SSC CPO 2024 Cut Off OUT: Download Category-Wise Paper 1 Cut off PDF Here

SSC CPO Paper 1 cut off 2024 was released on September 1, 2024 by SSC. The cut off was released along with the result in PDF form. SSC CPO cut off Tier 1 was released separately for male and female candidates. The cut off was released category-wise for different posts. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are selected for the next round of selection process. Besides the cut off marks, candidates are also required to secure the category-wise qualifying marks in the exam. 

The expected cut off for SSC CPO exam is given below.

The minimum qualifying marks prescribed for Paper 1 and 2 are given below. 

SSC CPO Paper 1 cut off 2024 for male candidates is given below.

SSC CPO Paper 1 cut off 2024 for female candidates is given below.

Only those candidates who qualify in PET/ PST are allowed to appear in the Paper 2 Examination. Candidates need to secure the qualifying cut off in Paper 2 to get shortlisted for final selection. SSC CPO Paper 2 Cut off is calculated based on the Paper 1 and 2 marks.

The SSC CPO Tier 1 comprises four sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence, General Awareness. The test paper according to SSC CPO exam pattern comprised a total of 200 objective-type questions. Each section is comprised of 50 questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. 

Only those candidates who qualify in PET/ PST are allowed to appear in the Paper 2 Examination. Candidates need to secure the qualifying cut off in Paper 2 to get shortlisted for final selection. SSC CPO Paper 2 Cut off is calculated based on the Paper 1 and 2 marks.

SSC CPO scores of candidates are calculated in the following way:

• For each correct answer, candidates scored one mark
• For the wrong answer, 0.25 marks were deducted as a penalty
• The score of candidates was calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect responses
• The normalisation process was followed to calculate the scores

The cut off is calculated based on the following factors:

• The number of candidates who appeared in the exam
• Exam difficulty level
• Category-wise number of vacancies

The normalisation of SSC CPO marks is done since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts in order to take into account any variation in the difficulty levels of question papers across different shifts. Calculation of marks is done up to five decimal places. The normalisation of marks is done by the examination authority inorder to adjust the difficulty level of the question paper. Based on the normalised marks, the result is announced. The commission follows the normalisation process to maintain transparency. 

The final cut off is prepared based on Paper 1 and 2. The final cut off is calculated out of 400 marks. Based on the final cut off, candidates are offered a letter of appointment. All shortlisted candidates need to undergo a medical examination and document verification before final posting. The final cut off is announced after document verification.

SSC CPO exam pattern is such that it comprises Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Questions in Paper 1 and 2 are objective types. The Paper 1 exam comprises questions from four sections, while Paper 2 consists of one section. The duration of both papers is two hours.

All the benefits that are being given to 4200 GP/2800 GP central government employees. And as it is a central police organisation so other allowances will also be given depending upon the difficulty level of candidates' posting zone.

Allowances and other benefits:

• House Rental Allowance (HRA)
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Traveling Allowance (TA)
• Diet Allowance/ Ration Money
• Children Education Allowance
• Hostel Subsidy
• Dress Allowance
• Risk/ Hardship Allowance

Other allowances are mentioned below:

• Special Duty Allowances
• Hair Cutting Allowances
• Soap Toilet Allowances
• Medal Allowances
• Non-practicing Allowances (Only for Medical Officials)
• Detachment Allowances
• HP CA Allowances
• Cash Handling Allowances
• Training Allowances
• Island Special Duty Allowances
• Nursing Allowances