Download pdfSSC CPO 2024 Eligibility
There are 3 criteria that a candidate needs to fulfil in order to be eligible for SSC CPO 2020 Exam.
Educational Qualifications
1. A candidate must have Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University.
2. For the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (only) – Male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motor cycle and Car) as on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Standard Tests. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to undergo Physical Endurance and Standard Tests.
SSC CPO 2024 Age Limit (As on 01.01.2021)
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2024):
- The crucial date for age reckoning is fixed as 01.08.2023 in accordance with the provisions of DoP&T OM No. 14017 /70/87-Estt.(RR) dated 14.07.1988. Age limit for the posts is 20-25 years; i.e. Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1999 and not later than 01.08.2004 to be eligible to apply.
•Minimum Age Limit – 20 years
•Maximum Age Limit – 25 years
SSC CPO 2024 Age Relaxation:
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Age Relaxation
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SC/ST
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5 years
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OBC
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3 years
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Ex-servicemen (ESM)
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3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
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Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married.
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Up to 35 years of age
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Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. (SC/ ST)
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Up to 40 years of age
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Departmental candidates (Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date
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Up to 30 years of age
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Departmental candidates (OBC) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date.
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Up to 33 years of age
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Departmental candidates (SC/ ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date.
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Up to 35 years of age
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Nationality/ Citizenship
A candidate must be either:
1. a citizen of India, or
2. a subject of Nepal, or
3. a subject of Bhutan, or
4. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories 2 and 3 above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
5. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary will be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India