SSC CPO 2021 Exam - Dates, Application, Vacancy, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

Staff Selection Commission conducts SSC CPO SI exam for recruitment of candidates for the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police, Sub Inspector in CAPFs, Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF. SSC CPO SI recruitment exam is conducted in two stages – computer-based examination and PET. The computer-based examination or CBE is divided into two papers – Paper 1 and 2. Candidates qualifying Paper 1 will be eligible to appear in PET/PST. On the basis of their performance in PET/PST, candidates will be shortlisted for Paper 2. Both Paper 1 and 2 comprise of 200 marks and candidates will be given two hours to complete each paper. SSC will release a final result on the basis of marks secured in Paper 1 and 2 subject to qualifying PET/PST. Candidates will be recruited for the posts available, as mentioned in the notification, based on the final result.

The eligibility criteria of SSC CPO has been provided below.

Nationality : Candidates must be a citizens of India

Age Limit : Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years of age

Educational Qualification : Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other

The application form of SSC CPO is made available in online mode. The application fee is Rs. 100 for General and OBC category candidates and women/SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen are exempted from fee payment. Candidates must retain the print out of application form and copy of fee receipt till the completion of the recruitment process.

Application Fees

Go through the complete syllabus and exam pattern of SSC CPO Sub Inspector (SI) exam and plan preparation accordingly

Distribution of time to cover each and every topic required for the exam is crucial

Candidates must prepare for the exam in such a way that all the basics related to the topics of the exam are clear

The preparation routine of the exam should be devised in a manner such that candidates have ample time left for revision after completion of the syllabus

After candidates have revised the entire syllabus, it is important that they practice mock tests, previous years’ question papers, and sample paper. This will help them manage their time effectively on the day of examination

SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of SSC CPO 2021 has been released by the Staff Selection Commission. SSC CPO Sub Inspector (SI) 2021 Paper I consist of four subjects – General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. Paper 1 will be conducted for 2 hours and consist of 200 marks each. Candidates who qualify for Paper I will be called for Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). Physical Endurance Test is qualifying in nature. Paper 1 will comprise only multiple-choice questions. SSC CPO 2021 exam pattern for Paper 1 is provided below.

SSC SI 2021 Exam Pattern for Paper I:

SSC CPO Paper 2 Exam Pattern

Paper II is held to test candidates’ knowledge of English language. Paper 2 is held for 2 hours and comprises 200 marks. Paper 2 contains objective type questions. SSC CPO SI 2021 Paper 2 exam pattern is given below.

SSC SI Exam Pattern 2021 for Paper II:

Marking Scheme:

The making scheme of SSC CPO is prescribed by Staff Selection Commission has been provided in the table below.

SSC releases the admit card for SSC CPO exam on their regional websites. Candidates have to enter their registration number and date of birth to download the admit card. SSC CPO admit card is released 7-10 days prior to the date of the exam. The admit card is released for different stages of the exam - Paper 1, PET/PST and Paper 2. Candidates can download their SSC CPO Sub Inspector admit card until the exam day.

SSC CPO answer key is published for Paper 1 and Paper 2 after each exam has been conducted. The exam body provides the facility of raising objections on the provisional answer key. Candidates can raise objections for a specified period of time. Once all objections have been taken into consideration, a final answer key of SSC CPO exam is published. SSC CPO result is declared after the release of the answer key. Candidates can use the answer key to check their responses against the correct answers provided in it to calculate their probable scores.

The result of SSC CPO is released by SSC online for both Paper 1 and 2. The result is declared in the form of PDF. The result contains roll numbers of candidates who qualify in the exam. SSC announces the result of SSC CPO in various phases - Paper 1 exam, PET, Paper 2 and final result. The result of all stages of the exam is declared after the conduct of each stage of the exam. Candidates are shortlisted for recruitment on the basis of score in Paper 1 and 2.

The cut-off of SSC CPO is the minimum marks which candidates must obtain to qualify each stage of the exam. The cutoff is declared for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. SSC CPO cutoff is released gender-wise and category-wise. 

Staff Selection Commission conducts SSC CPO Sub Inspector (SI) Paper 1 to select candidates for PET/PST. Candidates qualifying PET/PST are called to appear for Paper 2. On the basis of marks secured in Paper 1 and 2, the final result is prepared. Candidates are shortlisted for recruitment to the preferred posts based on the final result.