SSC CPO Selection Process 2020

Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CPO Notification 2020  on the official website. If you are a CPO aspirant, then knowing the detailed SSC CPO Selection Process 2020 will help in proper planning for preparation and better succeed in the exam.

• There are totally four stages involved in the SSC CPO Recruitment Process: Paper 1, PET/PST, Paper 2, and Medical Examination and all the stages are qualifying in nature.
• Based on the performance in the paper-1 exam, candidates will be shortlisted for the physical standard test.
• Candidates are suggested to check SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2020 once before applying for the exam.
• As per the SSC CPO Selection Procedure, candidates will get selected based on their performance in paper 1, paper 2, and medical exam.
• The PET/PST does not carry any marks in the exam. However, they play an important role in shortlisting the candidates for the next round of the selection process.

SSC CPO Selection Process 2020

The Staff Selection Commission will hold an open competitive Computer Based Examination for Recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assistant Sub Inspectors in CISF.

• Candidates must score above the SSC CPO Cut Off in the paper 1 exam to get shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process.
• To be a part of the Indian Armed Force, candidates have to clear all four stages of the exam.
• To help all the candidates about the SSC CPO 2020 selection process, we have provided brief information on how a candidate is selected for his/her desired post.
• The Paper 1 selection process for SSC CPO is based on the marks scored in the written examination.
• As the paper 1 exam is scheduled in the month of November 2020, the SSC CPO Admit Card will be released tentatively in the second week of November 2020.

Important Points of SSC CPO 2020 Exam

The SSC CPO examination is conducted in offline mode that is paper and a pen mode. The exam will take place in 2 stages – Paper I and Paper-II.

• SSC CPO 2020 will have 200 objective type questions as mentioned in the SSC CPO Exam Pattern.
• The duration of the SSC CPO Paper I and Paper II exam is 2 hours.
• After you qualify both the Papers, you will need to go through a mandatory Physical Endurance Test but your selection will be based on SSC CPO Paper I & II.
• If a candidate qualifies the 1st level, the Candidate will go for the Physical test and after qualifying the Physical test, another written test will be conducted.

Questions in both papers will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type. Questions will be set in Hindi and English in Parts 1 and Part 2 of Paper-I. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I & Paper-II. Before starting the practice, candidates should know the complete SSC CPO Syllabus 2020 to avoid negative marking in the exam.

SSC CPO Selection Process 2020

The examination will consist of 4 stages- Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). All the tests are mandatory and one must clear each stage in order to be eligible for the next stage of recruitment.

Paper-I

The SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam consists of four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.

• The paper 1 exam will be of objective multiple choice type.
• There are a total of 50 questions from each section and each question carries one mark.
• The exam is conducted for a total of 200 marks.
• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrongly answered question.
• The time duration of the exam is 2 hours.

Candidates who get selected in Paper I will qualify for the next stage of the exam which is PET/ PST.

Physical Endurance Test/ Physical Standard Test

The below mentioned is all the information regarding the SSC CPO Selection Process Stage 2 which are Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET):

Physical Standard Test (for all Posts)

The students can check all about the SSC CPO physical standard test in the table below for all the posts of SSC CPO:

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Let us have a look at the physical endurance test criteria for male and female candidates from the post below.

For male candidates only:

• 100 meters race in 16 seconds
• 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes
• Long Jump: 3.65 meters in 3 chances
• High Jump: 1.2 meters in 3 chances
• Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 meters in 3 chance

For female candidates only:

• 100 meters race in 18 seconds
• 800 meters race in 4 minutes
• Long Jump: 2.7 meters in 3 chances.
• High Jump: 0.9 meters in 3 chances.

Paper-II

Candidates who will get shortlisted in the physical endurance test are eligible to appear for the Tier 2 exam.

• The SSC CPO Paper 2 exam is conducted to test the candidates’ understanding and knowledge of the English Language.
• There are a total of 200 questions and each question carries one mark.
• Paper 2 consists of objective Multiple Choice questions.
• The total time duration of the exam is 2 hours.

SSC CPO Medical Exam 2020

The SSC CPO detailed medical exam will be conducted on the basis of certain parameters. The exam authorities will conduct DME on the basis of eyesight, seven obstacle events, tattoo policy, etc. For more details, candidates can check below.

Medical Examination

• All the eligible candidates will be medically examined by the Medical Officer of the CAPFs or any other Medical Officer or Assistant Surgeon belonging to Grade-I of any Central/ State Govt. Hospital or Dispensary.
• Candidates can make an appeal before Review Medical Board within the prescribed time limit of 15 days in case if they are found to be unfit.
• No appeal/ representation against the decision of the ReMedical Board/ Review Medical Board will be entertained.

