SSC CPO recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) — BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB. Paper 1 is CGL-comparable in difficulty and is followed by a Physical Standard/Efficiency Test (PST/PET), Paper 2 (English) and a medical exam.
200
Questions
200
Total Marks
120 min
Duration
-0.25 / Q
Negative
Recruits For
Sub-Inspector — Delhi Police and CAPF (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB)
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 100 | 25% | Moderate |
| General Awareness | 100 | 25% | Easy |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 100 | 25% | Moderate |
| English Comprehension | 100 | 25% | Easy |
Key Facts
- ▸200 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes (Paper 1 CBT)
- ▸General Intelligence, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension — 50Q each
- ▸+1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong answer
- ▸CGL-comparable (SI-level) difficulty — a step up from constable-level SSC papers
- ▸PET/PST (physical tests) and Paper 2 (English) follow the written exam separately
- ▸Recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and CAPF battalions
Section-wise Syllabus & Notes
Analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, non-verbal reasoning — shared across SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO and UP/Delhi Police
Analogy & Classification
Read Notes →Series
Read Notes →Coding-Decoding
Read Notes →Syllogism
Read Notes →Venn Diagrams
Read Notes →Non-Verbal Reasoning
Read Notes →Matrix & Word Formation
Read Notes →Direction & Blood Relations
Read Notes →Statement-Conclusion & Assumption
Read Notes →Missing Numbers & Puzzles
Read Notes →Seating Arrangement
Read Notes →Calendar & Clock
Read Notes →Ranking & Order / Alphabet Test
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
SSC CPO Paper 1 is CGL-comparable difficulty (SI-level). Physical tests (PET/PST) follow separately and are not modelled here — focus on the written paper.
SSC CPO Revision Notes
Section-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes
Frequently Asked
What is the SSC CPO exam pattern?
SSC CPO (Staff Selection Commission — Central Police Organisation (Sub-Inspector)) has 200 questions over 120 minutes. Negative marking is 0.25 per wrong answer. Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension.
Which category does SSC CPO fall under on Aspirant Arcade?
Police Recruitment. Questions are tuned to this exam's syllabus.
What is the SSC CPO selection process?
Selection is based on the written/objective score. Sub-Inspector — Delhi Police and CAPF (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB).
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