The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Central Police Organization (CPO) examination annually to recruit Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). For the year 2023, SSC announced a total of 1,876 vacancies for these positions.
This topic provides a detailed breakdown of these vacancies, offering insights into the distribution across various forces and categories.
Understanding SSC CPO 2023 Vacancies
The 1,876 vacancies for SSC CPO 2023 are divided into two main categories:
- Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police: 162 vacancies
- Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs: 1,714 vacancies
1. Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police
These positions are further categorized based on gender:
- Male Candidates: 91 vacancies
- Female Candidates: 71 vacancies
Male Candidates
The 91 vacancies for male candidates are distributed as follows:
- Open Category: 73 vacancies
- Ex-Servicemen: 09 vacancies
- Departmental Candidates: 09 vacancies
Female Candidates
The 71 vacancies for female candidates are allocated entirely to the open category.
2. Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs
The 1,714 vacancies in CAPFs are distributed among various forces:
- CRPF: 1,040 vacancies
- BSF: 232 vacancies
- ITBP: 36 vacancies
- CISF: 18 vacancies
- SSB: 16 vacancies
Force-Wise Breakdown
a. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Male Candidates: 1,040 vacancies
- Female Candidates: 32 vacancies
b. Border Security Force (BSF)
- Male Candidates: 232 vacancies
- Female Candidates: 12 vacancies
c. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Male Candidates: 36 vacancies
- Female Candidates: 07 vacancies
d. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Male Candidates: 18 vacancies
- Female Candidates: 02 vacancies
e. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Male Candidates: 16 vacancies
- Female Candidates: 00 vacancies
Category-Wise Distribution
The vacancies are also categorized based on reservation policies:
- Unreserved (UR): 577 vacancies
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 137 vacancies
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 373 vacancies
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 209 vacancies
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 99 vacancies
Application and Selection Process
Candidates aspiring for these positions must undergo a multi-stage selection process:
- Paper-I Examination: Objective-type test covering General Intelligence, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
- Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET): Assessing physical fitness and endurance.
- Paper-II Examination: Objective-type test focusing on English language and comprehension.
- Medical Examination: Ensuring medical fitness of the candidates.
- Document Verification: Verification of eligibility and other documents.
The SSC CPO 2023 examination offers substantial opportunities for candidates aiming to serve as Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and CAPFs. With a total of 1,876 vacancies, aspirants have a wide array of options across different forces and categories.
Prospective candidates should stay updated with official notifications and prepare diligently to secure a position in this prestigious recruitment drive.