SSC CPO Selection Process 2022: Writtern Exam, Passing Marks, Certificate

The Staff Selection Commission is yet to release the SSC CPO Notification 2022 on their official website. If you are a CPO aspirant, then knowing the detailed SSC CPO Selection Process 2022 will help in proper planning for preparation and better succeeding in the exam.

There are four stages present 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 2022 once before applying for the exam.
• As per the SSC CPO Selection Procedure, candidates will get selected based on their performance in papers 1, paper 2, and medical exams.
• 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.

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SSC CPO Selection Process 2022

The SSC CPO selection has the following stages. 

• Paper 1 Written Exam 
• Physical Endurance Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Paper 2 written exam 
• Medical Examination 
• Document Verification Process 

SSC CPO Paper 1

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.

Subjects	Total Questions	Total Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50
General Awareness and Knowledge	50	50
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
English Language	50	50
Total	200	200

 Check out the detailed  SSC CPO Exam Pattern here.

SSC CPO 2022 Selection Physical Test 

The candidates who successfully get through the paper 1 exam, get the chance to appear for the Physical examination. The revised dates for this phase of the SSC CPO are still to be out. The Physical Test has two subdivisions that are, Physical Endurance Test and the Physical Standard Test. Now, let us discuss the details about these two stages. 

SSC CPO 2022 Physical Standard Test (PST)

The ones who clear the paper 1 exam, are required to appear for the Physical Standard Test. The eligibility details are tabulated below. 

Category	Height c.m.	Chest (Unexpended/ Expended)
UR Male	170	80/85
Male candidates who belong to the hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh, Kumayoun, Garhwal, Dogras, Marathas, Leh and Ladakh regions of Jammu and Kashmir, North Eastern States, Sikkim	165	80/85
ST Male	162.5	77/82
UR Female	157	N/A
Female candidates who belong to the hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh, Kumayoun, Garhwal, Dogras, Marathas, Leh and Ladakh regions of Jammu and Kashmir, North Eastern States, Sikkim	155	N/A
ST Female	154	154

 

Important Points For SSC CPO 2022 PST 

• The chest requirement isn’t applicable for female candidates.
• The ex-servicemen who apply for the post need to undergo the Physical Standard Test. 
• Weight standards remain corresponding to the highest degree of the post. 
• Height and chest relaxation facilities are available only for the candidates who produce the Proforma certificate from the concerned authorities of his/her home district. 
• The candidates who fail to clear the requirements can apply for the Appellate Authority whose decision will be final. 

Are you aware of  SSC CPO Syllabus?

SSC CPO 2022 Physical Endurance Test 

The Physical Endurance Test comprises tasks that are to be completed by the candidates. However, the list of tasks is variable for males and females. The detailing is done below. 

For Male Candidates 

• 100 mts. In 16 seconds.
• 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes.
• Long Jump: 3.65m in 3 chances
• High Jump: 1.2m in 3 chances 
• Short Put (16lbs): 4.5 m in 3 chances 

For Female Candidates 

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

SSC CPO 2022 Paper 2

The third phase of the SSC CPO selection is the paper 2 written examination. Candidates who pass the first two phases are eligible to turn up for the 2nd paper. The test consists of two hours with 0.25 marks negative marking for the wrong answers. 

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.

Subject	Number of Questions	Total Marks
English Language and Comprehension	200	200

 

SSC CPO 2022 Selection Process: Medical Examination 

Candidates who clear all the initial stages of the exam can appear for the Medical examination. Aspirants who successfully pass this stage, are summoned for the final document verification procedure. The Medical Examination details go as follows. 

Medical Ground	Factors
Eyesight	Minimum Near Vision: N6 Better Eye, N9 Worse Eye Minimum Distant Vision 6/6 Better eye, 6/9 worse eye  In case the person is right-handed, the right eye is better and vice versa. The standard should be met without any sort of visual corrections.
Physical and Mental Health	The aspirant needs to possess a knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in the eyes. The candidate must be mentally sound and physically fit. Any sort of physical obligation that can be an obstacle in the duty, can be liable to rejection.

Check out  SSC CPO Salary here.

Points to Remember Regarding the SSC CPO Medical examination 

• Candidates who pass the paper 2 examinations and turn up for the medical test will be assessed by the medical officers of the CAPFs/ Central/State Government Hospital or Dispensary. 
• Candidates who are assessed to be unfit are informed about the same. Within the time of 15 days, they can apply for review to the Medical Review Board. 
• The decision from the Review Medical Board is considered to be final and no further appeals are entertained. 

Seven Obstacle Test for SSC CPO

The final selected aspirants as Sub Inspectors or Assistant Sub Inspectors, need to pass the following seven obstacles test to prove himself/themselves as worthy of the post. Any exception to the same can reject their placement. The seven tasks include, 

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

Tattoo rules for SSC CPO

Many candidates are seen to have tattoos while they appear for the Physical Test. The Ministry of Home Affairs has released some regulations in this regard. 

• Content: The tattoos that signify the religious and traditional aspects of the Indian Army are allowed to have on the body. 
• Location: Tattoos on the traditional sites of the body i.eInner aspect of the left forearm, non-saluting limb are also allowed. 
• Size: The size needs to be 1/4th of the particular body part. 
• For the Sub Inspector post in Delhi Police, the above guidelines are not to be followed. 

SSC CPO 2022 Document Verification Process/ Final Selection 

• The candidates who finally qualify for all the stages are called for the final document verification process. They are required to submit all the required documents during the verification process. 
• The final merit list is prepared based on the 1st and 2nd paper scores of the candidates. 
• The candidates who are finally selected, need to undergo a probation period of two years. After this training period, if they are found fit for the permanent position, they are allocated the post. 

SSC CPO 2022 Preparation Tips 

Following the tips can definitely help you crack the SSC CPO Exam successfully. 

• Get a complete understanding of the SSC CPO exam pattern and syllabus and cover every inch of it well.
• Make a study plan of your own, allocating enough time to each section separately. 
• Attempt regular mock tests from our Testbook app and also attempt quizzes on a regular basis to analyse the preparation better.
• Learn to understand the time and cope up with your speed and accuracy. 
• Make the habit of regular exercise and sports activities. It keeps you energetic and physically sound. 

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