SSC CPO Exam Pattern: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Central Police Organization (CPO) Exam every year to recruit candidates for posts like Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs, and Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF. The SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025 helps candidates understand the structure of the examination and prepare accordingly.
Understanding the exam pattern helps aspirants plan their study schedule and focus on important topics effectively. Regular practice, time management, and physical fitness are key to success in the SSC CPO Exam 2025
SSC CPO Selection Process
- Paper 1 (Objective Type Computer-Based Exam).
- Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET).
- Paper 2 (English Language & Comprehension).
- Medical Examination of qualified candidates.
- Document Verification.
- Final Merit List based on performance in Paper 1 and Paper 2.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern
1. Paper 1 (Objective Type – Computer Based Test)
- Mode: Online
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 200
- Total Questions: 200
- Duration: 2 Hours
Subjects and Marks Distribution:
- General Intelligence and Reasoning – 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- General Knowledge and General Awareness – 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- English Comprehension – 50 Questions (50 Marks)
Note: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
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2. Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Only candidates who qualify in Paper 1 will appear for this stage.
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
3. Paper 2 (Objective Type – English Language & Comprehension)
- Mode: Online
- Questions: 200
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Subjects Covered: Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Comprehension
Note: Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
4. Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify in Paper 2 are called for a detailed medical examination to check fitness as per SSC norms.
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