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Full Form of CPO

Official Definition & Statutory Meaning

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 FormCPO
Full Form (English)Central Police Organisation
हिंदी अर्थ (Hindi Meaning)केंद्रीय पुलिस संगठन
Domain / SectorPolice
Regulatory / Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Official Portalssc.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.

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