Eyesight

• The minimum near vision should be N9 (worse eye) and N6 (better eye) and minimum distant vision should be 6/9 (worse eye) and 6/6 (better eye).
• All standards should be without any correction like wearing glasses or surgery of any kind to improve visual acuity.
• In a left-handed person, the left eye is better and vice versa.

Seven Obstacle Events

• Jumping over the Vertical Board
• Holding the rope on jumping from the Board
• Tarzan Swing
• Jumping on the Horizontal Board
• Parallel Rope
• Monkey Crawl
• Vertical Rope

Tatoo

As per the notification, tattoos will be allowed as per the following stipulations only.

• Content: A tattoo depicting religious symbols or figures and the name, as followed in the Indian Army are permitted.
• Location: Tattoos marked on traditional sites of the body like inner aspect of forearm but only left forearm, being non-saluting limb or dorsum of the hands will be allowed.
• Size: Size must be less than 1⁄4 of the particular part (Elbow or Hand) of the body.

Resolution of Tie in SSC CPO Selection Process

If in case two candidates obtain the same final score then authorities will opt for the resolution of the ties method. Candidates can solve this issue by applying the method one by one mentioned below-

• Total score in Paper-II
• Date of birth, with older candidates, placed higher.
• Alphabetical order of the names of the candidates.

SSC CPO Job Profile 2020

Knowing the job profile of the SSC CPO will help candidates to better prepare for the exam. Here is the SSC CPO Job Profile 2020 for the candidates who applied for the exam.

• Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police
• Sub-Inspector in Border Security Force (BSF)
• Sub- Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
• Sub-Inspector in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
• Sub- Inspector in Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF)
• Sub-Inspector in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
• Assistant Sub-Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

SSC CPO Preparation Tips 2020

The preparation tips will help in guiding you and will get you ready for any hurdle that you might face. Keep these important tips in mind while preparing for the upcoming exam.

• First, understand the complete syllabus and exam pattern of the CPO exam in and out.
• After knowing the syllabus, collect the required study materials from a proper source including books from online.
• A timetable should be laid down and every subject should be covered daily.
• Then start your preparation with easy topics and then proceed to difficult topics.
• Speed is an important factor in the exam. Try to solve questions faster and with accuracy.
• Take up SSC CPO Mock Tests regularly and this will help candidates improve their speed and manage time in the exam.
• Solving previous year papers and sample papers will help aspirants to do well in the exams and also work on their weaker subjects.
• Make sure to finish the sample papers on time and after completion of solving, check all your answers, and allot marks yourself for each question.
• Note down where you go wrong and know how to correct the mistakes.
• Candidates are advised to solve General Awareness Quiz on a daily basis and doing this will help increase your confidence levels.

SSC CPO Selection Process FAQs 2020

Q) How many stages are there in SSC CPO?

Candidates have to clear three stages to be a part Indian Armed Force (Delhi Police SI, BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, etc)- Paper 1, Physical Endurance Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST), Paper 2, and Medical Exam.

Q) Is the SSC CPO exam conducted every year?

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission of India releases conduct the exam for SSC CPO every year for the post of Sub Inspector and Assitant Sub Inspector in various Armed Force of the country like- Delhi Police, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBPF, BSF, etc.

Q) Is there any interview process for SSC CPO 2020?

No there is no interview process for SSC CPO. Candidates have to clear only four stages of the exam- Paper 1, PET/ PST, Paper 2, and Medical Examination. Applicants have to clear all the processes one by one to be a part of the Armed Force of the country.

Q) Are spectacles allowed in SSC CPO Exam?

No. As per the notification, spectacles are not allowed in the CPO exam. All standards should be without any correction like wearing glasses or surgery of any kind to improve visual acuity.

Q) Is SSC CPO Selection Process tough?

Yes. As per the analysis, the SSC CPO SI Selection Process is tough. However, with proper preparation strategy, candidates can easily crack the exam in the first attempt.

Q) Do PET/PST score will affect the SSC CPO Final Result?

No. As per the notification, the Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET) is qualifying in nature. But the final selection of the candidate is based on the marks scored in Paper 1 and paper 2 exams.

Q) How is the tie resolved in SSC CPO Selection Process?

The commission will consider the following criteria to resolve the ties in the SSC CPO Selection Process.

• Total marks in Paper-II
• Date of birth, with older candidates, placed higher.
• Alphabetical order of the names of the candidates.