SSC CPO Job Profile and Salary Structure

The Staff Selection Commission(SSC) released the SSC CPO Notifications on 17th June 2020 for various posts. The recruitment process will be done for the posts of Sub Inspector(SI) in Delhi Police, Sub Inspector(SI) in CAPF, Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF and many more. As there are different posts under CPO, candidates must be aware of the SSC CPO Job Profile of each post.

• The roles and responsibilities of a candidate are based on the type of post he or she selected for.
• Selected candidates will be appointed as a Sub Inspector with either the Delhi Police, the CAPF or Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF.
• As per the notification, there are 4 stages in the SSC CPO Selection Process to be a part of the Central Police Organization.
• To help you understand the roles and responsibilities of each post, we have described the job profile in detail.

SSC CPO Job Profile

Every year, lakhs of students appear for the CPO exam due to the high paid SSC CPO Salary and satisfying job profile. Before applying for the post, it is important for candidates to be aware of the SSC CPO Job Profile 2020.

• Knowing what works id done by the CPO employees will help candidates to choose the best post as per the SSC CPO Job Profile.
• There are a total of 1564 vacancies have been released by the commission as per the SSC CPO Vacancy 2020.
• We recommend all our candidates to go through the SSC CPO 2020 Job Profile and get a brief knowledge of all the job profiles.

Departments under SSC CPO

There are three departments under SSC CPO exam Profile and those are as follows:

• SI(Sub Inspector) in Delhi Police
• SI(Sub Inspector) in CAPFs(Central Armed Police Forces) that includes BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB
• ASI(Assistant Sub Inspector) in CISF(Central Industrial Security Force)

As per the SSC CPO Exam Profile, the roles and responsibilities of all these three posts will vary. Candidates will be posted anywhere in India once you join CAPF through SSC CPO Exam. The CAPF is a Para-military force also known as the Central Armed Police Forces and this will under the Home Ministry.

SSC CPO SI Job Profile

Sub-Inspector is one of the most powerful positions in the police department. An SSC CPO SI is responsible for maintaining law and order in the city and he has all the powers from the Criminal Procedure Code of India. As per the CPO SI Job Profile, a person will have the following rights.

• A search of an individual premises/vehicle.
• Registering an FIR against an individual.
• Investigate all cases under the Indian Penal Code, as well as any special laws sanctioned by the Parliament, or laws of the state.
• Use of force to disperse mobs to restore law and order.

SSC CPO SI Career Growth

The candidate’s promotion solely depends on his performance, record of accomplishment, and conduct during the service period.

• The first promotion which is from an SI to the rank of an Inspector takes about 15 years.
• And the second promotion, from Inspector to the rank of an ACP takes about 12 years.

Let us have a look at the promotions and career growth of the SSC CPO SI Delhi Police.

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SSC CPO Job Profile for CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces)

Here, we have provided detailed information regarding the roles and responsibilities of an SSC CPO employee working under central armed police forces.

Responsibilities of BSFs (Border Security Forces)

• Protecting the border between India & Pakistan
• Promoting the sense of security in the citizens of India
• Prevent crimes across the border and illegal refugees

Responsibilities of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)

• CRPF is responsible for controlling riots & Naxalites.
• Rescue and Relief operations at the time of Natural Calamities.
• Counter Militancy / Insurgency operations.

Responsibilities of ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)

• Protecting the border between India & China (from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh)
• Providing security at northern borders that are close to Pakistan and China
• Preventing the violation of border
• To restore and preserve order in any area in the event of a disturbance
• To maintain peace in the assigned areas.
• Preventing smuggling, anti-national activities and illegal immigration across the border
• To provide security to sensitive installations and threatened VIPs

Responsibilities of SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal)

• Protecting Indo – Nepal and Indo – Bhutan borders
• Preventing cross-border crimes, smuggling, and other anti-national activities
• Maintain security & brotherhood among people across the border

Responsibilities of CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)

• Providing security to various government establishments, PSU and other state-owned infrastructures
• Protecting the Government infrastructure projects and industrial units
• Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police is responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi
• The CISF is in charge of airport security at all commercial airports in India.
• Special Security Group (SSG) provides security cover to persons nominated by the Home Ministry

SSC CPO SI in CAPF Career Growth

Check the table below to know the promotions and career ladder of a Sub-Inspector in Central Armed Police Forces.

SSC CPO ASI (Assistant Sub Inspector) in CISF

As an Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF, he acts as a mediator between the team in the field and the control room. ASI is the backbone of the force and his prime job is to run the force smoothly without any hassle.

SSC CPO ASI Career Growth

The career growth of a Sub-Inspector of Police in Central Industrial Security Force as follows:

SSC CPO Job Profile: Salary Structure

The below table shows the SSC CPO pay scale for SI and ASI posts.

SSC CPO Job Profile: Allowances

The House Rent Allowance and Travelling Allowance vary for the Sub Inspectors depending on the job location. The allowance varies for all cities according to the HRA classification adopted by the Indian Government. Three categories come under this classification – X, Y, and Z cities. Cities are classified into Class X, Y and Z based on factors like population, cost of living and urbanization.

• Class X Cities – 8 Cities only- (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Pune)
• Class Y Cities – Around 100 Towns (With a Population above 5 Lakhs)
• Z Class Cities – Rural Areas

SSC CPO Job Profile FAQ’s

Q) What is the SSC CPO SI Job Profile?

An SSC CPO SI is responsible for maintaining law and order in the city and he has all the powers from the Criminal Procedure Code of India. He also has certain rights like searching of an individual premises/vehicle, registering an FIR against an individual, investigating all cases under the Indian Penal Code, as well as any special laws sanctioned by the Parliament, or laws of the state, and using of force to disperse mobs to restore law and order.

Q) What are the roles and responsibilities of the SSC CPO CRPF?

The SSC CPO CRPF includes the following roles and responsibilities:

• CRPF is responsible for controlling riots & Naxalites.
• Rescue and Relief operations at the time of Natural Calamities.
• Counter Militancy / Insurgency operations.

Q) What is the work profile of SSC CPO?

When a candidate gets selected through SSC CPO exam, he will be appointed as a Sub Inspector with either the Delhi Police, the CAPF or as Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF. The CAPF is a Paramilitary force also known as the Central Armed Police Forces. It is not directly a wing of the Military.

Q) Is there career growth for SI in Delhi Police?

Yes. The scope of promotion and career growth is promising for SI in Delhi Police. Check the career growth of a Sub-Inspector from below.

Sub-Inspector–> Inspector–> Assistant Commissioner of Police–> Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police–> Deputy Commissioner of Police–> Additional Commissioner of Police   –> Joint Commissioner of Police–> Special Commissioner of Police–> Commissioner of Police

Q) What are the roles and responsibilities of a Central Industrial Security Force?

The roles and responsibilities of a Central Industrial Security Force include

• Providing security to various government establishments, PSU and other state-owned infrastructures
• Protecting the Government infrastructure projects and industrial units
• Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police is responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi
• The CISF is in charge of airport security at all commercial airports in India.
• Special Security Group (SSG) provides security cover to persons nominated by the Home Ministry.