SSC CPO
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Introduction
SSC CPO stands for Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization Examination. It is a national-level recruitment exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to select candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) such as BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, and ASI (CISF).
SSC CPO exam is conducted to recruit Sub-Inspectors (SI) in various police and paramilitary forces of India. It is one of the most prestigious SSC exams for candidates who want to join law enforcement and security services.
Exam Pattern
Paper-I (CBT)
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Mode: Online (MCQ based)
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Total Questions: 200
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Total Marks: 200
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Duration: 2 hours
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Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Subject-wise Distribution
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General Intelligence & Reasoning – 50 questions
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General Knowledge & General Awareness – 50 questions
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Quantitative Aptitude – 50 questions
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English Comprehension – 50 questions
Physical Tests (PET/PST)
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Running, long jump, high jump (Physical Efficiency Test)
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Height, chest, and weight measurement (Physical Standard Test)
Paper-II
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English Language & Comprehension
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Total Marks: 200
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Objective type paper
Selection Process
- Paper-I (CBT)
- Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Paper-II (CBT)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogy, Coding-Decoding
Series, Blood Relations
Directions, Ranking
Puzzles and Non-verbal reasoning
General Knowledge & Awareness
Current Affairs
History, Geography
Polity, Economy
General Science
Quantitative Aptitude
Number System
Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
Profit & Loss
Time & Work
Speed, Distance & Time
English Comprehension
Grammar
Vocabulary
Sentence correction
Cloze test
Reading comprehension
How to Apply
- Visit official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Login and fill application form
- Select post preference & qualification level
- Upload photo, signature, documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit form and print copy
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 25 years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules
Nationality
Must be an Indian citizen
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