The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the SSC CPO Recruitment 2025 for the post of Sub Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). This year, a total of 3,073 vacancies are available for Sub Inspector posts, inviting eligible candidates to apply online starting from 26th September 2025 till 16th October 2025.
Important Dates and Application Process
Candidates can submit the SSC CPO application form 2025 via the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile app. The last date for online fee payment is 17th October 2025. An application correction window is also available from 24th to 26th October 2025 for candidates wishing to modify their application details.
The preliminary exam (Tier 1) is scheduled for November to December 2025, conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). A toll-free helpline (1800 309 3063) is available for assistance during the application process.
Vacancy and Eligibility Details
- Total Posts: 3,073 (Delhi Police & CAPF combined)
- Posts include Sub Inspector (Executive) for Delhi Police (Male & Female) and Sub Inspector General Duty for CAPFs.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens (including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan with eligibility certificate).
- Age limit: 20 to 25 years as of 1st August 2025, with applicable age relaxations for reserved categories.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Male candidates for Delhi Police SI must possess a valid driving license for LMV motorcycle and car.
SSC CPO Selection Process 2025
The selection comprises multiple stages:
- Paper-I (CBT): General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
- Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET): Qualifying tests based on set physical standards for height, chest, and endurance activities.
- Paper-II (CBT): English Language and Comprehension.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Final medical fitness test.
Candidates must qualify in all stages to be considered for the final merit list.
Delhi Police SI Salary and Benefits 2025
Selected candidates for the Sub Inspector role in Delhi Police will receive a pay scale of Level 6, starting from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month. The in-hand salary ranges roughly between ₹50,000 to ₹55,000 after allowances such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travelling Allowance (TA), and other perks under the 7th Pay Commission norms.
SSC CPO Delhi Police Sub Inspector Syllabus Highlights
The syllabus for Paper-I includes:
- Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning (analogies, coding-decoding, syllogism)
- General Awareness covering current affairs, Indian history, geography, culture, and science
- Quantitative Aptitude focusing on basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation
- English Comprehension including grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills
Paper-II focuses mainly on English language proficiency.
Tips for SSC CPO 2025 Aspirants
Start early preparation based on the detailed syllabus and exam pattern. Use reputable sources for current affairs and practice previous years’ question papers to improve time management. Stay updated on official notifications on the SSC website.