The SSC CPO CAPF syllabus 2025 has been officially outlined for candidates preparing for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) recruitment through the Sub-Inspector (SI) examination. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this national-level exam to recruit Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, CAPFs including BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB. Aspirants must understand the SSC CPO CAPF syllabus 2025 thoroughly to crack both Paper-I and Paper-II stages with confidence.


๐Ÿ“˜ SSC CPO CAPF 2025 Exam Overview

The SSC CPO exam includes:

  • Paper-I: Objective written test

  • Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET)

  • Paper-II: Objective English language test

  • Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

To excel, candidates must follow the latest SSC CPO CAPF syllabus 2025 and understand the paper structure.


๐Ÿ“ SSC CPO CAPF Exam Pattern 2025

Paper-I

Subject Questions Marks Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 50
General Knowledge & Awareness 50 50
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 2 hours
English Comprehension 50 50
Total 200 200 2 Hours

Paper-II

Subject Questions Marks Duration
English Language & Comprehension 200 200 2 Hours

Understanding the SSC CPO CAPF syllabus 2025 for both papers is essential to plan your preparation accordingly.

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๐Ÿ“Œ Post-Wise SSC CPO CAPF Syllabus 2025

1. Sub-Inspector in CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB)

The syllabus remains the same as SI in Delhi Police. However, fitness and endurance standards vary slightly across forces.

Paper-I Detailed Syllabus:

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning

    • Analogies, Similarities & Differences

    • Spatial Visualization

    • Syllogism, Decision Making

    • Number Series, Coding-Decoding

    • Visual Memory, Observation

  • General Knowledge & General Awareness

    • Current Affairs

    • India & World Geography

    • Polity and Constitution

    • History, Economics

    • General Science & Static GK

  • Quantitative Aptitude

    • Number Systems

    • Ratio and Proportion

    • Profit & Loss

    • Simple and Compound Interest

    • Geometry, Mensuration

    • Data Interpretation

  • English Comprehension

    • Error Detection

    • Fill in the Blanks

    • Synonyms and Antonyms

    • Reading Comprehension

    • Sentence Improvement

Paper-II Syllabus (Common for all posts):

  • Spot the Error

  • Fill in the Blanks

  • Synonyms/Antonyms

  • Sentence Correction

  • Cloze Test

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Active/Passive Voice

  • Direct/Indirect Speech

To succeed in SSC CPO CAPF syllabus 2025, a consistent practice of each section and regular mock tests is key.


๐Ÿงโ€โ™‚๏ธ PET & PST for SSC CPO CAPF 2025

Physical Endurance Test (for Males):

  • 100 meters race in 16 seconds

  • 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes

  • Long jump: 3.65 meters

  • High jump: 1.2 meters

  • Shot put (16 lbs): 4.5 meters

Physical Endurance Test (for Females):

  • 100 meters race in 18 seconds

  • 800 meters race in 4 minutes

  • Long jump: 2.7 meters

  • High jump: 0.9 meters

Understanding the physical fitness aspect of the SSC CPO CAPF syllabus 2025 is critical for qualifying the PET/PST round.


โ“ FAQs โ€“ SSC CPO CAPF Syllabus 2025

Q1. Is the SSC CPO CAPF syllabus 2025 the same for all posts?
A1. Yes, the written exam syllabus is the same for all posts under SSC CPO, including CAPFs and Delhi Police.

Q2. What are the main topics in the SSC CPO CAPF Paper-I?
A2. Paper-I includes General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.

Q3. What is the difficulty level of SSC CPO CAPF 2025?
A3. The exam level ranges from moderate to difficult, similar to other SSC graduate-level exams.

Q4. How many papers are there in SSC CPO 2025?
A4. There are two written papers (Paper-I and Paper-II), followed by PET/PST and medical examination.

Q5. Is there negative marking in SSC CPO CAPF exams?
A5. Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in both Paper-I and Paper-II.


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