The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2025, opening doors for aspiring candidates to join esteemed law enforcement agencies across India. This recruitment drive aims to fill a substantial 3073 Sub-Inspector (SI) vacancies, offering a significant opportunity for graduates seeking a career in the central government sector. The online application window commenced on September 26, 2025, and interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline on October 16, 2025.
SSC CPO Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights
| Name of Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Name of Post | Sub-Inspector |
| Total Vacancy | 3073 Posts (Tentative) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree (Any Discipline) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 16th October 2025 |
SSC CPO Vacancy Details
A total of 3073 Sub-Inspector posts are announced under the SSC CPO Recruitment 2025. These vacancies are distributed across Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), including CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB.
Delhi Police & CAPF Vacancy Breakup:
- Delhi Police: 212 posts
- CRPF: 1029 posts
- BSF: 223 posts
- ITBP: 233 posts
- CISF: 1294 posts
- SSB: 82 posts
Eligibility Criteria for SSC CPO Recruitment 2025
To be eligible for the Sub-Inspector posts, candidates must meet specific age and educational qualifications as laid out by the Staff Selection Commission.
Age Requirements:
Applicants must be between 20 and 25 years of age as of August 1, 2025. This means candidates should have been born no earlier than August 2, 2000, and no later than August 1, 2005, to be considered eligible.
Age Relaxation: Permissible relaxations in the upper age limit are provided for different categories:
- SC/ ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age.
Educational Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification is the minimum educational requirement for all posts. Candidates who are in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree or equivalent examination can also apply, provided they possess the essential qualification on or before the cut-off date, which is the closing date for receipt of applications.
Driving License Requirement (for Delhi Police SI Male):
Male candidates aspiring for the Sub-Inspector post in Delhi Police must possess a valid Driving License for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV – Motorcycle and Car) on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT). Those without a valid LMV driving license are eligible only for Sub-Inspector posts in CAPFs.
Application Fee
The application fee varies by category, with certain exemptions:
- UR/OBC/MOBC: Rs 100/-
- SC/ ST/ Women: Nil
- Ex-Servicemen: Nil
Payment Mode: Fees can be paid online using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards, or offline through cash by generating an SBI Challan.
SSC Examination Centres in Assam and Other North East States
Candidates are required to indicate their preferred examination centre(s) in the online application form. The available centres in the North Eastern Region (NER) include:
- Itanagar (5001)
- Dibrugarh (5102)
- Guwahati (Dispur) (5105)
- Jorhat (5107)
- Silchar (5111)
- Kohima (5302)
- Imphal (5501)
- Shillong (5401)
- Agartala (5601)
- Aizwal (5701)
- Tejpur (5112)
- Dimapur (5301)
- Churachandpur (5502)
How to Apply for SSC SI Recruitment 2025
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official SSC Recruitment Portal by following these steps:
- Navigate to the “Important Web-Links” section on the recruitment page.
- Click on the “Online Application Form” link and complete the registration process if you are a “New User.”
- After registration, click on the “Online Application Form” link again and log in with your credentials.
- Fill in all personal and educational details accurately and upload the required documents.
- Proceed to pay the application fee as per your category.
- Submit the completed form.
- Finally, take a printout of the application form for your records.
Important Dates to Remember for SSC SI Recruitment 2025
- Starting date to apply online: 26th September 2025
- Last date to apply online: 16th October 2025
- Last date for making online fee payment: 17th October 2025 (11 PM)
- Date of application correction: 24th to 26th October 2025
- Schedule of Computer Based Examination (Paper-I): November-December 2025
Scheme of Examination
The selection process for SSC CPO 2025 is comprehensive and involves several mandatory stages: Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
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Computer Based Examination (CBE) Structure:
Candidates who apply for the 3073 Sub-Inspector posts must first appear in a Computer Based Examination (CBE).
Paper-I:
- No. of Questions: 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 200 marks
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Type of Exam: Online (CBE)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
| Part | Subject | No. of MCQs | Marks |
| I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| II | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| IV | English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| Total | — | 200 | 200 |
Paper-II:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Detailed Syllabus for Computer Based Test (CBT)
Paper-I:
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: This section covers both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Topics include analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization and orientation, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, figural classification, number series, non-verbal series, coding-decoding, statement conclusions, syllogistic reasoning, semantic topics, symbolic operations, trends, Venn Diagrams, drawing inferences, pattern-folding, embedded figures, critical thinking, and emotional & social intelligence.
- General Knowledge and General Awareness: Questions will assess candidates’ general awareness of their surroundings and its societal application. It includes current events, everyday observations, and scientific aspects, along with knowledge pertaining to India and its neighboring countries, focusing on History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research.
- Quantitative Aptitude: This component tests the appropriate use of numbers and number sense. Topics include whole numbers, decimals, fractions, relationships between numbers, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and Distance, Time & Work, basic algebraic identities, graphs of Linear Equations, Geometry (Triangle and its various centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords, common tangents), Mensuration (Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base), Trigonometry (ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances), and Data Interpretation (Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart).
- English Comprehension: This section evaluates candidates’ understanding of correct English, basic comprehension, and writing ability.
Paper-II:
- English Language and Comprehension: This paper will test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of the English Language. Questions will focus on error recognition, filling in the blanks (verbs, prepositions, articles, etc.), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of words, and comprehension passages.
Aspiring candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly review the official notification and apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
