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SSC CPO 2026 Complete Detailed Preparation Guide

Staff Selection Commission – Central Police Organization Exam. Through this exam, recruitment is done for Delhi Police (Sub-Inspector) and Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB).

Quantitative Aptitude

25+ Topics covering Arithmetic & Advance Maths.

English Comprehension

20+ Topics: Grammar, Vocabulary, and pure Comprehension needed for Paper 1 & 2.

General Intelligence

20+ Topics including clear scoring areas like Analogies, Syllogism, and Figure Counting.

General Awareness

30+ Areas covering History, Geography, Polity, Science, and 8-12 Months Current Affairs.

350+ Total Tests Paper 1 & Paper 2 Real TCS Interface

Complete Guide: SSC CPO 2026

Everything you need to know about the Sub-Inspector recruitment exam.

SSC CPO 2026 – Expected Dates

(Based on previous SSC calendar trends)

Notification Release
July–August 2026
Application Start Date
Same month as notification
Last Date to Apply
1 month after notification
Paper 1 Exam (CBT)
October–November 2026
PET/PST Physical Test
Early 2027
Paper 2 Exam (English CBT)
Early/Mid 2027
Final Result
Mid 2027

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification
  • Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
  • For Delhi Police SI (Male): Valid Driving License is strictly required.
Age Limit
  • 20 to 25 years (General Category)
  • Age relaxation: OBC - 3 years | SC/ST - 5 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules.

SSC CPO 2026 Selection Process

The SSC CPO consists of 4 main stages. Paper 1 & 2 are objective type CBT exams.

1️⃣ Paper 1 (CBT)2️⃣ Physical (PET & PST)3️⃣ Paper 2 (CBT)4️⃣ Medical Exam

Paper 1 (Objective Type)

SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning5050
General Knowledge & Awareness5050
Quantitative Aptitude5050
English Comprehension5050
Total200200
Total Time: 2 Hours
Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer

Paper 2 (English Only)

Conducted only for candidates who clear Paper 1 and PET/PST phases.

Total Questions200 (English Comprehension)
Total Marks200
Time Duration2 Hours
Negative Marking0.25 marks
Key Focus Areas:
  • Grammar & Error Spotting
  • Advance Vocabulary
  • Complex Comprehension
  • Essay-level English understanding

Complete Chapter-Wise Syllabus

1. Quantitative Aptitude (25+ Topics)
Number SystemSimplificationPercentageRatio & ProportionAverageProfit & LossSimple InterestCompound InterestTime & WorkPipes & CisternTime, Speed & DistanceBoats & StreamsAlgebra (Linear Equations)TrigonometryHeights & DistancesGeometryCircleMensuration (2D & 3D)Data InterpretationStatisticsProbabilityLCM & HCFPartnershipMixture & AlligationTrain Problems
2. General Intelligence & Reasoning (20+ Topics)
AnalogiesSeriesCoding-DecodingBlood RelationsDirectionsOrder & RankingVenn DiagramSyllogismStatement & ConclusionPuzzleSeating ArrangementMirror ImageWater ImagePaper FoldingEmbedded FiguresFigure CountingClassificationLogical ReasoningMissing NumberMathematical Operations
3. General Knowledge & Awareness (30+ Areas)
Ancient HistoryMedieval HistoryModern HistoryFreedom MovementPhysical GeographyIndian GeographyWorld GeographyConstitutionParliamentFundamental RightsJudiciaryEconomy BasicsBudgetBankingPhysicsChemistryBiologyCurrent AffairsSportsAwardsBooksImportant DaysDefense ExercisesSchemes
4. English Comprehension (20+ Topics)
NounPronounVerbTensesArticlesPrepositionsConjunctionActive/Passive VoiceDirect/Indirect SpeechSubject-Verb AgreementSynonymsAntonymsIdioms & PhrasesOne Word SubstitutionCloze TestError SpottingFill in the BlanksSentence ImprovementReading ComprehensionPara Jumbles
✔ Maths – Moderate✔ Reasoning – Easy to Moderate✔ GK – Moderate✔ English – ModerateCompetition Level: High

Physical Tests (PET & PST)

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Male
  • 100m Race 16 seconds
  • 1.6 km Run 6.5 minutes
  • Long Jump 3.65m
  • High Jump 1.2m
Female
  • 100m Race 18 seconds
  • 800m Run 4 minutes
  • Long Jump 2.7m
  • High Jump 0.9m

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Male Standards
Height 170 cm
Chest (Unexpanded-Expanded) 80–85 cm

* Height relaxation applies for hill areas & ST candidates.

Female Standards
Height 157 cm
Medical Examination:Candidates must have perfect eyesight (6/6 and 6/9), good physical fitness, and no serious bodily deformities.

Salary Structure

In-hand Salary (Approx)
₹45,000 – ₹55,000
With all allowances
Pay LevelLevel-6
Basic Pay₹35,400

Exam Preparation Strategy

1

4-5 Months Target

Complete the full syllabus coverage structured within 4 to 5 rigorous months.

2

Focus on Mocks

Practice 25+ timed mock tests to build stamina for the 200 questions logic.

3

Solve PYQs

Solve the previous 7–10 years of SSC CPO papers to understand TCS patterns inside out.