Official-source audit · 2026
SSC CPO Syllabus 2026: Subjects, Stages and Study Map
Use the recent syllabus for foundation work, but label it provisional until the 2026 notice is issued.
Use the recent syllabus for foundation work, but label it provisional until the 2026 notice is issued.
Last verified: 13 August 2026, 10:15 IST
Syllabus status
Latest applicable update: SSC annual calendar (tentative only) ↗
When an exam-specific notice or corrigendum is issued, it overrides the annual calendar.
What to prepare
Core syllabus
Paper I preparation spans reasoning, current/static awareness, quantitative aptitude and English; Paper II requires deeper English comprehension and usage.
Selection stages
Recent scheme: Paper I → PET/PST → Paper II English → medical examination/document verification/final allocation.
Post/skill preparation
PET/PST and medical standards are qualifying but essential. Start progressive physical preparation early and use the exact standards in the issued notice.
Notice gate
The recent scheme is provisional until the 2026 notice appears.
Turn the syllabus into a plan
- Copy only headings from the controlling notice.
- Break each heading into measurable subtopics.
- Take a diagnostic before selecting books or courses.
- Use timed practice with the correct marking rule.
- Prepare typing/physical/post-specific stages alongside the CBE.
Syllabus boundary
A syllabus names the examinable scope; it does not guarantee equal question distribution. Current-affairs coverage should be verified close to the examination date.
Related SSC CPO guidance
Editorial and indexing status
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