To crack the SSC CPO 2020 Exam, the primary step is to get a good knowledge of the Exam Pattern and the proper syllabus of each stage. SSC CPO 2020 includes two written tests - Paper-I and Paper-II.
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National Cadet Corps (NCC) certificate holders (as on 01-01-2021) will be given bonus marks in Paper-I and Paper-II
Subjects | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
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Paper 1 | |||
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours |
General Knowledge & Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | |
Paper 2 | |||
English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
Type of NCC Certificate | Bonus Marks in each Paper (Paper-I and Paper-II) |
NCC “C” Certificate | 10 marks (5% of the maximum marks) |
NCC “B” Certificate | 6 marks (3% of the maximum marks) |
NCC „A‟ Certificate | 4 marks (2% of the maximum marks) |
SSC CPO syllabus 2020 is for two written exams Paper I & Paper-II. The syllabus of these two papers is different. Both paper I and paper II examinations of SSC CPO are conducted online.
While preparing for Paper-I and Paper-II, the below-mentioned syllabus will definitely guide you throughout your preparation days:
Subjects | Topics |
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General Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism, Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, Double Lineup, Scheduling, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Directions and Distances, Ordering and Ranking, Data Sufficiency, Coding and Decoding, Code Inequalities |
General Knowledge | Current Affairs, Awards and Honours, Books and Authors, Sports, Entertainment, Obituaries, Important Dates, Scientific Research |
Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage, Ratio and Percentage, Data Interpretation, Mensuration and Geometry, Quadratic Equation, Interest, Problems of Ages, Profit and Loss, Number Series, Speed, Distance and Time, Time and Work, Number System, Data Sufficiency |
English Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability, Synonyms-Antonyms, Active and Passive Voice, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Error Correction |
SSC CPO Syllabus Paper II is a descriptive exam comprising only the English section. Relevant questions asked in this paper are as follows.
Aspirants who have applied for the exam are advised to begin their preparations well in advance in order to clear the exam in one attempt. To help candidates with the preparation, we have assembled a list of best books that you can refer to during your preparation for the SSC CPO 2020 Exam.
Ques. Who releases the SSC CPO exam pattern?
Ans. Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CPO Exam Pattern.
Ques. What is the full form of SSC CPO?
Ans. SSC stands for Staff Selection Commission and the CPO stands for Central Police Organisation.
Ques. What is the duration to complete the SSC CPO exam?
Ans. The duration for Paper-I and Paper-II of SSC CPO 2020 exam is 2 hours.
Ques. Is there any negative marking on the SSC CPO exam?
Ans. Yes, 0.25 marks i.e. ¼ of the assigned marks to each question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Ques. How many subjects are there in the SSC CPO 2020 Paper-I Exam?
Ans. There are four sections in Paper-I, such as General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.