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The Staff Selection Commission holds an open Competitive Examination for recruitment in Central Police Organisation in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). This exam is also highly sought after among graduates who dream of a career with armed forces. You will be working at a prestigious post of sub-inspector, working as an investigating officer and dealing with the crime related issues of the country.
Basics
Exam Calendar
The process of CPO is a long standing one and can last for a couple years from the date of notification to the date of final marks/result declaration.
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|
| Release of notification/announcement |
| Start of application |
| End of application |
| Tier 1 examination |
| Result of tier 1 examination available |
| Physical standard test/ Physical endurance test |
| Result of PET/PST available |
| Tier 2 examination |
| Result of tier 2 examination available |
| Detailed Medical Examination |
Posts to be filled
SSC CPO hires candidates for several sections of the armed forces on multiple posts. List of exact number of vacancies of each post is revealed in the notification
| Name of post | Department/ Armed force of posting |
|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Male | Delhi Police |
| Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Female | Delhi Police |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CRPF | CRPF |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in BSF | BSF |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in ITBP | ITBP |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CISF | CISF |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (GD) in CISF | CISF |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in SSB | SSB |
Procedure of application
Visit ssc.nic.in
Click Apply
Go to CPO tab
From here, login and register.
Follow the given steps to fill out the basic information and the application form.
Candidates are advised in their own interest to submit online applications much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability or failure to login to the SSC website on account of heavy load on the website during the closing days.
Application Fee: payable: Rs 100/- (Rs one hundred only).
Eligibility and qualifications
Age limit (as on 1 January Year 2)
Age limitation in CPO 20-25 years as on 01-01-Year 2
Age relaxations
Permissible age relaxation for reserved categories is as follows -
| Category | Permissible age relaxation (in years) |
|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date. |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST). | Up to 40 years of age |
For departmental candidates of Delhi police applying against vacancies in Delhi police only, permissible age relaxation is as follows -
| Category | Permissible Age relaxation |
|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Essential educational qualification (as on 1 January year 2)
Educational Qualification for all posts is Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
NOTE : The result of requisite educational qualification must have been declared by the Board/ University by the specified date. Mere processing of the result by the Board/ University by the crucial cut-off date does not fulfil the EQ requirement.
Scheme and Pattern
The Examination will be conducted in three tiers as indicated below
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Preliminary)
Tier-II: Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Tier III: Computer Based Examination (Mains) (English language and comprehension)
Tier 1 (Pre)
Tier-1 will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English language.
Test will be conducted in online mode.
Each question will carry 1 mark and there will be negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
Total time allowed will be 2 hours
| Subject | Number of question | Maximum marks |
|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
Tier 2 (PET/PST)
This phase of examination does not carry any marks but is of QUALIFYING/ ELIMINATION nature.
Ex-servicemen applying for the examination are not required to undergo PET. However they need to fulfil PST and pass the prescribed medical standards.
Physical Standard Test
Physical standards for MALE candidates -
| Category of candidates | Heights (in cms) | Chest (in cms)(Unexpanded) | Chest ( cm)(Expanded) |
|---|
| For candidates from General Category | 170 | 80 | 85 |
| For candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim | 165 | 80 | 85 |
| For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
Physical Standards for FEMALE candidates -
| Category of candidates | Heights (in cms) |
|---|
| For candidates from General Category | 157 |
| For candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim | 155 |
| For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 154 |
NOTE : Weight will be measured corresponding to height (for all posts)
Physical Endurance Test
Physical endurance test for MALE candidates -
| Race | 100 meters race in 16 seconds |
|---|
| Race | 1.6 Kms race in 6.5 minutes |
| Long Jump | 3.65 metres in 3 chances |
| High Jump | 1.2 metres in 3 chances |
| Shot put (16 Lbs): | 4.5 metres in 3 chance |
Physical endurance test for FEMALE candidates
| Race | 100 metres race in 18 seconds |
|---|
| Race | 800 metres race in 4 minutes |
| Long Jump | 2.7 metres in 3 chances |
| High Jump | 0.9 metres in 3 chances |
Tier 3 (Mains)
Tier-2 will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions. The questions will be set in English language.
Test will be conducted in online mode.
Each question will carry 1 mark and there will be negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
Total time allowed will be 2 hours.
There will be total 200 questions for a total of 200 marks.
Detailed medical Examination
Medical examination
- All the candidates who qualify in Paper-II will be medically examined by the Medical Officer of the CAPFs or any other Medical Officer or Assistant Surgeon belonging to Grade-I of any Central/ State Govt. Hospital or Dispensary. Candidates, who are found to be unfit, will be informed of the position and they can make an appeal before Review Medical Board within the prescribed time limit of 15 days. Decision of Re-Medical Board/ Review Medical Board will be final.
