023. A total of 1876 vacancies were released for these prestigious positions. This presents a golden opportunity for individuals looking to pursue a career in law enforcement and serve the nation with pride and dedication. The SSC CPO exam is conducted annually to recruit Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, CAPFs, and Assistant Sub-Inspectors in CISF.

  • The selection of the candidates is based on their performance in Paper I, Physical Test, Paper II, and Detailed Medical Examination.
  • The total marks for SSC CPO Exam Paper 2 will be 200.

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SSC CPO 2023 Important Dates

The Staff Selection Commission released the notification for SSC CPO 2023 on July 21, 2023. Below is a table with dates for SSC CPO 2023.

Event Dates (2023) Dates (2024)
Official Notification release date 21st July 2023 15th February 2024
Opening date of the online application form 22nd July 2023 15th February 2024
Closing date of the online application form 15th August 2023 14th March 2024
Last date for online payment 15th August 2023 TBA
Paper – I Application Status release date 11th September 2023 TBA
Paper – I Admit Card release date 22nd September 2023 TBA
Paper – I Exam Date 3rd to 5th October 2023 May-June 2024
Paper – I Result Date 25th October 2023 TBA
PST, PET & Medical Test result date 14th to 20th November 2023 TBA
Paper – II Exam Date 8th January 2024 TBA
Final Result Date To be announced TBA

SSC CPO Notification 2023

The notification for SSC CPO 2023 is released on July 21, 2023, and is available on the Staff Selection Commission's official website. It will provide information on eligibility criteria, exam pattern & syllabus, exam dates and the application process. Candidates aspiring for SSC CPO must regularly check the official website of Staff Selection Commission for updates.

Download SSC CPO 2023 Notification PDF

SSC CPO Exam Latest Updates

15th December 2023: SSC CPO Tier 2 Revised Dates Out!

Due to unavoidable circumstances, Tier-II of the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2023 has been re-scheduled & now it will be held on 08.01.2024. Earlier It was scheduled to be held on 22.12.2023. 

16th November 2023: SSC CPO Scorecard Out!

 The SSC CPO has uploaded the marks of Computer Based Examination of Paper-I of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination. Earlier, the result of the said exam was declared on 25.10.2023. Candidates can download the scorecard from the link given below in this article.

Download SSC CPO Tier-1 Scorecard 2023 PDF

9th November 2023: SSC CPO Physical Test Admit Card Out

The SSC CPO SR Region admit card for the Physical Test was released on 9th November 2023. the SSC CPO Physical Test is scheduled for 14th to 20th November 2023. Check out the link above to download the region-wise admit card. 

7th November 2023: SSC CPO Final Answer Key Out

SSC CPO Final Answer key was released on 7th November 2023. This is for the SSC CPO Tier 1 exam scheduled from 3rd to 5th October 2023. Click on the link above to download the answer key.

Download The SSC CPO Final Answer Key - Paper I Notification

25th September 2023: SSC CPO Admit Card Out

The SSC CPO Admit Card for the Tier 1 exam has been released. This is for the Central Region. The link to download the same has been given below.

SSC CPO Vacancy 2023

The SSC CPO Vacancy is announced for the Sub Inspector post under various departments and forces such as Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, and others. These vacancies are announced for male as well as female candidates. The total SSC CPO vacancy count for the 2023 recruitment is 1876. The department/organization-wise SSC CPO vacancy distribution is given here.

Tentative vacancies:

Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Male

Details

UR

OBC

SC

ST

EWS

Total

Open

39

21

12

06

10

88

Ex-Servicemen (ESM)

03

02

01

01

0

07

Ex-Servicemen

(Special Category)

02

01

0

0

0

03

Departmental Candidates

04

03

01

02

01

11

Total

48

27

14

09

11

109

Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Female

Details

UR

OBC

SC

ST

EWS

Total

Total

24

13

07

04

05

53

Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs

CAPFs

Gender

UR

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

Total

Grand

Total

ESM

@10%

BSF

Male

43

11

29

16

08

107

113

11

Female

02

01

02

01

0

06

CISF

Male

231

56

153

85

42

567

630

63

Female

26

06

17

09

05

63

CRPF

Male

319

79

213

118

59

788

818

82

Female

12

03

08

05

02

30

ITBP

Male

21

10

13

07

03

54

63

06

Female

04

02

02

01

0

09

SSB

Male

38

09

25

11

02

85

90

09

Female

0

0

02

03

0

05

Total

Male

652

165

433

237

114

1601

 

1714

 

171

Female

44

12

31

19

07

113

SSC CPO Apply Online 2023

The online application form for SSC CPO 2023 will be available on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission on 22nd July 2023. The candidates can make use of the following steps in order to send their online application for the SSC CPO exam.

Direct Link to Apply for SSC CPO

Step 1: Click on the above-given application link.

Step 2: Complete the registration and receive the registration number & password.

Step 3: Enter the educational details and complete the process.

Step 4: Upload a recent photograph and signature as per the required format.

Step 5: Complete the application fee payment.

Step 6: Alternatively, you can also go through the Official SSC Website.

Step 7: Click on the apply button at the top bar & select CAPF.

Step 8: Click on “Apply Link” under “RECRUITMENT OF SUB-INSPECTOR IN DELHI POLICE, CAPFs AND ASSISTANT SUB-INSPECTOR IN CISF EXAMINATION”.

Step 9: Enter the necessary details & complete your SSC CPO 2023 Application Form.

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SSC CPO Application Fee

The application fee will depend on the category of the applicant. The candidate will have to have to pay the fee through online means. The candidates must note that the application fee will not be refunded under any circumstance.

