The detailed SSC CPO Syllabus and exam pattern has been discussed in this update. The Staff Selection Committee has released SSC CPO 2023 Notification recently and the last date for filing online applications is 15/08/2023.
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SSC CPO Exam Pattern
The examination comprises four mandatory stages: Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
Paper 1
Time Duration- 2 hours
| Part (1-4) | Subject | Number of Question | Max. Marks |
| 1 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | English | 50 | 50 |
Paper 2
| Subject | Number of Question | Max. Marks | Duration |
| English language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
Some Important Points to Keep in Mind
- Question Type: Objective Multiple choice type.
- Language: Hindi and English Both.
- In both Paper-I and Paper-II, one-third marks for each incorrect answer will be deducted as a negative mark.
- The marks obtained by candidates in the Computer Based Examination will be normalized using the formula published by the Commission. These normalized scores will be utilized to decide the final merit list and determine the cut-off marks.
- After the exam candidate can go through the answer sheet and if he finds any mismatch, he can submit it for correction with a fee of Rs. 100 per question. But remember you are bound to accept the commission’s final decision.
- NCC certificate holder candidates are eligible to get bonus marks as per the below-mentioned table.
| “C” Certificate | 10 marks (5% of max marks) |
| “B” Certificate | 6 marks (3% of max marks) |
| “A” Certificate | 4 marks (2% of max marks) |
- There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of the scores.
- In case of any difference/discrepancy/dispute in the Questions between English and Hindi, the questions in English will be considered for finalizing the final marks.
SSC CPO Syllabus
Paper 1
Reasoning
This component of the exam covers a wide range of topics mentioned below.
- Spatial Orientation
- Problem-Solving
- Analysis
- Judgment
- Decision Making
- Visual Memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Relationship Concepts
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Figural Classification
- Arithmetic Number Series
- Non-Verbal Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Statement Conclusion
- Syllogistic Reasoning
- Semantic Analogy
- Spatial Visualization
- Similarities and Differences
- Analogies
- Symbolic/Number Analogy
- Figural Analogy
- Semantic Classification
- Symbolic/Number Classification
- Figural Classification
- Semantic Series
- Number Series
- Figural Series
- Problem Solving
- Word Building
- Coding & Decoding
- 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 coding, decoding, and classification
- Embedded Figures
- Critical thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Social Intelligence
Candidates will be assessed on their understanding and proficiency in these areas during the examination.
General Knowledge and General Awareness
Questions in this part will test the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Some of the crisp topics will be:
- Current events
- Every day observations
- Knowledge of scientific aspect
- Questions related to India and its neighboring countries
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General Polity
- Indian Constitution
- Scientific Research
The Quantitative Aptitude
The following topics will be covered under this subject:
- Ability to use numbers and number sense
- Computation of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
- Relationships between numbers
- Percentage, Ratio, and Proportion
- Square roots
- Averages
- Interest, Profit & Loss, and Discount
- Partnership Business and Mixture and Alligation
- 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, and angles subtended by chords of a circle
- Common tangents to two or more circles
- Triangle, Quadrilaterals, and Regular Polygons
- Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, and Rectangular Parallelepiped
- Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
- Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, and Standard Identities
- Complementary angles
- Heights and Distances
- Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart
English Comprehension
- Basic knowledge of English
- Basic Comprehension
- Writing ability
Paper 2nd
English Language and Comprehension
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the English language
- Error recognition
- Filling in the blanks (using verbs, prepositions, articles, etc.)
- Vocabulary
- Spellings
- Grammar
- Sentence Structure
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Sentence Completion
- Phrases
Apart from the above-mentioned exam scheme, a separate physical and medical test will be taken which has been mentioned in detail in the SSC CPO 2023 Notification
Important and Official Site Links
| Link for Online Application | From July 22, 2023 |
| Official Website | Hit Here |
| Join Our Telegram Channel | Join Here |
| SSC CPO Notification | Get Here |
In case of any confusion we recommend you to go through the official SSC CPO 2023 notification. For your convenience, we have provided a link in the above-mentioned table.
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