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.
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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.
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SSC CPO 2021 – Overview
Exam Name | Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organisation (SSC CPO) |
Short name | SSC CPO is also known as SSC SI (Sub Inspector) |
Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission |
Official website | ssc.nic.in |
Mode of exam | Online and offline |
Vacancies | TBA |
Stages of SSC CPO exam |
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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
Events | SSC CPO 2020 | SSC CPO 2021 |
Application Form Release | June 17, 2020 | To be announced |
Last date to apply | July 16, 2020 | To be announced |
Admit card release date | November 12, 2020 | To be announced |
Exam of SSC CPO Paper 1 | September 29 to October 05, 2020 November 23 to 25, 2020 | To be announced |
Declaration of result of Paper 1 | February 26, 2021 (Declared) March 03 to 24, 2021 (Mark sheet available) March 06 to April 04, 2021 (Final answer key) | To be announced |
Exam Date of SSC CPO Paper 2 | July 26, 2021 | To be announced |
Declaration of Result of Paper 2 | December 6, 2022 | To be announced |
Release of final answer key | February 4, 2022 | To be announced |
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.
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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 Region | SSC CPO Exam Centres with Code |
Central Region (CR) (Bihar Uttar Pradesh) | Bhagalpur (3201) |
Muzaffarpur (3205) | |
Patna (3206) | |
Agra (3001) | |
Bareilly (3005) | |
Gorakhpur (3007) | |
Kanpur (3009) | |
Lucknow (3010) | |
Meerut (3011) | |
Prayagraj (3003) | |
Varanasi (3013) | |
Eastern Region (ER) (Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal) | Port Blair (4802) |
Ranchi (4205) | |
Bhubaneshwar (4604) | |
Kolkata (4410) | |
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR) Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala | Bengaluru (9001) |
Belagavi (9002) | |
Hubballi (9011) | |
Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)(9005) | |
Mangaluru (9008) | |
Mysuru (9009) | |
Shivamogga (9010) | |
Udupi (9012) | |
Thiruvananthapuram (9211) | |
Ernakulam (9213) | |
Kannur (9202) | |
Kollam (9210) | |
Kottayam (9205) | |
Kozhikode (9206) | |
Thrissur (9212) | |
Northern Region (NR) Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand | Delhi NCR (2201) |
Ajmer (2401) | |
Bikaner(2404) | |
Jaipur (2405) | |
Jodhpur (2406) | |
Kota (2407) | |
Sriganganagar (2408) | |
Udaipur(2409) | |
Sikar (2411) | |
Dehradun (2002) | |
Haldwani (2003) | |
Haridwar (2005) | |
Roorkee (2006) | |
North Eastern Region (NER) Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura | Itanagar (5001) |
Churachandpur (5502) | |
Ukhrul (5503) | |
Agartala (5601) | |
Dibrugarh (5102) | |
Goalpara (5104) | |
Guwahati (Dispur) (5105) | |
Jorhat (5107) | |
Lakhimpur (5109) | |
Silchar (5111) | |
Tezpur (5112) | |
Kohima (5302) | |
Shillong (5401) | |
Imphal (5501) | |
Aizawl (5701) | |
Southern Region (SR) Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana | Tirupati (8006) |
Visakhapatnam (8007) | |
Vijayawada (8008) | |
Kurnool (8003) | |
Hyderabad (8002) | |
Warangal (8003) | |
Guntur (8001) | |
Rajahmundry (8004) | |
Chennai (8201) | |
Coimbatore (8202) | |
Madurai (8204) | |
Puducherry (8401) | |
Western Region (WR) Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra | Surat (7007) |
Mumbai (7204) | |
Ahmedabad (7001) | |
Vadodara (7002) | |
Rajkot (7006) | |
Pune (7208) | |
Nagpur (7205) | |
Aurangabad (7202) | |
Kolhapur (7203) | |
Nashik (7207) | |
Panaji (7801) | |
Madhya Pradesh Sub Region (MPR) Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal (6001) |
Satna (6014) | |
Ujjain (6016) | |
Bilaspur (6202) | |
Jabalpur (6007) | |
Indore (6006) | |
Gwalior (6005) | |
Durg-Bhilai (6205) | |
Sagar (6015) | |
Raipur (6204) | |
Western Region (NWR) Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab | Shimla (1203) |
Hamirpur (1202) | |
Leh (1005) | |
Jammu (1004) | |
Srinagar (1007) | |
Samba (1010) | |
Hamirpur (1202) | |
Amritsar (1404) | |
Mohali (1406) | |
Chandigarh (1601) |
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
Tier | Type of Examination | Mode of examination |
Tier-I/Paper 1 | Objective Multiple Choice | Online |
PET/PST | Running, Long Jump, High Jump and Short Put | Physical exam |
Tier-II/Paper 2 | Objective Multiple Choice | Online |
SSC CPO PET/PST Test 2021
Candidate | Height | Chest | |
Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
Male (Gen) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
Belonging to Hilly regions & areas of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 165 | 80 | 85 |
Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
Female (Gen) | 157 | - | - |
Belonging to Hilly regions & areas of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 155 | - | - |
Scheduled Tribes | 154 | - | - |
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
Quantitative Aptitude | English Comprehension | General Reasoning | General Knowledge |
Percentage | Reading Comprehension | Verbal Reasoning | Current Affairs |
Data Interpretation | Vocabulary | Circular Seating Arrangement | Books and Authors |
Problems of Ages | Para Jumbles | Input Output | Important Dates |
Number Series | Error Correction | Directions and Distances | Sports |
Mensuration and Geometry | Verbal Ability | Linear Seating Arrangement | Awards and Honours |
Ratio and Percentage | Grammar | Syllogism | Entertainment |
Quadratic Equation | Synonyms-Antonyms | Double Lineup | Obituaries |
Interest | Active and Passive Voice | Scheduling | Scientific Research |
Profit and Loss | Fill in the Blanks | Blood Relations | |
Speed, Distance and Time | Ordering and Ranking | ||
Time and Work | Data Sufficiency | ||
Number System | Coding and Decoding | ||
Data Sufficiency | Code Inequalities |
SSC CPO Paper 2 Syllabus 2021
Section | Syllabus |
English Language and Comprehension | Synonyms Antonyms Error Recognition Fill in the Blanks Vocabulary Spellings Grammar Sentence Structure Sentence Completion Phrases and Idiomatic Use of Words Comprehension |
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
Subjects | Topics | Authors |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical | B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali |
Reasoning For General Competition | KD Campus | |
General Knowledge and General Awareness | Lucent’s General Knowledge | Lucent Publication |
Manorama Yearbook | Mammen Mathew | |
Quantitative Aptitude | Arihant’s Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Arihant Publication |
English Comprehension | Quick Learning Objective General English | R.S. Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal |
Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi | |
High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren & Martin |
Best Books for SSC CPO 2021 - Paper 2
Subjects | Topics | Authors |
English Language & Comprehension | Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
Objective General English | R.S. Aggarwal | |
Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi | |
One Word Substitution | Kiran | |
A mirror of Common Error | Kiran |
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.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - SSC CPO 2021 - Answer key (OUT), Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Selection Procedure, Vacancies
Question: Is SSC CPO conducted every year?
