SSC CPOStaff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam

Test Level-: State Level
Eligibility-: Graduation
Duration-:2 Hours
Medium-: Multiple
Examination Mode-: Online
Total Questions-: 200

Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CPO SI exam for recruitment of candidates for the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police, Sub Inspector in CAPFs, and Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF. SSC CPO SI recruitment exam is conducted in two stages – computer-based examination and PET. The computer-based examination or CBE is divided into two papers – Paper 1 and 2. Candidates qualifying for paper 1 will be eligible to appear in PET/PST.

On the basis of their performance in PET/PST, candidates will be shortlisted for Paper 2. Both Papers 1 and 2 comprise of 200 marks and candidates will be given two hours to complete each paper. SSC will release a final result on the basis of marks secured in Paper 1 and 2 subject to qualifying PET/PST. Candidates will be recruited for the posts available, as mentioned in the notification, based on the final result.

Highlights

Full Exam Name	Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Short Exam Name	SSC CPO
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission
Frequency of Conduct	Once a year
Languages	English, Hindi
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fee (General)	100 Rs [Offline] +1 More
Mode of Exam	Online
Mode of Counselling	Online / Offline

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of SSC CPO has been provided below.

Nationality : Candidates must be a citizens of India

Age Limit : Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years of age

Educational Qualification : Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria Overview
SSC CPO Nationality/Citizenship	A candidate must be either: A citizen of India, A subject of Nepal, A subject of Bhutan, A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India, A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam intending to permanently settle in India. A candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
SSC CPO Age Limit	Minimum age - 20 years Maximum age - 25 years Age relaxations applicable
SSC CPO Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University

SSC CPO 2022 Age Limit

Minimum Age - 20 years
Maximum Age - 25 years

Age Relaxation:

The below table has age relaxation for reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, etc.

Sr.no	Category	Age-Relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit
01	SC/ ST	5 years
02	OBC	3 years
06	Ex-servicemen (ESM)	3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
For the posts of SI and ASI in CAPFs only (Category Code-07)
07	Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989	5 years
For ASI in CISF only (Category Codes-10 and 11)
10	For Group B posts: Central Government Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on the closing date.	General/OBC – Up to 40 Years of Age
11		SC/ST – up to 45 Years of Age
For the post of SI in Delhi Police (Category Codes-12 and 13)
12	Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married.	Up to 35 years of age
13	Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. (SC/ ST)	Up to 40 years of age
For Departmental candidates of Delhi Police against the vacancies of Delhi Police only (Category Codes-17, 18 and 19)
17	Departmental candidates (Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date.	Up to 30 years of age
18	Departmental candidates (OBC) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date.	Up to 33 years of age
19	Departmental candidates (SC/ ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date.	Up to 35 years of age

SSC CPO Education Qualification

Educational Qualification for all posts is a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
The programs in Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Architecture, and Physiotherapy, etc are not permitted to be offered under Open and Distance Learning mode.
Candidates who have not acquired the educational qualification will not be eligible and need not apply.
For the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (only) - Male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) as on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Standard Tests. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to undergo Physical Endurance and Standard Tests.

Important Dates:
• Starting Date of Online Application: July 20,2023
• Last Date of Online Application: August 13,2023
• Date of Paper-I: October 3 to 6,2023
• Date of Paper-II: No be Notified

Download

Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through SSC website - http://ssconline.nic.in

SSC CPO syllabus 2023 - SSC CPO paper 1 syllabus

In SSC CPO paper 1 questions are asked about subjects like English comprehension, general knowledge, general intelligence and reasoning and quantitative aptitude. The SSC CPO paper 1 exam is conducted in online mode and questions are asked on a variety of topics like problem-solving, profit and loss, economy, percentage, ratio, decision making, verbal ability, current affairs, important dates and more. Check the table below to know about the SSC CPO paper 1 syllabus

Subjects	Topics
English and comprehension	Grammar Vocabulary Sentence structure Synonyms Cloze test Antonyms One word substitution Reading comprehension Direct and indirect speech Fill in the blanks Error spotting Idiom and phrases Active and passive voice, etc.
Quantitative aptitude	Mixture Problems Ratio Proportions Number Systems Simplification Algebra Profit and Loss Percentage Average Time and work Speed, Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Trigonometry Mensuration Geometry Data Interpretation, etc.
General knowledge	Current affairs Sports General Polity including Indian Constitution Economy Geography National current affairs Culture Important dates History Science and technology, etc.
General intelligence and reasoning	Analogies Arithmetical reasoning Visual memory Verbal and figure classification Arithmetical number series Discriminating observation Arithmetical computation Abstract ideas and symbols Analytical functions Similarities and differences Judgment Problem-solving analysis Space visualization Decision making, etc.

Best Books for preparation 2023

Candidates preparing for the SSC CPO exam must keep all the important books in hand. This is so that they can have good preparation material to refer to. We have provided the latest and best books to make the process of searching for the books easier for you. Start your preparation for the SSC CPO Exam 2023 with the help of these books.

