SSC CPO 2020 - 21 - Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Result, Cutoff

SSC CPO 2020 - 21 - SSC has released the result of SSC CPO for paper 1 on February 26, 2021. The SSC CPO notification for a total of 1564 vacancies was released in online mode at ssc.nic.in. Along with the notification, SSC also enabled the link to fill the application form on June 17, 2020. The last date to fill application form of SSC CPO 2020 was July 16. Applicants who met the SSC CPO eligibility criteria were eligible to apply. SSC CPO written was conducted from September 29 to October 05. Candidates who successfully applied were issued the SSC CPO admit card in online mode. SSC CPO exam is conducted in 4 stages - Paper 1, Physical Endurance Test (PET) (For all posts), Paper 2 and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Staff Selection Commission conducts the CPO recruitment 2020 exam to recruit candidates to the post of Sub Inspector and Assistant Sub Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs, BSF, CISF, ITBP and Shastra Seema Bal. As per data from the previous year SSC CPO exam, it was estimated that 8,20,683 candidates registered for the exam while out of them around 2 lakhs candidates appeared in the exam. In this article, candidates can check out all the important information related to the SSC CPO 2020 exam.
Latest: SSC CPO result 2021 has been announced. Also Check SSC CPO Cutoff 2021

SSC CPO 2020 – Overview

SSC CPO 2020 Important Dates

In the following table, candidates can check the exam dates of SSC CPO 2020 so that they don’t miss any major event.

Important Dates of SSC CPO 2020

SSC CPO Results 2020

SSC releases the result of SSC CPO separately for all stages. SSC CPO result 2020 for paper 1 has been released online in PDF format and comprises of roll number of candidates selected for the PST/PET stage. SSC will prepare the final result after the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) is conducted, while preparing the final result the aggregate score of SSC CPO Paper 1 and 2 will be taken into consideration. However, it is mandatory to qualify for PET/ PST and medical exam for being selected for the recruitment of SSC CPO 2020.

SSC CPO Cut off 2020

SSC determines the CPO cut off for each stage of the exam. In order to qualify for each stage of the exam, candidates need to score the minimum cut off marks and get shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process. SSC will prepare CPO cut off for four stages – Paper 1, PET/ PST, Paper 2 and final cut off after conducting the DME. The final cutoff will be determined based on the total marks scored by candidates in Paper 1 as well as Paper 2. Candidates can check the previous year SSC CPO 2020 cut off for paper 1 in the table mentioned below:

SSC CPO 2019 - Paper 1 Cut Off

The final SSC CPO 2017 cut off for the previous year is mentioned in the table below:

SSC CPO 2017 – Final Cut off for Paper 1 and 2 (Aggregate)

SSC CPO 2020 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility criteria in order to apply for the SSC CPO exam. The minimum academic qualification required is graduation while the age limit must be 20-25 years. Both male and female candidates can apply for the SSC SI CPO exam, although the physical standards differ for both.

SSC CPO Application Form 2020

SSC released the application form of SSC CPO 2020 on June 17. The application form was released in online mode ssc.nic.in. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria of the SSC Sub Inspector Exam were able to apply till June 16.

Steps to apply for SSC CPO 2020 Application Form

• Click on One Time Registration’ and fill in all details that are asked.

• Click on ‘Apply’

• Choose up to 3 nearest exam centres and fill in the details mentioned Sign declaration and click on ‘I agree’

• Cross-check all details

• Click on ‘Submit’ and pay an online application fee

• Print a copy of the registration form to be used for future reference

SSC CPO 2020 Selection Process

SSC conducts the CPO 2020 in four stages - Paper 1 (Computer-based examination), PET/ PST, Paper 2 (Computer-based examination) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). In order to qualify for each stage of the exam candidates to need to secure the minimum cut off marks as prescribed by SSC.

SSC CPO 2020 Exam Pattern

• SSC CPO 2020 Exam is conducted in 4 stages.

• Paper 1, Paper 2, PST/PET and Detailed Medical Examination.

• Paper 1 and 2 will be conducted in CBE and will be objective type.

• It will be held in Hindi and English.

• There will be a negative marking of 0.25.

SSC CPO 2020 Syllabus

On the other hand, SSC prescribes CPO 2020 syllabus in its notification. SSC CPO 2020 syllabus contains all the subjects and topics that the candidate needs to cover in order to qualify the exam. The question paper of SSC CGL will be based on the syllabus. Candidates should be aware of the complete SSC CPO syllabus so that they can score better marks and qualify all the stages of the exam. The syllabus for SSC is mentioned in the following table.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2020

SSC CPO 2020 Admit Card

SSC CPO admit card 2020 will be released in online mode one week before each stage of the exam. Candidates will have to use their credentials to login into the website and download the admit card/hall ticket of SSC CPO 2020.

Candidates must follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for SSC CPO 2020:

• Visit the official website - ssc.nic.in

• Click on SSC CPO 2020 Admit card

• A new login will appear

• Enter the SSC CPO login credentials

• Click on submit button

• Download admit card, take the printout and save it for future reference

SSC CPO 2020 Question Papers

SSC will release the answer key along with the question paper of CPO 2020 in online mode. The SSC CPO answer key 2020 will be published in PDF format. SSC will release the answer key for SSC CPO 2020 for Paper 1 and 2 only. First SSC will release the provisional answer key where candidates will have to challenge the wrong questions to pay Rs.100 for each objection. After candidates submit the response, SSC will scrutinize the objections and will release the final answer key.

How to Prepare for SSC CPO 2020

To prepare for SSC CPO first candidates need to be acquainted with the exam pattern and the syllabus of SSC CPO. Check the previous year question papers to check the paper pattern of the last few years. By solving the questions papers candidates will increase their problem-solving abilities and improve their time-management skills. Candidates should refer to the best books to prepare for SSC CPO to prepare well for the exam.

Also read: SSC CPO Sample Papers

SSC CPO 2020 Exam Centres

SSC conducts the CPO exam across various exam centres in India. While filling the application form candidates will have to choose 3 exam centres as per their preference. In the following table, candidates can check the exam centres for SSC CPO:

Name of exam centres of SSC CPO 2020

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