The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases cut off marks every year for the CPO exam to shortlist candidates for the next stages, including PET/PST and Paper 2. Understanding the previous year SSC CPO cut offs is essential to know the competition level and to set a target score for SSC CPO 2025.
This article provides detailed tables of SSC CPO Paper 1 and Paper 2 cut offs for the last three years (2022, 2023, and 2024) including UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories, both for male and female candidates.
SSC CPO Paper 1 Previous Year Cut Off
SSC CPO 2024 Paper 1 Cut Off (Out of 200)
| Category | Male Cut Off | Female Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 115.33 | 126.29 |
| OBC | 111.17 | 118.22 |
| SC | 98.90 | 107.57 |
| ST | 95.45 | 104.45 |
| EWS | 110.23 | 117.22 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 78.14 | — |
SSC CPO 2023 Paper 1 Cut Off
| Category | Male Cut Off | Female Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 120.68 | 126.50 |
| OBC | 118.22 | 119.02 |
| SC | 106.75 | 110.50 |
| ST | 102.25 | 106.70 |
| EWS | 115.25 | 118.20 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 78.25 | — |
SSC CPO 2022 Paper 1 Cut Off
| Category | Male Cut Off | Female Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 118.25 | 126.29 |
| OBC | 114.75 | 119.02 |
| SC | 99.50 | 107.57 |
| ST | 96.00 | 104.45 |
| EWS | 112.00 | 117.22 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 78.25 | — |
SSC CPO Paper 2 Previous Year Cut Off
SSC CPO 2023 Paper 2 Cut Off
| Category | Male Cut Off (Out of 200) | Female Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 70.00 | 75.00 |
| OBC | 68.00 | 72.00 |
| SC | 63.00 | 68.00 |
| ST | 60.00 | 65.00 |
| EWS | 67.00 | 71.00 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 40.00 | — |
Note: Paper 2 is qualifying in nature but impacts final merit.
SSC CPO Cut Off Trend Analysis (UR Category – Male)
| Year | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 118.25 | 68.50 |
| 2023 | 120.68 | 70.00 |
| 2024 | 115.33 | 69.00 |
Observation: The Paper 1 cut off for UR males has remained above 115 for the last three years, indicating consistent competition.
Factors Affecting SSC CPO Cut Off
- Number of vacancies
- Number of candidates appearing
- Difficulty level of the paper
- Normalization process in multi-shift exams
- Category & gender-based reservation
Conclusion
The SSC CPO previous year cut offs act as an essential benchmark for candidates preparing for the upcoming exam. They give clarity on the competition and help aspirants plan their target scores wisely. Whether you’re targeting Delhi Police or CAPFs, knowing these cut-off trends can significantly enhance your strategy for SSC CPO 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans: The cut off was 115.33 for UR Male candidates.
Ans: Yes, Paper 1 and Paper 2 have separate cut offs and both are used to determine final selection.
Ans: Yes, SSC releases separate cut offs for male and female candidates in each category.
Ans: It varies, but typically ranges between 40 to 80 marks in Paper 1 and around 40 in Paper 2.
Ans: Absolutely. Paper 2, although qualifying, is added to Paper 1 scores for final merit and post allocation.