SSC CPO 2024 Exam Centres: Check State-wise Test Centres List

Applicants filling SSC CPO application form are required to enter their preferences of exam cities in the form. Candidates must enter three options for the exam centres in the order of priority within the same region. The examination authority reserves the right to allot test cities to candidates. The examination authority also reserves the right to cancel any of the given test cities. The exam cities once chosen by candidates cannot be changed. Therefore, candidates should enter their preferences of test cities carefully.

The list of SSC CPO exam cities is released along with the notification. The exam is conducted online across various cities spread throughout the country, There are more than 100 test cities for SSC CPO exam. Candidates need to enter their preferences of exam centres while filling the application form. The details regarding the exam centres are mentioned in the admit card. The list of SSC CPO exam cities is given below.

The important points related to SSC CPO exam centres are given below:

• While filling out the SSC CPO application form,  candidates must enter three options for the exam centres in the order of priority within the same region
• SSC will not entertain any request for change of SSC CPO exam centre at the later on, so candidates are advised to select exam centres carefully
• SSC reserves the right to cancel any SSC CPO exam centre and ask candidates to appear on another one
• Candidates are encouraged to visit the exam centre of SSC CPO exam at least 2-3 days before the exam day to familiarise themselves with the location, route and traffic conditions on the way there so as to avoid unforeseen issues on the exam day
• Reach the SSC CPO exam centre at least 30-40 minutes before the reporting time to avoid any hassle

The list of items prohobited inside SSC CPO exam centre is given below:

1. Watches
2. Books
3. Pens and Pencils
4. Paper Chits
5. Magazines
6. Mobile Phones
7. Pen/Buttonhole Cameras
8. Edible items
9. Calculators
10. Bluetooth Devices
11. Headphones, and more

The list of items allowed inside SSC CPO exam centre.

1. Admit Card: Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your SSC CPO admit card. Without your Admit Card, you are not allowed to enter the exam hall.
2. ID Verification: Bring a valid government-issued ID, such as an Aadhaar, PAN card, or driver's license. Confirm that the information on your ID matches the details provided in your application form.
3. Passport-size Photographs: Keep two recent coloured passport-sized photographs on hand, resembling the ones submitted with your application.

The exam day guidelines related to SSC CPO exam centre are given below:

• Aim to reach the exam venue well in advance to complete the verification process smoothly
• Ensure to bring SSC CPO Admit Card, a valid government-issued ID, and two passport-sized photographs
• Be mindful of the dress code specified in the exam instructions. Avoid clothing with large buttons, full sleeves, or excessive accessories to adhere to the prescribed guidelines
• Strictly avoid carrying electronic gadgets like mobile phones, watches, cameras, or any Bluetooth devices
• Do not bring prohibited items such as books, magazines, newspapers, or any paper chits
• Leave behind any metallic items, including rings, bracelets, earrings, nose pins, chains, necklaces, pendants, badges, brooches, hairpins, and hair bands

Candidates can use black ink pen/black ball-point pen for filling up the Part-A of Side 1, Part-B of Side I and Side 2 of the answer sheet. Candidates need to handover the answer sheet after the exam gets over. Answer sheets and question papers are supplied inside the examination hall. Any candidate who does not hand over answer sheet or is found to attempting to take answer sheet out of the examination hall will be disqualified and the Commission will take further action against him as per rule. 

No request for change of centre will be considered later under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to select SSC CPO exam centres carefully. SSC reserves the right to cancel any centre and ask the candidates to appear from another centre.

Travelling allowance is not offered to candidates appearing for written examination for any candidate. They need to reach the exam centre at their own cost. Candidates should check the location of the exam centre one day before the exam. Candidates should reach the exam centre early to avoid any last-minute hassle.

It is not tough to crack SSC CPO exam if candidates have prepared it well. Candidates should prepare a proper strategy to crack the exam. The strategy should include solving the previous years' question papers, mock test, going the exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates should study regularly.

Candidates can do the necessary rough work on test booklet/question paper. Candidates should not do the rough work on the answer sheet of any other paper. If any rough work is done on the answer sheet it will not be assessed.

CPO is a Central Police Organization. The exam is held by the Staff Services Commission. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) was established in 1975, it is  mandated to select staff for various Group B and Group C posts that come under various ministries in the Government of India. SSC CPO is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. The full form of SSC CPO is Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization. The recruitment is done for the post of Sub Inspector and Assistant Sub Inspector.