SSC CPO Syllabus 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the detailed syllabus for the post of Sub Inspector. The official syllabus for the Sub Inspector Exam 2026 is available on the official website. In this article, we’ll cover the SSC CPO exam pattern, detailed syllabus & preparation tips.
SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published the official syllabus and exam pattern for the Sub Inspector recruitment exam. To ensure a well-structured study plan, candidates aiming for the SSC CPO exam should thoroughly review both sections of the syllabus. Understanding the detailed syllabus and exam structure is essential for effective preparation.
| Exam Name | SSC CPO Recruitment |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Sub Inspector |
| Number of Vacancies | 2861 |
| Selection Process | Tier 1: CBT (Paper 1)PET/PST: Physical Efficiency/Standard TestTier 2: CBT (Paper 2)Detailed Medical Examination (DME) |
| No.of Questions | Tier 1-200 Tier 2- 200 |
| Duration | Tier 1-2 hours Tier 2- 2 hours |
| Total Marks | Tier 1-200 Tier 2- 200 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Negative Mark |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CPO Syllabus 2026
The syllabus is an important part of your exam preparation. It lists all the topics you need to study, helping you focus on what’s important. To do well in the SSC CPO exam 2026, make sure you understand the syllabus fully. It covers both general subjects and specific topics related to the post. Use the syllabus to guide your studies and ensure you’re covering everything needed for the exam.
SSC CPO Syllabus General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Coding/decoding
- Blood relations
- Syllogism
- Seating arrangements
- Direction sense
- Decision-making
- Number series
SSC CPO Syllabus General Knowledge & Awareness
- Current affairs
- History
- Indian polity
- Geography
- Economics
- Science and technology
- Sports
- Awards
- Books and authors
- Culture
- Important dates
SSC CPO Syllabus Quantitative Aptitude
- Whole numbers, decimals, percentages, ratios, averages
- Simple/compound interest
- Profit & loss
- Time & work
- Geometry, mensuration, algebra
- Data interpretation
SSC CPO Syllabus English Comprehension
- Reading passages
- Error detection
- Synonyms/antonyms
- Fill in the blanks
- Paragraph jumbles
- Active/passive voice
- Direct/indirect speech
- Sentence formation
- Spelling correction
Paper 2: English Language & Comprehension
- Error recognition
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Spelling
- Sentence structure
- Comprehension passages
- Synonyms & antonyms
- Idioms & phrase usage
- Sentence completion
SSC CPO Job Overview
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Sub Inspector Vacancy 2026
Application Fee
- For all candidates: Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only).
- Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Ex-Servicemen: NIL
SSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Starting Date for Apply Online: 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 2026
- Last date and time for online fee payment: 2026
- Date of “Window for Application Form Correction” and online payment of Correction Charges: 2026 to 2026
- Schedule of Computer Based Examination: Nov-Dec, 2026
SSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026)
- Minimum Age Limit: 20 Years
- Maximum Age limit: 25 Years
- Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.2000 and not later than 01.08.2005 to be eligible to apply
- The crucial date for age reckoning is fixed as 01.08.2026 in accordance with the provisions of DoP&T OM No. 14017 /70/87-Estt.(RR) dated 14.07.1988
Qualification
- Educational Qualification for all posts is Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. The candidates who have appeared in their Bachelor’s degree or equivalent examination can also apply; however they must possess Essential Qualification on or before the cut-off date; i.e., closing date of receipt of applications.
Scheme of Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Document Verification
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs: The post carries pay scale of Level-6 (Rs.35,400-Rs.1,12,400/-) and is classified as Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial.
SSC Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Name of the force | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| CRPF – Male | 407 | 101 | 272 | 151 | 75 |
| CRPF – Female | 10 | 02 | 06 | 03 | 23 |
| BSF – Male | 87 | 21 | 57 | 31 | 16 |
| BSF – Female | 04 | 01 | 03 | 02 | 01 |
| ITBP – Male | 85 | 18 | 52 | 32 | 11 |
| ITBP – Female | 15 | 03 | 09 | 06 | 02 |
| CISF – Male | 473 | 116 | 314 | 175 | 86 |
| CISF – Female | 53 | 13 | 35 | 19 | 10 |
| SSB – Male | 30 | 07 | 14 | 15 | 05 |
| SSB – Female | 06 | 01 | 04 | 0 | 0 |
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