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SSC CPO Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026
SSC CPO Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026
The SSC CPO (Central Police Organisation) Examination 2026 is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for recruitment to Sub-Inspector (SI) posts in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
SSC CPO 2026 selection process
Stage 1: Paper-I
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Computer-Based Examination (CBT)
Stage 2: PST/PET
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Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test
Stage 3: Paper-II
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Computer-Based Examination
Stage 4: Medical Examination
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Medical fitness and subsequent recruitment formalities
SSC CPO Paper-I exam pattern 2026
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Subject
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Questions
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Marks
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Time
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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25
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25
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15 min
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General Knowledge & General Awareness
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25
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25
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15 min
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Quantitative Aptitude
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25
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25
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15 min
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English Comprehension
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25
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25
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15 min
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Total
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100
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100
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60 min |
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Exam mode: Online CBT
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Question type: Objective multiple-choice questions
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Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
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Sectional timing: 15 minutes per section
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Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, other categories 20%, subject to the official notification.
SSC CPO Paper-II exam pattern 2026
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Subject
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Questions
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Marks
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Time
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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20
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40
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20 min
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General Knowledge & General Awareness
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20
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40
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20 min
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Quantitative Aptitude
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20
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40
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20 min
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English Comprehension
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100
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200
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60 min
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Total
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160
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320
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120 min
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Exam mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Total Questions: 160 questions
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Total Marks: 320 marks (+2 marks for each correct answer)
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Total Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
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Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
SSC CPO 2026 subject-wise syllabus
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning
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Analogy and classification
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Coding-decoding
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Number and alphabet series
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Blood relations and relationship concepts
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Syllogism and Venn diagrams
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Direction and spatial orientation
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Non-verbal reasoning and embedded figures
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Paper folding and punched-hole patterns
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Statement-based reasoning and drawing inferences
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Problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making
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Emotional and social intelligence
B. General Knowledge & General Awareness
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History: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History
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Geography: Indian and World Geography
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Polity: Indian Constitution, Parliament, President, Fundamental Rights
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Economics: Basic economics and economic developments
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General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
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Current Affairs: National and international events
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Art and culture
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Scientific research and important discoveries
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India and neighbouring countries
C. Quantitative Aptitude
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Number system, decimals and fractions
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Percentage
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Ratio and proportion
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Average
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Profit, loss and discount
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Simple and compound interest
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Partnership, mixture and alligation
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Time and work
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Time, speed and distance
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Algebra and elementary surds
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Geometry and mensuration
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Trigonometry and heights and distances
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Data interpretation: bar graphs, pie charts, histograms and frequency polygons
D. English Comprehension
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Reading comprehension
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Error spotting
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Fill in the blanks
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Synonyms and antonyms
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One-word substitution
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Idioms and phrases
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Spelling correction
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Sentence structure and sentence completion
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Grammar: tenses, articles, prepositions, verbs and subject-verb agreement
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Vocabulary and usage
Physical test (PST/PET)
The physical stage is qualifying in nature. Candidates must meet the applicable physical standards and endurance requirements.
1. Physical Standard Test (PST)
Male Candidates
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Category
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Height
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Chest (Unexpanded)
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Chest (Expanded)
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General
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170 cm
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80 cm
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85 cm
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Specified hill areas and other eligible regions/categories
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165 cm
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80 cm
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85 cm
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Scheduled Tribes (ST)
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162.5 cm
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77 cm
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82 cm
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The relaxed category includes eligible candidates from specified hill areas, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh and Ladakh, North-Eastern States and Sikkim, subject to official rules.
Female Candidates
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Category
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Height
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General
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157 cm
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Specified hill areas and other eligible regions/categories
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155 cm
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Scheduled Tribes (ST)
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154 cm
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2. Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Male Candidates
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PET Event
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Required Standard
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100-metre Race
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16 seconds
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1.6 km Race
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6 minutes 30 seconds
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Long Jump
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3.65 metres in 5 chances
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High Jump
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1.2 metres in 3 chances
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Shot Put (16 lbs)
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4.5 metres in 3 chances |
Female Candidates
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PET Event
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Required Standard
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100-metre Race
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18 seconds
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800-metre Race
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4 minutes
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Long Jump
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2.7 metres (9 feet) in 3 chances
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High Jump
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0.9 metres (3 feet) in 3 chances
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SSC CPO Medical Examination 2026
Candidates who qualify in the required stages must undergo a medical examination to assess their physical fitness and eyesight.
Medical Standards
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Medical Criteria
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Required Standard
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Near Vision
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N6 (Better Eye), N9 (Worse Eye)
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Distant Vision
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6/6 (Better Eye), 6/9 (Worse Eye)
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Knock Knees
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Not Allowed
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Flat Feet
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Not Allowed
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Varicose Veins
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Not Allowed
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Squint Eyes
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Not Allowed
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Visual Correction
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Spectacles or other visual correction not permitted for meeting prescribed standards
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