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SSC CPO 2025

Sub-Inspector in CAPFs — BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB & ASI in CISF/Delhi Police
Graduate Required ~4,500 Vacancies Age: 20–25 4 Stages
₹35,400
Starting Pay
4 Stages
Selection Process
200 Qs
Tier I Questions
2 Hours
Tier I Duration

Eligibility

EducationGraduate (any stream)
Age (General)20–25 years
OBC+3 years (20–28)
SC/ST+5 years (20–30)
Application Fee₹100 (Nil for SC/ST/Female/Ex-SM)

Posts Offered

SI in BSFBorder Security Force
SI in CRPFCentral Reserve Police Force
SI in CISFCentral Industrial Security Force
SI in ITBPIndo-Tibetan Border Police
ASI in CISF/DPDelhi Police & CISF

Exam Pattern

Tier ICBT, 200 Qs, 2 hrs
PET/PSTPhysical test (qualifying)
Tier IIEnglish CBT, 200 Qs, 2 hrs
MedicalDetailed Medical Examination
Negative Marking0.25 per wrong answer

PET Standards

Run (Male)5 km in 24 minutes
Run (Female)1.6 km in 8 min 30 sec
Male Height170 cm (165 ST/Hilly)
Female Height157 cm (155 ST/Hilly)
Pay Scale₹35,400–1,12,400 (Level 6)

Tier I — CBT (200 Qs · 200 Marks · 2 Hours)

4 Sections · 50 Qs each▼

General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Qs)

  • Analogies & Semantic Classification
  • Symbolic Operations
  • Number Series & Patterns
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Syllogism & Venn Diagrams
  • Matrix-based Questions
  • Non-Verbal (Paper Cutting, Mirrors)

General Knowledge & GS (50 Qs)

  • Indian History & Culture
  • Physical & Political Geography
  • Economy & Finance Basics
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Science & Technology
  • Current Affairs (National/International)
  • Sports, Awards, Books & Authors
  • Environmental Issues

Quantitative Aptitude (50 Qs)

  • Number System & HCF/LCM
  • Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
  • Profit & Loss, Discount
  • SI & CI
  • Time, Work & Distance
  • Trigonometry & Geometry
  • Data Interpretation
  • Mensuration (2D & 3D)

English Comprehension (50 Qs)

  • Reading Comprehension (2–3 passages)
  • Cloze Test
  • Error Spotting
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Active/Passive Voice
  • Direct/Indirect Speech
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • One-Word Substitution

Tier II — English Language CBT (200 Qs · 200 Marks · 2 Hours)

English Only▼

Reading Comprehension

  • 4–5 passages (unseen)
  • Vocabulary in context
  • Main idea & inference questions
  • Author's tone & purpose

Grammar & Usage

  • Error Detection (sentence level)
  • Sentence Correction & Improvement
  • Active & Passive Voice
  • Direct & Indirect Speech
  • Prepositions & Articles
  • Tense Usage

Vocabulary

  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • One-Word Substitution
  • Cloze Test (fill blanks)
  • Spelling Check

Writing & Style

  • Para Jumbles (rearrange sentences)
  • Sentence Fillers
  • Coherence & cohesion questions
  • Commonly confused words

PET / PST — Physical Efficiency & Standard Test

Between Tier I and Tier II▼

PET Events (Male)

  • 5 km run in 24 minutes
  • Long Jump: 12 feet (3 attempts)
  • High Jump: 3.5 feet (3 attempts)
  • Shot Put (16 lbs): 14 feet

PET Events (Female)

  • 1.6 km run in 8 min 30 sec
  • Long Jump: 9 feet (3 attempts)
  • High Jump: 3 feet (3 attempts)
  • Shot Put (12 lbs): 10 feet

PST Physical Standards

  • Male: 170 cm height (165 cm for hilly/tribal)
  • Female: 157 cm height (155 cm for hilly/tribal)
  • Male chest: 80 cm unexpanded, 85 cm expanded
  • Weight proportionate to height

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Week 1 — Tier I Core Subjects + Physical Foundation

Days 1–7▼

Week 2 — Tier II English Depth + Full Mock Practice

Days 8–14▼
Score: 0/0
Q1 · Trigonometry
What is the value of sin²30° + cos²60°?
A) 0
B) 0.5
C) 1
D) 1.5
sin 30° = 0.5, so sin²30° = 0.25. cos 60° = 0.5, so cos²60° = 0.25. Sum = 0.25 + 0.25 = 0.5. Answer: B
Q2 · Data Interpretation
In a class of 50 students, 60% passed in Maths and 70% passed in English. If 20% failed both, what % passed both?
A) 40%
B) 45%
C) 50%
D) 55%
Passed at least one = 100% - 20% = 80%. By inclusion-exclusion: Passed both = 60+70-80 = 50%. Answer: C
Q3 · Geometry
The sum of all interior angles of a hexagon is:
A) 540°
B) 620°
C) 720°
D) 900°
Sum of interior angles of an n-sided polygon = (n−2)×180°. For hexagon (n=6): (6−2)×180 = 4×180 = 720°. Answer: C
Score: 0/0
Q1 · Active/Passive
Convert to Passive: "The manager signed the documents."
A) The documents were signed by the manager.
B) The documents are signed by the manager.
C) The manager was signing the documents.
D) The documents will be signed by the manager.
Past simple active converts to: Object + was/were + past participle + by + subject. "The documents were signed by the manager." Answer: A
Q2 · One Word Substitution
A person who can use both hands equally well is called:
A) Ambiguous
B) Ambidextrous
C) Ambivalent
D) Amphibian
Ambidextrous = able to use both the right and left hand equally well. From Latin "ambi" (both) + "dexter" (right/skilled). Answer: B
Q3 · Error Detection
"Neither the students nor the teacher (A) were present (B) in the class (C). No error (D)"
A) Neither the students nor the teacher
B) were present
C) in the class
D) No error
With "Neither...nor", the verb agrees with the nearest subject. "teacher" (singular) is nearest, so "was" should be used, not "were". Error is in Part B. Answer: B
Score: 0/0
Q1 · Polity
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
A) Article 14
B) Article 15
C) Article 17
D) Article 19
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and makes its practice in any form a punishable offence. Answer: C
Q2 · Economy
The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is located in:
A) New Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Chennai
D) Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established in 1935 and its central office (headquarters) is in Mumbai (Fort area). Answer: D
Q3 · Science & Tech
Which mission was India's first successful Mars orbiter mission?
A) Chandrayaan-1
B) Mangalyaan (MOM)
C) Aditya-L1
D) GSAT-7
Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission / MOM) launched in November 2013 was India's first interplanetary mission, making ISRO only the 4th space agency to reach Mars. Answer: B

CPO 2023 Notification

Official notification released on SSC website

Jun 2023

CPO 2023 Tier I Exam

CBT (200 Qs, 2 hrs) across exam centres

Oct–Nov 2023

CPO 2023 PET/PST

Physical Efficiency and Standard Test

Feb 2024

CPO 2023 Tier II Exam

English language CBT (200 Qs)

Apr 2024

CPO 2023 Medical Exam

Detailed medical examination & document verification

Jun–Jul 2024

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