What is the age limit for SSC CPO?

The age limit is 20 to 25 years as on the crucial eligibility cut-off date. Standard government relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years).

What Is SSC CPO SI? Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Physical Test (PET)

What Is SSC CPO? Eligibility, Physical Test, Exam Pattern & Selection Process

Comprehensive overview of the SSC Central Police Organisation (CPO) examination for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB). Covers graduate qualification, Paper-1 & 2 pattern, PET endurance standards, and Pay Level-6 salary.

By Yuva Result Career Research & Guidance Desk•Police & Paramilitary Selection Analyst

Updated: 27 Sept 2026

YuvaResult Police & Paramilitary Cluster • Sub-Inspector Gateway

SSC Central Police Organisation (CPO) recruits two-star Sub-Inspectors (SI) for Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces.

1. What Is the SSC CPO Examination?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Central Police Organisation (CPO) exam to select Executive Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police (Group 'C') and General Duty Sub-Inspectors in Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB - Group 'B' Non-Gazetted). Track active notices at our SSC CPO Recruitment Portal.

2. Four-Stage Selection Sequence

Stage 1: Paper-I (Objective CBT - 200 Marks)

200 questions in 2 hours across Reasoning (50 Qs), GK (50 Qs), Quantitative Aptitude (50 Qs), and English Comprehension (50 Qs).

Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET)

100m sprint (16s), 1.6 km run (6.5 mins), Long Jump (3.65m), High Jump (1.2m), and Shot Put for males. Female candidates have adapted standards.

Stage 3: Paper-II (English Language & Comprehension - 200 Marks)

200 questions in 2 hours testing vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and reading comprehension.

Stage 4: Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Eyesight standards (6/6 and 6/9 without glasses), color blindness check, flat foot, and knock knee inspection.

3. Pay Scale & Career Progression

Sub-Inspectors are appointed in Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) with gross starting emoluments of ₹55,000 to ₹65,000 per month. Sub-Inspectors are promoted to Inspector and subsequently to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) / Assistant Commandant (AC).

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes. For the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) as on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests.