The eligibility criteria for the SSC CPO (Central Police Organization) examination include parameters such as nationality, age limit, educational qualifications, and physical standards. Here's a detailed breakdown:
1. Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently, or
- A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, or Vietnam intending to settle in India permanently.
- Candidates other than Indian citizens must produce a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
2. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
- Candidates must not have been born earlier than 02-01-1999 and later than 01-01-2004 (for the 2024 exam).
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service rendered.
- Other categories (like widows, divorced women, etc.) have specific relaxations as per government norms.
3. Educational Qualification
- Mandatory: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Special Requirement for Delhi Police: Male candidates must have a valid driving license for LMV (Motorcycle and Car). However, this is not required for female candidates or candidates applying for CAPF.
4. Physical Standards
- For All Posts (CAPFs and Delhi Police):
Height:
- Male: 170 cm (relaxable for certain categories)
- Female: 157 cm (relaxable for certain categories)
Chest (Only for males):
- Unexpanded: 80 cm
- Expanded: Minimum expansion of 5 cm
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
Vision Standards:
- Minimum Near Vision: N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye).
- Minimum Distant Vision: 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye), without correction.
5. Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Candidates qualifying in the paper-based exam are required to undergo PET. The requirements include:
For Male Candidates:
- 100 meters run in 16 seconds
- 1.6 km run in 6.5 minutes
- Long jump: 3.65 meters in 3 chances
- High jump: 1.2 meters in 3 chances
- Shot put (16 lbs): 4.5 meters in 3 chances
For Female Candidates:
- 100 meters run in 18 seconds
- 800 meters run in 4 minutes
- Long jump: 2.7 meters in 3 chances
- High jump: 0.9 meters in 3 chances