SSC CPO All Details
Here’s a comprehensive guide on SSC CPO (Central Police Organization) including all posts, eligibility criteria, vacancies, cutoff, salary, facilities, and levels:
🔰 SSC CPO Overview
SSC CPO is conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit Sub-Inspectors (SI) in various central police organizations like:
- Delhi Police
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs):
- BSF
- CRPF
- ITBP
- CISF
- SSB
📌 All Posts under SSC CPO
| Post | Department |
|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (SI) | Delhi Police (Male & Female) |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)* | CISF (only through departmental exam, not via CPO) |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- For Delhi Police SI (Male): Valid driving license for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on the date of PE&MT.
2. Age Limit (as of Notification Year)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after deduction of military service) |
3. Physical Eligibility
For Males:
- Height: 170 cm (Relaxation for certain categories)
- Chest: 80 cm (5 cm expansion)
- 100m race: 16 seconds
- 1.6 km run: 6.5 minutes
- Long Jump: 3.65 meters
- High Jump: 1.2 meters
For Females:
- Height: 157 cm
- 100m race: 18 seconds
- 800m run: 4 minutes
- Long Jump: 2.7 meters
- High Jump: 0.9 meters
📊 Vacancy (2024 Example – Approximate)
| Post | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI in Delhi Police | 109 | 53 | 162 |
| SI in CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, etc.) | 1569 | 174 | 1743 |
| Total | – | – | 1905+ |
(Exact vacancy changes each year based on requisitions from departments.)
🎯 Cut-Off Marks (Previous Year Trends)
SSC CPO Tier 1 Cut-Off 2023 (Male – General Category):
- Delhi Police SI (Male): ~100–110
- CAPFs (SI): ~90–100
SSC CPO Tier 1 Cut-Off 2023 (Female – General Category):
- Delhi Police SI (Female): ~100–110
- CAPFs (SI): ~90–100
(Cut-off varies yearly and category-wise.)
💰 Salary & Pay Scale
Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police & CAPFs:
- Pay Level: 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Grade Pay: ₹4200 (Old system)
- In-hand Salary: ₹45,000 – ₹55,000/month approx.
Components:
- Basic Pay
- DA (Dearness Allowance)
- HRA (House Rent)
- TA (Transport Allowance)
- Other allowances
🏢 Facilities & Benefits
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| 🏠 HRA | House Rent Allowance or Govt. quarters |
| 🏥 Medical | Free medical treatment for self & family |
| 💼 Pension | NPS (National Pension Scheme) |
| 📚 Education | Quarters often have schools, hostels |
| 💳 Travel | Free travel passes / allowances |
| 🛡️ Uniform | Uniform and maintenance allowance |
| 🚔 Official Vehicle | For Delhi Police SI (may vary) |
🪜 Career Growth & Levels
- Sub-Inspector (SI)
- Inspector
- Deputy Superintendent (DSP) / Assistant Commandant
- Additional SP / Commandant
- SP / DIG
- IG / ADG / DG (Very rare, promotion based on performance, exams)
📝 Selection Process
- Paper-I (Online CBT)
- Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Paper-II (English Comprehension)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
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