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SSC CPO Salary 2024: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits candidates for various posts of Central Police Organisation such as Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in CISF. The recruitment is conducted every year which draws lakhs of candidates. SSC CPO salary includes various factors such as in-hand salary, basic pay, dearness allowance, house rent allowance and travelling allowance. SBI CPO salary has seen a major hike after the 7th Pay Commission. The basic SSC CPO salary is INR 35,400 and the gross salary is INR 47,496. The pre-revised grade pay was INR 4200 in the pay band of INR 9300-34,800.
Q: What is SSC CPO salary?
The salary structure of SSC CPO is given below.
Post | Group | Grade Pay | Pay Level | In-hand Salary |
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police | Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted | INR 4200 | Level 6 | INR 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
Sub-Inspector in CAPF | Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial | INR 4200 | Level 6 | INR 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
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Q: What is the in-hand salary of SSC CPO?
The in-hand salary of SSC CPO is the one which employees get after deducting the taxes and allowances. The in-hand salary of SSC CPO is given below.
Parameters | Amount |
Basic SSC CPO Salary | INR 35,400 |
House Rent Allowances (HRA) | INR 8946 |
Travelling Allowances (TA) | INR 3600 |
Dearness Allowances on TA | Nil |
Gross Salary | INR 47496 |
NPS | INR 3540 |
CGHS | 225 |
CGEGIS | 2500 |
Deductions | INR 6265 |
SSC CPO in-hand salary | Rs 41,231 |
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Q: What is the city-wise SSC CPO salary?
The table below give SSC CPO salary for Sub Inspector based on the job location:
Basic salary/ Allowances | City X (urban cities) | City Y | City Z (rural areas) |
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Basic Pay | INR 35,400 | INR 35,400 | INR 35,400 |
HRA | INR 8,496 | INR 5,664 | INR 2,832 |
TA | INR 3,600 | INR 1,800 | INR 1,800 |
Gross Salary | INR 47,496 | INR 42,864 | INR 40,032 |
Deductions | INR 6,265 | INR 6,265 | INR 6,265 |
SSC CPO salary (in-hand) | INR 41,321 | INR 36,600 | INR 33,767 |
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SSC CPO Salary
The details of posts and salary of SSC CPO are given below:
Posts | SSC CPO salary (INR) |
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Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs |
This is a level 6 post and is classified as Group B (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial. The salary for this post is INR 35,400 to 1,12,400. |
Sub Inspector (Executive) -(Male/ Female) in Delhi Police |
The post is under Level 6 and is classified as Group C (Non-Gazetted) by Delhi Police. SSC CPO salary for this post is INR 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
Assistant Sub-Inspector (Executive) in CISF |
The post carries pay scale of Level 5 which is INR 29,200 to 92,300 and is classified as Group C (Non-Gazetted). |
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Q: What will be SSC CPO salary after five years?
The salary of SSC CPO after five years is given below:
- Basic Salary: Starts at INR 35,400 and may increase to approximately INR 45,000-55,000 based on increments.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies depending on the city category and likely increases with basic pay and city category adjustments.
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Initially around 12 per cent of the basic salary, it increases with inflation and revisions.
- Transport Allowance (TA): Varies according to the city category and is likely to increase based on city category changes and promotions.
SSC CPO Salary After 5 years | ||
Component | Initial Salary | SSC CPO Salary After 5 Years |
Basic Salary | INR 35,400 | Approx. INR 45,000-INR 55,000 (depending on increments) |
House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Varies by city category | Likely increased based on basic pay and city category |
Dearness Allowance (DA) | Approx. 12% of Basic | Increased with inflation and DA revisions |
Transport Allowance (TA) | Varies by city category | Likely increased based on city category and promotions |
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Q: Which are the posts announced under SSC CPO exam?
Under SSC CPO recruitment, the posts that are offered to candidates are given below:
- Delhi Police Sub-Inspector
- Border Security Force (BSF) Sub-Inspector
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Sub-Inspector
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub-Inspector
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) Sub-Inspector
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Sub-Inspector
- Assistant Sub-Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
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SSC CPO Salary: Allowances
Besides basic salary, candidates are also entitled to the number of allowances. The allowances depend upon the city of posting.
Dearness Allowance |
Home Rental Allowance |
Travel Allowance |
Dearness on Travel Allowance |
NPS |
CGHS |
CGEGIS |
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Q: What is SSC CPO job profile?
The roles and responsibilities of SSC CPO are given below:
- Candidates are responsible for protecting the borders of the country.
- Maintaining security for people living in border areas
- Anti-infiltration duties
- Preventing criminal activities
- Managing the general election in the country
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Q: What is the career growth of SSC CPO?
