SSC CPO 2018 Exam: Detailed Exam Pattern of Paper-I, Paper-II, Physical and Medical Tests

The SSC CPO 2018 Exam can be a great opportunity for those who wish to join Delhi Police and some of the best paramilitary forces of India (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB) as Sub-Inspectors and Assistant Sub-Inspector (Executive) in CISF. As per the latest notification released by Staff Selection Commission (SSC), this year total 1223 vacancies (tentative) are announced by the commission for Central Police Organisation (CPO) Recruitment. Under this recruitment process, you can apply for the posts of Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and ASI (Assistant Sub Inspector) in CISF (Central Industrial Security Force). The Preliminary online Paper-I exam was scheduled to be conducted from 4th June to 10th June 2018, has been postponed due to administrative reasons. New exam dates for SSC CPO 2018 Tier-I exam will be released soon. So, the time has come to gear up the speed of preparation for SSC CPO 2018 exam. Let’s look at the exam pattern of SSC CPO 2018 exam which consist of various tests like General Knowledge, Aptitude, Reasoning, English Comprehension, Physical and Medical Tests. SSC CPO 2018 Exam Pattern SSC CPO 2018 Examination will consist of Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). All these stages of the examination are mandatory.

Phase-I: Paper –I Objective Multiple Choice Type This is an online based examination comprising of four sections having 200 questions (50 questions in each section) which will account for a total of 200 marks (maximum 50 marks in each section). The time duration for this exam will be 2 hours.

S. NO	Examination Type	Paper	Subjects	Maximum No of Marks	Maximum No of Question	Duration
1	Objective Type	Paper I	General Knowledge	50	50	2 Hours
2	Objective Type Examination	Paper 1	General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	2 Hours
3	Objective Type	Paper 1	Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	2 Hours
3	Objective Type	Paper 2	English Comprehension	100	100	2 Hours

Note: Questions in the paper will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type. Questions will be set in Hindi and English in Parts-I, II and III of Paper-I. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I. On the basis of their performance in Paper-I, candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in PET/ PST Examination. The Commission shall have the discretion to fix different minimum qualifying marks in each part of Paper-I taking into consideration among others, category-wise vacancies and category-wise number of candidates.

Paper-II Objective Multiple Choice Type This is an online based examination consisting of 200 marks in 2 hour of time duration. This exam will test your English Language & Comprehension skills. SSC CPO 2018 Exam Note: Questions in the paper will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II. On the basis of their performance in Paper-I and Paper-II, candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in Medical Examination.

S. NO	Examination Type	Paper	Subjects	Maximum No of Marks	Maximum No of Question	Duration
1	Objective Type	Paper II	English Comprehension	200	200	2 Hours

REVISED SCHEME OF COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAMINATION, 2010 Staff Selection Commission is a Central Government Recruitment Agency, mandated for making recruitment to Group “B” (Non-Gazetted) and Group-“C” (Non-technical) posts in various Departments, Ministries and Subordinate and Attached Offices under Government of India.

Salient features of the new Scheme are : I. There will be a single application for all posts. II. Candidates will be advised to give option, in order of priority, for various group of posts included in the Examination. The Notice for the Examination will mention the date of Tier-I as well as Tentative date for Tier-II Examination. III. Tier-I of the Examination will comprise of one paper of Objective Type with the Following parts:

Iv. Tier-I will be used to screen the candidates for appearing in Tier-II for various papers which will be specifically required for different groups of posts. However, to avoid replication at Tier II level, marks of such screened candidates in Tier-I will be taken into account for ranking of candidates for selecting them for the interview and also final selection.

v. Tier-II of the Examination will consist of three Objective Multiple Choice papers which the candidates will be required to take depending upon their qualifications and options for various posts:

Paper	Subject Posts	Posts	No. of questions & duration	Marks
I	Arithmetical Abilities	All posts other than SI in CPOs	100 2 hours	200
II	English language & comprehension	All posts	200 2 hours	200
III	Mathematics/economics/ Statistics/commerce	Statistical investigators/ compiler	100 2 hours	200

vi. All papers in Tier-II will be of Objective Type as recommended by the 2nd ARC. While papers I and II of Tier-II Examination will be of general nature and at a level consistent with the Educational Qualifications prescribed for the posts, namely a degree, Paper-III of specialized nature will be of Degree Level.

vii. Tier-III will consist of Interview. Additionally for posts Tax Assistants and Assistants(CSS) Skill Test in Data Entry/Computer Proficiency will be of qualifying nature and compulsory. Interview will iner-alia test the comprehension and analytical ability of the candidates to supplement testing of language skills in Tier-I and II, General Awareness and personality,

besides giving suitable weight age for levels of performance in minimum educational qualification prescribed, additional qualifications, if any, social abilities as evidenced through participation in extra curricular activities or depth of knowledge gained in the job in the case of candidates already employed etc. Marks for interview will be apportioned appropriately to test the competencies which might not have been adequately tested through objective type testing in Tier I and II.

viii. Skill Test for Tax Assistant / Assistants (CSS) will be held on-line and results will be available to the SSC immediately after conduct of the Text to avoid any delay in finalization of the results. To avoid inconvenience to the candidates, SSC will endeavor to schedule skill test along with interviews.

ix. Interview will carry a weight age of 100 marks. x. SSC will have the option of seeking detailed /revised option from the candidates at the time of Tier-II Examination/Interview.

TENTATIVE SYLLABUS TIER-I OF THE EXAMINATION :
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning : It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.

B. General Awareness : Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research etc. These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

C. Numerical Aptitude : The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions and relationships between numbers. It will test sense of order among numbers, ability to translate from one name to another, sense or order of magnitude, estimation or prediction of the outcome of computation, selection of an appropriate operation for the solution of real life problems and knowledge of alternative computation procedures to find answers. The questions would also be based on arithmetical concepts and relationship between numbers and not on complicated arithmetical computation(The standard of the questions will be of 10+2 level).

D. English Comprehension : Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested. (The questions in all the components A,B & D will be of a level commensurate with the Essential Qualification prescribed for the post viz; graduation).

TIER-II OF THE EXAMNATION :
Paper-I : Arithmetic Ability : This paper will include questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Use of Table and Graphs, Menstruation, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time etc.

Paper-II : English Language & Comprehension :Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, fill in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of Words, etc. There will be a question on passages and comprehension of passages also. (The standard of the questions will be of 10+2 level).

Paper-III : Commerce/Mathematics/Statistics/Economics for Investigator Grade-II, for Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation and Compiler for Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs.

AGE LIMIT
Category of posts Age limit

Inspector of Income Tax/ Inspector (Central Excise)/ Inspector (Preventive Officer)/ Inspector (Examiner)/ Inspector of Posts/ Assistant Enforcement Officer Divisional Accountant/ Auditors/ UDCs /Tax Assistants .

18-27 years
Statistical Investigators Gr.II Not exceeding 26 years Assistant/Sub Inspector in CBI 20-27 years Sub Inspectors(Ex) in CPOs 20-25 years