SSC CPO 2021 [Apply Online, Vacancies, Exam Date] : SSC CPO 2021 Notification will be released on the commission’s website @ssc.nic.in on 17th June 2021. SSC CPO is an open competitive computer-based test for recruitment of Assistant Sub Inspectors in CISF, Sub-inspectors in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Delhi Police. To apply for SSC CPO 2021, interested candidates will have to complete online registration of application on the Commission’s website.
- SSC CPO online registration of applications can be done between 17 June 2021 and 16 July 2021 whereas the last date for making payment online is 18 July 2021 till 23:30 hrs.
- The last date for payment of fee through Challan is 22 July 2021 while challan can be generated up to 20 July 2021 till 22:30 hrs.
- The Staff Selection Commission will conduct SSC CPO 2021 recruitment examination in 4 stages, Paper I CBT, PST/PET, CBT Paper 2, and DME.
- SSC CPO Paper I CBT will be conducted from 29 Sep 2021 to 5 Oct 2021 whereas the Paper-II will be held 1st Jan 2021.
Read further to know more about SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 exam details like official notification, application process, fee & mode of payment, scheme of exam, call letter, result, cut-off, important books, etc.
- Notification
- Important Dates
- Vacancies
- Eligibility Criteria
- Application Fee
- Application Form
- Apply Online
- Exam Pattern
- Admit Card
- Result
- Cut Off
- Post-Wise Pay Scale
SSC CPO 2021 Official Notification
SSC CPO SI 2021 official notification will be released on 17 June 2021. SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 official notification contains important information like online application starting & closing dates, fee submission & exam dates, how to fill & submit an online application, exam pattern, nature of paper & syllabus, e-call letters, results declaration dates, cut-off or qualifying marks, etc. A link to download or read SSC CPO notification 2021 is provided below.
Download SSC CPO Notification 2021 PDF
SSC CPO SI 2021 Important Events & Dates
| Exam Name | SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post | Assistant Sub Inspectors in CISF, Sub-inspectors in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Delhi Police |
| Notification | 17 June 2021 |
| Apply mode | online |
| Application start date | 17 June 2021 |
| Application Last date | 16 July 2021 till 23:30 Hrs |
| CBT Paper I Exam Admit Card | Available to download one week before the date of examination |
| CBT Paper I Exam | 29 Sep - 5 Oct 2021 |
| CBT Paper I Result | Oct 2021 |
| PET/ PST & Medical Exam | To be notified |
| CBT Paper II Admit Card | Dec 2021 |
| CBT Paper-II Exam | 3rd Jan 2022 |
| Tier II Result | Jan 2022 |
| Apply online | ssc.nic.in |
Note – All the above-mentioned dates are tentative and can be changed.
SSC CPO 2021 Number Of Vacancies
SSC CPO 2021 number of vacancies will be 1564. For the latest updates on vacancies, candidates are advised to pay a visit to the website of the Commission from time to time. A process to check the number of vacancies is given below
- https://ssc.nic.in > Candidate’s Corner > Tentative Vacancy
| Category | No. of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sub-inspector (GD) in CAPFs | 1395 |
| Sub-inspector (Female) in Delhi Police | 78 |
| Sub-inspector (Male) in Delhi Police | 91 |
| Total no. of vacancies | 1564 |
SSC CPO 2021 Eligibility Criteria
All the interested candidates are requested to check eligibility criteria prescribed for SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 before submitting the online application.
