SSC CPO 2021 - Answer key (OUT), Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Selection Procedure, Vacancies

SSC CPO 2021 - The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final SSC CPO 2020 answer key and question papers online on February 3, 2022 on the official website - ssc.nic.in. Candidates can download the SSC CPO answer key and question papers till March 3, 2022 (6 pm). Earlier, SSC CPO 2020 result of Paper-II online on January 6, 2022. SSC CPO 2020 Paper II exam was conducted on November 8, 2021.

The SSC CPO exam is also called SSC Sub Inspector (SI). The SSC CPO is conducted to recruit Sub Inspectors in Delhi Police, CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) and ASI (Assistant Sub Inspectors) in CISF (Central Industrial Security Forces) under the Ministry of Home Affairs for Government of India. The CPO notification is released on the official website ssc.nic.in. The application form of CPO is also released on the same day as of notification. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria of SSC CPO can apply for it in online mode. Check the exam pattern, syllabus, cut off and more here.

SSC CPO 2021 – Overview

SSC CPO 2021 Exam Dates

From the following table, candidates can check all the important dates of SSC CPO 2021. CPO aspirants are advised to refer to these dates to not miss any major events.

SSC CPO Dates 2021

SSC CPO Application Form 2021

SSC will release the SSC CPO 2021 application form on their official website. The application form of SSC CPO 2021 will have to be filled in two parts - Part 1 and Part 2. Candidates will have to first register themselves in Part 1 by filling basic details like their name, gender, date of birth, etc. In part 2 they will have to upload scanned documents and pay the online application fee of SSC CPO. After successful submission of the application form of SSC CPO, candidates will be issued the admit card to appear in the exam.

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2021

SSC prescribes SSC CPO eligibility criteria for all applicants willing to appear for the SSC Central Police Organisation Exam. SSC CPO eligibility criteria 2021 is prescribed by SSC in its official SSC CPO 2021 notification. SSC Central Police Organisation eligibility criteria consists of age limit, academic qualification and nationality of the candidate. Candidates must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree to apply for SSC CPO there are also some physical measurements that candidates must meet in order to apply for CPO. The detailed physical requirements are mentioned in the official notification PDF.

Also check - SSC CPO Selection Procedure 2021

SSC CPO Admit Card 2021

SSC will release admit card for SSC CPO 2021 in online mode. To download SSC CPO paper admit card candidates will have to use their registration number and date of birth. SSC CPO admit card will be released region wise and candidates can download it from the regional websites. Candidates will have to carry their admit card along with valid photo ID - Aadhar card, voter ID, driving license etc.

SSC CPO Exam Centres 2021

SSC mentions the CPO exam centres in its official notification. The exam centres are the venue where the exam will be held. The detailed address of the CPO exam centre will be mentioned in the candidate's admit card. From the following table candidates can check the SSC CPO exam centres region and city-wise.

SSC Sub Inspector (SI) Exam Centres 2021 List (Region and Centres)

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2021

The SSC CPO 2021 exam pattern is mentioned in official notification. Candidates planning to prepare for SSC CPO exam, must refer to the detailed exam pattern. From the following table candidates can check the exam pattern CPO 2021.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2021

SSC CPO PET/PST Test 2021

SSC CPO PET Test 2021

For Male Candidates

100 metre race to be covered in 16 seconds

1.6 Km Race to be covered in 6.5 minutes

High Jump: 1.2 metres in 3 chances

Long Jump: 3.65 metres in 5 chances

Short put 16 LBS: 4.5 metres in 3 chances

For Female Candidates

100 metre race to be covered in 18 second

800 metre race to be covered in 4 minutes

High Jump: 0.9 metres or 3 feet in 3 chances

Long Jump: 2.7 metres or 9 feet in 3 chances

SSC CPO Medical Test 2021

Criteria for the Medical Test is given below:

• Candidate’s must not have a knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in their eyes.

• Candidate’s eye standards should be without glasses/lenses.

• Candidate’s minimum Near Vision: N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye)

• Minimum Distant Vision: 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye)

SSC CPO Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2021

• • Time duration is 120 minutes.

• • Total number of questions asked will be 200 and maximum marks will be 200.

• • The test will be of English Language and Comprehension conducted online.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2021

SSC mentions the syllabus of CPO in its official notification. The SSC CPO 2021 syllabus consists of the subjects, topics and sections on which the question paper of SSC CPO will be based. Candidates can check the detailed SSC CPO syllabus from here.

SSC CPO Paper-1 Syllabus 2021

SSC CPO Paper 2 Syllabus 2021

SSC CPO Question Papers 2021

SSC doesn't release the official question papers on its own, however, the unofficial SSC CPO 2021 question papers are released by various coaching institutions. The questions asked in the exam are mentioned on the CPO answer key. The CPO answer key is released on the official website after the exam is conducted. Candidates preparing for SSC CPO must go through previous year question papers to know about the types of questions asked in the exam and the difficulty level as well the question paper format of the exam.

SSC CPO Answer Keys 2021

SSC releases CPO answer key at its official website. The Staff Selection Commission will release the answer keys along with the response sheet in the PDF format. SSC first releases the provisional answer key and later after receiving the objections from candidates, it will release the final answer key. Candidates can download the SSC CPO answer key to calculate their expected marks, evaluate their performance etc. Candidates must use login credentials to download the CPO answer key.

SSC CPO Best Books 2021

Candidates planning to prepare for the SSC CPO exam must refer to the best books to cover all aspects. From the following table, we have shared some of the most popular and recommended books for candidates. Check these subject-wise books for in-depth preparation of the SSC CPO.

SSC CPO 2021 Best Books - Paper 1

Best Books for SSC CPO 2021 - Paper 2

SSC CPO Result 2021

SSC has declared the SSC CPO 2020 result for paper 2 in online mode on January 6, 2022 at its official website. The SSC CPO result is released in PDF format and consists of roll number and name of all the qualified candidates. SSC Central Police Organisation result is released paper wise and candidates who qualify in the exam as per the CPO result will be eligible to be recruited on the vacant posts.

SSC CPO Cut off 2021

SSC releases SSC CPO 2021 cut off along with the result. The cut off marks are released in PDF format and are mentioned in the result writeup. SSC CPO cut off is released separately for all categories. Candidates who score equal to or more than cut off will qualify in the respective stages of the exam.

SSC CPO Preparation Tips 2021

Some of the following tips that can help candidates prepare in an efficient way for the SSC CPO exam -

• Refer to the exam pattern and the syllabus.

• Make a study plan and divide time for all sections strictly.

• Download and practice previous year question papers.

• Analyze past years cut off marks to know about the difficulty level.

• During the last days of the exam practice mock test papers and test series for better preparations.

• During the preparations find out your weaker section and work on them.