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SSC CPO Syllabus

The SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 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 Syllabus 2024: Overview

Candidates preparing for the SSC CPO Exam 2024 must be aware that the SSC CPO Exam date has been rescheduled due to the General Election 2024. The new exam dates for the SSC CPO are provided in the table below:

Particulars	SSC CPO 2024 Details
Name	Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization (SSC CPO)
Conducted by	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Level	National
Frequency	Yearly
Exam Mode	Online
Purpose of Exam	To select candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector
SSC CPO Exam Date	27th, 28th, and 29th June 2024
Language	Multilingual
Exam Helpdesk No.	011-69999845
Official Website	http://ssc.nic.in/

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024

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 2024 for Paper I

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50
General Knowledge	50	50
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
English Comprehension	50	50

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 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.

Exam details	Particulars
Subject	English Language and Comprehension
Total Number of Questions	200
Maximum Marks for Paper-2	200
Mode of Conduct	Online

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SSC CPO PET/ PST Test Pattern

Candidates	Male		Female
	Height	Chest (Expanded/Un-expanded)	Height
General	170	80/85	157
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 for the PET test. Some important points on the same are given below:

Tests	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
100 metre race	16 seconds	18 seconds
Race	1.6 Km Race in 6.5 minutes	800-metre race in 4 minutes
Long Jump	3.65 metres – 5 chances	2.7 metres or 9 feet – 3 chances
High Jump	1.2 metres – 3 chances	0.9 metres or 3 feet – 3 chances
Short put 16 LBS	4.5 metres – 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 2024

To clear the SSC CPO Paper 1 and Paper 2 candidates must prepare all the topics of each section of the SSC CPO 2024 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 2024 – 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:

Topic	Details
Semantic Analogy	Examining relationships between words based on their meanings.
Symbolic/Number 9 Analogy	Establishing relationships between symbolic representations or numbers in a pattern similar to the number 9.
Figural Analogy	Identifying relationships between figures or shapes.
Semantic Classification	Categorizing words based on their meanings.
Symbolic/Number Classification	Grouping symbolic representations or numbers based on certain criteria.
Figural Classification	Categorizing figures or shapes based on specific characteristics.
Semantic, Number, and Figural Series	Recognizing and continuing patterns in sequences of words, numbers, or figures.
Problem Solving	Applying logical reasoning to find solutions to various problems.
Word Building	Constructing new words based on given rules or patterns.
Coding & Decoding	Transforming and interpreting codes to convey or decipher information.
Numerical & Symbolic Operations	Performing mathematical or symbolic operations on given elements.
Trends	Identifying and predicting patterns or trends in data.
Space Orientation	Understanding spatial relationships and orientation.
Space Visualization	Mentally visualizing and manipulating spatial relationships.
Venn Diagrams	Analyzing relationships between sets using Venn diagrams.
Drawing Inferences	Making logical conclusions based on given information.
Punched Hole/Pattern-Folding & Unfolding	Understanding patterns created by folding or unfolding paper with punched holes.
Figural Pattern-Folding and Completion	Completing a pattern by folding a figure or shape.
Embedded Figures	Identifying smaller figures hidden within larger ones.
Critical Thinking	Evaluating information and making reasoned judgments.
Emotional & Social Intelligence	Assessing and understanding emotions and social cues.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 – 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:

Subject	Details
History	Study of past events, developments, and civilizations.
Culture	Exploration of the customs, traditions, and arts of a society.
Geography	Examination of the physical features and landscapes of the Earth.
Economic Scene	Analysis of the economic conditions and activities within a region or country.
General Polity	Understanding the principles and structure of governance.
Indian Constitution	Study of the foundational legal document of India, outlining its political system and rights of citizens.
Scientific Research	Investigation and exploration of scientific principles, discoveries, and advancements.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 – 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:

Topic	Description
Percentages and Partnerships	Understanding and calculating percentages; principles of partnerships, including profit-sharing and loss-sharing.
Profit, Loss, and Discounts	Calculating profit and loss; applying discounts and determining the selling price.
Ratio and Proportion	Relationships between quantities expressed in ratios and proportions; solving problems involving proportions.
Squares and Square Roots	Understanding square numbers, square roots, and basic properties of squares.
Averages, Mixtures, and Allegation	Calculating averages; solving problems related to mixtures and allegations.
Interest	Simple and compound interest calculations; understanding interest rates and periods.
Time and Distance	Solving problems related to speed, time, and distance; understanding relative speed.
Time and Work	Calculating work done over time; solving problems involving multiple workers.
Basic Algebraic Identities and Elementary Surds	Understanding basic algebraic identities; simplifying expressions involving surds.
Graphs of Linear Equations	Plotting and interpreting graphs of linear equations; understanding slopes and intercepts.
Triangles (Centers, Congruence, Similarity)	Exploring triangle properties, centers (centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter), congruence, and similarity.
Circles (Chords, Tangents, Angles Subtended, Common Tangents)	Understanding properties of circles, including chords, tangents, and angles subtended; exploring common tangents.
Mensuration	Calculating areas and volumes of geometric shapes such as rectangles, squares, circles, cubes, and cylinders.
Trigonometry (Ratios, Degree-Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary Angles)	Exploring trigonometric ratios, converting between degrees and radians, using standard identities, and solving problems involving complementary angles.
Height and Distance	Solving problems related to height and distance using trigonometric concepts.
Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram & Pie Chart	Understanding and interpreting graphical representations of data, including histograms, frequency polygons, bar diagrams, and pie charts.

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SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 – English Comprehension

Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, basic comprehension and writing ability etc. would be tested in this paper. Some question types are:

Topics	Details
Error Recognition	Identifying and correcting errors in grammar or syntax.
Fill In The Blanks	Completing sentences or passages by filling in missing words.
Vocabulary	Assessing knowledge and use of words in a given context.
Spellings	Checking the correctness of the spelling of words.
Grammar	Evaluating the proper use of language and sentence structure.
Sentence Structure	Examining the arrangement and construction of sentences.
Synonyms and Antonyms	Recognizing words with similar or opposite meanings.
Sentence Completion	Completing sentences with the appropriate words or phrases.
Idioms and Phrases	Understanding and using common expressions or phrases.
Comprehension	Testing the ability to understand and interpret written passages.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 – Paper 2

Paper 2 will be an objective paper on English Language and Comprehension for 200 Marks.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 – 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

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SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 – Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 Will the SSC CPO Paper I be in an online mode?

Ans. Yes, SSC CPO Paper I will be conducted online mode.

Q.3 When will the SSC CPO Exam be held?

Ans. The SSC CPO Exam will be held on 27th, 28th, and 29th of June 2024.

Q.2 Will there be a negative marking in the SSC CPO Paper II?

Ans. No, there will be no negative marking on Paper II.

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