SSC CPO Syllabus 2026
Stage-wise and subject-wise syllabus with the exam pattern.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC CPO syllabus 2026
The SSC CPO syllabus 2026 covers four subjects – reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude and English – in both Paper-I and Paper-II. What changed in 2026 is the weightage: Paper-I now has 25 questions per subject, while Paper-II gives English 100 of its 160 questions.
Syllabus overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 (SSC CPO) |
| Papers | Paper-I and Paper-II |
| Subjects | Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English |
| Mode | Online, in Hindi and English (Paper-II English part in English) |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Subject weightage in Paper-I and Paper-II
| Subject | Paper-I questions / marks | Paper-II questions / marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 / 25 | 20 / 40 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 / 25 | 20 / 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 / 25 | 20 / 40 |
| English Comprehension | 25 / 25 | 100 / 200 |
| Total | 100 / 100 | 160 / 320 |
Paper-I lasts 1 hour (15 minutes per part, 0.25 negative marking). In Paper-II, the first three parts share 1 hour (20 minutes each) and English has its own 1-hour slot, with 0.50 negative marking. Full details are on the SSC CPO exam pattern page.
General Intelligence and Reasoning syllabus
This part tests logical thinking and speed with both verbal and non-verbal questions.
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Analogy | Semantic, symbolic/number and figural analogy |
| Classification | Semantic, symbolic/number and figural classification |
| Series | Number, figural and non-verbal series |
| Coding-decoding | Numerical and symbolic operations |
| Problem solving | Judgement, decision making, word building |
| Relations and direction | Blood relations, direction sense, Venn diagrams |
| Space ability | Space visualisation and orientation |
| Pattern questions | Punched hole, paper folding and unfolding, figure completion |
| Figure-based | Embedded figures, indexing, address matching |
| Statement-based | Statement and conclusion, syllogism, drawing inferences |
| Intelligence types | Critical thinking, emotional and social intelligence |
General Knowledge and General Awareness syllabus
Questions check what an educated person should know about India, its neighbours and the world around them.
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Current affairs | National and international events |
| History and culture | History and culture of India |
| Geography | Geography of India |
| Polity | Indian polity and the Constitution |
| Economy | The economic scene |
| Science | General science and scientific research |
| Static GK | Sports, awards and honours, government schemes |
Quantitative Aptitude syllabus
The maths is pitched at roughly Class 10 level, so solid basics pay off quickly.
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Number system | Whole numbers, decimals, fractions |
| Arithmetic | Percentage, ratio and proportion, averages |
| Commercial maths | Profit and loss, discount, partnership, mixture and alligation |
| Interest | Simple and compound interest |
| Time-based | Time and distance, time and work |
| Algebra | Basic identities, elementary surds, graphs of linear equations |
| Geometry | Triangles, quadrilaterals, regular polygons, circles (chords and tangents) |
| Mensuration | Prism, cone, cylinder, sphere, hemisphere, pyramid |
| Trigonometry | Ratios, degree and radian measure, heights and distances |
| Data interpretation | Histogram, frequency polygon, bar diagram, pie chart |
English Comprehension syllabus
Paper-I English
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Error recognition | Spotting the error |
| Fill in the blanks | Verbs, prepositions, articles |
| Vocabulary | Vocabulary and spellings |
| Word meaning | Synonyms and antonyms |
| Idiomatic usage | Idioms and phrases |
| Sentences | Sentence structure and completion |
| Comprehension | Reading passages |
Paper-II English Language and Comprehension
Paper-II English goes deeper and needs stronger grammar and vocabulary, since it makes up 100 of the paper's 160 questions.
| Area | Focus |
|---|---|
| Error recognition | Grammar rules |
| Fill in the blanks | Verbs, prepositions, articles |
| Vocabulary and spellings | Word usage |
| Synonyms and antonyms | Word meaning |
| Sentence structure | Active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech |
| Phrases and idioms | Idiomatic usage |
| Comprehension passages | Reading and inference |
Physical tests
Between the two papers there is a qualifying PST and PET. The height, chest and running standards are on the SSC CPO eligibility page, and the most-asked areas are summarised in SSC CPO important topics.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects are in the SSC CPO syllabus 2026?
Both papers cover General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. Only the number of questions and marks per subject differs between the papers.
How many questions does SSC CPO Paper-I 2026 have?
Paper-I has 100 questions for 100 marks, 25 from each of the four subjects, to be finished in one hour.
Which subject carries the most weight in SSC CPO Paper-II?
English Comprehension, with 100 questions worth 200 of the 320 marks. Grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension therefore decide much of your Paper-II score.
Is SSC CPO Paper-II harder than Paper-I?
Yes. Paper-II questions are pitched at a higher difficulty, the English section goes deeper, and wrong answers cost 0.50 marks instead of 0.25.
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