CPO Exams

The SSC CPO Exam is a national level test conducted by SSC for recruiting candidates into the Central Police Organization. The SSC CPO stands for Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization. This article will help the candidates to know every detail related to the SSC CPO Exam such as eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, cut-off, vacancy, etc.

The SSC CPO exam has certain eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring for the exam.

Candidates should check the SSC CPO eligibility criteria properly before applying for the Central Police Organisation 2020 exam. The Staff Service Commission might cancel the application at the last moment if the eligibility criteria for the exam is not met.

The eligibility conditions for the SSC CPO Exam 2020 is as follows:

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern has 4 stages-

1. Paper I
2. Physical Test
3. Paper-II
4. Medical Examination

All these above stages/sections are mandatory.

The exam pattern for SSC CPO Paper I is as follows:

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern for Paper II is as follows:

SSC CPO Exam pattern- Salient points

• As per the paper pattern of CPO examination, both papers will have multiple-choice questions.
• Candidates can expect a deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both the papers.
• Candidates who qualify in Paper I will be allowed to appear for Physical Test.
• Paper-II will only be appeared by candidates who clear the Physical Test.
• Paper-II will be followed by Medical Examination.

The syllabus of Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organisation is vast and comprehensive and covers all the topics in Paper I & Paper II that overlap with other competitive exams. Candidates need to prepare well for both the papers are they are equally important.

As per the syllabus, the SSC CPO Paper I that is a computer-based exam ask questions related to the following subjects-

• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Knowledge and Awareness
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Comprehension

The syllabus of Paper-II in the SSC CPO exam is based on English Language & Comprehensions where the candidates’ skills on vocabulary, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, etc are tested.

The marks of the candidates are uploaded on the website of the Commission. Candidates may check their marks by using their Registration Number/ Roll Number and Registered Password.

SSC CPO CUT OFF

The commission releases the cut off for SSC CPO exam along with the result. The cut off for SSC CPO 2020 Exam will be released once the Paper I is conducted successfully, as per the revised schedule given by the commission.

The result for SSC CPO Paper I for the year 2019 and 2018 is released as well as the cut off marks.

Q.1 Does SSC conduct SSC CPO every year?

ANS: Yes, SSC conducts various exams to fill the vacancies in different government departments & ministries.

Q.2 Can final year candidates apply for SSC CPO

ANS:Yes, you Can apply for SI, ASI CRPF and BSF Posts. Candidates should have a graduate degree on or before January 1, 2022

Q.3 What is the Application Fee for SSC CPO 2022 Exam?

ANS: For OBC and General male candidates, the application fee that needs to be paid is INR 100/-. Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from paying the fee.

Q.4 What is SSC CPO Application fee for the examination?

ANS: Male candidates belonging to General and OBC category have to pay a total of 100 rupees as the application fee. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Ex-servicemen and Women candidates eligible for reservation are exempted from paying SSC CPO application fee.

Q.5 Are spectacles allowed in SSC CPO?

ANS: No, spectacles are not allowed in SSC CPO exam.

Q.6 What are the topics covered in SSC CPO Syllabus?

ANS: The SSC CPO syllabus covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge and Awareness, and English Comprehension.

Q.7 Is there negative marking for Wrong attempts in SSC CPO exam recruitment?

ANS: Candidates appearing for SSC CPO recruitment can expect a deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both the papers.

Q.8 What are the eligibility criteria for SSC CPO recruitment?

ANS: The SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria for CPO recruitment exam is as follows:

• A citizen of Indian Nationality.
• Must fulfil SSC CPO age Limit i.e. minimum 20 years and maximum 25 years of age.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.

Q.9 Is there any interview in SSC CPO?

ANS: No, there is no interview process for SSC CPO. Candidates have to clear only four stages of the exam- Paper 1, PET/ PST, Paper 2, and Medical Examination.

Q.10 Is SSC CPO a good job?

ANS: The vacancies being offered through SSC CPO is one of the highly respectable jobs among the public.

Q.11 Is SSC CPO a good job?

ANS: The vacancies being offered through SSC CPO is one of the highly respectable jobs among the public.

Q.12 What is the number of attempts allowed for the SSC CGL exam?

ANS: There is no restriction on the number of attempts. A candidate can apply until his/her age exceeds the maximum age mentioned in the eligibility criteria of SSC CPO.

Q.13 Is SSC CPO tough?

ANS: SSC CPO is tough yet not impossible to crack. SSC CPO is a multi-staged examination that includes merit tests as well as a physical examination. Candidates are advised to go through the physical efficiency test before appearing the exam and prepare accordingly.