SSC CPO SI Online Form 2025 Syllabus – Exam Pattern & Details
Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Short Information: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the syllabus for the Central Police Organization (CPO) Sub Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination 2025 for 3073 posts. The syllabus covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension for Paper I, and English Language & Comprehension for Paper II. The online application process is open from 26 September to 16 October 2025. Latest Update (as of 05 October 2025): Syllabus available; exam dates to be notified soon. For the fastest alerts, visit SarkariResult.Plus – your trusted source for Sarkari Job alerts!
Important Dates
| Online Apply Start Date | 26 September 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 16 October 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 October 2025 |
| Exam Date (Paper I) | Notified Soon |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Note: Candidates are advised to confirm from the SSC official website.
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / Female | ₹0/- |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2025 rules |
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police & CAPFs | 3073 | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university. Physical Standards: Height (Male: 170 cm, Female: 157 cm), Chest (Male: 80-85 cm). Male candidates must qualify PET (100m run in 16 sec, 1.6 km in 6.5 min, etc.). |
| Selection Process | – | Paper I (Written) | Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET) | Paper II (English) | Document Verification | Medical Examination |
Syllabus Details
The SSC CPO SI 2025 exam consists of Paper I (200 MCQs, 200 marks, 2 hours, 0.25 negative marking) and Paper II (200 MCQs, 200 marks, 2 hours, 0.25 negative marking).
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Spatial Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Figural Classification, Arithmetic Number Series, Non-Verbal Series, Coding & Decoding, Statement Conclusion, Syllogistic Reasoning |
| Paper I | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 50 | Current Affairs (National & International), Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Sports, Awards, Books & Authors, Important Days, Static GK (Capitals, Currencies, Rivers, Mountains) |
| Paper I | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | Number System, Simplification, Decimals & Fractions, HCF & LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Average, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration, Data Interpretation |
| Paper I | English Comprehension | 50 | Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Cloze Test |
| Paper II | English Language & Comprehension | 200 | Reading Comprehension, Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions), Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms), Sentence Structure, Error Correction, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech |
How to Prepare
| Step 1 | Download the official syllabus PDF from the SSC website and analyze weightage (50 marks each section in Paper I). |
| Step 2 | Create a study plan: 2 hours daily for General Awareness, 1.5 hours for Reasoning/Quantitative, 1 hour for English. |
| Step 3 | Use recommended books: Lucent GK (General Awareness), RS Aggarwal (Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude), Wren & Martin (English). |
| Step 4 | Practice previous year papers and online mock tests for time management and to understand negative marking. |
| Step 5 | Stay updated with current affairs via newspapers and apps for General Knowledge. |
| Step 6 | Prepare for PET: Practice running (100m in 16 sec, 1.6km in 6.5 min for Male; 100m in 18 sec, 800m in 4 min for Female), long jump, and high jump. |
Mode of Selection
| Paper I (Written Exam) |
| Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET) |
| Paper II (English) |
| Document Verification |
| Medical Examination |
Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Syllabus PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official SSC Website | Click Here |
SSC CPO SI Syllabus 2025: FAQs
| Question: What is the total marks for the SSC CPO SI Paper I and Paper II exams 2025? | Answer: Both Paper I and Paper II are for 200 marks each with 200 MCQs. |
| Question: Is there negative marking in the SSC CPO SI exam? | Answer: Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in both Paper I and Paper II. |
| Question: What are the main subjects in the SSC CPO SI Paper I syllabus 2025? | Answer: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. |
| Question: What is the eligibility for SSC CPO SI 2025? | Answer: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university, with physical standards (Height: Male 170 cm, Female 157 cm; Chest: Male 80-85 cm). |
| Question: What is the official website for SSC? | Answer: The official website is ssc.gov.in. |
