SSC CPO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 — Sub-Inspector Guide
Complete SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector) 2026 syllabus and exam pattern — Paper I, PET/PST and Paper II breakdown, salary and prep strategy for Delhi Police & CAPF.
SSC CPO recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) — a role that combines a written exam with a genuine physical test. This guide covers the full Paper I, PET/PST and Paper II syllabus.
SSC CPO 2026 Exam Pattern at a Glance
Paper II tests only English Language & Comprehension — no negative marking. It's held after PET/PST, so only physically qualified candidates reach this stage.
Paper I Syllabus (200Q · 200M · 2 Hrs)
Quantitative Aptitude — Key Topics
- Number System
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Time & Work
- Speed & Distance
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Data Interpretation
PET / PST — Physical Test
The Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) are qualifying stages held after Paper I. Requirements differ for Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI posts, and between male and female candidates — always check the latest official notification for exact height, chest and running-time cutoffs.
How to Prepare for SSC CPO 2026
- 1Don't neglect physical fitness while focused on Paper I — start PET training in parallel, not after clearing the written exam
- 2English Comprehension carries equal weight to the other three sections combined with GK — vocabulary and grammar practice pays off directly
- 3Paper II tests English only with no negative marking — attempt every question, unlike the cautious approach needed in Paper I
- 4Practice full 200-question, 2-hour mocks to build stamina — SSC CPO Paper I is longer than most SSC exams
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