Nationality /Citizenship
- An applicant should be either an Indian citizen or a subject of Bhutan or Nepal
- Candidates other than Indian citizens are required to submit a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit
An applicant must be in between 20 and 25 years as on 01 Jan 2021. Relaxation in maximum age limit will be applicable for candidates belonging to special/ reserved categories. To know more, please have a look at below table
| Category | Age relaxation (in years) |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 |
| ST/SC | 5 |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date |
| For Group ‘C’ posts only | |
| Divorced women / widows / women judicially separated and who are not remarried | Up to 35 years of age (40 years for SC /ST) |
| (for vacancies in Delhi police) A departmental candidates (unreserved) who has rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date | Up to 30 years of age (33 years for SC /ST & 33 years for OBC) |
| For Group ‘B’ posts | |
| Central government employees who have rendered minimum 3 years' regular and continuous service as on closing date | 5 years (10 years for SC / ST) |
| For ASI in CISF | |
| Central government employees who have rendered minimum 3 years' regular and continuous service as on closing date | Up to 40 years of age (45 years for SC / ST) |
| Candidates who lived in Jammu & Kashmir from 01 Jan 1980 to 31 Dec 1989 | 5 years |
Note:
- Age relaxation is not applicable for Central Government Civilian Employees if they will apply for the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police
- Further details on permissible relaxation in upper age limit have been provided in SSC CPO notification
Educational Qualifications
As on 01 Jan 2021, applicants should have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution. Candidates having educational qualifications equivalent to Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply for SSC CPO 2021.
Driving License for LMV
Male candidates applying for the post of SI in Delhi Police must possess a valid DL for LMV (Car & Motorcycle) as on the date of Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests. However, candidates not having DL for LMV can apply for all other posts in CAPFs.
SSC CPO 2021 Application Form & Process
SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 application forms will be available on Commission’s website from 17 June 2021 onwards. The last date for receipt of applications is 16 July 2021 whereas online fee can be paid up to 18 July 2021 @ 23:30 Hrs. Candidates can also pay the fee offline through challan up to 22 July 2021 (during working hours of Bank) and challan can be generated up to 20 July 2021. SSC CPO 2021 online application includes 2 parts,
- Part 1: Registration
- Part 2: Fill in application and payment of a fee
How To Apply Online For SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021?
Candidates applying for SSC SI & ASI exam 2021 should have to go through a one-time registration process on the Commission’s website. Registration of application is a must otherwise they will not be able to fill in and submit SSC CPO application.
Candidates applying for SSC SI & ASI exam 2021 should have to go through a one-time registration process on the Commission’s website. Registration of application is a must otherwise they will not be able to fill in and submit SSC CPO application.
Part 1: Registration
- Open the Commission’s website or click here https://ssc.nic.in/
- Under the login section, click ‘New User? Register Now’ link
- You see a registration form in which you will have to enter and submit ‘Basic Details’, ‘Additional and contact details’ and ‘Signature & Photo details’
- Start with filling in ‘Basic Details’
- If you have ‘Aadhaar No.’ then enter, otherwise enter the photo ID number of your ‘Any other valid Photo ID’
- Type and verify your name
- If you have ever changed your name then select option ‘Yes’ and enter your ‘New / Changed name’ otherwise select option ‘No’
- Type and verify your father’s & mother’s names
- Select and verify your date of birth
- Provide details of your class 10th examination such as education board name, roll number and year of passing
- Select and verify gender
- Select the highest level of Educational qualification
- Enter and verify your mobile number
- Type and verify your email ID
- Choose your State / UT of permanent address
- Recheck all the filled details then click on tab ‘Save’
- Confirm your mobile number and email ID
- Your registration number will be displayed on the screen
- Same time, you will also receive your registration ID and password on your email ID and mobile number
- Use your registration details to login
- On login for the first time, change the password when prompted
- Login again using new/changed password
- Now, fill in and submit ‘Additional and contact details’ like identification marks, etc.
