SSC CPO Recruitment 2025: 3073
Sub-Inspector Posts (Delhi Police & CAPF) 🚨 |
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the
official notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed
Police Forces (CAPF) Examination, 2025. This drive aims to fill 3,073 Sub-Inspector vacancies across various forces.
Recruitment Overview
Feature |
Details |
Recruitment Board |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Name of Post |
Sub-Inspector (SI) |
Total Vacancies |
3,073 Posts (Tentative) |
Application Mode |
Online |
Application Dates |
Sep 26, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025 |
Exam Schedule |
Nov - Dec, 2025 (Paper-I) |
Official Website |
Position Details & CAPF-wise
Vacancy |
The vacancies are distributed across Delhi Police and the
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) as follows:
Force |
No. of Posts |
CISF |
1,294 |
CRPF |
1,029 |
ITBP |
233 |
BSF |
223 |
Delhi Police |
212 |
SSB |
82 |
Total |
3,073 |
Eligibility Criteria |
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or
equivalent. Candidates appearing in their final year can also apply, but
must possess the essential qualification by the application closing date.
- Age Limit: 20 to 25 years as on August 1, 2025. (Born not earlier than 02.08.2000 and not later than 01.08.2005).
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years
- Professional Qualification (for SI in Delhi Police - Male): Must possess a valid Driving License for LMV
(Motorcycle and Car) on the date fixed for Physical Endurance
and Measurement Tests (PE&MT). Male candidates without an LMV license
are eligible only for SI posts in CAPFs.
Application Fee
Category |
Fee |
UR/OBC |
Rs 100/- |
SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen |
Nil |
- Payment Mode: BHIM UPI,
Net Banking, Credit/Debit cards, or through cash in SBI Branches by
generating an SBI Challan.
How to Apply |
- New Registration: Go to the official SSC
Recruitment Portal and complete the one-time registration process by
clicking "New User ? Register Now".
- Login: Log in using your credentials and click on the
"Online Application Form" link.
- Fill Details & Upload: Fill in all
personal and educational details accurately and upload necessary documents
(photo and signature).
- Fee Payment: Make the payment of the application fee as per
your category.
- Submission: Submit the form and take a printout of the
final application.
Important Dates 🗓️ |
- Starting Date to Apply Online: September 26, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: October 16, 2025
- Date of Application Correction: October 24th to 26th, 2025
- Schedule of Computer Based Examination (Paper-I): November - December, 2025
Scheme of Examination |
The selection process is mandatory and consists of four
stages:
- Paper-I
(Computer-Based Examination)
- Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Paper-II
(Computer-Based Examination)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Paper-I Exam
Pattern
- Type of Exam: Online
(CBE)
- Duration: 120 minutes
- No. of Questions: 200 MCQs
- Total Marks: 200 marks
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Part |
Subject |
No.
of MCQs |
Marks |
I |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
II |
General Knowledge and General
Awareness |
50 |
50 |
III |
Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
IV |
English Comprehension |
50 |
50 |
Total |
|
200 |
200 |
Paper-II Exam
Pattern
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
English Language & Comprehension |
200 |
200 |
120 minutes |
Candidates must indicate their desired examination
center(s) in the online application form. Here is the list of centers available
under the North Eastern Region (NER):
State/City |
Centre Code |
Itanagar |
5001 |
Dibrugarh |
5102 |
Guwahati (Dispur) |
5105 |
Jorhat |
5107 |
Silchar |
5111 |
Tezpur |
5112 |
Kohima |
5302 |
Dimapur |
5301 |
Imphal |
5501 |
Churachandpur |
5502 |
Shillong |
5401 |
Agartala |
5601 |
Aizwal |
5701 |
Physical Standards Test (PST) &
Relaxations |
The PST measures the height and chest of candidates.
Category |
Height |
Chest (Unexpanded) |
Chest (Expanded) |
Male (General) |
170 cm |
80 cm |
85 cm |
Female (General) |
157 cm |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Category-wise Relaxations |
Height and chest relaxations
(usually 5 cm) are provided for candidates belonging to Hilly Regions
(including J&K, North East) and all candidates belonging to Scheduled
Tribes (ST). |
|
|
Physical Endurance Test (PET) |
Candidates must successfully complete all of the
following events to qualify for this stage:
Event |
For Male Candidates |
For Female Candidates |
100-meter Race |
16 seconds |
18 seconds |
Long Race |
1.6 km (1 mile) in 6.5 minutes |
800 meters in 4 minutes |
Long Jump |
3.65 meters in 3 chances |
2.7 meters in 3 chances |
High Jump |
1.2 meters in 3 chances |
0.9 meters in 3 chances |
Shot Put (16 lbs / 7.25 kg) |
4.5 meters in 3 chances |
Not applicable |
Important Points:
- Qualification: Candidates must qualify in both PST and PET to be eligible for the
next stage (Paper-II).
- Chances: Candidates are typically given three chances for the Long Jump and
High Jump events.
- Appeal: If a candidate fails to meet the physical requirements, they may be allowed to appeal to the Appellate Authority.
SSC CPO Medical Test 🩺 |
The final stage ensures the candidate is medically fit
for duty in the police and armed forces:
Criteria |
Requirements |
Minimum Distant Vision |
6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye) |
Minimum Near Vision |
N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye) |
Vision Standard |
Must be achieved without visual
correction of any kind, even by glasses. |
Physical Defects |
Candidate must not have knock knee,
flat foot, varicose veins, or squint in the eyes. |
Syllabus for Computer Based Test
(CBT) |
Paper-I Syllabus
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: Includes both verbal and non-verbal type questions such as analogies,
similarities and differences, spatial visualization, problem solving,
arithmetical reasoning, coding and decoding, syllogistic reasoning,
emotional and social intelligence.
- General Knowledge and General Awareness: Testing awareness of the environment, current
events, and general knowledge pertaining to History, Culture,
Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, and
Scientific Research.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Focuses on appropriate use of numbers, including Whole Numbers,
Decimals, Fractions, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest,
Profit & Loss, Discount, Algebra, Geometry (Triangle, Circle, etc.),
Trigonometry, and Data Interpretation (Histogram, Bar diagram & Pie
chart).
- English Comprehension: Testing the candidate's basic comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and
writing ability.
Paper-II Syllabus
- English Language and Comprehension: Designed to test understanding and knowledge of the English Language, covering error recognition, filling in the blanks (verbs, prepositions, articles, etc.), Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Comprehension.
Important Web-Links |
Online Application Form: |
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) |
- What is the minimum age to apply?
The minimum age required is 20 years
as of August 1, 2025.
- Is a Bachelor's degree mandatory?
Yes, a Bachelor's degree from a
recognized university is the essential educational qualification for all posts.
- Is an LMV driving license mandatory for all posts?
No. The valid LMV driving license is
only mandatory for Male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police.
Candidates without a license can still apply for SI posts in CAPFs.
- Is there any negative marking in Paper-I and Paper-II?
Yes, there is a negative marking of
0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in both Paper-I and Paper-II.
- When will the exam be conducted?
The Computer-Based Examination
(Paper-I) is tentatively scheduled for November - December 2025.
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