SSC CPO Syllabus 2025 and New Exam Pattern, Download PDF

Candidates who are preparing for the SSC CPO Exam should know the SSC CPO Syllabus 2025. This article will be very helpful for candidates who are going to appear in the upcoming exam. Candidates should know about which topics to study exactly, as it will help them to score better marks in both Tier 1 and Tier 2. The complete SSC CPO Syllabus and the Exam Pattern are given below in the article.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2025

The SSC CPO Exam is conducted every year for the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPF by the Staff Selection Commission. The exam is considered a moderate level of difficulty. The notification covers the details of the SSC CPO Syllabus 2025 and the Exam Pattern. The syllabus and marking scheme are discussed in the article below for the convenience of the candidates.

SSC CPO Exam Structure 2025

The SSC CPO Exam 2025 will be conducted in various centres all over India. The exam will be conducted in four different stages. Paper 1 will be objective multiple choice questions, and Paper 2 will be the English comprehension test, and the physical strength and medical of candidates will be checked by the PET/PST test.

SSC CPO Revised Exam Pattern 2025

The revised SSC CPO Exam Pattern for both papers 1 and 2, and the parameters for the PET/PST, are discussed in the article below 

SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Pattern 

The SSC CPO Paper 1 is an online objective-type exam conducted to test candidates’ reasoning, general awareness, numerical ability, and English skills. The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark, and a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The total duration is 2 hours (120 minutes).In 2025, SSC will introduce sectional timin,g where candidates will get 30 minutes for each section.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	30 minutes
General Knowledge & General Awareness	50	50	30 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	30 minutes
English Comprehension	50	50	30 minutes
Total	200	200	2 hours

SSC CPO Paper 2  Exam Pattern 

The SSC CPO Paper 2 is held after the PET/PST test for shortlisted candidates. It is an online objective-type exam where candidates’ English language proficiency skills are tested.

• Paper 2 is conducted only for candidates who qualify for the PET/PST stage.
• The paper focuses solely on the English Language and Comprehension section.
• It is an online computer-based test (CBT).
• 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• Strong command over grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension is important.

Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language and Comprehension	200	200	2 hours

SSC CPO Syllabus 2025

The SSC CPO Exam will be organised in two different computer-based exams, and the syllabus for both stages will be different. Candidates must go through the detailed syllabus, which is given below.

SSC CPO Paper 1 Syllabus 

SSC CPO Paper 1 will have 4 papers: General Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. The syllabus for all the subjects is given below.

General Reasoning	General Knowledge	Quantitative Aptitude	English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning	Current Affairs	Percentage	Reading Comprehension
Syllogism	Awards and Honours	Ratio and Percentage	Grammar
Circular Seating Arrangement	Books and Authors	Data Interpretation	Vocabulary
Linear Seating Arrangement	Sports	Mensuration and Geometry	Verbal Ability
Double Lineup	Entertainment	Quadratic Equation	Synonyms and Antonyms
Scheduling	Obituaries	Interest	Active and Passive Voice
Input Output	Important Dates	Problems on Ages	Para Jumbles
Blood Relations	Scientific Research	Profit and Loss	Fill in the Blanks
Directions and Distances	–	Number Series	Error Correction
Ordering and Ranking	–	Speed, Distance and Time	–
Data Sufficiency	–	Time and Work	–
Coding and Decoding	–	Number System	–
Code Inequalities	–	Data Sufficiency	–

SSC CPO Paper 2 Syllabus 

In SSC CPO Paper 2, there is only one paper, which is English Language and Comprehension. In this section, there are various chapters that candidates must go through all the subjects to score good marks.

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar and Sentence Structure
• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Spellings)
• Error Recognition
• Fill in the Blanks
• Sentence Completion and Correction
• Idioms and Phrases
• Sentence Improvement
• Usage of Words and Phrases

SSC CPO Physical Standard Test (PST)

After clearing the SSC CPO Paper 1, candidates have to appear for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). These tests are conducted to check whether candidates meet the required physical standards for the post. The category-wise height and chest measurements are given below.

Category	Height	Chest
		Unexpanded	Expanded
Male (Gen)	170	80	85
Belonging to Hilly regions & areas of J&K, North East & Sikkim	165	80	85
Scheduled Tribes	162.5	77	82
Female (Gen)	157	–	–
Belonging to Hilly regions & areas of J&K, North East & Sikkim	155	–	–
Scheduled Tribes	154	–	–

SSC CPO Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates who qualify for the PST are required to appear for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The PET standards for male and female candidates are below.

Test	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
100 Metre Race	16 seconds	18 seconds
1.6 Km Race / 800 Metre Race	1.6 Km in 6.5 minutes	800 metres in 4 minutes
Long Jump	3.65 metres (5 chances)	2.7 metres or 9 feet (3 chances)
High Jump	1.2 metres (3 chances)	0.9 metres or 3 feet (3 chances)
Shot Put (16 LBS)	4.5 metres (3 chances)	—

SSC CPO Medical Test

Candidates who clear the PET are required to undergo a Medical Test to ensure they are physically fit for the duties of the post. The test checks eyesight and overall physical health. Candidates must meet the vision standards and should not have conditions like knock-kneed, flat foot, varicose veins, or squint in the eyes. Use of glasses or any visual correction is not allowed.

FAQs

Q1: What is the SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025?

A1: SSC CPO 2025 has two papers. Paper 1 has 200 multiple-choice questions on Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, and English. Paper 2 is only for English and is for candidates who pass the physical tests.

Q2: What is the syllabus for SSC CPO Paper 1?

A2: SSC CPO Paper 1 has Reasoning (like puzzles, seating arrangement, coding), General Knowledge (current affairs, awards, sports), Quantitative Aptitude (percentage, ratio, geometry), and English (grammar, vocabulary, reading).

Q3: What is the syllabus for SSC CPO Paper 2?

A3: SSC CPO Paper 2 is only in English. It has reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary (synonyms and antonyms), error detection, fill-in-the-blanks, sentence completion, idioms, and phrases.

Q4: What are the physical standards for SSC CPO?

A4: Candidates need to meet height and chest requirements based on category. They also do the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), like running, long jump, high jump, and shot put (for males).

Q5: What is checked in the SSC CPO Medical Test?

A5: The medical test checks eyesight and overall fitness. Candidates should not have knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins, or squint, and they cannot use glasses for vision.