SSC CPO SI Exam Guide – Syllabus, Physical Test & Cutoff

SSC CPO (Central Police Organization) is the gateway to becoming a Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police, CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. It requires both mental and physical strength.

Selection Process

1. Paper 1: CBT (200 Marks)
2. PST/PET: Physical Standard & Endurance Test (Qualifying)
3. Paper 2: English Language (200 Marks)
4. Medical Examination

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

For Males:

• 100m race in 16 seconds
• 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes
• Long Jump: 3.65m (3 chances)
• High Jump: 1.2m (3 chances)

For Females:

• 100m race in 18 seconds
• 800m race in 4 minutes
• Long Jump: 2.7m (3 chances)
• High Jump: 0.9m (3 chances)

Syllabus & Strategy

Paper 1 is similar to SSC CGL Tier 1. Paper 2 is purely English (Comprehension & Grammar).

• Focus heavily on English as it carries 250 marks (50 in Paper 1 + 200 in Paper 2).
• Start physical training 2-3 months before the exam.