The SSC CPO exam is conducted to find eligible candidates in Delhi Police and for the post of Sub Inspector and ASI (Executive) in CISF.
Hence, students who wish to apply for these prestigious posts must know the SSC CPO & ASI eligibility criteria.
SSC CPO Eligibility includes various stages like nationality, age limit, educational qualifications, Delhi Police SI physical test, medical standards, etc. set for different posts.
In this blog, we have mentioned SSC CPO 2022 SI & ASI Eligibility Criteria in detail.
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria for Physical Test
Physical Standard Test (PST Criteria)
Physical Efficiency (Endurance) Test (PET)
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria for Medical Test
SSC CPO Name of Posts
Every year to conduct the exam for recruiting eligible and qualified candidates for the following posts:
| Post Code | Post Name |
| A | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police |
| B | Sub Inspector in Border Security Force (BSF) |
| C | Sub-Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) |
| D | Sub-Inspector in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| E | Sub-Inspector in Indo-Tibetan Border Police forces (ITBPF) |
| F | Sub-Inspector in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
| G | Assistant Sub-Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) |
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria - Check Details
There are different eligibility criteria for Both female and male candidates before applying for SSC CPO 2022.
Below are the details of the SSC CPO 2022 SI & ASI Eligibility criteria.
Nationality as per SSC CPO Eligibility
The Staff Selection Commission has some norms for the nationality of the candidates which are as follows:
As per the norms set by SSC, a candidate can be any of these:
Citizen of India
Subject of Nepal
Subject of Bhutan
A Tibetan Refugee came over to India before 1st Jan 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
A person from Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
SSC CPO Age Limit
SSC CPO SI age limit will let you know the minimum and the maximum age required to apply for the exam.
Below you can check category wise age limit for SSC CPO Exam.
| Category |
Minimum age limit |
Maximum age limit |
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| General Candidates |
20 Years |
25 Years |
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| OBC Candidates |
20 Years |
28 Years |
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| SC/ST Candidates |
20 Years |
30 Years |
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| Ex-Servicemen |
3 Years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date |
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| For SI and ASI in CAPFs only |
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| Those who domiciled in the State of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989 |
20 Years |
30 Years |
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| For ASI in CISF Only |
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| Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date |
20 years |
40 years |
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| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date |
20 years |
45 years |
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| For Group ‘C’ Only |
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| Widows divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. |
20 Years |
35 Years |
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| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. (SC/ST) |
20 years |
40 years |
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| For Departmental Candidates of Delhi Police Against Vacancies in Delhi Police Only |
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| Candidates who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date. |
20 years |
30 years |
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| Candidates of OBC who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date |
20 years |
33 years |
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| Candidates of SC/ST category who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date |
20 years |
35 years |
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Note:
The age limit for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs and Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF will be calculated as on 1st January 2022.
SSC CPO Educational Qualification
You should also have to meet some criteria set by the Staff Selection Commission regarding the educational qualification of the candidates appearing for SSC CPO exam.
The SSC CPO Eligibility 2022 for educational qualification is explained below:
Aspirants must have a Graduation Degree/ Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
Degrees obtained by the candidates through Universities/ Distance Education should be recognized by Distance Education Council, IGNOU.
Candidates will be eligible they are able to prove by documentary evidence that their result was declared on or before the cut-off date and they have passed the exam.
For the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police the Male candidates must carry their valid driving licence for LMV (Motor Cycle and Car) on the day of Physical Endurance and Standard Tests.
The candidate should acquire the educational qualification as on 1st January 2022.
Following will Help You in Better SSC CPO Preparation:
SSC CPO Syllabus, Exam Pattern (SI-ASI) Pre & Mains [Updated]
SSC CPO SI Previous Year Question Papers, Mock Test Series
SSC CPO SI Physical Standards
Staff Selection Commission has set some SSC CPO physical eligibility for CPO aspirants that are known as Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET).
Read below the complete details of Delhi Police SI physical test details:
Physical Standard Test (PST Criteria)
| Category | Height | Chest (Normal in cms) | Chest (Expanded in cms) |
| Male (General) | 170 cms (5’7”) | 80 cms | 85 cms |
| Male (Hill area) | 165 cms (5’5”) | 80 cms | 85 cms |
| Male (ST) | 162.5 cms (5’4”) | 77 cms | 82 cms |
| Female (General) | 157 cms (5’2”) | - | - |
| Female (Hill Area) | 155 cms (5’1”) | - | - |
| Female (ST) | 154 cms (5’0”) | - | - |
To Be Noted:
Hill Area includes Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim.
There are no “Chest Criteria” for female candidates.
SSC CPO Weight Chart (Male & Female)
| Height | Ideal Weight (Male) | Ideal Weight (Female) |
| 4’6 | 28-35 kg | 28-35 kg |
| 4’7 | 30-39 kg | 30-37 kg |
| 4’8 | 33-40 kg | 32-40 kg |
| 4’9 | 35-44 kg | 35-42 kg |
| 4’10 | 38-46 kg | 36-45 kg |
| 4’11 | 40-50 kg | 39-47 kg |
| 5’0 | 43-53 kg | 40-50 kg |
| 5’1 | 45-55 kg | 43-52 kg |
| 5’2 | 48-59 kg | 45-55 kg |
| 5’3 | 50-61 kg | 47-57 kg |
| 5’4 | 53-65 kg | 49-60 kg |
| 5’5 | 55-68 kg | 51-62 kg |
| 5’6 | 58-70 kg | 53-65 kg |
| 5’7 | 60-74 kg | 55-67 kg |
| 5’8 | 63-76 kg | 57-70 kg |
| 5’9 | 65-80 kg | 59-72 kg |
| 5’10 | 67-83 kg | 61-75 kg |
| 5’11 | 70-85 kg | 63-77 kg |
| 6’0 | 72-89 kg | 65-80 kg |
Physical Efficiency (Endurance) Test (PET) (For all Posts)
| Activity | PET Criteria (Male) | PET Criteria (Female) |
| 100 Metre Race | Completed in 16 Seconds | Completed in 18 Seconds |
| 1600/800 Metre Race | 1600 Metre Race Completed in 6.5 Minutes | 800 Metre Race Completed in 4 Minutes |
| Long Jump | 3.65 Metres in 3 Chances | 2.7 Metres in 3 Chances |
| High Jump | 1.2 Metres in 3 Chances | 0.9 Metres in 3 Chances |
| Shot Put (16 Lbs) | 4.5 Metres in 3 chances | - |
To Be Noted:
Physical Endurance Test (PET) is of qualifying nature. No marks will be calculated for this.
Candidates coming under Ex-Servicemen category are not required to undergo for PET.
Female candidates, who are pregnant will be rejected for PET.
The candidates, who qualify PET, will have to undergo Medical Examination by the Medical Officer of the CAPFs/ Medical Officer or Assistant Surgeon belonging to Grade I of any Central/State Govt. Hospital or Dispensary.
SSC CPO SI Medical Standards/ Medical Examination
A few medical standards are also set for the SSC CPO aspirants. After qualifying the Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Paper 2, the candidates are called for Medical Examination. After declaring fit by the Medical Officer, the candidates can qualify this phase.
The standards that are set under this examination are as follows:
The candidates should have a minimum distant vision of 6/6 and 6/9 of two eyes without correction (without wearing glasses).
They must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes.
They should possess high colour vision.
They must be in good mental and physical condition.
They should be free from any physical defect.
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