SSC CPO Exam Day Guidelines 2024: Check Dos and Don'ts

SSC CPO notification 2024 was released on March 4, 2024. The notification was released to fill up a total of 4,187 vacancies. A total of 125 vacancies have been announced for SI (Exe) in Delhi Police (Male), 61 for SI (Exe) in Delhi Police (Female) and 4001 SI (GD) in CAPFs. The notification has been released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. 

SSC CPO exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) every year to recruit candidates for the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and Sub Inspector in CAPFs. SSC CPO notification 2024 was released on March 4, 2024 on the official website to fill up a total of 4187 vacancies for Sub Inspector posts. Along with the notification, the application form was released. SSC CPO  2024 exam was postponed due to Lok Sabha Elections. The exam was conducted on June 27, 28 and 29, 2024. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be conducted on May 9, 10 and 13, 2024. 

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

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

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 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 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

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.