SSC CPO Syllabus 2023- In order to ace SSC CPO 2023 exam, all candidates should be aware of the SSC CPO syllabus 2023 as well as the SSC CPO exam pattern. It is crucial to know the structure of the exam and the syllabus that needs to be prepared in and out for the upcoming SSC CPO 2023 Exam for which the SSC CPO Tier-1 Exam is to be held 3rd October 2023 to 6th October 2023. In this article, we have provided the complete SSC CPO Syllabus & Exam Pattern as released by Staff Selection Commission. If you are preparing for SSC CPO 2023, do bookmark this page and not skip any topic for the examination.

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SSC CPO Notification 2023 Exam Pattern

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2023 is explained below:
  • Questions asked in both paper-1 and paper-2 of SSC CPO Notification 2023 will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
  • Questions asked will be bilingual, i.e. in both Hindi and English.
  • 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

SSC CPO Notification 2023 Exam will be conducted in three-phase:

Tier Type of Examination
Tier-I Objective Multiple Choice
PET/PST Running, Long Jump, High Jump, and Short Put
Tier-II Objective Multiple Choice

The final merit list will be tabulated based on a candidate’s performance in all three phases of the SSC CPO Exam and then the Medical Examination of the selected candidates will take place.


SSC CPO Notification 2023 Exam Pattern- Paper I

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2023 for Paper 1 is detailed below:
  • The Exam will be an Objective Multiple Choice Type.
  • A deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for each incorrect answer marked.
  • For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.

Part Subject Questions Maximum Marks Duration
Part A General Intelligence and Reasoning 50 50 Marks 2 Hours
Part B General Knowledge and General Awareness 50 50 Marks
Part C Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 Marks
Part D English Comprehension 50 50 Marks
Total 50 200 Marks


SSC CPO Notification 2023- Physical Standard Test (PST)

Check the SSC CPO Notification 2023 Physical Standard Test in the table below.

Category of candidates Height (in cms) Chest – Unexpanded (in cms) Chest – Expanded (in cms)
(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


Please note that the “-” symbol indicates that the measurement is not applicable for that particular category.


SSC CPO Notification 2023- Physical Standard Test (PST)

Only those candidates, who have scored above the cut-off marks fixed by the Commission in Paper I would be required to appear in the Physical Endurance Test/Medical examination. Only those candidates, who qualified in PET/PST and were found medically fit will be allowed to appear in SSC CPO Paper II.

Physical Standard Test for Male Candidates:
100 Meters Race 16 Seconds
1.6 Km Race 6.5 Minutes
3.65 Metres Long Jump 3 Chances
1.2 Metres High Jump 3 Chances
Shot put (16 Lbs) 4.5 Metres, 3 Chances


Check the Physical Standard Test for Female Candidates below:

Physical Standard Test for Female Candidates:
100 Meters Race 18 Seconds
800 Metres Race 4 Minutes
2.7 Metres (9 Feet) Long Jump 3 Chances
0.9 Metres (3 Feet) High Jump 3 Chances


SSC CPO Notification 2023- Medical Examination

All the candidates who qualify for the SSC CPO 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.



SSC CPO Notification 2023 Exam Pattern- Paper II

  • The questions in SSC CPO Exam paper 2 will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
  • A negative marking of 0.25 marks will be made for each incorrect answer marked..
Subject Maximum Marks /Questions Duration and timing
English language & Comprehension 200 marks/200 questions Two Hours


SSC CPO Notification 2023 Syllabus

The SSC CPO Syllabus 2023 plays a vital role in gearing up the preparation for the SSC CPO Exam 2023. Candidates must be well aware of the syllabus and exam pattern before start preparing for the exam. The SSC CPO Syllabus comprises 4 sections

SSC CPO Syllabus 2023 Paper-1 comprises the following subjects
  • General Knowledge
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • General Reasoning
  • English Comprehension

Let’s have a look at the detailed syllabus of all these 4 sections for the Computer-Based Mode Examination:

General Reasoning General Knowledge Quantitative Aptitude English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning Current Affairs Percentage Reading Comprehension
Syllogism Awards and Honours Ratio and Percentage Grammar
Circular Seating Arrangement Books and Authors Data Interpretation Vocabulary
Linear Seating Arrangement Sports Mensuration and Geometry Verbal Ability
Double Lineup Entertainment Quadratic Equation Synonyms-Antonyms
Scheduling Obituaries Interest Active and Passive Voice
Input Output Important Dates Problems of Ages Para Jumbles
Blood Relations Scientific Research Profit and Loss Fill in the Blanks
Directions and Distances Number Series Error Correction
Ordering and Ranking Speed, Distance, and Time
Data Sufficiency Time and Work
Coding and Decoding Number System
Code Inequalities Data Sufficiency
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