Category Application Fee
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women Rs. 0/-
General/Unreserved/Other Rs. 100/-

SSC CPO 2023 Eligibility

SSC CPO 2023 eligibility criteria is available in the notification. Aspirants must definitely go through the SSC CPO Eligibility criteria strictly before applying for their desired post and filling out the examination form as the Staff Service Commission might simply cancel the application at the last moment! Only if you do not meet the SSC CPO Exam Eligibility conditions.

SSC CPO Eligibility Norms Required Criteria
SSC CPO Nationality
  • Candidate should either be an Indian citizen OR
  • Candidate is a subject of Nepal OR
  • Candidate is a subject of Bhutan
SSC CPO Age Limit criteria (As of 1st August 2023)
  • The minimum SSC CPO Age Limit should be 20 years
  • The maximum age limit for SSC CPO is 25 years
  • Special category candidates shall be given certain relaxation on the maximum SSC CPO age limit
SSC CPO Educational Qualification requirement
  • Bachelor’s Degree from a well-reputed University
  • Candidates who have applied for the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police; should possess a valid driving license
  • It is not required for candidates who have applied for all other posts under CAPFs.

SSC CPO Age Relaxation

In the SSC CPO Exam, you can opt for age relaxation if you belong to any of the categories mentioned below in the table. The number of years considered for age relaxation depends solely on the category you belong to and some other requirements mentioned by the SSC CPO authority. Therefore, candidates must vail these facilities and for more details, refer to the table stated below.

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. Up to 35 years of age
Ex-servicemen (ESM) 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
Widows, divorced, and judicially separated women who are not remarried (including SC/ST) Up to 40 years of age
OBC departmental candidates with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date Up to 33 years of age
Unreserved departmental candidates with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date Up to 30 years of age
SC/ST departmental candidates with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date. Up to 35 years of age

SSC CPO Selection Process 2023

The candidates will initially have to face the Paper I written examination. The candidates who will clear this paper will be tested for their physical fitness. The candidates will later have to appear for the second paper of the written examination i.e. Paper II. The candidates who will clear all of these stages will be tested for medical fitness. Finally, the candidates will be appointed as per the merit position. Check SSC CPO Selection Process in detail.

  • Paper I
  • Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET)
  • Paper-II
  • Detailed Medical Test

SSC CPO Salary

The salary for SSC CPO is quite lucrative and attracts a large number of candidates every year. The salary of SSC CPO varies depending on the position and level of the post. Check out the SSC CPO Salary for different posts in the below given table.

Name of the post Level Group SSC CPO Salary (Post-wise) Grade Pay (Rupees)
Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (Male/ Female) 6 ‘C’ Non-Gazetted Rs. 35400-112400/- 4200
Sub Inspector in CAPF 6 ‘B’ Non-Gazetted Rs. 35400-112400/- 4200
Assistant Sub-Inspector(ASI) in CISF 6 ‘C’ Non-Gazetted Rs. 29200-92300/ 2800

SSC CPO Job Profile

The job responsibilities of every post under the SSC CPO are different. Therefore, candidates must be well aware of the roles and responsibilities before selecting their preferences or even giving the exam. So, candidates must go through all the details of each job profile wisely. We have provided the details regarding salary, responsibilities, perks, allowances, and career growth in this article.

SSC CPO Posts Job Descriptions
SSC CPO SI in Delhi Police Maintaining law and order
SSC CPO SI in CISF Providing security to various PSUs and other important infrastructures
SSC CPO SI in BSF Protection of the border between India & Pakistan
SSC CPO SI in ITBPF Protection of the border bet. India & China (Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh)
SSC CPO SI in CRPF Anti-riot & Anti-naxal force
SSC CPO SI in SSB Protection of Indo–Nepal & Indo–Bhutan borders
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SSC CPO 2023 - FAQs

Is there any negative marking for wrong answers in the SSC CPO 2023 Exam?

Candidates sitting for the SSC CPO 2023 exam will have 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer in both the papers of the SSC CPO Examination.

When will the SSC CPO Notification 2023 be released?

The SSC CPO Recruitment 2023 Notification is released on 21st July 2023

Is the mode of application for the SSC CPO 2023 Exam: both online & offline?

The mode of application for the SSC CPO 2023 form is strictly online.

By whom is the SSC CPO 2023 Notification published?

The SSC CPO 2023 notification is published by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Can distance-learning candidates apply for the SSC CPO 2023 Exam?

Yes, you can apply for the exam as long as you have completed your graduation from a university that is recognized by the UGC.

What are the vacancies released for the various posts of the SSC CPO 2023?

A total of 1876 vacancies are released for SSC CPO 2023 recruitment.

What is the basic salary of SSC CPO 2023?

The basic salary of SSC CPO 2023 is deemed to be Rs. 35400.

Is the SSC CPO Exam conducted every year?

Yes, the SSC CPO exam is usually conducted every year as numerous vacancies are released every year for filling the positions in various departments.

What is the syllabus of the SSC CPO 2023 exam?

The detailed syllabus of the SSC CPO 2023 exam can be found above in the article. Candidates are advised to go through the article for the same.

What is the application fee for the SSC CPO 2023 exam?

There’s no application fee for the candidates belonging to the SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women category. For other candidates, the application fee is 100 INR.

When can I check SSC CPO Application Status 2023?

The SSC CPO Application Status link has been made active for KKR and SR regions on 11th September 2023.

What is the SSC CPO Paper 1 exam date 2023?

The SSC CPO Exam Date 2023 for Paper 1 is scheduled on 3rd to 5th October 2023.

What is the SSC CPO Paper 2 exam date 2023?

The SSC CPO Exam Date 2023 for Paper 2 is scheduled on 22nd December 2023.