Every year Staff Selection Commission conducts a recruitment exam for the post of Sub Inspector and Assistant Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPF. Central Armed Police Forces are ITBP, CRPF, BSF, SSB, CISF. The candidates who have completed their Bachelor’s degree are eligible to participate in the SSC CPO Exam. The age of the applicant should be 20-25 years. Read official notification to know more about age relaxation criteria. In this article, we are providing complete information details about SSC CPO Syllabus with Exam Pattern.
Overview of SSC CPO Exam
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission
- Name of the Exam: SSC CPO
- Posts: Sub-Inspector and Assistant Sub Inspector
- Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
- Selection Process: Computer Based Exam and Physical Endurance Test
- Syllabus of SSC CPO: Available (Download PDF)
Check SSC CPO Notification 2020
SSC CPO Exam Pattern and Selection Process
SSC CPO exam consists of three stages that candidates have to qualify for the final selection. Let us move ahead to know more about SSC CPO Exam Pattern and Syllabus.
SSC CPO Paper-I Pattern
Paper-I consists of 200 questions of 200 marks and the time duration is 2 hours. It comprises four sections and every section carries 50 marks. Each question scores 1 marks and 1/4th mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
| Section | Name of the Subject | Total number of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| IV | English Language & Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
SSC CPO Paper-II Pattern
- Paper-II also consists of 200 questions of 200 marks.
- The time duration is 120 minutes or 2 hours.
- Negative marking is considered as the deduction of 0.25 marks that will be made for each incorrect answer.
SSC CPO PET/ PST
Physical Standard and Physical Efficiency Test will be conducted for all the aspirants after qualifying for the written examination. Let us have a look at the eligibility criteria for PST.
Minimum Height of Male and Female to participate in SSC CPO Exam.
| Candidate | Height | Chest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Un-expanded | Expanded | ||
| Male (Gen) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
| Belonging to Hilly regions & areas of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 165 | 80 | 85 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
| Female (Gen) | 157 | -- | -- |
| Belonging to Hilly regions & areas of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 155 | -- | -- |
| Scheduled Tribes | 154 | -- | -- |
SSC CPO PET Details:
The candidates have to appear in the Physical Efficiency Test. This test is conducted to check the endurance or physical fitness of the candidates.
For Male Candidates:
| Name of the Event | Distance/Height | Time/Chances |
|---|---|---|
| Running | 1.6 km | 6.5 Minutes |
| Sprint | 100 m | 16 Seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.65 m | 3 Chances |
| High Jump | 1.2 m | 3 Chances |
| Shot Put 16 LBS | 4.5 m | 3 Chances |
For Female Candidates:
| Name of the Event | Distance/Height | Time/Chances |
|---|---|---|
| Running | 800 m | 4 Minutes |
| Sprint | 100 m | 18 Seconds |
| Long Jump | 2.7 m or 9 feet | 3 Chances |
| High Jump | 0.9 m or 3 Feet | 3 Chances |
After PET & PST candidates will be called for documentation and medical Examination Test. Thereafter, SSC will publish a final list of selected candidates.
SSC CPO Syllabus
SSC CPO is the most popular exam among those aspirants who are looking forward to making their careers in Central CAPF. But success comes to those who never give up and work hard. It is true that you can not prepare for the exam if you have no idea about the syllabus. But you need not worry because here we have given the latest SSC CPO Syllabus.
General Intelligence & Reasoning:
This section will consist of questions of both verbal and non- verbal types. Questions will be asked from
- Arithmetic Number Series
- Non-verbal series
- Coding and decoding
- Statement conclusion
- Syllogistic Reasoning
- Figural Analogy
- Semantic Classification
- Word Building
- Numerical Operations
- Symbolic Operations
- Space Orientation and Visualization
- Venn Diagrams
- Embedded Figures
General Awareness:
This section is included to check the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. This section includes questions relating to
- India and its neighboring countries
- Indian History
- Art and Culture
- Geography
- Economic
- General Polity
- Indian Constitution
- General Science
- Current affairs
- Current events
- Static GK
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Divisibility & Remainders
- LCM and HCF
- Fractions
- Simplification
- Surds and indices
- Squares & Cubes
- Linear equation & Quadratic equations
- Allegation & Mixture
- Average
- Ratio & Proportion
- Partnership
- Time, speed & distance
- Boat & stream
- Time and Work
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Mensuration (Area and Volume)
- Trigonometry
- Profit & Loss
- Discount &, Marked Price
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Data interpretation
- Coordinate Geometry
English Comprehension:
Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate‟s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on
- Error Detection
- Filling in the blanks (using verb preposition, articles, etc)
- Vocabulary
- Spellings Check
- Sentence Structure
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Sentence Completion
- Phrases and Idiomatic use of Words
- Comprehension
Download SSC CPO Syllabus PDF
You can download SSC CPO Syllabus for Paper I and Paper II through the link given below. Study hard and practice a lot if you really want to clear this exam. Clear your basic concept and solve previous year paper that will build your confidence. Previous Year paper is the key of success in this examination. Our Team wishes you all the best for your upcoming exam.
Useful Links for SSC CPO Exam
| SSC CPO Notifiation | Previous Year Papers |
| SSC CPO Apply Online | SSC CPO Answer Key |
| SSC CPO Exam Pattern | SSC CPO Cut-off |
| Syllabus for SSC CPO | SSC CPO Result |
| SSC CPO Admit Card | Study Material & Books |
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