SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 – SSC CPO Recruitment 2024 notification was released on the official website on March 2024. This time, vacancies have been released for more than 4187 posts. If you also want to apply, then you can apply for these posts before 28 March 2024.
In this article you will be given complete information about SSC CPO Syllabus 2024, Exam Pattern Paper 1 and Paper 2 Syllabus, all the things have been told, then you can start your preparation, the link of syllabus and exam pattern has also been given to you if you want to apply. If yes, then apply link is also given at the end of the post, through this you can apply.
SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 – Overview
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Posts | Sub-Inspector (Executive) posts in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPF |
| Number of Vacancies | 4187 |
| Registration Process | 04th to 28th March 2024 |
| SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam | 9th, 10th, 13th May 2024 |
| Mode of Exam | Paper 1 & 2 – Online |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark is awarded for the correct answer 0.25 mark deducted for incorrect answer |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 (Computer Based Test) Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) Tier 2, Detailed Medical Examination |
| Official website | ssc.nic.in |
SSC CPO Recruitment 2024 Important Dates
| Events | Schedule |
| Notification Date | 15th February 2024 |
| Application Form Start Date | 04th March 2024 |
| Closing Date of Registration Form | 28th March 2024 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 29th March 2024 |
| Correction Date | 30-31 March 2024 |
| Admit card for SSC CPO Paper-1 | 7 Days before Exam Date |
| SSC CPO Paper-1 Exam Date | 9th, 10th, 13th May 2024 |
| SSC CPO Paper 1 Result | Update Soon |
| PET/PST Medical Test Date | Update Soon |
| SSC CPO Paper-II Exam Date | Update Soon |
| SSC CPO Final Result Date | Available Soon |
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Force Name | Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | ||||||||||
| Delhi Police | Male | 56 | 13 | 30 | 17 | 09 | 125 | ||||||||||
| Female | 28 | 06 | 15 | 08 | 04 | 61 | |||||||||||
| BSF | Male | 342 | 85 | 229 | 127 | 64 | 847 | ||||||||||
| Female | 18 | 05 | 12 | 07 | 03 | 45 | |||||||||||
| CISF | Male | 583 | 144 | 388 | 215 | 107 | 1437 | ||||||||||
| Female | 65 | 16 | 43 | 24 | 12 | 160 | |||||||||||
| CRPF | Male | 451 | 111 | 301 | 167 | 83 | 1113 | ||||||||||
| Female | 24 | 06 | 16 | 09 | 04 | 59 | |||||||||||
| ITBP | Male | 81 | 25 | 83 | 35 | 13 | 237 | ||||||||||
| Female | 14 | 04 | 15 | 06 | 02 | 41 | |||||||||||
| SSB | Male | 36 | 06 | 09 | 03 | 05 | 59 | ||||||||||
| Female | 0 | 0 | 01 | 0 | 02 | 03 | |||||||||||
SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 Bonus Marks
If you have the following certificates, then you will get bonus marks in each paper accordingly –
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate: 10 marks (5% of the maximum marks)
- NCC ‘B’ Certificate: 6 marks (3% of the maximum marks)
- NCC ‘A’ Certificate: 4 marks (2% of the maximum marks)
SSC CPO Selection Process 2024
| Tier | Examination Type | 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) |
- Tier 1 (Computer Based Test)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Tier 2,
- Detailed Medical Examination
SSC CPO Recruitment 2024 – Apply Online for 4187 Post
SSC CPO Paper-1 Exam Pattern
| 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 |
SSC CPO Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2024
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
SSC CPO Paper 1 Syllabus
| Subjects | Topics of SSC CPO Syllabus 2024 |
| English and Comprehension | Grammar Para Jumbles Synonyms Cloze test Vocabulary Antonyms and Synonyms One word substitution Reading comprehension Active and passive voice Direct and indirect speech Fill in the blanks Error spotting Idiom and phrases |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System Partnership Ratio Proportions Simplification Algebra Average Time and work, Time and Distance Profit and Loss Percentage Trigonometry Mensuration Geometry Speed, Time, and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Data Interpretation Probability |
| General Knowledge | Current affairs includingNational & International Sports General Polity includingIndian Constitution Economy Culture Important days and Dates History Science and technology Geography |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogy Arithmetical reasoning Visual memory Discriminating observation Arithmetical computation Abstract ideas and symbols Verbal and figure classification Arithmetical number series Problem-solving analysis Space visualization Decision-making Analytical functions Similarities and differences Venn Diagram spatial orientation Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching Classification of centre codes/ roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, etc. |
SSC CPO Paper 2 Syllabus
| Section | Syllabus |
| English Language and Comprehension | Comprehension One word substitution Idioms & phrases Error finding Spellings Synonyms & Antonyms Cloze test Spotting the error Phrase Replacements Fill in the blanks, etc. |
SSC CPO Physical Standard Test 2024
| Category | Height | Chest | |
| Unexpanded | Expanded | ||
| Male (General) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
| Belonging to Hilly Regions of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 165 | 80 | 85 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
| Female (General) | 157 | – | – |
| Belonging to Hilly Regions of J&K, North East & Sikkim | 155 | – | – |
| Scheduled Tribe | 154 | – | – |
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
For male candidates
- 100-meter race in 16 seconds
- 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes
- Long Jump: 3.65 metres in 3 chances
- High Jump: 1.2 metres in 3 chances
- Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metres in 3 chance
For female candidates
- 100-metre race in 18 seconds
- 800-meter race in 4 minutes
- Long Jump: 2.7 metres in 3 chances
- High Jump: 0.9 metres in 3 chances.
SSC CPO Medical Criteria
- Minimum Near Vision: N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye)
- Minimum Distant Vision: 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye)
- Must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein, or squint in eyes
- Eye standards should be without any vision correction, including glasses.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR: 30%
- OBC/ EWS: 25%
- All Other Categories: 20%
Marking scheme for the CPO CBT Exam is
- Correct Answer : +1
- Incorrect Answer : -0.25
- Unanswered : 0
Books to Prepare CPO Exam
| Name of the Book | Author/Publisher |
| General Knowledge | Lucent |
| Magical Books on Quicker Maths | by M. Tyra |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning | by R.S. Aggarwal |
| Objective General English | by S.P. Bakshi |
| Objective Computer Awareness | Arihant Publications |
Salary –
Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400/- PM Only. Check through website.
- Beginner’s Pay – If you pass the SSC CPO Exam, your starting salary will be Rs. 35,400.
- Total Salary – This includes different allowances and sums up to Rs. 47,496.
- Take-Home Salary – After deductions, the in-hand salary is Rs. 41,231 and could reach up to Rs. 1,12,000.
| SSC CPO Post | Group | SSC CPO Grade Pay | SSC CPO In-hand Salary |
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police | Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted | Rs 4200 | Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector in CAPF | Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial | Rs 4200 | Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF | Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted | Rs 2800 | Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300 |
Important links
SSC Official Website : Click Here
Notification Link : Click Here
SSC CPO Apply Link : Click Here
