SSC Central Police Organisation (CPO) Sub-Inspector (SI) Syllabus 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
The SSC Central Police Organisation (CPO) Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The selection process consists of Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II, and Medical Examination. Paper-I evaluates candidates on reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude, and English comprehension, while Paper-II focuses exclusively on English Language and Comprehension. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Duration
Paper-I: 2 Hours, Paper-II: 2 Hours
Marking
1 mark is awarded for every correct answer in both Paper-I and Paper-II.
Negative marking
0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer in both Paper-I and Paper-II.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| Paper-II: English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Number Series, Alphabet Series, Classification, Embedded Figures, Mirror & Water Images, Paper Folding & Cutting, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Statement & Conclusion, Syllogism, Logical Reasoning, Problem Solving
General Knowledge & General Awareness
Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, Constitution, Economics, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environment, Scientific Research, Art & Culture, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours, Sports, Static General Knowledge
Quantitative Aptitude
Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Partnership, Time & Work, Pipes & Cistern, Time, Speed & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation
English Comprehension (Paper-I)
Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution
English Language & Comprehension (Paper-II)
Advanced Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Error Recognition, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Fill in the Blanks
Preparation Tips
- Build strong fundamentals in Arithmetic and Reasoning.
- Read newspapers daily for Current Affairs and General Awareness.
- Practice English grammar and comprehension regularly.
- Solve previous years' SSC CPO question papers.
- Attempt full-length mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Prepare for PET/PST alongside the written examination.
- Revise important formulas, static GK, and vocabulary regularly.