SSC CPO Exam Date 2025 Out, Check Exam Schedule and Shifts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO Exam Date 2025 for candidates aiming to become Sub-Inspectors in the Delhi Police and CAPFs. According to the official schedule, the Computer-Based Examination (Paper I) will be conducted from 9th to 12th December 2025. With the exam dates finalised, candidates should stay updated on key events such as the admit card release and the PET/PST timeline. For a clear overview of the entire SSC CPO 2025 exam schedule, refer to the detailed information below.

SSC CPO Exam Date 2025 Out

The SSC Central Police Organisation (SSC CPO) Exam is conducted annually to recruit eligible candidates for Sub-Inspector posts in the Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces. For 2025, a total of 5308 vacancies have been announced.

The SSC CPO Exam Date 2025 has been announced and is set to take place from 9th to 12th December 2025. The recruitment process consists of Paper 1, the Physical Tests (PST/PET), and Paper 2, all conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. You can check the detailed schedule in the table provided below.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2025: Highlights

The SSC CPO (Central Police Organisation) Exam 2025 is a major recruitment drive by the Staff Selection Commission, providing candidates the chance to serve in the Delhi Police and other central government security forces. Key highlights of this recruitment are given below.

SSC CPO 2025: Important Dates

Check the major dates and events of the SSC CPO Exam 2025 here:

• 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
• Exam Date: 9 to 12 December 2025

SSC CPO Notification 2025

The SSC CPO Notification 2025 PDF, released by the Staff Selection Commission, contains all key information such as eligibility criteria, age limits, educational qualifications, salary details, and the selection process. This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for graduates aiming to pursue a career in the Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) and Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted) posts.

Download SSC CPO Notification 2025 PDF

SSC CPO (Sub Inspector) Vacancy 2025

The SSC CPO Recruitment 2025 has released a total of 5308 Sub-Inspector vacancies in the Delhi Police and CAPFs. The vacancies are distributed post-wise and category-wise, so candidates should consult the official notification for detailed information on distribution and reservation.

SSC CPO Vacancy for Sub Inspector in CAPFs

SSC CPO Vacancy for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Male

SSC CPO Vacancy Details for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Female

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2025

The SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2025 are based on nationality, educational qualifications, and age. Candidates must be Indian citizens (or from Nepal/Bhutan with a valid certification), hold a bachelor’s degree, and be aged between 20 and 25 years. Check the detailed eligibility requirements 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:

3. Educational Requirements: Check the table below for post-wise education:

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), Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Paper 2 (English CBT), and the Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Candidates must clear each stage to move on to the next.

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 feature objective multiple-choice questions. Paper 1 will be available in Hindi and English, while Paper 2 will be conducted only in English. A penalty of 0.25 marks will be applied for each incorrect answer. The total duration of the exam is 2 hours, with 30 minutes allocated for each section.

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 process has ended for candidates who meet the eligibility requirements for the Sub-Inspector posts. The last date to apply was 16th October 2025. The correction window is open from 24th to 26th October 2025.

SSC CPO Salary 2025

The Sub-Inspector (GD) posts in CAPFs come with a Level-6 pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 and are classified under Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial category. Similarly, the Sub-Inspector (Executive) posts in Delhi Police, open to both male and female candidates, also offer a Level-6 pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400, but are categorised as Group ‘C’ posts. Both positions provide competitive salaries, job security, and excellent career growth opportunities within the central and state police forces.