SSC CPO Syllabus
Central Police Organisations · SI and ASI posts
Last reviewed Oct 05, 2026
4 Stages
Selection process
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Graduation
Min. qualification
Sequential selection: SSC CPO is a 4-stage process. You must clear Paper 1 (CBT) to appear for Physical Standard Test / Physical Endurance Test, then Paper 2 (CBT), then Medical Examination. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 scores decide final merit.
Syllabus by stage
Stage 1 · Qualifying + Merit
Paper 1 — Computer Based Test
Questions
100
Marks
100
Duration
60 min
Negative
-0.25
Four parts × 25 questions each — GI & Reasoning, General Knowledge & GA, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension. Sectional 15-minute limit per part.
Stage 3 · Merit-deciding
Paper 2 — Computer Based Test
Questions
160
Marks
320
Duration
120 min
Negative
-0.50
Parts I-III (20Q · 40M · 20min each) + Part IV English Language & Comprehension (100Q · 200M · 60min). Clear PET/PST before appearing.
Top posts & pay scale
Pay Level 6
Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police)
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 / month
Pay Level 6
Sub-Inspector (CAPF)
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 / month
Pay Level 5
ASI (Executive) in CISF
₹29,200 – ₹92,300 / month
Pay Level 4
Head Constable (NIA)
₹25,500 – ₹81,100 / month
Eligibility
EducationBachelor's degree from a recognised university
Age20–25 years (SC/ST +5 yrs · OBC +3 yrs · PwD +10 yrs)
NationalityIndian citizen
Application fee₹100 (General) · Free for women, SC, ST, PwD, Ex-servicemen