- Proceed further by clicking on ‘Save’ & ‘Next’ tabs
- Upload digital files of your passport size photo & signature
- Read the statement of declaration then accept it
- Recheck all the information
- Proceed further by clicking on the ‘Final Submit’ tab; instantly, you will receive 2 different OTPs on your email ID and mobile number
- Enter and submit any 1 OTP to confirm your online registration
- Now, your online registration process is completed
Part 2: Fill In Application and Payment Of Fee
- Log in using your registration ID and password
- You will see a few details of ongoing examinations under ‘Latest Notifications’
- Find and click on ‘Apply’ link available under ‘SI in Delhi Police, CAPFs and ASI in CISF Examination 2021’
- Detailed filled by in registration will be displayed
- Provide your preference for examination centers
- Select other options as per your eligibility
- Read and accept the given statement of declaration
- Recheck and verify all the details entered by you
- Proceed further to make payment of fee, only if you are not exempted from payment of fee
- Fee can be paid in both online & offline modes
- Select any one mode and complete the formalities
- After going through payment page, print your application form
Documents Needed
- Valid personal email address
- Working personal mobile number
- Academic mark sheets/passing certificates
- Scanned copies of photo and signature
- Photo : JPEG format (20 KB to 50 KB), 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height)
- Signature: JPEG format (10 to 20 KB), 4.0 cm (width) x 3.0 cm (height)
- Credit/debit card or net banking details for online payment of application fee
SSC CPO 2021 Application Fee & Mode Of Payment
Candidates belonging to General and OBC category need to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- as their application fee. On the other hand, female and applicants belonging to SC/ST/Ex-servicemen categories are exempted from paying the application fee.
| Category name | Application fee (in Rs.) |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC | 100/- |
| Ex-servicemen | No fee |
| Female | No fee |
| SC/ST | No fee |
Candidates can pay the application fee through either online or offline mode. To pay the fee online, a candidate has to use a debit/credit card or net banking or BHIM UPI facility. To pay fees offline, an applicant needs to generate an e-challan at the time of attempting online application and submit it with a requisite application fee at any nearest SBI branch.
SSC CPO 2021 Exam Pattern
The Staff Selection Commission will complete this recruitment event in the following Phases
- Online CBT (Paper I)
- Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Paper-II
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
All the tests/examinations will be held on different dates. Further related information is given below:
1. CBT Paper I Examination
- SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 Paper I examination will be a computer-based test having 200 objective type questions.
- Each MCQ will be of 1 mark.
Paper-I examination pattern and syllabus is given below
| Section names | No. of MCQs | Max. Marks | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | This section may have MCQs on differences, analogies and similarities, judgment, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination, observation, decision making, problem solving, analysis, space visualization, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning & figural classification, coding & decoding, statement conclusion, non-verbal series, arithmetic number series, syllogistic reasoning etc. |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 50 | 50 | This section may have MCQs relating to India & its neighboring countries, India history, culture, geography, national & international events & current affairs, economic scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific research etc. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | This section may have MCQs from the following topics- whole numbers, interest, profit & loss, fractions & relationships between numbers, percentage, decimals, averages, ratio & proportion, partnership business, time & work, basic algebraic identities of school algebra & elementary surds, regular polygons, common tangents to two or more circles, triangle, quadrilaterals, right circular cylinder, hemispheres, degree & radian measures, regular right pyramid with triangular or square base, standard identities, sphere, complementary angles, frequency polygon, trigonometric ratio, heights & distances, histogram, bar diagram & pie chart. |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | This test may have MCQs from several topics of English language such as filling in the blanks (using articles, verbs, preposition etc), cloze test, paragraph completion, one word substitution, antonyms, sentence structure, synonyms, sentence completion, phrases & idiomatic use of words, comprehension, etc |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
2. PET (Physical Efficiency/Endurance Test (For all posts))
- Candidates qualified in the paper I examination will be called to appear in Physical Efficiency/Endurance Test.
- This test will be applicable to all the candidates and for all the posts.
