Is Paper II only English?

Yes, Paper II is entirely English Language & Comprehension with 200 questions for 200 marks.

Is the CPO syllabus similar to CGL?

Paper I is very similar to CGL Tier-1. Paper II focuses on English, unlike CGL which has Maths/Statistics in Tier-2.

What level of maths is asked?

Up to 10th-12th standard level — basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and data interpretation.

Is general science important for CPO?

Yes, General Science is part of the GK section. Focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology basics.

How important is English for CPO?

Extremely important — Paper I has 50 marks English and Paper II is entirely English (200 marks). Total 250 out of 400 marks.

SSC CPO 2026 Syllabus — Paper I & Paper II Complete Topics

Last updated: 7 March 2026

The SSC CPO 2026 Syllabus covers general subjects in Paper I and focuses entirely on English in Paper II.

Paper I Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning (50): Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Matrix, Word Formation, Venn Diagram, Direction, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Mirror/Water Image, Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence.

General Knowledge & Awareness (50): Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, Sports, Awards, Books, Important Dates, Inventions, Indian Constitution, Culture, Defence.

Quantitative Aptitude (50): Number System, Computation, Decimals, Fractions, Ratio-Proportion, Percentage, Profit-Loss, Discount, Interest, Mensuration, Time-Speed-Distance, Time-Work, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Probability, Bar/Pie/Line Charts.

English Comprehension (50): Error Detection, Fill in Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms, Spellings, Idioms & Phrases, One-word Substitution, Sentence Correction, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test.

Paper II Syllabus

Entirely English Language & Comprehension: Error Recognition, Fill in Blanks, Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases & Idioms, One-word Substitution, Comprehension Passage, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech.

SSC CPO 2026 Exam Pattern

Paper I

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	120 minutes	0.25 per wrong answer
General Knowledge & General Awareness	50	50	Combined	0.25 per wrong answer
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	Combined	0.25 per wrong answer
English Comprehension	50	50	Combined	0.25 per wrong answer
Total	200	200

Paper II

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
English Language & Comprehension	200	200	120 minutes	0.25 per wrong answer
Total	200	200

SSC CPO Syllabus Overview

Paper I: Reasoning (50), GK (50), Quant (50), English (50) — total 200 marks
Paper II: English Language & Comprehension — 200 marks (200 questions)

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