The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CPO Notification 2025 to 3073 vacancies for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination, 2025 (SSC CPO 2025). The release of the notice marks the start of the application window from 26th September to 16th October 2025, inviting eligible candidates to begin their online registration process immediately.
SSC CPO Notification 2025 Out
The SSC CPO Notification 2025 PDF provides detailed information on eligibility criteria, age limits, educational qualifications, pay scale, and the selection process. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSC website within the specified dates. This recruitment drive is a key opportunity for graduates aspiring to join the central security forces and the Delhi Police in Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) and Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted) positions.
SSC CPO Exam 2025 Important Dates
The SSC CPO 2025 notification released on 26th September 2025, with online applications open until 16th October 2025. The last date for fee payment is 17th October, and the application correction window is available from 24th to 26th October 2025. The Computer-Based Exam (Paper-I) is scheduled to be conducted between November and December 2025.
- Notification Release Date: 26th September 2025
- Start Date for Online Applications: 26th September 2025
- Last Date & Time for Online Applications: 16th October 2025 (23:00 hrs)
- Last Date & Time for Online Fee Payment: 17th October 2025 (23:00 hrs)
- Window for Application Form Correction: 24th October 2025 to 26th October 2025 (23:00 hrs)
- Schedule of Computer-Based Examination (Paper-I): November–December 2025.
SSC CPO Vacancy 2025
The SSC CPO Vacancy 2025 has been announced with a total of 3,073 openings for Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police and CAPFs. This includes 212 vacancies for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and 2,871 vacancies for Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs. The vacancies are distributed category-wise and post-wise, and candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for detailed vacancy breakdown and reservation details.
SSC CPO Vacancy Details for Sub Inspector (GD) CAPFs
| Force | Gender | Sub Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|
CRPF
|
Male |
1029
|
407 | 101 | 272 | 151 | 75 | 1006 |
| Female | 10 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23 | ||
|
BSF
|
Male |
223
|
87 | 21 | 57 | 31 | 16 | 212 |
| Female | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | ||
|
ITBP
|
Male |
233
|
85 | 18 | 52 | 32 | 11 | 198 |
| Female | 15 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 35 | ||
|
CISF
|
Male |
1294
|
473 | 116 | 314 | 175 | 86 | 1164 |
| Female | 53 | 13 | 35 | 19 | 10 | 130 | ||
|
SSB
|
Male |
82
|
30 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 71 |
| Female | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | ||
|
Total
|
Male |
2861
|
1082 | 263 | 709 | 404 | 193 | 2651 |
| Female | 88 | 20 | 57 | 30 | 15 | 210 |
SSC CPO Vacancy Details for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Male
| Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| Open | 50 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 114 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Others) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 8 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Special Category) | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 6 |
| 10% Reservation for Departmental Candidates | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Total | 63 | 35 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 142 |
SSC CPO Vacancy Details for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Female
| Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| Open | 32 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 70 |
| Total | 32 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 70 |
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2025
The SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2025 includes three main factors: nationality, education, and age. Candidates must be Indian citizens (or from Nepal/Bhutan with a valid certificate), hold a bachelor’s degree, and fall within the age range of 20 to 25 years. Check the details below before applying.
1. Age Criteria:
Eligible candidates should be 20 to 25 years old (born between 02.08.2000 and 01.08.2005).
2. Age relaxations apply as follows:
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen (ESM) |
3 years after deduction of military service
|
| Widows/divorced/separated women | Up to 35 years |
| Widows/divorced/separated women (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years |
| Departmental candidates (UR) | Up to 30 years |
| Departmental candidates (OBC) | Up to 33 years |
| Departmental candidates (SC/ST) | Up to 35 years |
3. Educational Requirements: Check the table below for post-wise education:
| Post | Educational Qualification |
Additional Requirement
|
| Sub Inspector (GD) – Delhi Police & CAPFs | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university | – |
| Sub Inspector (Executive) – Delhi Police (Males only) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
Valid LMV Driving License (motorcycle & car) at the time of Physical Tests
|
4. Nationality/Citizenship:
Applicants must be either Indian citizens or subjects of Nepal or Bhutan. Candidates from Nepal or Bhutan must possess a Government of India eligibility certificate, where required. Those awaiting the certificate can appear for the exam, but their appointment will only be confirmed after the certificate is issued.
SSC CPO Selection Process 2025
The SSC CPO 2025 selection process consists of four stages: Paper 1 (CBT), PST & PET, Paper 2 (English CBT), and finally, a Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Candidates must qualify at each stage to move forward.
Stage 1: Paper 1 – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Stage 3: Paper 2 – Computer-Based Test (English Comprehension)
Stage 4: Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025
In SSC CPO 2025, both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will consist of objective multiple-choice questions. Paper 1 will be available in both Hindi and English, whereas Paper 2 will be conducted only in English. For every wrong answer in either paper, 0.25 marks will be deducted. The total exam duration is 2 hours, with 30 minutes allotted for each section.
| SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
| Papers | Subjects | No. of Questions/ Max. Marks | Duration |
| SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2025 | 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 | 120 minutes | |
| SSC CPO Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2025 | English Language & Comprehension | 200/200 | – |
Note: From this year, the section-wise exam timings have been introduced and officially announced.
For more details:
Check: SSC CPO Syllabus 2025
Also Check: SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025
SSC CPO Application Form 2025
The SSC CPO Application Form 2025 is available from 26th September to 16th October 2025 on the official SSC website for 3,073 Sub-Inspector vacancies. The last date for fee payment is 17th October, and corrections can be made between 24th–26th October 2025. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying. A direct link to apply online is shared below.
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