Required measurements for PET are given below.
| S.No. | Event Name | For Male Candidates | For Female Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Race | 100 m in 16 seconds | 100 m in 18 seconds |
| 2 | Race | 1.6 kms in 6.5 minutes | 800 m in 4 minutes |
| 3 | Long Jump | 3.65 metres in 3 chances | 2.7 metres in 3 chances |
| 4 | High Jump | 1.2 metres in 3 chances | 0.9 metres in 3 chances |
| 5 | Shot put (16 Lbs) | 4.5 metres in 3 chances 11 | Not Applicable |
PET Height and Chest Requirement
Height and chest parameters have been tabulated below
| Category | Height (Cm) | Chest(Cm) Unexpanded | Expanded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (General) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
| Male (Hill areas) | 165 | 80 | 85 |
| Male (ST) | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
| Female (General) | 157 | - | - |
| Female (Hill areas) | 155 | - | - |
| Female (ST) | 154 | - | - |
3. Paper-II CBT
Applicants qualified in PET/PST as well as found medically fit will be allowed to appear in Paper-II which is an online test of English language & Comprehension having 200 MCQs and each MCQ will be of 1 mark.
MCQs in paper II will be considered to evaluate the applicant’s knowledge as well as an understanding of English Language & it will be based on vocabulary, phrases & idiomatic use of words, spellings, error recognition, filling in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles, etc), grammar, sentence completion, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension, etc.
4. Medical Examination
Candidates qualified in Paper-II will have to undergo a detailed medical examination. They will be medically examined by a Medical Officer to be appointed by the respective authorities. Those who will be declared as unfit candidates can submit an appeal before Review Medical Board. Dates for making an appeal will be disclosed in due course.
5. Document Verification
Candidates who are declared as medically fit by the Medical officer will be needed to go for detailed Document Verification.
SSC CPO Syllabus
SSC CPO Syllabus Paper I and Paper II are given below.
SSC CPO CBT Paper I Syllabus
Reasoning
- Alphabet series
- Analogy
- Blood relations
- Clocks and calendars
- Coding-decoding
- Cubes and dice
- Directions
- Embedded figures
- Mirror image
- Non-verbal series
- Number series
- Papercutting and Paper folding
- Ranking
- Seating arrangement
- Statement conclusions and Statement arguments
- Syllogism
Quantitative Aptitude
- Allegation and Mixture
- Average
- Boats and Streams
- DI
- Geometry
- Height and Distance
- Mensuration
- Pipes and cistern
- Problems on Ages
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Square Root and Cube Root
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Trigonometry
- Volume and Surface Area
General Awareness
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Culture and heritage
- Current affairs (events of national and international importance)
- Environmental studies
- Indian economy
- Indian geography
- Indian history
- Physics
- Polity and constitution
- Static GK
English Language
- Basic English
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing ability
Paper-II Syllabus
English Language and Comprehension
- Antonyms
- Comprehension
- Error Recognition
- Fill In The Blanks
- Grammar
- Phrases and Idioms
- Sentence Completion
- Sentence Structure
- Spellings
- Synonyms
- Understating of English Language
- Vocabulary
Download SSC CPO Syllabus 2021 Pdf
Selection Process
- Paper I: It has 200 MCQs and each contains 1 mark and the time duration will be 2 hours. There will be 0.25 negative marks for each wrong attempt in this paper. The marks scored will be taken into consideration for the final cutoff.
- PET (Physical Efficiency/Endurance Test): It is qualifying in nature.
- Paper-II: The marks scored in this paper along with Paper I score will be considered for the final merit list. It has 200 MCQs and each question carries 1 mark and the time duration will be 2 hours. There will be a negative marking system in this paper as well. 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong attempt.
- Marks obtained in Paper I and Paper II will be considered for shortlisting of candidates for medical examination
SSC CPO 2021 Admit Card
The Staff Selection Commission will issue a separate SSC CPO Admit Card for each stage of examination including Paper I, Physical Efficiency/Endurance Test, Paper-II, Medical Examination. SSC will issue admit cards for Paper I examination in the third week of Sep 2021 and computer-based examination will be held from 29th Sep – 5th Oct 2021.
However, SSC will not send any call letter by post. Candidates have to download and print their admit cards online from the SSC’s official website.
How To Download SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 Admit Card?
