SSC CPO Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| SSC CPO Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 25 years |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Sr.no | Category | Age-Relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | SC/ ST | 5 years |
| 02 | OBC | 3 years |
| 06 | Ex-servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date. |
| For the posts of SI and ASI in CAPFs only (Category Code-07) | ||
| 07 | Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 | 5 years |
| For ASI in CISF only (Category Codes-10 and 11) | ||
| 10 | For Group B posts: Central Government Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on the closing date. | General/OBC – Up to 40 Years of Age |
| 11 | SC/ST – up to 45 Years of Age | |
| For the post of SI in Delhi Police (Category Codes-12 and 13) | ||
| 12 | Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. | Up to 35 years of age |
| 13 | Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. (SC/ ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
| For Departmental candidates of Delhi Police against the vacancies of Delhi Police only (Category Codes-17, 18 and 19) | ||
| 17 | Departmental candidates (Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date. | Up to 30 years of age |
| 18 | Departmental candidates (OBC) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date. | Up to 33 years of age |
| 19 | Departmental candidates (SC/ ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date. | Up to 35 years of age |
📊 Application Fee
| Category | Height (in cms) | Chest( Unexpanded) in cms | Chest( Expanded) in cms |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 170 | 80 | 85 |
| Candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim | 165 | 80 | 85 |
| ST candidates | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
📊 Application Fee
- General
- 157
- Category
- SSC CPO Height Eligibility for Females (in cms)
- ST candidates
- 154
- Candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim
- 155
📊 Exam Information 5
| 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 |
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| Test | Description | Disqualification Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Test | Check vision without eyeglasses. Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9, near vision N6 and N9 without correction. Check for colour vision and squint. | Poor vision, colour blindness, squint |
| Lasik Surgery | Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery are disqualified. Machine test used for confirmation. | History of Lasik surgery |
| Colour Blindness | Candidates asked to read numbers in a colour dotted book to check for colour blindness. | Fails colour blindness test |
| Flat Foot and Knock Knee | Test to check if knees touch when standing at a 90-degree angle (Knock Knee) and if foot has a proper curve shape (Flat Foot). | Knock Knee or Flat Foot detected |
| Urine Sample | Collection of urine sample for general health assessment. | - |
| Sensibility Checkup | Test of nose, ear, mouth, and teeth for normal functioning. | - |
| Blood Test | Check haemoglobin, STDs, and other diseases. CBC report for blood cell count. | Abnormal haemoglobin levels or presence of STDs/diseases |
| Physical Body Check | Assessment of overall physical health, blood pressure, weight, height, and BMI calculation. | Abnormal blood pressure, weight, height, or BMI |
| X-Ray of Chest | Only applicable for male candidates to check for any chest abnormalities. | Chest abnormalities detected |
| Hand Movement Test | Check for efficient movement and carrying angles of hands. | Inefficient hand movement or carrying angles |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the age limit for SSC CPO Recruitment?
The age limit for SSC CPO Recruitment drive is 20 to 25 years.
Q2.What is the age relaxation for OBC?
The age relaxation for OBC category candidates is 3 years for the SSC CPO Recruitment drive.
Q3.What is the age relaxation for SC/ST?
The age relaxation for SC/ST category candidates is 5 years.
Q4.What is the minimum height requirement for female candidates?
The minimum height requirement for female candidates is 157 cms (general category)
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