Book	Author	Publication	Description
Analytical Reasoning	MK Pandey	B.Sc Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd	In describing the different forms of reasoning problems, the book uses straightforward language.
Objective General English	S.P Bakshi	Arihant	The book is divided into four parts. The first section covers the language syntax, the second covers verbal ability, and the final two sections cover grammar use.
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma	Arihant	This best-seller covers both abstract principles and tricks for addressing quantitative questions.
Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations	R.S. Aggarwal	S Chand	This is a detailed book that includes instructions, formulae, answers to questions, practice sets, and answer keys.

Applicants wanting to appear for the SSC CPO exam for the first time might be thinking about how to prepare for the SSC CPO exam. Where to start the preparation, what books to refer to, what study material to purchase, whether to take SSC CPO coaching, etc. Through this article, we will try to resolve as many doubts as possible of the SSC CPO aspirants regarding the SSC CPO 2023 preparation tips. Go through the points below to know how to prepare for the SSC CPO.

SSC CPO Preparation Tip 1 - Knowledge Of exam pattern and syllabus

Before proceeding with the SSC CPO preparation 2023, applicants should know the official SSC CPO syllabus 2023, exam pattern, marking scheme and more. It will help familiarise the applicant with the subjects and topics asked in the exam. Check the tables below for more information on the SSC CPO exam pattern and marking scheme.

SSC CPO Preparation Tip 2 - Make as study schedule for the SSC CPO exam

As per their capabilities and SSC CPO exam pattern and syllabus applicants must make a proper study plan to prepare for the exam. This time table should be prepared on the basis of positives and negatives of the applicant and cover all aspects of the SSC CPO recruitment process.

SSC CPO Preparation Tip 3 - Study regularly

Aspirants must develop a habit of studying regularly for the SSC CPO exam. They must follow the SSC CPO preparation strategy in all spirit and letter. Candidates should develop a habit of reading the newspaper regularly as it will help them in the general awareness end english section of the examination too. It is also one of the best ways to learn and remember things too.

SSC CPO Preparation Tip 4 - Which study material to refer

First of all applicants should develop a habit of reading which will help to improve their grammar skill set, current affairs and other related aspects. While preparing for the SSC CPO exam applicants must choose the right books and other study material to refer. This is applicable for both SSC CPO paper 1 and paper 2. Aspirants should not refer to too many SSC CPO preparation books as it will create a lot of confusion in their minds. Only standard and most referred SSC CPO books must be preferred and revised multiple times.

SSC CPO Preparation Tip 5 - PET/ PST/ Medical test

The SSC CPO selection process has four stages - paper 1, PET/ PST, Paper 2 and medical test. Other than the theoretical portion of the SSC CPO exam applicants must also pay attention to the physical aspect of the examination. The physical endurance test and medical test stages of the exam are qualifying in nature. To prepare for this applicants must work out daily for 40 to 60 minutes.

SSC CPO Preparation Tip 6 - Sample papers and self-assessment

Aspirants must practice as many sample papers as possible for the SSC CPO paper 1 and 2 exam for self-assessment. For the PET/ PST and medical test candidates are advised to work out daily for around an hour to keep themselves fit. Aspirants should attempt the SSC CPO sample papers and the previous year's question papers after covering the full SSC CPO syllabus. This will help applicants to know about their weak areas which need to be worked on.

SSC CPO Preparation Tip 7 - Time Management

The SSC CPO exam preparation should start with a clean slate. Applicants should get rid of all the preconceived notions about the examination. They should focus on the final goal i.e how to prepare for the SSC CPO exam and how to clear it. The SSC CPO preparation should be started well in advance before the actual CPO exam, to cover all aspects of the examination. Time management is key in this exam as well as other exams. So applicants need to learn how to improve their accuracy in less time. Different aspirants have different ways of time management, so time management tactics may vary from person to person.

SSC CPO Preparation Tip 8 - Stay positive and determined

The most important tip while preparing for any exam is that the applicant must not lose hope and give up. If they are dedicated, success will surely come to them one day. So candidates must remain positive and healthy throughout the SSC CPO exam.

SSC CPO 2022 Cut Off for Females

Category	Cut-off Marks (Paper I + Paper II)	Candidates Available
SC	157.33590	172
ST	158.27624	110
OBC	203.73835	382
EWS	222.93066	198
UR	288.45112	183*
Total	--------	1045

Note: *11-SC, 03-ST, 149-OBC and 102-EWS candidates qualifying at UR cut off have been shown under their respective categories.

SSC CPO Cut off 2022 for Male

Category	Cut-off Marks (Paper I + Paper II)	Candidates Available
SC	121.69997	1828
ST	123.52852	1319
ESM	81.42549	1602
OBC	154.47594	4734
EWS	160.82820	2248
UR	252.69892	1452*
Total	--------	13183

Note: *419-SC, 253-ST, 65-ESM, 2555-OBC and 1474-EWS candidates qualifying at UR cut off have been shown under their respective categories.

SSC CPO Vacancy

The total number of vacancies is 1564 which is divided into several posts. SSC also declared certain reservation. In the following table, you find the division of vacancies as well as the number of reservations as per the categories:

Post Names	Vacancy
Sub-Inspector (SI) in Central Armed Police Forces	1395
Sub-Inspector SI in Delhi Police (Male)	91
Sub-Inspector SI in Delhi Police (Female)	78
Total Vacancy	1564

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