SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs) — exam pattern

Staff Selection Commission · Graduate · Yearly · Age 20–25 · checked 2026-10-19

Paper 1

CBT · 2 h · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 200 questions · 200 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
General Intelligence & Reasoning5050
25%
General Knowledge & Awareness5050
25%
Quantitative Aptitude5050
25%
English Comprehension5050
25%

PET / PST

PET/PST · — · Negative marking: —

Paper 2

CBT · 2 h · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 200 questions · 200 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
English Language & Comprehension200200
100%

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Years available: 2020, 2019, 2018

Frequently asked

How many questions are there in SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs)?
Paper 1: 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 h. PET / PST: descriptive questions, 0 marks, —. Paper 2: 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 h.
Is there negative marking in SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs)?
Paper 1: 0.25 per wrong. PET / PST: —. Paper 2: 0.25 per wrong.
Who can apply for SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs)?
Graduate, age 20–25. Held yearly by Staff Selection Commission.