SSC CPO 2025 Paper-I Results Officially Announced
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has formally declared the results for the SSC CPO 2025 Paper-I examination, marking a significant milestone in the recruitment process for Sub-Inspector positions within the Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). This announcement comes after the successful completion of the written examination held across multiple days from December 9 to December 12, 2025.
How to Check Your Result and Qualifying Status
All candidates who participated in the December 2025 examination can now access their individual results through the official SSC portal. The results determine qualification for the subsequent selection stages, specifically the Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). The commission has prepared these results using normalized scoring methodology to ensure fairness across different examination sessions.
Important Note Regarding Bonus Marks: Candidates who possess valid NCC certificates have been provisionally awarded bonus marks in their results. However, these bonus marks remain subject to thorough verification during the official document checking phase of the recruitment process.
Minimum Qualifying Marks Requirements
As established by SSC guidelines, candidates must achieve the following minimum percentage scores to qualify for the next round:
- Unreserved Category (UR): 30% equivalent to 60 marks
- Other Backward Classes (OBC) / Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 25% equivalent to 50 marks
- Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Other Reserved Categories: 20% equivalent to 40 marks
Detailed Category-Wise Cut-off Marks Analysis
Female Candidates (List-I)
The cut-off marks for female candidates applying for both Delhi Police and CAPF positions reveal competitive thresholds across categories:
- Unreserved: 128.016 marks with 10,743 candidates qualifying
- Other Backward Classes: 124.220 marks with 15,601 candidates qualifying
- Scheduled Castes: 100.919 marks with 7,287 candidates qualifying
- Scheduled Tribes: 95.196 marks with 1,426 candidates qualifying
- Economically Weaker Section: 126.558 marks with 6,660 candidates qualifying
- Ex-Servicemen: 40.000 marks with 23 candidates qualifying
Total female candidates qualifying: 43,320
Note: Within these figures, 87 SC candidates, 26 ST candidates, 955 OBC candidates, and 600 EWS candidates who met the UR cut-off standard have been appropriately categorized under their respective reservation groups.
Male Candidates (List-II)
For male candidates eligible for both Delhi Police and CAPF positions, the cut-off marks demonstrate the following pattern:
- Unreserved: 119.475 marks with 174,975 candidates qualifying
- Other Backward Classes: 115.025 marks with 191,858 candidates qualifying
- Scheduled Castes: 88.951 marks with 64,518 candidates qualifying
- Scheduled Tribes: 89.062 marks with 34,771 candidates qualifying
- Economically Weaker Section: 114.601 marks with 56,678 candidates qualifying
- Ex-Servicemen: 40.000 marks with 2,267 candidates qualifying
Total male candidates qualifying: 440,067
Note: The male candidate list includes 1,608 SC candidates, 744 ST candidates, 74 Ex-Servicemen, 9,925 OBC candidates, and 5,456 EWS candidates who achieved the UR cut-off benchmark, all counted within their respective category totals.
Male Departmental Candidates (Delhi Police Only - List-III)
This exclusive category applies specifically to serving Delhi Police personnel seeking internal promotion opportunities, distinct from the broader recruitment lists:
- Unreserved: 127.926 marks with 224 candidates qualifying
- Other Backward Classes: 116.640 marks with 186 candidates qualifying
- Scheduled Castes: 101.673 marks with 146 candidates qualifying
- Scheduled Tribes: 94.895 marks with 62 candidates qualifying
- Economically Weaker Section: 120.782 marks with 326 candidates qualifying
- Ex-Servicemen: No candidates qualified in this category
Total departmental candidates qualifying: 228
Critical Clarification on Candidate Lists
It is essential for candidates to understand the distinction between the three result lists. List-I encompasses all qualifying female candidates for both Delhi Police and CAPF positions. Similarly, List-II includes all qualifying male candidates for both organizations. In contrast, List-III represents an exclusive category limited to currently serving male personnel within the Delhi Police department seeking promotional opportunities through this examination.
Next Steps in the Recruitment Process
Physical Endurance and Standard Tests (PET/PST)
Candidates who have successfully cleared the Paper-I examination will now proceed to the physical assessment phase. The Central Armed Police Forces will organize and conduct both the Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) at designated centers across the country.
The specific schedules, venues, and detailed guidelines for these physical tests will be published shortly on the official SSC website. All qualified candidates must remain vigilant for these announcements and prepare accordingly for the physical challenges ahead.
Additional Important Updates
The commission has provided several crucial updates alongside the result declaration:
- The results of 12 candidates have been temporarily withheld due to administrative reasons that require further verification.
- The final answer keys for the Paper-I examination will be uploaded on the SSC portal in the coming days.
- Individual candidate marks and detailed scorecards will be made available shortly after the answer key publication.
- All candidates are strongly advised to monitor the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) regularly for updates regarding PET/PST admit cards, examination schedules, and any procedural changes.
This result declaration represents the first major hurdle cleared in the comprehensive SSC CPO recruitment process. With hundreds of thousands of candidates now progressing to the physical testing phase, the competition remains intense for the coveted Sub-Inspector positions in India's premier police forces.
