SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025 Revised, Sectional Timing Introduced

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern is set by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and is crucial for candidates aspiring to become Sub-Inspectors. The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2, along with the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). To prepare effectively for SSC CPO 2025, it’s important to understand the exam pattern in detail and plan your study strategy accordingly.

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has recently revised the timing for Paper 1 – now each section will have a dedicated 30-minute time limit. 

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC CPO 2025 exam is conducted in two stages. The first stage is a computer-based test that includes four sections: General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, General Reasoning, and English Comprehension. Each section has 50 questions carrying 50 marks. The second stage focuses only on English Language and Comprehension, with 200 questions worth 200 marks. You can find the detailed exam pattern for both stages below.

Check: SSC CPO Notification 2025 Out

SSC CPO Selection Stages

The SSC CPO Exam 2025 is conducted in multiple stages to recruit candidates for Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police and CAPFs:

1. Paper 1 (Tier 1): Objective Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 200 questions from Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, and English. Total 200 marks, 2 hours duration with a 30-minute sectional timer for each section.
2. PET/PST: Physical tests, including running, long jump, and height/chest measurements, conducted on a qualifying basis.
3. Paper 2 (Tier 2): Objective CBT focusing on English Language & Comprehension, 200 marks, 2 hours duration.
4. Medical Test: Candidates must satisfy vision and health standards.
5. Document Verification: Final stage for verifying eligibility and certificates.

SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025

1. The first paper will have 4 subjects, namely General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
2. The language of the question papers will be in English and Hindi, except for the English section.
3. Questions in both papers will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
4. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper I & Paper II.
5. Marks scored by candidates in the computer-based Examination will be normalised.
6. SSC has updated Paper 1 with sectional timing, giving 30 minutes for every section.

The details of the Tier 1 exam pattern are explained in the Table given below:

SSC CPO Physical Measurement Test 2025

The details of the SSC CPO Physical Measurement Test 2025 for the male and female candidates has been mentioned below. Those who qualify the Tier 1 will only be eligible to appear in the physical tests.

SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test 2025

Physical Endurance Test (PET) For Male Candidates:

Physical Endurance Test (PET) For Female Candidates:

Note:- Candidates have to qualify for the PET/ PST exam to appear for the Mains/ Tier 2 exam.

SSC CPO 2025 Medical Test

Criteria for the Medical Test are given below:

1. Minimum Near Vision: N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye)
2. Minimum Distant Vision: 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye)
3. Must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein, or squint in eyes
4. Eye standards should be without visual correction of any kind, even by glasses.

SSC CPO Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC CPO Tier 2 exam will be conducted online and consists of a single paper with 200 questions on English Language and Comprehension. The paper carries 200 marks and has a duration of 120 minutes. If the exam is held in multiple shifts, the SSC will use a normalization process to ensure fair scoring across all sessions.

The exam pattern for Tier 2 is explained in the Table given below:

Note: For every wrong question there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks.

SSC CPO Marking Scheme 2025

The candidates must get familiar with the SSC CPO Marking Scheme to understand what are marks awarded for the correct and incorrect answers.

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