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SSC CPO (Central Police Organisation Examination (SI in Delhi Police/CAPF)) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of ₹44,000 - ₹55,000 / month (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPF Level 6), with general eligibility requiring ages between 20 - 25 years (Graduation degree in any discipline).
SSC CPO recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) like BSF, CRPF, CISF.
₹44,000 - ₹55,000 / month (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPF Level 6)
20 - 25 years (Graduation degree in any discipline)
Paper 1 hall ticket released 7 days before examination.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects / Modules | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | GK, Reasoning, Quant, English | 2 Hours | 200 | 0.50 per wrong answer | Moderate |
| PET/PST | Physical Test (Qualifying) | Running, Long Jump, Shot Put etc. | - | 0 | Not applicable | Difficult |
| Paper 2 | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | English Language & Comprehension | 1 Hour | 200 | 0.50 per wrong answer | Moderate |
Graduates aspiring for police Sub-Inspector posts
Physically fit candidates interested in uniformed jobs
Aspirants targeting CAPF/Delhi Police careers
A: SSC CPO is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission.
A: Yes, SSC CPO is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.
A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.