- Open SSC’s website @ www.ssc.nic.in
- Now, find and click on the ‘Recruitment’ section or tab
- Find and click on the SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 link
- Click on download admit card button
- Enter the required details such as registration no. & password/date of birth
- Submit details
- You will get your admit card/call letter
- Download and print it on A4 size paper
- Read all and follow all the instructions carefully given on admit card
SSC CPO SI 2021 Result
It is expected that SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 paper I result will be declared by the end of Dec 2021. Candidate can check stage-wise results online on the SSC’s website. SSC CPO SI, ASI results will be available only on SSC’s official website and check your result by following the below instructions:
- Open SSC’s website @ www.ssc.nic.in
- Go to ‘Results’ section
- Find and click on the ‘SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 results’ link/tab
- Enter the required details
- Submit details
- Your result will appear on your computer’s screen
- Save and download it
- Don’t forget to print it as you will need a printed copy of your SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 results at the time of final employment
SSC CPO 2021 Cut Off Marks
Cut off marks will be decided by the SSC based on merit/ candidates performance in each stage. To be in the final selection process candidates need to score minimum qualifying or cut-off marks outlined by SSC. On the basis of cut-off marks at each stage, candidates will be called for further rounds and finally for document verification. Here we have provided category-wise last year’s cut-off marks.
| Category name | SSC CPO Paper-I + Paper-II Cut Off 2017-18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | |
| ST | 140.50 | 230.00 |
| SC | 161.00 | 217.50 |
| Ex-servicemen | - | 204.00 |
| OBC | 192.00 | 271.75 |
| General | 264.75 | 293.50 |
SSC CPO 2021 Post-Wise Pay Scale
SSC CPO Post wise pay scale is tabulated below.
| Post’s name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF | Rs.5200-20200 in PB-2 with Grade Pay of Rs. 2800/- |
| Sub-Inspector in CAPFs | Rs 9300-34800 in PB-2 with Grade Pay of Rs 4200 |
| Sub Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police | Rs.9300-34800 in PB-2 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 |
SSC CPO SI, ASI 2021 Important Books
- Guide to SSC Sub-Inspectors In CPOs By Gate
- SSC CPO Solved Papers By Kiran Publication
- SSC CPO Sub-Inspectors Exam Solved Papers By Upkar Publications
- SSC CPO Superfast Practice Sets By Kiran Publication
- SSC CPO Practice Workbook By Kiran Publications
SSC CPO SI & ASI 2021 FAQs
Q. What Is The Closing Date For Receipt Of SSC SI, ASI Application?
A. 16 July 2021 up to 23:30 hrs.
Q. What Will Be The Mode Of Paper I and Paper II?
A. Both paper I & paper II will be conducted in online mode. Both will be CBEs (computer-based examinations).
Q. What Is The Number Of Vacancies Of Sub-Inspector in CISF?
A. The number of vacancies will be 1395.
Q. What Are The Posts Under SSC CPO?
A. SSC CPO exam is conducted for the vacancies of the following posts
- Sub-Inspectors in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)
- Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and
- Assistant Sub Inspectors in CISF
Q. What Is The Total Number Of SSC CPO Vacancy?
A. The exact number of vacancies to be filled through the SSC SI & ASI exam will be 1564.
Q. What Is The Salary Of SI in Delhi Police?
A. SI (Executive) in Delhi Police post is a Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted) post and holds a pay scale of Level – 5 (Rs.35400-112400/-).
Q. When Paper I Will Be Conducted?
A. 29th Sep to 5th October 2021.
Q. Which Date Will Be Considered For Determining Age Of A Candidate?
A. 01 Jan 2021.
Q. What Is SSC CPO?
A. SSC CPO stands for Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization. SSC CPO SI exam is an open competitive examination being conducted by the SSC to fill up the posts like SI in Delhi Police, CAPFs and ASI in CISF.
Q. Can A Final Year Student Apply For SSC CPO 2021?
A. They can apply only if s/he will manage to obtain a passing certificate of required educational qualification on or before 01 Jan 2021.