Complete Guide to Delhi Police & CAPFs SI Recruitment
About SSC CPO
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Central Police Organisation (CPO) Examination is a highly respected national-level test. It recruits Sub-Inspectors (SI) into India's premier central police and paramilitary forces.
Group 'B' Status: A prestigious law enforcement career offering tremendous growth, stable salary, and deep operational responsibilities.
Forces Recruited
Candidates recruited through SSC CPO are appointed as Sub-Inspectors in:
Delhi Police
BSF
CRPF
CISF
ITBP
SSB
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Note for Delhi Police SI (Male): A valid LMV (Car & Motorcycle) Driving Licence is strictly required before the Physical Test.
Age Limit
20–25 Years.
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
Ex-Servicemen & Central Govt. Civilians per Govt rules.
Nationality
Must be an Indian Citizen. Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees, and persons of Indian origin are eligible as per specific SSC notifications.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Paper-I (CBT) → PST & PET → Paper-II (CBT) → Medical Exam → Document Verification
Computer Based Examinations
Paper-I (2 Hours)
Subject
Questions
Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning
50
50
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
50
50
Quantitative Aptitude
50
50
English Comprehension
50
50
Paper-II (2 Hours)
Subject
Questions
Marks
English Language & Comprehension
200
200
Marking Scheme: +1 Mark for each correct answer. −0.25 Mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
Reasoning & General Knowledge
General Intelligence: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Classification, Series, Syllogism, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Non-verbal Reasoning.
General Knowledge: Indian History, Geography, Indian Constitution, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, Sports, Awards, Books & Authors, Environment.