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SSC CPO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

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SSC CPO Paper-I syllabus is graduation level across Reasoning, GK, Quant and English (50 Q each). Paper-II is English-only comprehension and grammar (qualifying at 33%).

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026

  • Paper I: 2 hours · 0.25 negative marking
  • Paper II tests English only (2 hours, 200 marks)
Section / SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning5050
General Knowledge & General Awareness5050
Quantitative Aptitude5050
English Comprehension5050

Selection Stages

  1. Paper I CBT — General Intelligence, GK, Quant, English (200 marks)
  2. PET/PST — qualifying physical standards
  3. Paper II CBT — English Language & Comprehension (200 marks)
  4. Medical Examination & Document Verification

Subject-wise Syllabus

Topic list compiled from official notification pattern and prep portals — verify any change on the conducting body website before the exam.

General Intelligence & Reasoning(50 marks)

  • Analogies, similarities, differences
  • Space visualization & spatial orientation
  • Problem solving & analysis
  • Judgment, decision making & visual memory
  • Discrimination, observation, relationship concepts
  • Arithmetical reasoning, figural classification
  • Series, coding-decoding, statement conclusion

General Knowledge & Awareness(50 marks)

  • History, culture, geography
  • Economic scene & polity
  • Scientific research & awards
  • Books & authors, sports
  • Current events India & world

Quantitative Aptitude(50 marks)

  • Whole numbers, decimals, fractions
  • Ratio, percentage, averages
  • Interest, profit & loss, discount
  • Partnership, mixture & allegation
  • Time & work, time & distance
  • Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, DI

English Comprehension(50 marks)

  • Comprehension passages
  • Vocabulary & grammar
  • Error recognition
  • Sentence structure & synonyms
  • Antonyms & spelling

Paper-II — English Language & Comprehension(200 marks)

  • Comprehension & précis
  • Vocabulary & grammar
  • Error detection & sentence improvement
  • Active/passive & narration
  • Synonyms, antonyms, idioms

Physical Standards (PET / PST)

ParameterMaleFemale
Height165 cm157 cm
Chest (expanded)80 cm (min 4 cm expansion)—
PET — Race1.6 km in 7 min800 m in 4 min

How to Prepare

  • Paper II English is decisive — practice comprehension and grammar daily.
  • Build running stamina for PET alongside CBT preparation.
  • Delhi Police SI has separate cut-offs; check post preference carefully.
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Syllabus FAQs

What is SSC CPO age limit?
20–25 years as on the date specified in notification. OBC gets 3 years, SC/ST gets 5 years relaxation.
Is SSC CPO Paper II qualifying?
Paper II is qualifying with minimum 33% marks. Final merit is based on Paper I marks.

Syllabus & pattern compiled from Testbook , Adda247 , Testbook and Adda247 . Always verify against the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in .

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