{"id":195284,"date":"2026-09-17T15:58:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T10:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=195284"},"modified":"2026-09-17T15:58:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T10:28:42","slug":"ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO, Which is Easier to Crack?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_2026\" >SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\" >SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_2026_Selection_Process\" >SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO 2026 Selection Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_2026_Exam_Pattern\" >SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO 2026 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#SSC_GD_Vs_SSC_CPO_Physical_Test\" >SSC GD Vs SSC CPO Physical Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_Salary\" >SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO Salary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_Job_Profile\" >SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO Job Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#SSC_GD_Vs_SSC_CPO_Which_Exam_has_more_Written_Stages\" >SSC GD Vs SSC CPO: Which Exam has more Written Stages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#SSC_GD_or_SSC_CPO_Which_one_can_you_apply_for\" >SSC GD or SSC CPO: Which one can you apply for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>SSC GD Constable recruits candidates with Class 10 education for 25,487 vacancies, while SSC CPO recruits Sub-Inspectors requiring a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree for 1,871 vacancies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The selection process for SSC GD includes one Computer Based Examination, while SSC CPO involves two papers plus physical and medical tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical tests differ: SSC GD focuses on a timed race, whereas SSC CPO includes multiple events like jumps and shot put.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salary levels differ, with SSC GD at Level 3 (\u20b921,700\u2013\u20b969,100) and SSC CPO at Level 6 (\u20b935,400\u2013\u20b91,12,400).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates should apply based on their qualifications: SSC GD for Class 10 passers, and SSC CPO for graduates seeking Sub-Inspector roles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC GD and SSC CPO are two major recruitment examinations conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for posts in India&#8217;s police and security forces. However, the post level, educational qualification, written exam, physical test and selection process are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC GD 2026 recruits candidates for Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. The 2026 cycle has 25,487 vacancies. SSC CPO 2026, on the other hand, has 1,871 tentative vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs and the newly added SI (Fire) in CISF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_2026\"><\/span>SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-gd-notification\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC GD<\/a> is a Constable-level recruitment for candidates who have passed Class 10, while SSC CPO primarily recruits Sub-Inspectors and generally requires graduation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cpo-notification\/?ref=contmk-etscpo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CPO 2026<\/a> has also introduced SI (Fire) in CISF with separate age and qualification requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>SSC GD Constable 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>SSC CPO 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducting Body<\/td><td>Staff Selection Commission<\/td><td>Staff Selection Commission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post Level<\/td><td>Constable \/ Rifleman<\/td><td>Sub-Inspector<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Posts<\/td><td>Constable GD in CAPFs\/SSF, Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles<\/td><td>SI in Delhi Police, SI (GD) in CAPFs, SI (Fire) in CISF<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026 Vacancies<\/td><td>25,487<\/td><td>1,871 tentative<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Educational Qualification<\/td><td>Class 10\/Matriculation<\/td><td>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree for Delhi Police\/CAPF SI; separate qualification for SI (Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Age Limit<\/td><td>18\u201323 years<\/td><td>20\u201325 years for Delhi Police\/CAPF SI; 18\u201330 years for SI (Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay Level<\/td><td>Level 3<\/td><td>Level 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Pay Range<\/td><td>\u20b921,700\u2013\u20b969,100<\/td><td>\u20b935,400\u2013\u20b91,12,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Written Exam<\/td><td>One CBE<\/td><td>Paper 1 + Paper 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Test<\/td><td>PET + PST<\/td><td>PET + PST<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical Examination<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td>ssc.gov.in<\/td><td>ssc.gov.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC GD Pay Level 3 and the 25,487-vacancy figure are given in the SSC GD 2026 notice. SSC CPO 2026 has 205 Delhi Police SI Male, 112 Delhi Police SI Female, 1,320 CAPF SI and 234 CISF SI (Fire) vacancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-pyps\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download SSC GD Constable Previous Year Question Papers<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO 2026 Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-gd-eligibility\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC GD Eligibility Criteria<\/a> differs significantly from because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cpo-eligibility\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria<\/a>. SSC GD is a Constable-level recruitment whereas SSC CPO recruits candidates mainly at the Sub-Inspector level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>SSC GD 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>SSC CPO 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Qualification<\/td><td>Class 10\/Matriculation<\/td><td>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree for Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SI (Fire) Qualification<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics <strong>OR<\/strong> Matriculation with prescribed 3-year Engineering Diploma<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Age Limit<\/td><td>18\u201323 years<\/td><td>20\u201325 years for regular SI posts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SI (Fire) Age Limit<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>18\u201330 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age Relaxation<\/td><td>As per category rules<\/td><td>As per category\/post rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Standards<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For SSC GD 2026, candidates need to have passed Matriculation and the standard age range is 18\u201323 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For SSC CPO, Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI candidates generally require a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree and must be 20\u201325 years old as on 1st August 2026. SI (Fire) in CISF has an age limit of 18\u201330 years and requires either B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or the prescribed diploma