Answer:
Yes, the SSC CPO exam is conducted every year. SSC releases the notification on its official website.
Question: What is the selection procedure for SSC CPO?
Answer:
There are 4 stages in the SSC CPO exam - Paper 1, PST/PET, Paper 2 and Medical.
Question: I am a graduate can I apply for SSC CPO?
Answer:
Yes, graduate candidates can apply for SSC CPO.
Question: Can final year students apply for SSC CPO?
Answer:
Yes, final year students can apply for the CPO, however, they will have to produce their graduation completion documents during the document verification. Candidates are also advised to check the official notification PDF for the eligibility date of the last academic qualification.
Question: What is the Application Fee for SSC CPO 2021 Exam?
Answer:
The application fee is Rs. 100 for General and OBC category candidates while SC/ST and Female candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Question: What is SSC CPO salary?
Answer:
The salary of SSC CPO after implementation of 7th pay commission is Rs 35400 - 112400 for SI in Delhi Police & CAPF while it is between Rs. 29200-92300 for ASI in CISF.
Question: What is qualification for SI post?
Answer:
The minimum eligibility qualification required to apply for SI post is Bachelor's degree.
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i failed in physics in class 12 but currently pursuing my graduation am i eligible for ssc cpo exam (overall passed in 12
Hey aspirant,
Hope you are doing great.
Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent. Candidates who have pursued their degrees/diplomas through open and distance learning mode of education can apply for the exam.
Age limit: minimum 20 years and maximum 25 years.
Mode of application : online
Hope this helps you.
My date of birth 28/11/2002 !! is i am eligible for ssc cpo exam or not pls pls answer it ..and in which year i eligible for this exam
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria ;
• Candidates should be of 20 to 25 years old on January 01,2021 .Candidates should not be born before Jan 02,1996 and not after January 01,2001
•Categories also play a vital role in age Eligibility;
Candidates belonging to SC/ST have 5 years of relaxation. And OBC Candidates have 3 years of relaxation.And for the EX-SERVICEMAN (ESM) relaxation is 3 years .
FOR THE POSTS OF SI AND ASI IN CAPFs ONLY ;
Candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 have been given the relaxation of 5 years.
FOR GEOUP 'C' POSTS ONLY
Female Candidates who are widows,divorced, women judicially separated from their husbands and the non- married ones have given relaxation upto 35 years.And the SC/ST female Candidates has given upto 40 years relaxation .
FOR DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES OF DELHI POLICE AGAINST VACCINE IN DELHI POLICE ONLY :
Departmental Candidates who are unreserved and who are not less than 3 years of continuous service as on closing date have given relaxation upto 30 years. OBC &SC/ST of the same category are given relaxation upto 33 years and 35 years respectively.
Please tell me about SSC CPO ???????
Hello,
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Central Police Organization (CPO) exam. The SSC CPO exam which is also known as SSC Sub Inspector (SI) is conducted to recruit Sub Inspectors in Delhi Police in 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 last date to apply is July 16th 2021.
How much time is taken for promotion of PSI of Delhi police to inspector ?
Hello Dear,
Delhi Police Sub Inspector is primarily responsible for maintaining law and order in the capital city by using all the powers, officially vested by the Govt. of India. The Sub Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police comes under Group-C post and pay band of 9300–34800 +4200 Grade pay. The first promotion from an SI to the rank of an Inspector takes about 15 years, provided an impeccable service record. The next promotion to the rank of an ACP takes about 12 years.
Other allowance
Dearness Allowance : 119% (currently)
House Rent Allowance
Transport Allowance : 1600 + DA
Conveyance Allowance ,CGHS semi-private (medical benefit)
Good Luck
deputy superintendent of police Vs CBI sub inspector ? which will be best...
Hello aspirant,
Selected candidates will be recruited on a deputation basis and paid in the pay band III of Rs 15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay of Rs 5,400. Eligible candidates can download the application form as given in the recruitment advertisement of CBI.
the cbi officer ki salary pay scale is rs 9300-34800 while grade pay of rs 4200 and other allowances are available. as per the current pay scale, you will initially get a salary of around 40,000 /
Thankyou