How many vacancies are there in SSC CPO 2025?

There are a total of 3073 vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs.

What is the last date to apply online?

The closing date for online application is 16th October 2025 (11 PM).

What is the eligibility for SI posts?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline. For Delhi Police SI (Male), a valid LMV driving licence is mandatory by the date fixed for PE&ST.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Central Police Organization (CPO) Examination 2025. This crucial notification aims to recruit eligible graduates for 3073 Sub-Inspector (SI) posts in the Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

The online application window for this significant government job opportunity opened on September 26, 2025. Aspiring candidates seeking a prestigious Level-6 position in the Armed Forces must submit their applications via the official SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in/) before the deadline of 16th October 2025.

Read further for a comprehensive breakdown of vacancies, eligibility requirements, the four-stage selection process, and the detailed exam pattern.

SSC CPO 2025: Key Dates and Exam Summary

The SSC CPO 2025 examination is conducted to fill positions for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs.

Event	Date/Detail
Official Notification Release Date	26th September 2025
Online Application Start Date	26th September 2025
Closing Date for Online Application	16th October 2025 (11 pm)
Last Date for Fee Payment (Online)	17th October 2025 (11 pm)
Application Correction Window	24th to 26th October 2025
Tentative Paper-I Exam Date	November - December 2025
Total Vacancies	3073 Posts
Pay Scale	Level-6 (₹35,400 - 112,400)

Detailed SSC CPO Vacancy Breakdown (3073 Posts)

SSC is recruiting a total of 3073 candidates for the SI posts across various categories.

Post Name	Male Vacancies	Female Vacancies	Grand Total
Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police	142 (Includes Open, Ex-SM, Dept. Candidates)	70 (Open)	212
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs	2651	210	2861
Overall Total			3073

Candidates can apply for SI positions in six different forces through the SSC CPO 2025 exam. These include Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

Eligibility Criteria (Age, Education, and Requirements)

Educational Qualification

A candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university to apply for the Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs and Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police posts.

Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)

The minimum age limit is 20 years, and the maximum age limit is 25 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.08.2000 and not later than 01.08.2005.

Age Relaxations: Age relaxation benefits are provided for reserved categories:

SC/ST: 5 years.
OBC: 3 years.
Ex-servicemen (ESM): 3 years after deduction of military service.
Departmental candidates (SC/ST) who have rendered 3 years of service: Up to 35 years.

Essential Requirement for Delhi Police SI (Male)

Male candidates applying for the Sub Inspector (Executive) position in Delhi Police must possess a valid driving licence for LMV (motorcycle and car). This licence must be valid as of the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Standard Tests (PE&ST); otherwise, they will not be allowed to undergo these tests.

Application Fee

The application fee is Rs. 100/- for male candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories. Women candidates and those belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), the Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Ex-servicemen (ESM) are exempted from paying the fee. Payment must be made online only, using modes such as net banking, credit/debit cards, BHIM, or UPI.

The Four Stages of Selection and Exam Pattern

The SSC CPO 2025 selection process is rigorous and comprises four mandatory stages:

1. Paper I (Computer-Based Test - CBT).

2. Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

3. Paper II (Computer-Based Test - CBT).

4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME).

Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed to the next.

Paper I Exam Pattern

Paper I is an objective multiple-choice-type exam. Questions are bilingual (Hindi and English), except for the English Comprehension section. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer. The total duration is 120 minutes (2 hours), with a sectional timer of 30 minutes for each part.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration (Total 120 minutes)
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	30 minutes
General Knowledge and General Awareness	50	50	30 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	30 minutes
English Comprehension	50	50	30 minutes
Total	200	200	2 Hours

Paper II Exam Pattern

Paper II focuses solely on English Language & Comprehension.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
English Language & Comprehension	200	200	2 Hours

Important Links

Candidates should use the official link to apply online and download the notification PDF for complete details.

Description	Link
SSC CPO 2025 Notification PDF Download	Click Here
SSC CPO 2025 Direct Apply Online Link (Active)	Click to Apply
SSC CPO Syllabus & Exam Pattern Details	Click to Check
SSC CPO Previous Year Cut Off Analysis	Click to Check
Official SSC Website	https://ssc.gov.in/

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. When was the SSC CPO 2025 Notification released? A. The official SSC CPO 2025 Notification was released on 26th September 2025 at the official website, https://ssc.gov.in/.

Q. What is the total number of vacancies in SSC CPO 2025? A. The Staff Selection Commission has announced a total of 3073 vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts in the Delhi Police and CAPFs.

Q. What is the deadline to submit the online application for SSC CPO 2025? A. The closing date for the receipt of the online application is 16th October 2025 (11 pm).

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the SI posts? A. A candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Male candidates applying for SI (Executive) in Delhi Police must also have a valid LMV driving licence by the date of the PE&ST.

Q. What is the age limit for SSC CPO 2025 recruitment? A. The age limit is between 20 to 25 years as of 01/08/2025.

Q. What are the forces included in the SSC CPO 2025 recruitment drive? A. Candidates can apply for SI (Executive) in Delhi Police, and SI (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).