Direct recruitment of uniformed two-star executive Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP & SSB.
Mandatory educational background, age limits, pay scale, and service designations
The Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organisation (SSC CPO) examination is the premier national pathway for graduates to don the coveted two-star uniform as Sub-Inspectors (Executive) in the elite Delhi Police and Sub-Inspectors (General Duty) in Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB). Officers wield statutory investigation powers, lead armed squads, and maintain law and order across national and metropolitan jurisdictions.
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. For Delhi Police SI: Male candidates must possess a valid LMV Driving License (Motorcycle and Car) on date of PE&MT.
20 to 25 Years
OBC: 3 years (up to 28 yrs); SC/ST: 5 years (up to 30 yrs); Ex-Servicemen: 3 years deduction; Departmental Delhi Police up to 30 yrs.
General / UR: Unlimited within age 20-25 yrs
OBC: Unlimited within age 20-28 yrs
SC / ST: Unlimited within age 20-30 yrs
Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) + DA + HRA + Uniform Allowance + Ration Money. Delhi Police SI gross starting ~₹64,000 – ₹70,000/month; CAPF SIs receive additional Risk & Hardship Allowances up to ₹17,300/mo.
Annual Vacancies: Approx. 4,000 – 4,500 Sub-Inspector vacancies annually
Stage-wise breakdown, paper timing, question distribution, and negative marking rules
Negative Marking Rule: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Paper-I and Paper-II.
Mode: Computer Based Examination (CBT Online) + Physical Testing Grounds + Hospital Medical Exam | Medium: Paper-I Bilingual (Hindi & English). Paper-II strictly in English Language.
Objective test of 200 questions carrying 200 marks in 2 hours. Covers 4 sections: Reasoning (50Q/50M), GK (50Q/50M), Quantitative Aptitude (50Q/50M), and English Comprehension (50Q/50M).
| Paper / Component | Format | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking & Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Intelligence and Reasoning Analogies, Symbolic Operations, Space Orientation, Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences, Punched Hole/Pattern Folding, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Coding-Decoding | Objective (MCQ) | 50 | 50 | Composite 2 hours | 0.25 marks |
General Knowledge and General Awareness Current Affairs, Indian History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research | Objective (MCQ) | 50 | 50 | Composite 2 hours | 0.25 marks |
Quantitative Aptitude Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Time & Distance, Algebraic Identities, Geometry & Triangles, Trigonometric Ratios, Heights and Distances, Histogram & Frequency Polygons | Objective (MCQ) | 50 | 50 | Composite 2 hours | 0.25 marks |
English Comprehension Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech | Objective (MCQ) | 50 | 50 | Composite 2 hours | 0.25 marks |
Conducted at CAPF grounds. Mandatory qualifying athletic test. Candidates must clear 100m sprint, 1.6 km run, long jump, high jump, and shot put.
| Paper / Component | Format | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking & Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physical Endurance Test (PET for Male) 100 meters race in 16 seconds, 1.6 Kms race in 6.5 minutes, Long Jump: 3.65 meters in 3 chances, High Jump: 1.2 meters in 3 chances, Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 meters in 3 chances, Height: 170 cm (Hill areas: 165 cm; ST: 162.5 cm); Chest: 80-85 cm | Medical / Physical | Qualifying | 1 Day | Standard evaluation |
Physical Endurance Test (PET for Female) 100 meters race in 18 seconds, 800 meters race in 4 minutes, Long Jump: 2.7 meters (9 feet) in 3 chances, High Jump: 0.9 meters (3 feet) in 3 chances, Height: 157 cm (Hill areas: 155 cm; ST: 154 cm) | Medical / Physical | Qualifying | 1 Day | Standard evaluation |
Online computer-based test conducted for PET-qualified candidates. Tests advanced mastery of English grammar, error spotting, vocabulary, idioms, sentence rearrangement, and reading comprehension.
| Paper / Component | Format | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking & Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
English Language & Comprehension Error Recognition, Filling in Blanks (Prepositions, Articles), Vocabulary & Spellings, Sentence Structure & Narration, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases & Idiomatic use of words, Comprehension passages | Objective (MCQ) | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours | 0.25 marks |
Conducted at CAPF base hospitals. Rigorous check-up covering eye vision (6/6 and 6/9 without glasses), color blindness (CP-III), flat foot, knock knees, squint, surgical fitness, and general body physique.
| Paper / Component | Format | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking & Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Detailed Medical Examination Eye vision: 6/6 and 6/9 without correction, Color vision: Must pass Ishihara 38 plates test, Knock knees, flat foot, and varicose veins check, Physical fitness for field deployment | Medical / Physical | Qualifying | 1-2 Days | Standard evaluation |
Detailed curriculum modules categorized by standard foundations vs. high-yield scoring chapters
Phase-by-phase roadmap, daily study schedule, topper golden rules, and fatal pitfalls to avoid
English language dominates 250 out of 400 total merit marks in SSC CPO (50 marks in Paper-I + 200 marks in Paper-II). Securing high ranks for Delhi Police SI demands near-perfect English accuracy alongside daily physical conditioning for the rigorous 1.6 km run and jumps.
Master Neetu Singh English Vol 1 & 2, Arithmetic foundations, and daily track running.
Solving 200-question Paper-I mock tests under 120-minute constraints.
Scoring 180+ out of 200 in Paper-II English.
Medical fitness certification and document verification checklist.
Topper-validated standard reference books and chapter-wise question banks
Author: Neetu Singh | Pub: KD Publication
The undisputed bible for SSC English: every grammar rule, voice, narration, and idiom explained clearly.
Author: Rakesh Yadav / Abhinay Sharma | Pub: Rakesh Yadav Readers Publication
Covers all advance geometry, trigonometry, and arithmetic formulas with visual solutions.
Author: Pinnacle Editorial Team | Pub: Pinnacle Publications
Contains TCS pattern previous year questions with detailed explanations and time-saving shortcuts.
Author: Dr. Binay Karna | Pub: Lucent Publications
Crisp coverage of Indian polity, modern history, and science fundamentals.
Official past category-wise cutoffs to benchmark your target mock scores
| Cycle / Tier / Service | General (UR) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Scope & Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CPO 2023 Paper-I Male | 138.9 | 131.9 | 133.5 | 110.8 | 109.5 | Out of 200 marks (Shortlisted for PET/PST) |
| SSC CPO 2023 Paper-I Female | 143.8 | 137.1 | 138.2 | 115.2 | 109.9 | Out of 200 marks (Shortlisted for PET/PST) |
| SSC CPO 2023 Final Cutoff (Delhi Police SI Male) | 337.8 | 331.2 | 326.5 | 298.4 | 292.0 | Out of 400 marks (Paper-I + Paper-II combined) |
| SSC CPO 2023 Final Cutoff (CISF SI Male) | 322.4 | 315.6 | 312.0 | 282.5 | 275.8 | Out of 400 marks |
| SSC CPO 2023 Final Cutoff (BSF SI Male) | 305.2 | 298.0 | 292.5 | 265.0 | 258.4 | Out of 400 marks |
From initial application to final cadre allocation and joining the training academy
Appear for the 200-mark online exam testing Reasoning, GK, Maths, and English.
Shortlisted candidates clear 1.6 km run, 100m sprint, long jump, high jump, and shot put.
Take the 200-question English language test; marks add directly to Paper-I for merit ranking.
Comprehensive medical fitness examination conducted at CAPF base hospitals.
Allocation to Delhi Police, CISF, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB based on aggregate score out of 400.
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