

SSC CPO Shift Timings 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is set to conduct the Central Police Organisation (CPO) Examination 2025 for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
The SSC CPO 2025 recruitment process will include:
Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Paper I
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
Computer-Based Test (Paper II)
Document Verification
According to the latest SSC exam calendar, the SSC CPO Exam Date 2025 is confirmed to be 9th to 12th December 2025. Aspirants can check their detailed shift timings, reporting time, and exam venue on their SSC CPO Admit Card 2025.
The Staff Selection Commission has officially declared the SSC CPO Exam Date 2025 for Paper I (CBT). The exam will be conducted over four consecutive days, from December 9 to December 12, 2025, across multiple centers in India.
The SSC CPO examination aims to assess candidates’ abilities in reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness, and English comprehension.
| Event | Dates |
| SSC CPO Exam Date 2025 | 9th to 12th December 2025 |
| SSC CPO Admit Card Release Date | Last week of November 2025 |
| CBT Paper I Result Date | January 2026 (Tentative) |
| PET/PST Schedule | February 2026 (Tentative) |
Also Read: SSC CPO Self Slot Booking 2025
The SSC CPO 2025 Computer-Based Test (Paper 1) will be held in two shifts each day – a morning session and an afternoon session. Candidates must report to their assigned centers as per the shift and reporting time mentioned in their admit card.
| SSC CPO Shift Timings 2025 (Paper -1) | |||
| Shift | Exam Time | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time |
| Shift 1 | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
Late entry will not be permitted under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to reach at least 30 minutes before the reporting time to complete frisking, biometric verification, and photo identification procedures.
To ensure hassle-free entry, candidates must strictly follow the reporting schedule:
Reach the exam venue at least 60 minutes before gate closing time.
Biometric verification and live photo capture will be conducted at the entry gate.
Candidates should maintain discipline and cooperate with SSC staff during security checks.
Failure to comply with the timing guidelines may lead to denial of entry.
The Staff Selection Commission has laid down specific rules and safety measures to ensure a smooth examination process. Here’s what every candidate must follow:
Printed copy of SSC CPO Admit Card 2025
Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License)
Two recent passport-size photographs
Light-colored, half-sleeve clothes only
No metallic buttons, jewelry, or watches
Simple footwear like sandals/slippers — avoid shoes
Transparent water bottle allowed
Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, smartwatches, earphones, calculators, books, and notes are strictly banned.
Candidates found in possession of such items will face disqualification under SSC’s strict exam-integrity policy.