SSC CPO 2025 Recruitment Notification Postponed – Latest Updates
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has deferred the release of the SSC CPO 2025 recruitment notification, originally
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has deferred the release of the SSC CPO 2025 recruitment notification, originally scheduled for June 16, 2025, due to administrative reasons. This notification pertains to the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), as well as Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI) in CISF. The revised notification date is yet to be announced, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, for updates.
Key Details of SSC CPO 2025 Recruitment
- Exam Purpose: The SSC CPO exam is conducted annually to recruit candidates for Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police and CAPFs, and Assistant Sub-Inspector roles in CISF. It is a national-level examination offering opportunities in law enforcement under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Vacancies: The exact number of vacancies for 2025 will be detailed in the upcoming notification. Last year, approximately 4,187 vacancies were announced for various posts.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years as of August 1, 2025. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government norms.
- Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is required. Male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police must possess a valid driving license for light motor vehicles (LMV) at the time of the Physical Endurance Test (PET).
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens, or subjects of Nepal or Bhutan with an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
- Selection Process: The recruitment involves four stages:
- Paper 1: A computer-based test (CBT) with 200 objective-type questions covering General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension (200 marks, 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer).
- Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET): Assesses physical fitness, including height requirements (minimum 170 cm for males, 157 cm for females, with relaxations for certain categories).
- Paper 2: A CBT focusing on English Language and Comprehension (200 marks, 200 MCQs, with negative marking).
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Ensures candidates meet medical standards.
- Application Process: The application window is expected to open once the revised notification is released, likely from June to July 2025. Applications must be submitted online at ssc.gov.in with a fee of INR 100 for General/OBC male candidates (exemptions for SC/ST, women, and ex-servicemen).
- Exam Dates: Paper 1 is tentatively scheduled for September 1 to 6, 2025, with Paper 2 expected on March 8, 2026.
Important Updates
The postponement was announced via an official notice on the SSC website, citing administrative reasons. Candidates are encouraged to monitor ssc.gov.in for the new notification release date, which will include detailed information on vacancies, application procedures, and exam schedules.
Pushpender Yadav
Preparation Tips
While awaiting the notification, candidates can:
- Review the SSC CPO syllabus and focus on key topics like reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English comprehension.
- Practice previous years’ question papers, available on the SSC website.
- Maintain physical fitness for the PET/PST stages, ensuring compliance with height and endurance requirements.
Stay updated by visiting the official SSC website regularly for the latest announcements regarding the SSC CPO 2025 recruitment process.
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