qualification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/most-important-questions-asked-in-ssc-gd-exam\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC GD Live Quiz<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_2026_Selection_Process\"><\/span>SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO 2026 Selection Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both recruitments include written, physical and medical stages, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cpo-selection-process\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CPO Selection Process<\/a> is more extensive as it includes Paper 1, PST\/PET, Paper 2, Medical Examination and Document Verification. In comparison, the SSC GD Selection Process consists of a single Computer Based Examination (CBE) followed by PET\/PST, Medical Examination and Document Verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>SSC GD Constable<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>SSC CPO<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Based Examination (CBE)<\/td><td>Paper 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Efficiency Test (PET)<\/td><td>Physical Standard Test \/ Physical Endurance Test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Standard Test (PST)<\/td><td>Paper 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Detailed Medical Examination \/ Review Medical Examination<\/td><td>Detailed Medical Examination \/ Review Medical Examination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Document Verification<\/td><td>Document Verification<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>no interview stage in the current SSC CPO selection process<\/strong>. The old article&#8217;s reference to an interview should therefore be removed. SSC CPO 2026 follows Paper 1 \u2192 PST\/PET \u2192 Paper 2 \u2192 Medical Examination and related verification stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-gd-constable-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>A<\/strong>ttempt SSC GD Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_2026_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO 2026 Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest difference in the written examination is that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-gd-exam-pattern\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC GD Exam Pattern<\/a> has a single 60-minute CBE, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cpo-exam-pattern\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CPO Exam Pattern<\/a> now has revised Paper 1 and Paper 2 structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC GD CBE contains <strong>80 questions for 160 marks<\/strong>. Candidates get 60 minutes to complete all four sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Knowledge &amp; General Awareness<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elementary Mathematics<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English\/Hindi<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>80<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>160<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exam Duration: <strong>60 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marks per correct answer: <strong>2 marks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative Marking: <strong>0.25 mark per wrong answer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The current SSC GD pattern is 80 questions for 160 marks, not the older 100-question format shown in the previous version of the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC revised Paper 1 for 2026. It now contains <strong>100 questions for 100 marks<\/strong>, with a fixed <strong>15-minute sectional timer<\/strong> for each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Sectional Time<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Knowledge &amp; General Awareness<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Comprehension<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>60 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a negative marking of <strong>0.25 mark for each incorrect answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cpo-practice-quiz\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CPO Live Quiz<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC CPO Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paper 2 is no longer an English-only paper. The revised Paper 2 includes Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Time<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Knowledge &amp; General Awareness<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Comprehension<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>60 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>160<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>320<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paper 2 has <strong>0.50 mark negative marking for each wrong answer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cpo-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free SSC CPO Mock Tests <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-vs-ssc-cpo-physical-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Vs_SSC_CPO_Physical_Test\"><\/span>SSC GD Vs SSC CPO Physical Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both exams have physical standards, but the PET structure is different. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-gd-physical-test\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC GD Physical Test<\/a> primarily uses a timed race for PET, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cpo-physical-eligibility-criteria\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CPO Physical Test<\/a> includes races, long jump, high jump and shot put for male candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For candidates other than those belonging to the Ladakh region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Candidate<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Race Requirement<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Male<\/td><td>5 km in 24 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Female<\/td><td>1.6 km in 8\u00bd minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For Ladakh-region candidates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Candidate<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Race Requirement<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Male<\/td><td>1.6 km in 7 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Female<\/td><td>800 metres in 5 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard SSC GD height is <strong>170 cm for males and 157 cm for females<\/strong>, with relaxations for eligible categories and regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC CPO PET includes multiple events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Event<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Male Candidates<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Female Candidates<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100 Metre Race<\/td><td>16 seconds<\/td><td>18 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Distance Race<\/td><td>1.6 km in 6.5 minutes<\/td><td>800 m in 4 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long Jump<\/td><td>3.65 m in 3 chances<\/td><td>2.7 m in 3 chances<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High Jump<\/td><td>1.2 m in 3 chances<\/td><td>0.9 m in 3 chances<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shot Put (16 lbs)<\/td><td>4.5 m in 3 chances<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>PST\/PET is qualifying in nature. Standard Delhi Police\/CAPF SI height is <strong>170 cm for males and 157 cm for females<\/strong>, although category-specific relaxations apply. SI (Fire) in CISF has separate chest standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cpo-paper-1-pyps\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CPO Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_Salary\"><\/span>SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO Salary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-gd-salary\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC GD Salary<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cpo-salary\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CPO Salary<\/a> also differ in pay level because SSC GD recruits Constables while SSC CPO recruits Sub-Inspectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Exam\/Post<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Pay Level<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Basic Pay Range<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC GD Constable<\/td><td>Level 3<\/td><td>\u20b921,700\u2013\u20b969,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CPO SI<\/td><td>Level 6<\/td><td>\u20b935,400\u2013\u20b91,12,400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC GD posts carry Pay Level 3. SSC CPO SI posts, including the new SI (Fire) post, carry Pay Level 6. Actual monthly salary can vary according to posting location, allowances and applicable deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-gd-constable\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore All SSC GD Courses<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_Job_Profile\"><\/span>SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO Job Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The nature and level of responsibility differ between the two posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>SSC GD Constable<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>SSC CPO Sub-Inspector<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Performs operational and ground-level security duties<\/td><td>Performs supervisory and operational duties<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Patrolling and security deployment<\/td><td>Supervises personnel and field activities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Supports law-and-order and security operations<\/td><td>May handle investigation, reporting and administrative responsibilities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Works at Constable\/Rifleman level<\/td><td>Works at Sub-Inspector level<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Posted in applicable CAPFs, SSF or Assam Rifles<\/td><td>Posted in Delhi Police, CAPFs or CISF Fire, depending on selection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-vs-ssc-cpo-which-exam-has-more-written-stages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Vs_SSC_CPO_Which_Exam_has_more_Written_Stages\"><\/span>SSC GD Vs SSC CPO: Which Exam has more Written Stages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC GD has a simpler written-exam structure because candidates take one CBE consisting of 80 questions. SSC CPO has two written papers, and the revised 2026 Paper 2 itself contains 160 questions for 320 marks. SSC CPO therefore involves more written assessment stages. However, whether one exam is personally easier to qualify depends on factors such as preparation, cut-off, vacancies, category and performance in physical tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-or-ssc-cpo-which-one-can-you-apply-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_or_SSC_CPO_Which_one_can_you_apply_for\"><\/span>SSC GD or SSC CPO: Which one can you apply for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eligibility itself can help candidates understand which recruitment applies to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Candidate Profile<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Relevant Recruitment<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class 10 pass and meeting SSC GD eligibility<\/td><td>SSC GD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate seeking regular Delhi Police\/CAPF SI posts<\/td><td>SSC CPO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Candidate meeting the special SI (Fire) qualification<\/td><td>SSC CPO SI (Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Candidate below graduate level but Class 10 qualified<\/td><td>SSC GD may be applicable, subject to other eligibility<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Candidate seeking an SI-level post<\/td><td>SSC CPO<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Male candidates applying for <strong>SI in Delhi Police<\/strong> must also possess the prescribed valid LMV driving licence at the relevant physical-test stage; candidates without it may still be eligible for CAPF SI subject to the remaining conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cpo\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore all SSC CPO Courses Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_GD_Constable_Vs_SSC_CPO_%E2%80%93_FAQs\"><\/span>SSC GD Constable Vs SSC CPO &#8211; FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1725972500156\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is the main difference between SSC GD and SSC CPO?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">SSC GD recruits candidates mainly for Constable and Rifleman posts, whereas SSC CPO recruits candidates for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1725972499409\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What is the qualification for SSC GD and SSC CPO?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">SSC GD requires candidates to have passed <strong>Class 10\/Matriculation<\/strong>. Regular SSC CPO SI posts require a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree. SI (Fire) in CISF has separate technical\/science qualification requirements.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1725972500922\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. How many vacancies are there in SSC GD 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">SSC GD 2026 has 25,487 vacancies across the notified forces.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789630774147\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. How many SSC CPO vacancies are there in 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">SSC has announced 1,871 tentative vacancies for SSC CPO 2026.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789630774830\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. Is there a physical test in both SSC GD and SSC CPO?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Both recruitments include prescribed PET\/PST requirements, although the events and standards differ.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-pyps\/\">SSC GD Previous Year Question Paper, Shift-Wise PYPs, Download PDFs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cpo-post-list\/\">SSC CPO Post List 2026-27, Force-Wise Posts, Codes and Vacancies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cpo-documents-required\/\">SSC CPO Documents Required 2026-27, Physical Test &amp; DV List<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cpo-exam-city\/\">SSC CPO Exam City 2026-27, City Slip &amp; 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How many SSC CPO vacancies are there in 2026?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"SSC has announced 1,871 tentative vacancies for SSC CPO 2026.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#faq-question-1789630774830","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-vs-ssc-cpo\/#faq-question-1789630774830","name":"Q5. Is there a physical test in both SSC GD and SSC CPO?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. 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