- The candidate must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes and they should possess high colour vision.
- They must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.
Eye sight: The minimum near vision should be N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye). The minimum distant vision should be 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye) of both eyes without any correction like wearing glasses or surgery of any kind to improve visual acuity. In right handed person, the right eye is better eye and vice versa.
Syllabus
Tier 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Semantic Analogy
Symbolic/ Number Analogy
Figural Analogy
Semantic Classification
Symbolic/ Number Classification
Figural Classification
Semantic Series
Number Series
Figural Series
Problem Solving
Word Building
Coding & de-coding
Numerical Operations
Symbolic Operations
Trends
Space Orientation
Space Visualization
Venn Diagrams
Drawing inferences
Punched hole/ pattern-folding & un-folding
Figural Patternfolding and completion
Indexing Address matching
Date & city matching
Classification of centre codes/ roll numbers
Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding, decoding and classification
Embedded Figures
Critical thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Social Intelligence, etc.
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
Whole numbers
Decimals
Fractions and relationships between numbers
Percentage. Ratio & Proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation
Time and distance
Time & Work
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
Graphs of Linear Equations
Triangle and its various kinds of centres
Congruence and similarity of triangles
Circle and its chords
Triangle
Quadrilaterals
Tangents
Angles subtended by chords of a circle
Common tangents to two or more circles
Regular Polygons
Circle
Right Prism
Right Circular Cone
Right Circular Cylinder
Sphere
Hemispheres
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
Trigonometric ratio
Degree and Radian Measures
Standard Identities
Complementary angles
Heights and Distances
Histogram
Frequency polygon
Bar diagram & Pie chart
English comprehension
Candidates ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
Tier 2
All tier 2 details provided above under Schem of examination (Tier 2)
Tier 3 (English Language and Comprehension)
Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate‟s understanding and knowledge of English Language
This will be based on -
Error recognition
Filling in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc)
Vocabulary
Spellings
Grammar
Sentence Structure
Synonyms
Antonyms
Sentence Completion
Phrases and Idiomatic use of words
Comprehension etc.
Salary, perks and other benefits
Pay level and grade pay
| Name of post | Department/ Armed force of posting | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Male | Delhi Police | 6 | INR 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Female | Delhi Police | 6 | INR 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CRPF | CRPF | 6 | INR 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in BSF | BSF | 6 | INR 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in ITBP | ITBP | 6 | INR 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CISF | CISF | 6 | INR 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (GD) in CISF | CISF | 5 | INR 29,200 - 92,300/- |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in SSB | SSB | 6 | INR 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
Allowances
House rent allowance
The house rent allowance is given as a percentage of basic pay depending on the type of city
City X – 24%
City Y – 16%
City Z – 8%
Transport allowance
This is also based on what city the candidate is in -
Cities – 3600 INR
Other places – 1800 INR
Dearness allowance
This is the cost of living allowance. Currently this is valued at 17% of basic pay.
Diet allowance/Ration Money
Diet Allowance or Ration money is provided to the CPO employees to cater to their diet needs. The Diet allowance of Rs 101.5 is provided to SI in Delhi Police. Ration money of Rs.97.85 per head per day is admissible to SI in CISF.
Children Education Allowance/Hostel subsidy
CEA @ Rs.2250/- per month (Total Rs.27000/- per annum) for children studying class Nursery to 12th class.
Hostel subsidy @ Rs.6750/- per month (Total Rs.81000/- per annum) for children studying in hostel.
Dress Allowance
Rs.10,000/- (Annual) is given to posts from Constable to Inspector in the month of July of every year.
Risk /Hardship Allowance
The risk/hardship allowance is given according to the region. The sub-inspectors working in remote and dangerous areas are given this allowance according to the level of risk. Officials posted in areas of high-risk zone are given an extra allowance.
Pension
Pension is based on the amount of money that gets deducted from the salary the the employee every month. This gets rewarded after retirement when the employee gets a handsome amount every month.
In-hand salary
Following is the calculation of in hand salary that a CPO aspirant may get according to his city after all deductions and allowances
| Pay level | X city | Y city | Z city |
|---|
| 6 | INR 46k-47k (Approx) | INR 41K-42k (Approx) | INR 39K-40k (Approx) |
| 5 | INR 39K-40k (Approx) | INR 33K-34k (Approx) | INR 31K-32k (Approx) |
