SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 has been released by the Staff Selection Commission along with the SSC CPO notification 2024 for 4187 Sub Inspector vacancies in Delhi Police and CAPF. As an aspiring candidate who wants to crack the SSC CPO examination and want to become a Sub-Inspector, you need to know the SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024. The SSC CPO exam consists of two papers (Papers 1 and 2), PET, and PST. Go through the article to understand the SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 and kick-start your preparation.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024
The SSC CPO 2024 exam is divided into 2 tiers the 1st tier is a computer-based test where the questions will be asked from these sections General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, General Reasoning, and English Comprehension. Each section has 50 questions for 50 Marks the 2nd tier will be done for English Language and Comprehension where 200 questions will be asked for 200 Marks. Below we have explained the SSC CPO’s latest exam pattern for each tier in detail.
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SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 For Tier 1
- The first paper will have 4 subjects namely General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
- The language of the question papers will be in English and Hindi except for the English section.
- Questions in both papers will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I & Paper-II.
- Marks scored by candidates in the computer-based Examination will be normalized.
The Schema of Tier 1 is explained in the Table given below:
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | A cumulative time of 120 minutes (160 minutes for disabled/Physically handicapped Candidates) |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
SSC CPO Physical Measurement Test 2024
| Category | Height | Chest (Normal in cms) | Chest (Expanded in cms) |
| Male (General) | 170 cm (5’7”) | 80 cms | 85 cms |
| Male (Hill area) | 165 cm (5’5”) | 80 cms | 85 cms |
| Male (ST) | 162.5 cm (5’4”) | 77 cms | 82 cms |
| Female (General) | 157 cm (5’2”) | – | – |
| Female (Hill Area) | 155 cm (5’1”) | – | – |
| Female (ST) | 154 cm (5’0”) | – | – |
SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test 2024
Physical Endurance Test (PET) For Male Candidates:
| Physical Endurance Test For Male Candidates | |
|---|---|
| Race | 100 meters race in 16 seconds |
| 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes | |
| Long Jump | 3.65 meters in 3 chances |
| High Jump | 1.2 meters in 3 chances |
| Shot put (16 Lbs) | 4.5 meters in 3 chance |
Physical Endurance Test (PET) For Female Candidates:
| Physical Endurance Test For Female Candidates | |
|---|---|
| Race | 100 meters race in 18 seconds |
| 800 meters race in 4 minutes | |
| Long Jump | 2.7 meters in 3 chances |
| High Jump | 0.9 meters in 3 chances |
Note:- Candidates have to qualify for the PET/ PST exam to appear for the Mains/ Tier 2 exam.
SSC CPO 2024 Medical Test
Criteria for the Medical Test are given below:
- Minimum Near Vision: N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye)
- Minimum Distant Vision: 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye)
- Must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein, or squint in eyes
- Eye standards should be without visual correction of any kind even by glasses.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024: Tier 2
The SSC CPO Tier 2 exam will be conducted online and comprising a single paper with 200 questions in English Language and with a maximum mark of 200. Candidates have to complete the Exam in 120 minutes. Normalization will be done by SSC if an exam is conducted in multiple shifts. The questions asked in the SSC CPO Tier 2 Exam are about English Language and comprehension.
The schema of Tier 2 is explained in the Table given below:
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes (160 minutes for disabled/Physically handicapped Candidates) |
Note: For every wrong question there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks.
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