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    SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 - Check Subject Wise paper 1 & 2 syllabus

    SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 - Check Subject Wise paper 1 & 2 syllabus

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 03 Feb 2026, 03:37 PM IST

    Staff Selection Commission will provide the SSC CPO 2026 syllabus in the official notification. The SSC CPO syllabus 2026 is released at ssc.gov.in in the notification. The commission prescribes the SSC CPO syllabus for CBT paper 1 and paper 2 of the SSC CPO exam. The syllabus will help aspirants to prepare for the SSC CPO examination in a better way. The SSC CPO syllabus 2026 helps applicants to devise a strategy for the paper 1 and 2 CBT exam.

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    1. SSC CPO syllabus 2026
    2. SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 - SSC CPO Paper 1 Syllabus
    3. SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 - SSC CPO Paper 2 Syllabus
    4. SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026
    SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 - Check Subject Wise paper 1 & 2 syllabus
    SSC CPO Syllabus

    SSC CPO syllabus 2026

    The SSC CPO 2026 exam has two papers - paper 1 and paper 2. Both SSC CPO papers are conducted in an online mode having objective-type questions. The syllabus for the SSC CPO exam is common for all the posts. The syllabus for SSC CPO for paper 1 and paper 2 is as follows:

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    SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 - SSC CPO Paper 1 Syllabus

    As per the SSC CPO syllabus paper 1, in paper 1, questions are asked about subjects like English comprehension, general knowledge, general intelligence and reasoning and quantitative aptitude. The SSC CPO paper 1 exam is conducted in online mode and questions are asked on a variety of topics like problem-solving, profit and loss, economy, percentage, ratio, decision-making, verbal ability, current affairs, important dates and more. Check the table below to know about the SSC CPO paper 1 syllabus.

    SSC CPO Paper I Syllabus

    Subjects

    Topics

    English and comprehension

    Ability to understand correct English, basic comprehension and writing ability, etc will be assessed

    Quantitative aptitude

    • Computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers
    • Percentage
    • Ratio and Proportion
    • Square roots
    • Averages
    • Simple Interest
    • Profit & Loss
    • Discount
    • Partnership Business
    • Mixture and Alligation
    • Time, Speed and distance
    • Time & work
    • Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds
    • Graphs of Linear Equations
    • Triangle and its various kinds of centres
    • Congruence and similarity of triangles
    • Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles
    • Triangle
    • Quadrilaterals
    • Regular Polygons
    • Circle
    • Right Prism
    • Right Circular Cone
    • Right Circular Cylinder
    • Sphere
    • Hemispheres
    • Rectangular Parallelepiped
    • Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
    • Trigonometric ratio
    • Degree and Radian Measures
    • Standard Identities
    • Complementary angles
    • Heights and Distances
    • Histogram
    • Frequency polygon
    • Bar diagram & Pie chart

    General Knowledge and General Awareness

    • Current events
    • Matters of everyday observations
    • Basic experience in scientific aspect
    • India and its neighbouring countries
    • History
    • Culture
    • Geography
    • Economic Scene
    • General Polity
    • Indian Constitution
    • Scientific Research, etc.

    General intelligence and reasoning

    • Analogies
    • Similarities and differences
    • Space visualization
    • Spatial orientation
    • Problem solving
    • Analysis, judgment
    • Decision making
    • Visual memory
    • Discrimination
    • Observation
    • Relationship concepts
    • Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
    • Arithmetic number series
    • Non-verbal series
    • Coding and decoding
    • Statement conclusion
    • Syllogistic reasoning etc
    • Semantic Analogy
    • Symbolic/Number Analogy
    • Figural Analogy
    • Semantic Classification
    • Symbolic/ Number Classification
    • Figural Classification
    • Semantic Series
    • Number Series
    • Figural Series
    • Problem Solving
    • Word Building
    • Coding & de-coding
    • 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 centre codes/ roll numbers
    • Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding, decoding and classification
    • Embedded Figures
    • Critical thinking
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Social Intelligence, etc.

    SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 - SSC CPO Paper 2 Syllabus

    In the SSC CPO paper 2, questions are asked about subjects like English Language and Comprehension. The SSC CPO paper 2 exam is also conducted in online mode and questions asked are of objective type. See the table below to know more about the SSC CPO tier 2 syllabus.

    SSC CPO Paper 2 Syllabus

    Subjects

    Topics

    English language and comprehension

    • Error recognition
    • Filling in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles, etc.)
    • Vocabulary
    • Spellings
    • Grammar
    • Sentence Structure
    • Synonyms, Antonyms
    • Sentence Completion
    • Phrases and Idiomatic use of words
    • Comprehension, etc.

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    SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026

    The SSC CPO exam pattern is also prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission in its official notification. Along with the SSC CPO SI syllabus, aspirants should also check the exam pattern. According to the SSC CPO notification, the exam has two papers - papers 1 and 2. SSC CPO paper 1 and 2 exams are conducted in online mode. There is also a negative marking for every wrong answer. Check the SSC CPO exam pattern 2026 and marking scheme given in the tables below.

    SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026

    Subject

    Number of Questions

    Maximum Marks

    Duration

    General Intelligence & Reasoning

    50

    50

    2 hours

    General Awareness

    50

    50

    English Language & Comprehension

    50

    50

    Quantitative aptitude

    50

    50

    SSC CPO Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026

    Subject

    Number of Questions

    Maximum Marks

    Duration

    English Language & Comprehension

    200

    200

    2 hours

    SSC CPO CBT Marking Scheme 2026

    Particulars

    Marks Awarded

    Correct answer

    +1

    Incorrect answer

    -¼ or -0.25

    Unanswered

    NIL

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is there negative marking in the SSC CPO examination?
    A:

    Yes, there is a negative marking in the SSC CPO computer based-test.

    Q: What is the registration fee for the SSC CPO examination?
    A:

    SSC CPO 2026 application form fee is Rs 100 for unreserved category applicants.

    Q: What are the different stages of the SSC CPO examination?
    A:

    SSC CPO 2026 exam has four stages. They are as follows:

    • Paper 1 (online)

    • PET/ PST

    • Paper 2 (online)

    • Medical test

    Q: What is the SSC CPO selection process 2026?
    A:

    SSC CPO 2026 selection is done on the basis of the candidate's performance in the paper 1 and 2.

    Q: What are the subjects asked in the SSC CPO paper 1 and 2 exam?
    A:

    Questions from subjects like English and Comprehension, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude and General Intelligence and Reasoning are asked in the SSC CPO exam.

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    For the SSC CPO exam , the main eligibility requirement is a graduation degree from a recognized university.

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    The SSC generally accepts affidavits for such minor, unintentional errors but it depends on the document verification process rules.so cant say anything confirm

    Just bring original supporting documents like your 10th class certificate and birth certificate that show the correct date.present your affidavit they might accept that because previously they

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    Yes, it is necessary for the last year's result to be declared by July for SSC CPO. This is because the final selection process and document verification require the previous year's result to be available.

    If the result is delayed, it may create issues during the selection process.

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    Hello aspirant,

    Candidates must be between the ages of 20 and 25 to be eligible to take the SSC CPO exam. Candidates from the reserved category will be granted an age relaxation.

    So you will be eligible for this exam from 2025.

    To know the more detailed information, you can

    Yes,you can use your EWS certificate of haryana state government while applying to SSC CPO as the EWS reservation is a central government policy, so an EWS certificate issued by any state government is accepted for central government jobs.

    But the EWS category certificate must be in the prescribed form