SSC CPO SI Syllabus
SSC CPO Syllabus PDF: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the annual CPO (Central Police Organization) examination, aimed at recruiting candidates for various posts. For aspiring candidates, it is crucial to familiarize themselves with the SSC CPO Syllabus provided below. By thoroughly understanding the syllabus, individuals can prepare effectively and attain favorable results in the examination. This article presents a comprehensive overview of the SSC CPO Syllabus, encompassing both Paper I and Paper II examinations.
SSC CPO Syllabus
| Name of the Exam | SSC CPO |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post | Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs & Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Selection Procedure | Paper-I & Paper-II |
| Official Website | ssc. nic. in |
The SSC CPO Syllabus for both Paper I and Paper II are given below:
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| SSC CPO Previous Year Question Papers PDF | CLICK HERE |
| SSC CPO Study Material/Notes PDF | CLICK HERE |
SSC CPO Syllabus Paper I
Candidates preparing for the SSC CPO exam must have a comprehensive understanding of the syllabus to focus on essential topics. The syllabus is divided into four sections for Paper I, including General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Below, we provide a concise overview of the detailed syllabus for each section.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies Similarities and differences Space visualization, Spatial orientation Problem-solving, analysis, judgment Relationship concepts Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification Arithmetic number series Non-verbal series Coding and decoding Statement conclusion Syllogistic reasoning |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | General awareness of the environment India and it’s Neighboring Countries Current Affairs SportsBooks and Authors Geography General Polity Indian Constitution |
| Quantitative Aptitude | General awareness of the environment India and its Neighboring Countries Current Affairs Sports Books and Authors Geography General Polity Indian Constitution |
| English Comprehension | Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and relationships between numbers Percentage Ratio and Proportion Square roots Averages Interest Profit & Loss, Discount Partnership Business Mixture and Allegation Time and distance Time & work Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds Graphs of Linear Equations Triangle and its various kinds of centers Congruence and similarity of triangles Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles Triangle Quadrilaterals Regular Polygons Right Prism Right Circular Cone Right Circular Cylinder Sphere Hemispheres Rectangular Parallelepiped Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or square base Trigonometric ratio Degree and Radian Measures Standard Identities Complementary angles Heights and Distances Histogram Frequency polygon Bar diagram Pie chart |
SSC CPO Syllabus Paper II
Questions in these components will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of the English Language and will be based on:
- Error recognition,
- Filling in the blanks (using verbs, prepositions articles, etc),
- Vocabulary,
- Spellings,
- Grammar,
- Sentence Structure,
- Synonyms,
- Antonyms,
- Sentence Completion,
- Phrases and Idiomatic Use of Words,
- Comprehension etc.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern
The SSC CPO Exam Pattern is of utmost importance for candidates preparing for the exam. It consists of various phases in the selection process and requires appearing in multiple papers. Physical requirements are also essential for candidates. The exam syllabus covers specific subjects that need to be studied. Below are the details of the SSC CPO test pattern, including Paper I, Paper II, and PST/PET formats.
SSC CPO Paper-1
The SSC CPO Paper I is a computer-based examination consisting of 4 sections with 50 questions in each to be completed in a total duration of 2 hours. The section-wise distribution is given below:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| 200 | 200 |
- The questions in this paper will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
- Questions will be set in Hindi and English in Parts A, B and C of Paper I.
- A deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for each incorrect answer marked.
SSC CPO Paper 2
The exam will consist entirely of objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) totaling 200 points. To qualify for the final merit list, candidates must achieve the cut-off scores set for this test. Improving English language and comprehension skills is crucial to excel in this exam.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration/ Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 200 | ||
- The questions in this paper will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
- Deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for each incorrect answer marked.
Standard Test (PST)/PET
| Category of candidates | Height (in cms) | Chest (in cms) Unexpanded | Chest (in cms) Expanded |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) For male candidates only GENERAL | 170 | 80 | 85 |
| For candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim | 165 | 80 | 85 |
| For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
| (ii) For Female candidates only GENERAL | 157 | – | – |
| For candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States and Sikkim | 155 | – | |
| For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe | 154 | – |
SSC CPO Physical Efficiency Endurance Test ( For all posts)
Candidates who have scored above the cut-off marks set by the Commission in Paper I will be eligible to participate in the Physical Endurance Test/Medical examination.
For male candidates only
- 100 meters race in 16 seconds
- 1.6 Kms race in 6.5 minutes
- Long Jump:3.65 metres in 3 chances
- High Jump:1.2 metres in 3 chances
- Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metres in 3 chances
For female candidates only
- 100 metres race in 18 seconds
- 800 metres race in 4 minutes
- Long Jump: 2.7 metres (9 feet) in 3 chances.
- High Jump:0.9 metres (3 feet) in 3 chances.
SSC CPO Medical Examination
- All the candidates who qualify in the PET will be medically examined by the Medical Officer of the CAPFs or any other Medical Officer or Assistant Surgeon belonging to Grade I of any Central/ State Govt. Hospital or Dispensary.
- Candidates who are found to be unfit will be informed of the position and they can appeal to view Medical Board within the prescribed time limit of 15 days.
- Decision of Re-Medical Board/Review Medical Board will be final and no appeal/ representation against the decision of the ReMmedicalard/Review Medical Board will be entertained.
