SSC CPO 2025 – Sub‑Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
organizes the SSC CPO Examination to recruit Sub‑Inspectors for Delhi Police and several Central Armed
Police Forces CAPFs—namely BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles
Application Window & Official Timeline
According to the SSC 2025–26 calendar:
Online applications open: 16 June 2025
Last date to apply: 7 July 2025 (up to 11 PM IST)
Paper I scheduled: 1–6 September 2025
The official notification was initially expected around 16 June, but experienced a slight delay. However, the application start and end dates remain firm.
Educational Qualification
Essential qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Driving license requirement (for Delhi Police male candidates): Must possess a valid two-wheeler and four-wheeler driving license by the Physical Endurance & Standard Test (PE & ST) stage
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2025)
General: 20–25 years
Relaxations:
SC/ST: +5 years
OBC: +3 years
Ex‑servicemen: Upper age limit after deducting service rendered
Women, departmental candidates, etc., as per SSC rules
Selection Process
Paper I (CBT): General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language & Comprehension
Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Paper II (CBT): English Language & Comprehension
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Note: Male candidates lacking a driving license can only apply for CAPF positions, not Delhi Police posts
Application Fee
₹100 for General/OBC male candidates
No fee for SC/ST, Ex‑servicemen, women, and PwBD candidates
How to Apply
Visit the SSC official website around the application window.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
Fill out the SSC CPO application form (Part I & II).
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application and download the acknowledgment slip.
Summary Table
Detail Information
Apply Online 16 June – 7 July 2025 (by 11 PM IST)
Notification Release ~16 June 2025 (delayed)
Exam Date (Tier I) 1–6 September 2025
Education Bachelor’s degree
Age Limit 20–25 yrs (plus govt. relaxations)
Fee ₹100 (Gen/OBC males); others exempted
Selection Stages CBT → PST/PET → CBT → Medical