SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 – Paper 1 & Paper 2 Exam Pattern

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Short Information

Complete SSC CPO 2026 syllabus for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs including Paper-I, PET/PST and Paper-II.

Important Dates / 2026 Cycle

2026 examination cycle

Application Fee

Refer to the official notification for the applicable fee, exemptions and payment rules.

Eligibility

Eligibility varies by examination. Refer to the official notification for educational qualification, age limit, nationality and other conditions.

Exam Pattern

Stage / Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper-I	General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	2 Hours total
Paper-I	General Knowledge & General Awareness	50	50	2 Hours total
Paper-I	Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	2 Hours total
Paper-I	English Comprehension	50	50	2 Hours total
PET/PST	Physical Endurance / Standards	As prescribed	Qualifying	As prescribed
Paper-II	English Language & Comprehension	200	200	2 Hours

Complete Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization and orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, verbal and figure classification, number series, non-verbal series, coding-decoding and statement conclusion.
General Knowledge & Awareness: Current events, India and neighbouring countries, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy and scientific research.
Quantitative Aptitude: Number system, whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratio, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, partnership, mixture and allegation, time and distance, time and work, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry and data interpretation.
English Comprehension – Paper-I: Basic understanding and comprehension of English, vocabulary, grammar and usage.
English Language & Comprehension – Paper-II: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension and language usage.

Selection Process

Paper-I → PET/PST → Paper-II → medical examination → document verification → final selection based on applicable SSC rules and merit.

Important Note

This syllabus summary is prepared from the official examination scheme/notification sources. Candidates should always check the latest official notice for amendments, paper-wise marks, qualifying requirements and discipline-specific details.

How to Prepare / Apply

Read the official notification and syllabus carefully. Prepare each subject according to the latest official scheme, practise previous-year question papers, and follow the Commission/IBPS website for any corrigendum or change in examination pattern.

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