All positions require a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or an equivalent. Candidates who have taken the Bachelor’s degree examination or an equivalent exam may also apply, but they must meet the eligibility requirements by the deadline, which is August 15, 2023.
Paper-I:
General Intelligence and Reasoning:- It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem
solving, analysis, judgment, 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. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding
& de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & un-folding, Figural Pattern- folding and completion,
Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching Classification of centre codes/ roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence,
Social Intelligence, etc
General Knowledge and 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 neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research, etc.
Quantitative 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 computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots,
Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities,
Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
English Comprehension: Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
Paper-II
English Language and Comprehension: Questions in these components will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, filling in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles, etc.), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of words, comprehension, etc.
Minimum Qualifying Marks_SSC CPO_Job Alert (2023)
Minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II (without adding bonus marks applicable to NCC certificate holders) are as follows:
16.2.1 UR: 30%
16.2.2 OBC/EWS: 25%
16.2.3 All other categories: 20%
On the basis of their performance in Paper-I (including bonus marks in case
of NCC certificate), candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in PST/PET
Examination. The Commission shall have the discretion to fix different cutoff marks in each part of Paper-I taking into consideration among others,
category-wise vacancies and category-wise number of candidates. PST/PET are mandatory but qualifying in nature. Ex-Servicemen are not required to undergo PET. Only those candidates who qualify in PST/PET will be allowed to appear in
Paper-II Examination.
On the basis of their performance in Paper-I and Paper-II (including bonus
marks in case of NCC certificate), candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in Medical Examination. Final selection and allocation of Post/Force will be made on the basis of the performance of candidates in Paper-I and Paper-II (including bonus marks in case of NCC certificate) and the preference of Posts/Forces exercised by them.
Medical standard (For all posts)_SSC CPO_Job Alert(2023)
The Medical Officer of the CAPFs or another Medical Officer or Assistant Surgeon belonging to Grade-I of any Central/State Govt. Hospital or Dispensary will conduct a medical examination on all applicants who qualify in Paper-II. The candidates who are deemed to be unfit during the detailed medical examination (DME) will undergo a review medical examination (RME), preferably the day after the DME. No appeals or representations against the Re-Medical Board’s or Review Medical Board’s decisions will be considered; they will be considered final.
Eye sight: The minimum near vision should be N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye). The minimum distant vision should be 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye) of both eyes without any correction like wearing glasses or surgery of any kind to improve visual acuity. In right handed person, the right eye is better eye and vice versa.
The candidate must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes and they should possess high colour vision. They must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.