SSC CPO Syllabus 2026: review Examination format for Paper-I & Paper-2 along with Subject Wise Syllabus

SSC CPO Syllabus 2026

SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 has been refreshed by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), in addition to Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in CISF. The detailed syllabus along with examination format remain largely aligned with previous years, with emphasis on conceptual clarity along with speed.

The SSC CPO 2026 recruitment process consists of Paper 1 , Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET) , Paper 2 , along with Detailed Medical Examination (DME) . Paper 1 as well as Paper 2 are objective computer-based tests.

Overview Table

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026

Stage

Details

It is informed that, Paper-I (Tier-I)

Computer-Based Examination (CBE)

Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Assessing physical fitness

Paper-II (Tier-II)

According to the latest notice, English Language as well as Comprehension

According to the latest notice, Medical Examination

Detailed medical confirm -up

Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026

Paper 1 is conducted in four sections with sectional timing.

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Bilingual (except English section).

Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

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SSC CPO Paper 1 Syllabus 2026

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, similarities & differences, space visualization, spatial orientation

Problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making

Visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts

Arithmetical reasoning, figural classification, arithmetic number series

Non-verbal series, coding & decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning

According to the latest notice, Semantic analogy, symbolic/number analogy, figural analogy, semantic classification, etc.

2. General Knowledge & General Awareness

Current events (national & international)

History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution

Scientific Research, Sports, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours

As per the official update, essential Days, Schemes, etc.

3. Quantitative Aptitude

The department has confirmed that, Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, relationships between numbers

Percentage, ratio & proportion, square roots, averages

Interest, profit & loss, discount, partnership

Time & distance, time & work, basic algebra

Graphs of linear equations, geometry (triangle, circle, etc.)

Mensuration, trigonometry, heights & distances, histogram, bar diagram

4. English Comprehension

Reading comprehension, cloze passage

Error spotting, fill in the blanks

Synonyms & antonyms, idioms & phrases

One-word substitution, sentence improvement

Spelling/detecting misspelled words

SSC CPO Paper 2 Syllabus 2026

English Language & Comprehension (200 marks)

Error recognition, filling blanks with appropriate words

Vocabulary, spelling, grammar, sentence structure

Synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion

Phrases & idioms, comprehension passages

Active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration

Physical Standard Test (PST) 2026

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2026

For Male applicants :

Race: 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes

The department has confirmed that, Long Jump: 3.65 metres in 3 chances

High Jump: 1.2 metres in 3 chances

For Female aspirants :

As per the official update, Race: 800 metres in 4 minutes

The official notification states that, Long Jump: 2.7 metres in 3 chances

High Jump: 0.9 metres in 3 chances