Full Form of CPO
CPO full form is Central Police Organisation (हिंदी में: केंद्रीय पुलिस संगठन). It functions under Staff Selection Commission (SSC) as an official authority for examination administration and cadre recruitment.
| Acronym / Short Form | CPO |
|---|---|
| Full Form (English) | Central Police Organisation |
| हिंदी अर्थ (Hindi Meaning) | केंद्रीय पुलिस संगठन |
| Domain / Sector | Police |
| Regulatory / Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Official Portal | ssc.gov.in |
1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background
Central Police Organisation (CPO) refers to the nationwide competitive examination (SSC CPO) conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB).
2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. For Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car). Age limit: 20 to 25 years with category relaxations.
3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure
Paper-I (CBT - 200 Marks) -> Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET) -> Paper-II (English Comprehension - 200 Marks) -> Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects
Paper-I: General Intelligence, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension. Paper-II: English Language, Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, and Comprehension.