The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 on its official website. The SSC CPO Recruitment exam comprises two objective-type papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates appearing for the SSC CPO Exam 2024 should review the syllabus to understand the topics and subjects covered. Also Read: SSC CHSL Syllabus 2024

Reviewing the SSC CPO Syllabus and Exam Pattern is the first step in comprehensively understanding and preparing for the examination. Refer to the table below for key details regarding the SSC CPO Exam. Also Read: SSC GD Syllabus 2024
SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 Overview |
Exam Name | SSC CPO (Staff Selection Commission, Central Police Organization) |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Total Posts | 4187 |
Posts | Sub-Inspector (Executive) posts in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPF |
Mode of Exam | Online |
SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Date | 27th, 28th and 29th June 2024 |
Marking Scheme | 1 Mark for Correct Answer Negative Marking- 0.25 Mark Deduction for Incorrect Answer |
Selection Process | – Tier 1 – PST/PET – Tier 2 – Medical Test |
SSC CPO Selection Process 2024
The SSC CPO exam consists of four distinct phases that candidates must clear to be selected for various positions in Delhi Police, CAPFs, CISFs, etc. Paper 1 is an objective multiple-choice question exam. Paper 2 is an English Comprehension Test, and the PET/PST Test assesses the candidate’s endurance, including medical and physical strength. Also Read: SSC MTS Syllabus 2024
Tier/Stages | Type of Examination | Mode of examination |
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Tier-I | Objective Multiple Choice | CBT (Online) |
PET/PST | Running, Long Jump, High Jump and Short Put | Physical exam |
Tier-II | Objective Multiple Choice | CBT (Online) |
DME | Detailed Medical Examination | Offline |
SSC CPO Tier I Exam Pattern 2024 |
The SSC CPO Paper 1 consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, each correct answer earns 1 mark, incorrect answers incur a 0.25 mark penalty, and the exam duration is 2 hours (120 minutes).
SI | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
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1 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
2 | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
4 | English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
SSC CPO Tier I Syllabus 2024
The SSC CPO Tier 1 Syllabus for 2024 is outlined in the table below. This syllabus encompasses four primary subjects, each broken down into various topics. For more detailed information, candidates should review the SSC CPO Tier 1 Syllabus for 2024. Also Read: SSC CGL Syllabus 2024
SI | Subject | Topics |
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1 | General Reasoning | 1. Verbal Reasoning 2. Syllogism 3. Circular Seating Arrangement 4. Linear Seating Arrangement 5. Double Lineup 6. Scheduling 7. Input Output 8. Blood Relations 9. Directions and Distances 10. Ordering and Ranking 11. Data Sufficiency 12. Coding and Decoding |
2 | General Knowledge (GK ) | 1. Awards and Honours 2. Books and Authors 3. Sports 4. Entertainment 5. Obituaries 6. Important Dates 7. Scientific Research 8. Current Affairs |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 1. Percentage 2. Ratio and Percentage 3. Data Interpretation 4. Mensuration and Geometry 5. Interest 6. Problems of Ages 7. Profit and Loss 8. Number Series 9. Speed, Distance, and Time 10. Time and Work 11. Number System 12. Quadratic Equation |
4 | English Comprehension | 1. Reading Comprehension 2. Grammar 3. Vocabulary 4. Verbal Ability 5. Synonyms and Antonyms 6. Active and Passive 7. Para Jumbles 8. Fill in the Blanks 9. Error Correction |
SSC CPO Tier II Syllabus 2024
The SSC CPO Tier 2 Syllabus for 2024 is detailed in the table below. This syllabus focuses on a single subject, which is divided into several topics.
Subject | Topics |
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English Language and Comprehension | 1. Error Recognition 2. Grammar 3. Antonyms 4. Synonyms 5. Idioms and Phrases 6. Fill in the Blanks 7. Vocabulary 8. Sentence Structure 9. Spellings 10. Comprehension |
SSC CPO 2024 Physical Standard Test (PST) |
Category | Height | Chest Unexpanded | Chest Expanded |
---|---|---|---|
Male (General) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
Belonging to Hilly Regions of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 165 | 80 | 85 |
Scheduled Tribe | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
Female (General) | 157 | – | – |
Belonging to Hilly Regions of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 157 | – | – |
Scheduled Tribe | 154 | – | – |
SSC CPO 2024 Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
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
- Short put 16 LBS: 4.5 metres in 3 chances
Female Candidates
- 100-metre race in 18 second
- 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
SSC CPO Medical Test
The medical test criteria are as follows:
- Minimum Near Vision: N6 in the better eye and N9 in the worse eye
- Minimum Distant Vision: 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye
- No presence of knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins, or squint
- Eye standards must be met without the aid of visual correction, including glasses.
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