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SSC CPO Syllabus 2023

SSC CPO Syllabus 2023: SSC CPO Syllabus 2023 must be thoroughly covered by the aspirants to get an idea of the important topics to be asked in the exam. SSC CPO has four phases to getting appointed for various posts in Central Police Organisation. Understand the complete syllabus for the SSC CPO exam in detail and study according to the latest exam pattern. We are providing you with the complete SSC CPO syllabus 2023 and important topics to be asked in SSC CPO 2023 exam.

SSC CPO Selection Process 2023

The SSC CPO selection process will include 3 different phases one by one to clear the SSC CPO 2023 examination. Here are the steps for the SSC CPO Selection Process 2023.

Tier Type of Examination Mode of examination
Tier-I Objective Multiple Choice CBT (Online)
PET/PST Running, Long Jump, High Jump, and Short Put Physical exam
Tier-II Objective Multiple Choice CBT (Online)

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2023

SSC CPO Paper 1 comprises 4 sections with 50 marks each. The total duration is 2 hours. The Exam pattern for the SSC CPO exam is as follows:

SSC CPO Paper 1

Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration/ Time Allowed
Part A General Intelligence and Reasoning 50 50 Two Hours
Part B General Knowledge and General Awareness 50 50
Part C Quantitative Aptitude 50 50
Part English English Comprehension 50 50
  • The questions in this paper will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
  • Questions will be set in Hindi and English in Parts A, B, and C of Paper 1.
  • A deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for each incorrect answer marked.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2023: General Intelligence and Reasoning

It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. This component may include questions on:

  • Analogies,
  • Similarities and differences,
  • Space visualization, Spatial orientation,
  • Problem-solving, analysis, judgment,
  • Decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation,
  • Relationship concepts,
  • Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification,
  • Arithmetic number series,
  • Non-verbal series,
  • Coding and decoding,
  • Statement conclusion,
  • Syllogistic reasoning etc.
  • Semantic Analogy,
  • Symbolic/ Number Analogy,
  • Figural Analogy,
  • Semantic Classification,
  • Symbolic/ Number Classification,
  • Figural Classification,
  • Semantic Series,
  • Figural Series,
  • Problem-Solving,
  • Word Building,
  • Numerical Operations,
  • Symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization,
  • Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences,
  • Punched hole/ pattern-folding & un-folding,
  • Figural Pattern folding and completion,
  • Indexing Address matching,
  • Date & city matching
  • Classification of center codes/ roll numbers,
  • Small & Capital letters/ numbers
  • Embedded Figures,
  • Critical thinking,
  • Emotional Intelligence,
  • Social Intelligence, Other sub-topics if any.

SSC CPO Paper 1 Syllabus: General Knowledge and General Awareness

  • General awareness of the environment around him and its application to society.
  • Knowledge of current events and such matters of everyday observations
  • India and its neighboring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research, etc

SSC CPO Syllabus 2023 For Quantitative Aptitude

  • Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and relationships between numbers,
  • Percentage,
  • Ratio and Proportion,
  • Square roots,
  • Averages,
  • Interest,
  • Profit & Loss, Discount,
  • Partnership Business,
  • Mixture and Allegation,
  • Time and distance,
  • Time & work,
  • Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds,
  • Graphs of Linear Equations,
  • Triangle and its various kinds of centers,
  • Congruence and similarity of triangles,
  • Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common
  • tangents to two or more circles,
  • Triangle,
  • Quadrilaterals,
  • Regular Polygons,
  • Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular
  • Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with
  • Triangular or square base,
  • Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities,
  • Complementary angles,
  • Heights and Distances,
  • Histogram,
  • Frequency polygon,
  • Bar diagram
  • Pie chart

SSC CPO Syllabus 2023: English Comprehension

Candidate’s ability to understand correct English, their basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.

Physical Standard Test (PST) Is Mandatory For The Posts

Category of candidates Height (in cms) Chest (in cms )
Unexpanded Expanded
(i) For male candidates only GENERAL 170 80 85
For candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States, and Sikkim 165 80 85
For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes 162.5 77 82
(ii) For Female candidates only GENERAL 157
For candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, North-Eastern States, and Sikkim 155
For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe 154

Physical Efficiency(Endurance) Test(PET) ( For all posts)

Only those candidates, who have scored above the cut-off marks fixed by the Commission in Paper 1 would be required to appear in the Physical Endurance Test/Medical examination.

For male candidates only

  • 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 only

  • 100 meters race in 18 seconds
  • 800 meters race in 4 minutes
  • Long Jump: 2.7 meters (9 feet) in 3 chances.
  • High Jump: 0.9 meters (3 feet) in 3 chances.

Note: Only those candidates declared qualified in PET/ PST will be called for Paper 1I and the Medical Examination would be conducted subsequently.

SSC CPO Syllabus Paper 2

Subject Maximum Marks /Questions Duration and timing English
English language & Comprehension 200 marks/200 questions to Two Hours
  • The questions in this paper will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
  • A deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for each incorrect answer marked.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2023: Paper 2

Questions in these components will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of the English Language and will be based on:

  • Error recognition,
  • Filling in the blanks (using verbs, prepositions articles, etc),
  • Vocabulary,
  • Spellings,
  • Grammar,
  • Sentence Structure,
  • Synonyms,
  • Antonyms,
  • Sentence Completion,
  • Phrases and Idiomatic use of Words,
  • Comprehension etc.

Medical Examination 

  • All the candidates who qualify in the PET will be medically examined by the Medical Officer of the CAPFs or any other Medical Officer or Assistant Surgeon belonging to Grade I of any Central/ State Govt. Hospital or Dispensary.
  • Candidates who are found to be unfit will be informed of the position and they can appeal to review Medical Board within the prescribed time limit of 15 days.
  • The decision of the Re-Medical Board/Review Medical Board will be final and no appeal/ representation against the decision of the medical Board/Review Medical Board will be entertained.

Final Selection / Merit 

The merit list will be drawn based on marks obtained by the candidates in the Written Examination and Physical Efficiency Test.

Eyesight

  • The minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of two eyes i.e. without wearing of glasses.
  • The candidate must not have a knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein, or squint in the, yes and they should possess high color vision.
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