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SSC CPO Syllabus
The SSC CPO Syllabus has been released on the official website of SSC (www.ssc.in). The SSC CPO Recruitment exam will have 2 papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both the papers would be of objective type. In this blog, we take a look at all the topics covered under SSC CPO Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern. So, let’s begin with our section-wise SSC CPO Syllabus. Before moving on to the Syllabus let’s have a look at the SSC CPO Exam Pattern.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2023
The SSC CPO (Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization) exam pattern comprises two stages: Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is conducted in online mode and consists of four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Each section carries 50 questions with a maximum of 50 marks, making a total of 200 questions and 200 marks for Paper I. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates have 2 hours to complete Paper I.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2023 for Paper I
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2023 for Paper II
• The total time duration of the exam is of 120 minutes i.e. 2 hours.
• The total number of questions asked will be around 200 and the maximum marks for Paper-2 will be 200
• The test will be of English Language and Comprehension conducted online.
SSC CPO PET/ PST Test Pattern
| Candidates | Male | Female | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | Chest (Expanded/Un-expanded) | Height | Chest | |
| General | 170 | 80/85 | 157 | NA |
| Belonging to Hilly regions & areas of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 165 | 80/85 | 155 | |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 77/82 | 154 |
Both Male and Female candidates have to qualify the PET test. Some important points on the same are given below:
| SSC CPO PET Test Qualifications | |
|---|---|
| Male Candidates | Female candidates |
| 100 metre race – 16 seconds 1.6 Km Race in – 6.5 minutes Long Jump: 3.65 metres – 5 chances High Jump: 1.2 metres – 3 chances Short put 16 LBS: 4.5 metres – 3 chances | 100 metre race – 18 second 800 metre race – 4 minutes Long Jump: 2.7 metres or 9 feet – 3 chances High Jump: 0.9 metres or 3 feet – 3 chances SSC CPO Medical Test |
The criteria for the Medical Test is given below:
- Minimum Near Vision: (better eye)-N6 and (worse eye) N9
- Minimum Distant Vision: (better eye) 6/6 and (worse eye) 6/9
- Must not have a flat foot, varicose vein, knock knee, or squint in eyes
- Eye standards should be without visual correction of any kind even by glasses.
SSC CPO Syllabus 2023
To clear the SSC CPO Paper 1 and Paper 2 candidates must prepare all the topics of each section of the SSC CPO 2023 Exam. Let’s go through the complete SSC CPO Exam Syllabus for each section of both papers.
SSC CPO Syllabus – Paper 1
SSC CPO Syllabus 2023 – General Intelligence and Reasoning Topics
This section will include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. Topics, as mentioned in the official notification are:
- Semantic Analogy
- Symbolic / Number 9 Analogy
- Figural Analogy
- Semantic Classification
- Symbolic/ Number Classification
- Figural Classification
- Semantic, number and figural series
- Problem Solving
- Word Building
- Coding & decoding
- Numerical & symbolic operations
- Trends
- Space Orientation
- Space Visualization
- Venn Diagrams
- Drawing inferences
- Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
- Figural Pattern- folding and completion
- Embedded Figures
- Critical thinking
- Emotional & social intelligence
SSC CPO Syllabus 2023 – General Knowledge & General Awareness Topics
Questions will be designed to test the following:
- General awareness of the environment
- Knowledge of current events
- Matters of everyday observation
The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to the following:
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General Polity
- Indian Constitution
- Scientific Research
SSC CPO Syllabus 2023 – Quantitative Aptitude Topics
The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. Topics, as mentioned in the official notification, are:
- Percentages and Partnerships
- Profit, Loss, and Discounts
- Ratio and Proportion
- Squares and Square roots
- Averages, Mixtures, and Allegation
- Interest
- Time and Distance
- Time and Work
- Basic algebraic identities and elementary surds
- Graphs of linear equations
- Triangles (centers, congruence, similarity)
- Circles (chords, tangents, angles subtended, common tangents)
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry (ratios, degree-radian Measures, standard identities, complementary angles)
- Height and Distance
- Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
SSC CPO Syllabus 2023 – English Comprehension
Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, basic comprehension and writing ability etc. would be tested in this paper. Some question types are:
- Error Recognition
- Fill In The Blanks
- Vocabulary
- Spellings
- Grammar
- Sentence Structure
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Sentence Completion
- Idioms and Phrases
- Comprehension
SSC CPO Syllabus 2023 – Paper 2
Paper 2 will be an objective paper on English Language and Comprehension for 200 Marks.
SSC CPO Syllabus 2023 – English Comprehension Topics
Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding and knowledge of the English Language and will be based on:
- Error recognition
- Filling in the blanks (using verbs, prepositions, articles, etc)
- Vocabulary and spellings
- Sentence Structure
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Completion
- Phrases and Idiomatic Use of Words
- Comprehension
We hope this blog gave you a better understanding of the SSC CPO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023. To read more such blogs, visit the Oliveboard website!
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SSC CPO Syllabus 2023 – Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. Yes, SSC CPO Paper I will be conducted online mode.
Ans. No, there will be no negative marking on Paper II.
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