The promotion of candidates depends on the internal promotional exams or performance in the working period. The promotional policy of SSC CPO is given below:
- Assistant Sub Inspector
- Sub Inspector
- Inspector
- Assistant Commissioner of Police
- Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police
- Deputy Commissioner of Police
- Additional Commissioner of Police
- Joint Commissioner of Police
- Commissioner of Police
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SSC CPO Salary FAQs
Candidates can check below SSC CPO salary FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
Q: What is the training period for SSC CPO?
The training syllabi for induction courses are confined to training institutions. The duration of training is usually of six to nine months. Indoor training involves imparting knowledge on various subjects under the law, police science, police rules, practical work, criminology, cybercrime and terrorism, human behavior, etc. The outdoor module trains the officers in several fields- physical exercise and drills, vehicle driving, handling of arms and weapons, and practice firing. Special emphasis is given to fitness and unarmed combat. Candidates selected through SSC CPO exam are appointed to the post of Sub Inspector with either the Delhi Police, the CAPF or as Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF. The CAPF is a Paramilitary force also known as the Central Armed Police Forces. It is not directly a wing of the Military and it comes under the Home Ministry.
The CAPF includes the following forces:
- BSF (Border Security Force)
- Protecting the border between India & Pakistan
- Promoting the sense of security in the citizens of India
- Prevent crimes across the border and illegal refugees
- CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)
- Responsible for controlling riots & Naxalites.
- ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)
- Protecting the border between India & China (from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh)
- Providing security at northern borders that are close to Pakistan and China
- Preventing the violation of border
- Preventing smuggling, anti-national activities and illegal immigration across the border.
- SSB (Seema Suraksha Bal)
- Protecting Indo – Nepal and Indo – Bhutan borders
- Preventing cross-border crimes, smuggling, and other anti-national activities
- CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)
- Providing security to various government establishments, PSU and other state-owned infrastructures
Sub Inspector of Delhi Police: Delhi Police Sub-inspector is responsible for maintaining law and order.
Border Security Force
- Protects the border between India & Pakistan.
- Promotes a sense of security among the citizens.
- Prevents trans-border crimes and assists in the control of refugees
Central Reserve Police Force
- CRPF is responsible for controlling riots & Naxalites.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
- Protects the border between India & China (from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh)
- Promotes a sense of security among citizens by providing security at northern borders.
- Prevents the violation of the border.
- Prevents trans-border smuggling, anti-national activities and illegal immigration.
Seema Suraksha Bal
- Protects Indo – Nepal and Indo – Bhutan borders.
- Prevents cross-border crimes, smuggling and anti-national activities.
Central Industrial Security Force
- Provide security to various PSUs and other important infrastructures.
- Protects Government infrastructure projects and industrial units.
- Protecting the Government infrastructure projects and industrial units
- Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police is responsible for maintaining law and order in Delh
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Q: Is SSC CPO a good job?
Yes, it is a good job. The salary for Sub-Inspector (GD) and Sub Inspector (Executive) (Male/ Female) in Delhi Police in CAPFs is between INR 35,400 and INR 1,12,400. The salary for Assistant Sub-Inspector (Executive) in CISF is between INR 29,200 and INR 92,300.
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Q: How tough is it to crack SSC CPO exam?
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.
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Q: What is SSC CPO exam?
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.
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SSC CPO Exam
Student Forum
Answered 4 days ago
SSC CPO result 2024 for PET/PST was declared on February 3, 2025. The result was made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. A total of 24,190 candidates qualified the PET/PST.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 4 days ago
The scores of SSC CPO are calculated as per the marking scheme given below:
- There are negative marking for wrong answers in SSC CPO exam.0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers
- For correct answer, candidates score one mark
- Marks are normalised to adjust the difficulty level of the question papers
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
SSC CPO shift timings are given below.
Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
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Reporting Time: 08.30 am Exam Time: 09.30 am to 11.30 am | Reporting Time: 14.00 pm Exam Time: 15.00 pm to 17.00 pm |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
SSC CPO 2025 notification will be released on May 16, 2025. The notification will be released to select candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The notification will be released in PDF form and comprises the important details related t
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
After the closing date for receipt of online applications, the Commission will provide a period of 02 days to enable candidates to correct/modify online application parameters, wherein candidates will be allowed to resubmit applications after making requisite corrections/changes in the one-time regi
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor will it be adjusted against any other examination or selection. Candidates must ensure that their online payment has been successfully made to SSC. If the fee is not received by SSC, status of the application form is shown as 'Incomplet
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Fee can be paid only through online payment modes, namely BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Credit or Debit card. Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted fr
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
SSC CPO 2025 application form will be released on May 16, 2025. Interested candidates can fill out their application forms till June 14, 2025. Only online applications will be accepted for the exam. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of their application forms. The application fees ca
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Beginner-Level 4
When was SSC CPO result 2024 for PET/PST declared?