What benefits would I get if selected during the SSC CPO?

All the benefits that are being given to 4200 GP/2800 GP central government employees. And as it is a central police organisation so other allowances will also be given depending upon the difficulty level of candidates' posting zone. Allowances and other benefits: House Rental Allowance (HRA) Dearness Allowance (DA) Traveling Allowance (TA) Diet Allowance/ Ration Money Children Education Allowance Hostel Subsidy Dress Allowance Risk/ Hardship Allowance Other allowances are mentioned below: Special Duty Allowances Hair Cutting Allowances Soap Toilet Allowances Medal Allowances Non-practicing Allowances (Only for Medical Officials) Detachment Allowances HP CA Allowances Cash Handling Allowances Training Allowances Island Special Duty Allowances Nursing Allowances

How tough is it to crack SSC CPO exam?

Candidates can clear SSC CPO exam by knowing the topics given in the syllabus. The exam pattern helps in understanding the overall structure. They should solve the previous years question papers.

What is SSC CPO exam pattern?

SSC CPO exam pattern comprises Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Questions in Paper 1 and 2 are objective types. The duration of both papers is two hours.

What is SSC CPO Paper2 syllabus?

SSC CPO Paper 2 syllabus is given by the examination authority. The topics for this stage are given below. Error recognition Filling in the blanks Vocabulary Spellings Grammar Sentence Structure Synonyms & Antonyms Sentence Completion Phrases

What is SSC CPO Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude?

SSC CPO Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude is given below. Topics Types of Questions Mixture Problems Questions on mixtures of Two or Three quantities and their ratios Ratio Proportions Simple and compound ratios, Direct and indirect proportions Number Systems Rational, irrational Numbers, LCM, HCF, integers Simplification Fraction, BODMAS, Decimals, Ratios etc. Algebra Quadratic and Linear Equation, Identities etc. Profit and Loss Partnership, Discounts and Marked Prices, Problems on Profit and Loss, successive sellings, etc. Percentage Basic Percentage Questions Average Average problems on Average of height, weight, Age, Marks, money expenditure, temperature etc. Time and work Time and Work, Work and Wages, Work efficiency, Pipes and cisterns etc. Speed, Time and Distance Problems on River, boats and streams, Relative speed etc. Mensuration Are, Surface Area and volume of Various Geometric Shapes Simple Interest Problems on Simple and compound interest Trigonometry Height and distances, Identities, Trigonometric ratios etc. Geometry Quadrilateral, Triangles, Circles, Chords, Cubes, cones etc. Data Interpretations Questions on Bar graph, Table, Pie Chart, Line Chart

How should I prepare for the SSC CPO?

SSC CPO exam always focus on previous years' question papers. Candidates must give due importance to solve the previous year question papers thoroughly. Candidates must prepare the physical in advance. Candidates must solve mock tests to improve speed and accuracy of solving questions. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus and exam pattern.

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Q: Which are the important topics for SSC CPO Reasoning section?

SSC CPO syllabus for Reasoning section is given below: Topics Types of Questions Analogy Semantic and Figural analogy, letters and numbers Symbolic/Numbers, images and meaning-based Coding-Decoding Coding decoding by letter shifting, coding by analogy and words Classifications Semantic and Figural classifications, Symbolic/Numbers classification Series Semantic, Figural, number and mixed series and series based on general knowledge Order Ranking Sequence of order and ranking will be asked from the given data Direction & Distances Problems based on network, routes and distances travelled are asked Missing numbers Numbers and alphabet based Matrix and Diagrams Alphabet or word test Sequence and word formation, Matrix, jumbled words, suffix etc. Venn diagram Venn Diagram, Logical, Syllogism etc. Puzzles Double line-up arrangements, circular arrangements, seating arrangements, linear arrangements etc. Data sufficiency Cubes and Dices, Arithmetic operation etc. Non- verbal reasoning Paper folding, Cubes and dices, counting figures etc.

Exam On - 9 Dec '25 - 12 Dec '25

Updated on Jan 24, 2025 17:58 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the SSC CPO syllabus along with the notification. SSC CPO syllabus comprises the topics under each section that candidates need to cover for the exam. The first and foremost strategy towards preparation is understanding the syllabus. The preparation for the exam is incomplete without the syllabus. SSC CPO syllabus of Paper 1 is divided into General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. The syllabus for Paper 2 comprises English Language and Comprehension. The standard of SSC CPO syllabus is of high school and graduation level. The detailed syllabus of SSC CPO is given below.

Q: What is SSC CPO Syllabus?

The topic-wise given below.

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, etc.

India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research, etc.

Whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds, etc.

Basic English, Comprehension & Writing Ability

Q: Which are the important topics for SSC CPO Reasoning section?

SSC CPO syllabus for Reasoning section is given below:

Topics	Types of Questions
Analogy	Semantic and Figural analogy, letters and numbers Symbolic/Numbers, images and meaning-based
Coding-Decoding	Coding decoding by letter shifting, coding by analogy and words
Classifications	Semantic and Figural classifications, Symbolic/Numbers classification
Series	Semantic, Figural, number and mixed series and series based on general knowledge
Order Ranking	Sequence of order and ranking will be asked from the given data
Direction & Distances	Problems based on network, routes and distances travelled are asked
Missing numbers	Numbers and alphabet based Matrix and Diagrams
Alphabet or word test	Sequence and word formation, Matrix, jumbled words, suffix etc.
Venn diagram	Venn Diagram, Logical, Syllogism etc.
Puzzles	Double line-up arrangements, circular arrangements, seating arrangements, linear arrangements etc.
Data sufficiency	Cubes and Dices, Arithmetic operation etc.
Non- verbal reasoning	Paper folding, Cubes and dices, counting figures etc.

Q: Which is SSC CPO syllabus for General Awareness?

SSC CPO syllabus for General Awareness section is given below.

Topics	Types of Questions
History	Ancient and Medieval History, India’s freedom struggle
Geography	Indian and World Geography
Polity	Government Portfolios, Judiciary and Constitution of India
Science & Technology	Environment, Nutrition, Diseases, Physics, Chemistry, Biology etc.
Books and Authors	Authors and Famous books
Economy	Economic Organisation, Indian and world organisation
National & international Affairs	Government policies and schemes, National and International days, events and news etc.
International Organisations	International Organisation headquarter and their year of establishments
Current events	the latest Sports events, Venues and Winners