SSC CPO Syllabus 2026
SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 has been updated by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in CISF. The detailed syllabus and exam pattern remain largely aligned with previous years, with emphasis on conceptual clarity and speed.
The SSC CPO 2026 selection process consists of Paper 1, Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper 2, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Paper 1 and Paper 2 are objective computer-based tests.
Overview Table
| Stage | Type of Test | Marks | Qualifying Nature | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Computer-Based Test | 200 | Merit-based | Reasoning, GK, Quant, English |
| PST / PET | Physical Test | Qualifying | Must qualify | Height, Chest, Running, Jump |
| Paper 2 | Computer-Based Test | 200 | Merit-based | English Language & Comprehension |
| Medical Test | Detailed Medical Examination | Qualifying | Must qualify | Vision, Fitness Standards |
SSC CPO Selection Process 2026
The selection process includes four stages:
| Stage | Description | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper 1 (CBT) | Merit |
| 2 | Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET) | Qualifying |
| 3 | Paper 2 (CBT – English) | Merit |
| 4 | Detailed Medical Examination (DME) | Qualifying |
Final merit is calculated based on the marks scored in Paper 1 and Paper 2.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026
SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026
Paper 1 is conducted in four sections with sectional timing.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Bilingual (except English section).
SSC CPO Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
SSC CPO Paper 1 Syllabus 2026
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
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Analogies, similarities & differences, space visualization, spatial orientation
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Problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making
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Visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts
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Arithmetical reasoning, figural classification, arithmetic number series
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Non-verbal series, coding & decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning
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Semantic analogy, symbolic/number analogy, figural analogy, semantic classification, etc.
2. General Knowledge & General Awareness
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Current events (national & international)
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History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution
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Scientific Research, Sports, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours
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Important Days, Schemes, etc.
3. Quantitative Aptitude
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Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, relationships between numbers
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Percentage, ratio & proportion, square roots, averages
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Interest, profit & loss, discount, partnership
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Time & distance, time & work, basic algebra
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Graphs of linear equations, geometry (triangle, circle, etc.)
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Mensuration, trigonometry, heights & distances, histogram, bar diagram
4. English Comprehension
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Reading comprehension, cloze passage
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Error spotting, fill in the blanks
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Synonyms & antonyms, idioms & phrases
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One-word substitution, sentence improvement
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Spelling/detecting misspelled words
SSC CPO Paper 2 Syllabus 2026
English Language & Comprehension (200 marks)
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Error recognition, filling blanks with appropriate words
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Vocabulary, spelling, grammar, sentence structure
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Synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion
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Phrases & idioms, comprehension passages
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Active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration
Physical Standard Test (PST) 2026
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male – Unexpanded/Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SC | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 – 85 cm |
| ST | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm | 77 – 82 cm |
| Hill Areas / NE States | 155cm | - | - |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2026
For Male Candidates:
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Race: 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes
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Long Jump: 3.65 metres in 3 chances
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High Jump: 1.2 metres in 3 chances
For Female Candidates:
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Race: 800 metres in 4 minutes
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Long Jump: 2.7 metres in 3 chances
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High Jump: 0.9 metres in 3 chances
Detailed Medical Examination (DME) 2026
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Candidates must meet the medical standards prescribed by SSC/CAPFs:
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Eyesight: 6/6 and 6/9 (better & worse eye) without glasses
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No flat foot, knock knee, squint eyes, colour blindness
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Good mental & physical health
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No bodily defect or disease
