SSC CPO Exam 2017: FAQ

SSC(Staff Selection Commission) has released the notification today for the recruitment of SI(Sub Inspector) in Delhi Police, SI(Sub Inspector) in CAPFs(Central Armed Police Forces) and ASI(Assistant Sub Inspector) in CISF(Central Industrial Security Force).

Date of Exams:

  • Paper-I: 30-06-2017 to 07-07-2017
  • Paper-II: 08-10-2017

The date of holding the examination as mentioned above is liable to be changed at the discretion of the Commission.
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their total marks in the Written Examination in Paper- I & II.

☛ What are the posts available under this recruitment project for freshers?

The posts which are available in this recruitment project are:-

  • SI(Sub Inspector) in Delhi Police.
  • SI(Sub Inspector) in CAPFs(Central Armed Police Forces), 
  • ASI(Assistant Sub Inspector) in CISFCentral Industrial Security Force)

  When will be the exam conducted?
The written examination to be conducted on 30-06-17 to 07-07-2017The date of holding the examination as mentioned above is liable to be changed at the discretion of the Commission.

 How many vacancies are there?

The number of vacancies are 2355

Total No. of posts CAPF ASI in CISF Delhi Police
      2355    864     619    872

The number of vacancies mentioned above is liable to alteration.

☛ Will the exam be conducted online or offline (OMR Based)?

Paper-I and Paper-II will be conducted in online mode.

 What is the Structure of Examination?
The structure of the examinations which will be conducted online are as follows:

➤➤Paper-I

Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration/ Time Allowed
Part A General Intelligence and Reasoning 50 50    Two Hours
Part B General Knowledge and General Awareness 50 50
Part C Quantitative Aptitude 50 50
Part D English Comprehension 50 50
  • The questions in this paper will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
  • Questions will be set in Hindi and English in Parts A, B and C of Paper I.
  • Deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for each incorrect answer marked.

➤➤Physical Standard Test (Pst) Is Mandatory For The Posts 

Category of candidates Height (in cms) Chest (in cms )
Unexpanded Expanded
(i) For male candidates only GENERAL 170 80 85
For 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
For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes 162.5 77 82
(ii) For Female candidates only GENERAL 157
For 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
For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe 154

Eye sight:

The minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of two eyes without correction i.e. without wearing of glasses.
➡The candidate must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes and they should possess high colour vision.

➤➤Physical Efficiency(Endurance) Test(PET) ( For all posts)

Only those candidates, who have scored above the cut off marks fixed by the Commission in Paper I would be required to appear in the Physical Endurance Test/Medical examination.

For male candidates only

  • 100 meters race in 16 seconds
  • 1.6 Kms race in 6.5 minutes
  • Long Jump : 3.65 metres in 3 chances
  • High Jump : 1.2 metres in 3 chances
  • Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metres in 3 chances

For female candidates only

  • 100 metres race in 18 seconds
  • 800 metres race in 4 minutes
  • Long Jump: 2.7 metres (9 feet) in 3 chances.
  • High Jump : 0.9 metres (3 feet) in 3 chances.

Only those candidates, qualified in PET/PST and found medically fit will be allowed to appear in Paper-II.


➤➤Medical Examination 

  • All the candidates who qualify in the PET will be medically examined by the Medical Officer of the CAPFs or any other Medical Officer or Assistant Surgeon belonging to Grade I of any Central/ State Govt. Hospital or Dispensary.
  • Candidates who are found to be unfit, will be informed of the position and they can make an appeal before Review Medical Board within the prescribed time limit of 15 days. 
  • Decision of Re-Medical Board/Review Medical Board will be final and no appeal/ representation against the decision of the ReMedical Board/Review Medical Board will be entertained.

➤➤Paper-II

 

Subject Maximum Marks /Questions Duration and timing
English language & Comprehension 200 marks/200 questions        Two Hours
  • The questions in this paper will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
  • Deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for each incorrect answer marked.

➤➤Final Selection / Merit : 
The merit list will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the Written Examination and Physical Efficiency Test.

 What is the age criteria to apply in this common written exam?

  • Minimum Age: 20 years 
  • Maximum Age: 25 years

The crucial date of age-limit will be calculated with reference to 01-01-2017. 

 What is the educational qualification required for various posts in this recruitment process?

A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree From a Recognised University Or Equivalent.  

 What is the application Fee?

  • Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/-
  • Last date for submission of applications:15th May, 2017 (up to 5PM)
  • Fee can be paid through SBI Challan/ SBI Net banking or through credit/ debit cards of any bank.
  • Candidates who wish to make the payment through challan of SBI, may make the payment to designated branches of SBI within the working hours of bank upto 18-05-2017

 Is there a criterion for negative marking?

There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

SSC CPO Notification 2017