SSC CPO Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 Updated

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Subject-wise Syllabus

• Time Duration : Total 60 minutes (1 hour) with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part.
• Negative Marking : 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Language : Parts I, II, and III will be available in both Hindi and English.
• Time Duration : Total 2 hours (120 minutes). Parts I, II, and III have a sectional timer of 20 minutes each, while English Comprehension has a separate 1-hour duration.
• Negative Marking : 0.50 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Difficulty Level : Higher than Paper-I as per official notification.
• For Male Candidates : • 100 Metres Race in 16 seconds • 1.6 Km Race in 6.5 minutes • Long Jump : 3.65 metres (3 chances) • High Jump : 1.2 metres (3 chances) • Shot Put (16 lbs) : 4.5 metres (3 chances)
• For Female Candidates : • 100 Metres Race in 18 seconds • 800 Metres Race in 4 minutes • Long Jump : 2.7 metres (3 chances) • High Jump : 0.9 metres (3 chances)
• 1. General Intelligence & Reasoning : Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Space Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Figural Classification, Arithmetic Number Series, Non-Verbal Series, Coding & Decoding, Statement Conclusion, Syllogistic Reasoning, Venn Diagrams, Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional & Social Intelligence.
• 2. General Knowledge & General Awareness : Current Affairs (National & International), History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research, India and its Neighbouring Countries, Sports, Everyday Observations & Scientific Aspects.
• 3. Quantitative Aptitude : Number Systems, Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Relationships between Numbers, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest (Simple & Compound), Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Basic Algebraic Identities, Geometry (Triangles, Circles, Tangents, Polygons), Mensuration (Prism, Cone, Cylinder, Sphere, Pyramid), Trigonometric Ratios, Heights & Distances, Histogram, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart.
• 4. English Comprehension : Error Recognition, Fill in the Blanks, Verbs, Prepositions, Articles, Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases & Idiomatic Use of Words, Reading Comprehension Passages.

Important Official Links

How to Download the Official Syllabus

1. Open the official syllabus link from the table above.
2. Find your exam / post and open the syllabus or notification PDF.
3. Save the PDF and read the subject-wise topics and exam pattern carefully.
4. Plan your preparation around the topics that carry more weight in the pattern.
5. Check the official website regularly for changes to the syllabus or pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does the syllabus ever change?

Yes – the examination authority can revise the syllabus or the exam pattern through an official notification. Always treat the latest official document as final.

Q. How should I use the exam pattern while preparing?

Divide your preparation time according to the sections and marks shown in the pattern, and practise previous year papers so that the question mix and timing feel familiar.

Q. Where can I apply / download the official documents?

All official links (Apply Online, Official Notification, Official Website) are given in the Important Official Links table above.

Q. Is the information on this page official?

This page is an information summary. Every date, fee and figure shown here is taken from the official notification or the official website linked above. Candidates should always verify the details from the official notification before applying.