SSC CPO Syllabus 2026: Check Exam Pattern for Paper-I & Paper-2

By Alok Kumar Posted: 17 Apr 2026 Verified source

The SSC CPO exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in various police forces. This page provides detailed information about the syllabus and exam pattern for SSC CPO 2026.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2026: Check Exam Pattern for Paper-I & Paper-2: Exam Pattern

AspectDetails
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam NameSSC CPO 2026 (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs)
Mode of ExamOnline (Computer Based Test)
Total Questions (Tier-I)200
Total Marks (Tier-I)200
Duration (Tier-I)2 Hours (120 minutes) with sectional timing of 30 minutes each
Negative Marking0.25 marks for each wrong answer
BilingualExcept English section
SSC CPO Syllabus 2026: Check Exam Pattern for Paper-I & Paper-2 - NRAI nrai.in

Syllabus

Paper 1 Syllabus 2026

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, similarities & differences, space visualization, problem solving, visual memory, coding & decoding, etc.
  • General Knowledge & General Awareness: Current events, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general polity, scientific research, etc.
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Whole numbers, percentages, ratio & proportion, time & distance, basic algebra, geometry, mensuration, etc.
  • English Comprehension: Reading comprehension, error spotting, synonyms & antonyms, idioms & phrases, spelling detection, etc.

Paper 2 Syllabus 2026

  • English Language & Comprehension: Error recognition, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, comprehension passages, active/passive voice, etc.

Preparation Tips

To excel in the SSC CPO exam, candidates should focus on understanding the syllabus thoroughly and practicing previous years’ question papers. Time management is crucial, so candidates should simulate exam conditions while practicing. Regular revision and staying updated with current affairs will also enhance performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mode of examination for SSC CPO 2026?

The exam is conducted online as a Computer Based Test.

How many questions are there in Paper-I?

Paper-I consists of a total of 200 questions.

Is there negative marking in the SSC CPO exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

What subjects are included in Paper-I?

Paper-I includes General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.

What is the duration of Paper-I?

The duration of Paper-I is 2 hours (120 minutes) with sectional timing of 30 minutes each.

मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में

  • SSC CPO परीक्षा 2026 का आयोजन SSC द्वारा किया जाएगा।
  • पेपर-I में कुल 200 प्रश्न होंगे।
  • पेपर-I की अवधि 2 घंटे है।
  • गलत उत्तर पर 0.25 अंक की नकारात्मक अंकन होगी।
  • परीक्षा का मोड ऑनलाइन (कंप्यूटर आधारित) है।
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Source: official recruitment notification of SSC. Last verified: 17 Apr 2026.

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