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SSC CPO

Staff Selection Commission: Central Police Organisation (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs)

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SSC CPO 2025
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Staff Selection Commission: Central Police Organisation (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs) is conducted in 2 stages: Paper 1 (200 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes) and Paper 2 (200 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes). TakeMockTest currently offers 12 syllabus-checked practice tests for SSC CPO. Section-wise composition and negative-marking rules for each stage are shown on the exam pattern page, and every stage is checked against its own official source.

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What is SSC CPO?

SSC CPO stands for Staff Selection Commission: Central Police Organisation (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs) and is a recruitment examination in the SSC group. It is conducted in 2 stages (Paper 1, Paper 2), each with its own paper and marking scheme.

How many stages does SSC CPO have?

SSC CPO is conducted in 2 stages: Paper 1, Paper 2. Each stage has its own question count, marks, duration, and negative-marking rules, shown on the exam pattern page.

What is the SSC CPO Paper 1 exam pattern?

Paper 1 has 200 questions worth 200 marks in 120 minutes, covering General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions, 50 marks), General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions, 50 marks), English Comprehension (50 questions, 50 marks).

Is there negative marking in SSC CPO?

Yes. Each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 marks in SSC CPO, and an unanswered question scores zero. The same rule applies at every stage.

Is this SSC CPO pattern up to date?

The figures on this page describe the SSC CPO pattern for the SSC CPO 2025 cycle and were last checked on 5 August 2026, against the source linked on this page. It is marked official, meaning the primary document was read directly.

Does this mock test cover the official SSC CPO syllabus?

Every test on this site is mapped to the official pattern and syllabus scope linked above, and independently checked before publishing. Granular topic labels beyond the official syllabus are a TakeMockTest preparation map, not an official subtopic list, unless stated otherwise.

What is the age limit for SSC CPO?

The standard SSC CPO 2025 age limit is 20 to 25 years as on 1 August 2025 (eligible candidates born between 2 August 2000 and 1 August 2005). Age relaxation applies for reserved categories, ex-servicemen, and specific Delhi Police departmental candidates; see the eligibility page for the full table.