SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age and Educational Qualification

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2025: The SSC CPO 2025 test will be administered by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). SSC will release the notification for CPO 2025 on May 16, 2025. It is essential to read the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Candidates who fail to do so may have to fail rejection at the later stages of the selection process. We are providing the detailed SSC CPO eligibility criteria in this post.

The SSC eligibility criteria incorporate minimum age, educational qualifications, and nationality requirements. Those who pass the competitive exam and satisfy all eligibility requirements will be considered for the further stages of the recruitment of the posts of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF, and Sub-Inspector in CAPF. Continue reading to find out more about SSC CPO eligibility requirements.

SSC CPO 2025 Eligibility Criteria  

The SSC CPO eligibility criteria include the criteria that candidates must meet to be eligible to fill out the SSC CPO application form. The following are the eligibility criteria for SSC CPO 2025:

SSC CPO 2025 Nationality

• The candidate must be a citizen of India OR
• A subject of Nepal OR
• A subject of Bhutan OR
• A candidate for whom a certificate of eligibility is required will be permitted for the examination, but the offer of appointment won’t be made until the Government of India has supplied the individual with the required eligibility certificate.

SSC CPO 2025 Age Limit

• Candidates must be at least 20 years old and a maximum of 25 years as of 01/01/2025.
• SC/ST candidates will be given an age relaxation of 5 years.
• OBC candidates will be given an age relaxation of 3 years.
• Ex-servicemen will be given an age relaxation of 3 years.

SSC CPO 2025 Educational Qualification

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Candidates who, as of 30.08.2025 (or as the date specified in the notification), have not yet obtained the educational qualification but will do so must present documentary evidence from the Board or University in favour of their eligibility.

Note: On the day set for the physical endurance and measurement tests, male applicants for the position of SI in the Delhi Police must have a current LMV (motorcycle and car) driving licence. However, candidates without a valid LMV (motorcycle and car) driving licence are still eligible for all other positions.

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