NEW DELHI – The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will close online applications for the Central Police Organization (CPO) 2025 examination tomorrow, October 16 . Candidates seeking to apply for 3,073 vacancies must complete their submissions on the official website, ssc.gov.in. The deadline for paying the application fee is October 17 .
The SSC CPO recruitment drive aims to fill positions in various Central Armed Police Forces. The examination is provisionally scheduled for November or December 2025 . Exact dates will be announced by the Commission soon.
Key Dates for SSC CPO 2025 Application
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Last Date | October 16, 2025 |
| Application Fee Payment Last Date | October 17, 2025 |
| Expected Exam Dates | November/December 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the SSC CPO 2025 exam, applicants must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university. Candidates must also be between 20 and 25 years of age as of the specified cut-off date.
Application Fees
The application fee for General and Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates is INR 100 . However, specific categories are exempt from paying this fee. Women, Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) do not need to pay the application fee.
How to Apply Online
Candidates can apply for the SSC CPO 2025 recruitment by following these steps:
- Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website at ssc.gov.in .
- Complete the registration process by providing basic personal details.
- Submit the CPO registration form to generate a Registration ID.
- Log in using the assigned Registration ID and password to access the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of a recent photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Proceed to pay the application fee, if applicable, through the online portal.
- Review all entered details and submit the final online application form.
Applicants are advised to complete all steps before the respective deadlines to ensure their application is considered for the 3,073 available positions.