SSC CPO: where the official notification appears (and the PET/PST stage)
The SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs) recruitment cycle begins with an official notification published on the Staff Selection Commission website. No coaching site or third-party portal gets it first โ the PDF, the apply link, and the subsequent Paper 1 / PET / PST / Paper 2 schedules all go live on ssc.gov.in under the 'Latest News' and 'Notice Board' sections.
When the notification drops it carries the vacancy split across Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB, the eligibility (age 20-25 with category relaxations, a Bachelor's degree, and physical standards by gender and category), the exam dates for Paper 1 and Paper 2, and the application window โ typically open for about three weeks.
The physical stage decides as much as the written test
Between the two papers you face the PET (running, jumps, shot put for males) and PST (height, chest, weight checks). Final merit combines Paper 1 and Paper 2 marks; the PET/PST and Medical are qualifying โ but failing them ends your candidature regardless of your written score, so do not neglect physical preparation.
Paper 1 is 200 questions across four sections in two hours, with a sectional structure that rewards balanced, timed practice. Start early: review the SSC CPO syllabus, check what the Sub-Inspector role pays on the SSC CPO salary page, and take a free SSC CPO mock test built from real previous-year questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the SSC CPO notification released?
Only on ssc.gov.in, under 'Latest News' and 'Notice Board'. The PDF, apply link and the Paper 1 / PET / PST / Paper 2 schedules all appear there first.
What makes SSC CPO different from SSC CGL?
The physical stage. You clear Paper 1, then the PET (physical efficiency) and PST (physical standards), then attempt Paper 2. PET/PST are qualifying but mandatory.
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