Every year staff service commission conducted SSC CPO Examination to recruit candidates for the post of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Assistant Sub Inspectors in CISF. These posts are of the central level. Candidates who want to serve in this department need to apply for SSC CPO Examination. You need to be aware of the CPO syllabus of the examination and the SSC CPO Exam pattern. So it is advised to the candidates to get acquainted with both these things before starting the preparation.
Through this article, candidates will get complete information about SSC CPO Exam Pattern, Age Criteria, Marking Scheme, and much more.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024-25
SSC CPO Examination contains two stages of the examination i.e. Paper I and Paper II. Candidates who qualify in both the stage of the examination will go for the next stage of the examination i.e. PET Physical Endurance Test. The selection is totally based on the final performance, candidates who clear all stages of the examination will be considered qualified for the SSC CPO Examination.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern: Paper-I
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
SSC CPO Exam Pattern: Paper-II
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
- Type of Questions: Objective/Multiple Choice Questions will be asked in both the question papers.
- The medium of the Questions Paper: The Question Paper will be asked in Bilingual (Hindi and English) in Paper I (Except the English Section).
- Marking Scheme:
- For each incorrect answer, 1/4 marks will be deducted in Paper 1 or Paper 2.
- For Each Correct Answer, one mark will be awarded to the candidates.
- According to the previous year’s trends, the authority will fix the final marks for getting selection or to be qualifying for the examination.
- If there are any additional stages of the examination required, then the authority can add the same to the examination.
SSC CPO PET/PST Test 2024-25
| Candidate | Height | Chest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unexpanded | 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 Test 2024-25
Here candidates will get complete information about SSC CPO Physical Eligibility Test:
Male Candidates
- 100-meter race in 16 seconds
- 1.6 Km Race in 6.5 minutes
- Long Jump: 3.65 meters in 5 chances
- High Jump: 1.2 meters in 3 chances
- Short put 16 LBS: 4.5 meters in 3 chances
Female Candidates
- 100-meter race in 18 second
- 800-meter race in 4 minutes
- Long Jump: 2.7 meters or 9 feet in 3 chances
- High Jump: 0.9 meters or 3 feet in 3 chances
SSC CPO Medical Test
Criteria for the Medical Test are given below:
- Minimum Near Vision: N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye)
- Minimum Distant Vision: 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye)
- Must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein, or squint in eyes
- Eye standards should be without visual correction of any kind even by glasses.
SSC CPO Syllabus
SSC CPO Paper 1 Syllabus
Paper 1 Syllabus is combined from the given four sections which is listed below:
- General Reasoning
- General Knowledge
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
1. General Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism, Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, Double Lineup, Scheduling, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Directions and Distances, Ordering and Ranking, Data Sufficiency, Coding and Decoding, Code Inequalities.
2. General Knowledge
Current Affairs, Awards, and Honours, Books and Authors, Sports, Entertainment, Obituaries, Important Dates.
3. Quantitative Aptitude
Percentage, Ratio and Percentage, Data Interpretation, Mensuration and Geometry, Quadratic Equation, Interest, Problems of Ages, Profit and Loss, Number Series, Speed, Distance and Time, Time and Work, Number System, Data Sufficiency
4. English Comprehension
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability, Synonyms-Antonyms, Active and Passive Voice, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Error Correction.
SSC CPO Paper 2 Syllabus
Paper 2 Syllabus is totally asked from English Language and Comprehension
English Language and Comprehension
- Error Recognition
- Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary
- Spellings
- Grammar
- Sentence Structure
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Sentence Completion
- Phrases and Idiomatic Use of Words
- Comprehension
This article provides in-depth detail regarding the SSC CPO exam pattern and the syllabus.
Prepare your best, good luck!
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