Hello, CPO Aspirants!
After completing our studies, choosing an aim to get succeed in our lives is very important. But before you determine the aim, you must analyze whether you are able to fit in it or not! A similar insight can also be seen when you choose to fight a competitive exam as your aim.
So, if you want to apply for SSC CPO 2017 Exam, you should first check out the SSC CPO Eligibility 2017 before applying.
This year SSC CPO exam is going to be held from 30th June 2017 to 7th July 2017. If you are eligible then only you will be able to appear for the exam. SSC releases SSC CPO recruitment notification 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) |
Now let’s look upon the Delhi Police SI eligibility criteria including nationality, age limit, educational qualifications, Delhi Police SI physical test details, medical standards etc. set for all the above-mentioned posts.
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2017 – Check Details
SSC CPO eligibility criteria are prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Here we are presenting the guide on Delhi Police SI eligibility criteria that are as follows:
1. SSC CPO Candidates’ Nationality
2. SSC CPO Age Limit 2017
3. SSC CPO Educational Qualification 2017
4. Delhi Police SI Physical Test Details
5. SSC CPO SI Medical Standards
You must read all the details very carefully before applying SSC CPO Online.
Nationality as per SSC CPO Eligibility 2017
The Staff Selection Commission has some norms for the nationality of the candidate. You should also check if you come under those categories or not.
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 2017 Age Limit 2017
SSC CPO SI age limit will let you know the minimum and the maximum age that you should possess for appearing in the exam. The age limit for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs and Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF will be calculated as on 1st January 2017 classified in the following categories:
1. SSC CPO Age Limit for General Candidates
2. SSC CPO Age Limit for OBC Candidates
3. SSC CPO Age Limit for SC/ST Candidates
| Category | Minimum age limit | Maximum age limit |
| General Candidates | 20 Years | 25 Years |
| OBC Candidates | 20 Years | 28 Years |
| SC/ST Candidates | 20 Years | 30 Years |
| General Candidates (Jammu & Kashmir domiciled during 1st January 1980 – 31st December 1989) | 20 Years | 30 Years |
| OBC Candidates (Jammu & Kashmir domiciled during 1st January 1980 – 31st December 1989) | 20 Years | 33 Years |
| SC/ST Candidates (Jammu & Kashmir domiciled during 1st January 1980 – 31st December 1989) | 20 Years | 35 Years |
| For Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ Posts:(i) General Candidates (Ex-Servicemen) | 20 Years | 28 Years |
| (ii) OBC Candidates (Ex-Servicemen) | 20 Years | 31 Years |
| (iii) SC/ST Candidates (Ex-Servicemen) | 20 Years | 33 Years |
| For Group ‘C’ Posts Only:(i) General Candidates (Widows/Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried) | 20 Years | 35 Years |
| (ii) OBC Candidates (Widows/Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried) | 20 Years | 38 Years |
| (iii) SC/ST Candidates (Widows/Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried) | 20 Years | 40 Years |
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 2017 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 licenses 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 2017.
Following will Help You in Better SSC CPO Preparation:
SSC CPO Syllabus, Exam Pattern 2017 (SI-ASI) Pre & Mains [Updated]
SSC CPO SI Previous Year Question Papers, Mock Test Series
SSC CPO Answer Keys 2017 [Expected] Paper 1 | Official for 2016, 2015
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 | 4.5 Metres in 3 chance | - |
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), 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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