SSC CPO Syllabus
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SSC CPO Examination is conducted in three stages:
Paper-I – Objective Type (Computer-Based)
Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Paper-II – Objective Type (Computer-Based)
Paper-I: Objective (Computer-Based Test)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours Total |
Detailed Topics
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning:
Analogies
Similarities and Differences
Spatial Visualization
Spatial Orientation
Problem Solving, Decision Making
Analysis, Judgement
Visual Memory
Discrimination, Observation
Relationship Concepts
Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning
Coding-Decoding, Syllogism
2. General Knowledge & General Awareness:
India and World Geography
Indian Constitution and Polity
Economy, History, Culture
General Science
Awards and Honors
Sports
Current Affairs (National & International)
Government Schemes
3. Quantitative Aptitude:
Number System
Percentages, Ratio and Proportion
Square Roots, Averages
Interest (Simple and Compound)
Profit & Loss
Time and Work
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
Data Interpretation (Pie chart, Bar graph, Line graph)
4. English Comprehension:
Vocabulary
Grammar & Sentence Structure
Synonyms & Antonyms
Cloze Test
Comprehension Passages
Spotting Errors
Sentence Completion & Improvement
PST/PET (Physical Tests)
For Male Candidates:
100 meters race in 16 seconds
1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes
Long jump: 3.65 meters in 3 chances
High jump: 1.2 meters in 3 chances
Shot put (16 lbs): 4.5 meters in 3 chances
For Female Candidates:
100 meters race in 18 seconds
800 meters race in 4 minutes
Long jump: 2.7 meters in 3 chances
High jump: 0.9 meters in 3 chances
Paper-II: English Language & Comprehension
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Topics Covered:
Error Recognition
Fill in the Blanks
Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms
Spelling Correction
Grammar and Sentence Structure
Active-Passive Voice
Direct-Indirect Speech
Comprehension Passages
Notes:
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both papers.
Final selection based on Paper-I + Paper-II + PET/PST + Medical.
Paper-II is conducted after qualifying PET/PST.
Interested candidates are advised to read the full Notification before applying online.
Important link
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