| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Posts | Sub-Inspector (Executive) posts in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPF |
| Category | Syllabus |
| Exam Date | July-August 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for correct answer, 0.25 mark deducted for incorrect answer |
| Selection Process | Tier 1, PET/PST, Tier 2, Detailed Medical Examination |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
The SSC CPO exam has four different phases that candidates need to clear in order to get selected for various posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs, CISFs, etc. Here are the different phases:
Here's the detailed exam pattern for SSC CPO 2025:
| Tier/Stages | Type of Examination | Mode of Examination |
|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Objective Multiple Choice | CBT (Online) |
| PET/PST | Physical exam | Physical exam |
| Tier-II | Objective Multiple Choice (English Comprehension) | CBT (Online) |
| DME | Detailed Medical Examination | Offline |
The Paper 1 exam will contain 200 Multiple Choice Questions. Here’s the breakdown:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Category | Height | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (Gen) | 170 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| Belonging to Hilly regions & areas of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 165 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 77 cm | 82 cm |
| Female (Gen) | 157 cm | - | - |
| Belonging to Hilly regions & areas of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 155 cm | - | - |
| Scheduled Tribes | 154 cm | - | - |
| Test | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 100-metre race | In 16 seconds |
| 1.6 Km Race | In 6.5 minutes |
| Long Jump | 3.65 metres in 5 chances |
| High Jump | 1.2 metres in 3 chances |
| Shot Put (16 LBS) | 4.5 metres in 3 chances |
| Test | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 100-metre race | In 18 seconds |
| 800-metre race | In 4 minutes |
| Long Jump | 2.7 metres or 9 feet in 3 chances |
| High Jump | 0.9 metres or 3 feet in 3 chances |
The SSC CPO Paper 2 will be conducted after the PET/PST Test for SSC CPO 2025 is completed.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
The SSC CPO exam is conducted in two phases: Paper 1 (Tier 1) and Paper 2 (Tier 2). The syllabus for each paper is different, and candidates should stay updated to prepare effectively for the 2025 exam.
In Paper 1, there are four sections that test different abilities:
The English Language section in SSC CPO Paper 2 is designed to assess your comprehension and reading skills. It includes various sub-sections like error recognition, vocabulary, and grammar. Below is a breakdown of the syllabus:
| Section | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Error Recognition | Identify and correct errors in sentences. |
| Fill in the Blanks | Choose appropriate words to fill the blanks in sentences. |
| Vocabulary | Test your knowledge of word meanings and usage. |
| Spellings | Identify correct spellings in words. |
| Grammar | Focus on proper sentence structure, tense, and parts of speech. |
| Sentence Structure | Test understanding of how to form grammatically correct sentences. |
| Synonyms | Choose words with similar meanings to a given word. |
| Antonyms | Select words with opposite meanings to a given word. |
| Sentence Completion | Complete sentences with appropriate options to make them meaningful. |
| Idioms and Phrases | Interpret idiomatic expressions and phrases correctly. |
| Comprehension | Read passages and answer questions based on them. |