SSC CPO 2025: Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Master the SSC CPO 2025 exam with this comprehensive guide. Bookmark this page and cover every topic, as each is crucial for success.
New Update: Paper 1 now has sectional timing of 30 minutes per part.
SSC CPO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Posts | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPF |
| Exam Date | November-December 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| No. of Questions | Tier 1: 200 Tier 2: 200 |
| Duration | Tier 1: 2 hours Tier 2: 2 hours |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for correct answer 0.25 mark deducted for incorrect answer |
| Selection Process | Tier 1, PET/PST, Tier 2, Detailed Medical Examination |
| Official website | www.ssc.gov.in |
Exam Structure
The SSC CPO 2025 exam has four stages to select candidates for roles in Delhi Police, CAPFs, and CISFs:
Tier-I
Objective Multiple Choice (Online)
PET/PST
Physical Tests (Running, Jumping, etc.)
Tier-II
English Comprehension (Online)
DME
Detailed Medical Examination (Offline)
Paper 1 Exam Pattern
200 MCQs with 30-minute sectional timing per part. +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect answers.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum 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 | 2 hours |
Paper 2 Exam Pattern
200 MCQs on English Language & Comprehension, conducted after PET/PST. +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect answers.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
Syllabus Overview
Understand the syllabus for both tiers to prepare effectively. Stay updated on any changes for 2025.
Paper 1 Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Verbal Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Seating Arrangements (Circular & Linear)
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Directions & Distances
General Knowledge & Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Awards and Honours
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Scientific Research
- Important Dates
Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Data Interpretation
- Mensuration and Geometry
- Interest
- Time and Work
English Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms-Antonyms
- Active and Passive Voice
- Para Jumbles
Paper 2 Syllabus
English Language & Comprehension
- Error Recognition
- Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary
- Spellings
- Grammar
- Sentence Structure
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Completion
- Idioms and Phrases
- Comprehension
Physical Tests (PET/PST)
Qualify Paper 1 to appear for these physical tests assessing endurance and standards.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category | Height | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (Gen) | 170 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| Belonging to Hilly regions & areas of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 165 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 77 cm | 82 cm |
| Female (Gen) | 157 cm | - | - |
| Belonging to Hilly regions & areas of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 155 cm | - | - |
| Scheduled Tribes | 154 cm | - | - |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Male Candidates
- 100-metre race in 16 seconds
- 1.6 Km Race in 6.5 minutes
- Long Jump: 3.65 metres in 5 chances
- High Jump: 1.2 metres in 3 chances
- Shot Put 16 LBS: 4.5 metres in 3 chances
For Female Candidates
- 100-metre race in 18 seconds
- 800-metre race in 4 minutes
- Long Jump: 2.7 metres or 9 feet in 3 chances
- High Jump: 0.9 metres or 3 feet in 3 chances
Medical Test
Meet these criteria to pass the Detailed Medical Examination.
- 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 without visual correction (e.g., glasses)
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