SSC CPO exam pattern 2026: sections, marks and negative marking
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination · Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
How SSC CPO is structured: questions, marks, time and negative marking for each stage.
Paper I
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
200 questions, 200 marks. Candidates who qualify take the Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test.
Paper II
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 |
Final merit is based on Paper I and Paper II, after the medical examination.
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