SSC CPO Syllabus 2026
Staff Selection Commission — Central Police Organisations (Sub-Inspector)
SSC CPO is conducted for recruitment of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police, CAPFs, and ASI in CISF. Graduate qualification is required.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
- Age Limit
- 20–25 years
Selection Process
- 1Paper I — CBT
- 2PET/PST
- 3Paper II — CBT (English)
- 4Medical Examination
- 5Document Verification
Exam Pattern
| Stage / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 200 | 200 | 2 hr | CBT — Objective MCQ |
| PET/PST | — | 0 | — | Physical Efficiency Test |
| Paper II | 200 | 200 | 2 hr | CBT — English Language |
Detailed Syllabus
1
Paper I — General Intelligence & Reasoning
50 Marks
AnalogySeriesCoding-DecodingBlood RelationsDirection & DistanceSyllogismNon-Verbal ReasoningVenn Diagrams
2
Paper I — General Knowledge & GS
50 Marks
HistoryGeographyPolityScience & TechnologyCurrent AffairsEconomySportsAwards
3
Paper I — Quantitative Aptitude
50 Marks
Number SystemPercentageAverageProfit-LossRatioS.I./C.I.Time-WorkTime-Speed-DistanceMensurationData Interpretation
4
Paper II — English Language
200 Marks
Reading ComprehensionGrammar & UsageVocabularySynonyms-AntonymsSentence RearrangementError DetectionCloze TestIdioms & Phrases
🎯 Must-Prepare Topics for SSC CPO
English Language proficiency
Physical fitness (running, long jump)
Current Affairs
Basic Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
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