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Quantitative Aptitude·Logical Reasoning·English Language·General Awareness

Staff Selection Commission · Computer Based Test (CBT)

SSC CPO

Central Police Organisations Examination — National — Group C (Sub-Inspector)

🏢 Vacancies

4,187+

💰 Pay Scale

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

📋 Posts

Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, CISF, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB

🔄 Frequency

Annual

🔀 Selection Process

Paper I — CBT

Objective · 200Q · 200M · 2 hrs

PET / PST

Physical tests — qualifying only

Paper II — CBT

English only · 200M · 2 hrs

Medical Examination

Medical fitness as per Govt standards

Document Verification

Final shortlisting

📝 Exam Pattern — Tier Breakdown

Screening

4 sections, 50Q each. Negative marking −0.25. Must qualify separately.

200Q

Questions

200M

Total Marks

120 min

Duration

General IntelligenceGeneral KnowledgeQuantitative AptitudeEnglish Comprehension

✅ Eligibility Criteria

🎓 Education

Bachelor's Degree (any discipline)

📅 Age Limit

20–25 years (UR)

🔁 Attempts

No limit (within age bracket)

🌐 Nationality

Indian Citizen (or as per rules)

⚖️ Official Rules & Regulations

PET is knockout — failing PET disqualifies from further stages regardless of Paper I marks
Medical standards are strict: vision 6/6 (corrected) for certain posts
Age: 20–25 years. Relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5 years
Negative marking: −0.25 in both Paper I and Paper II

Source: SSC CGL official notification · Always refer to ssc.gov.in for authoritative information.

📅 Important Dates — 2024–25 Cycle

Notification ReleasedMay 2024

Paper I ExamSep–Oct 2024

PET / PSTDec 2024

Paper IIFeb 2025

Final ResultMay 2025

🎯 Subject-wise Preparation Strategy

📖English Comprehension50%

English appears in both papers — Paper I and Paper II. Strong English skills directly doubles your advantage.

📐Quantitative Aptitude25%

Arithmetic focus: Percentage, Ratio, Speed-Time, Trigonometry basics. Graduate level — slightly tougher than CHSL.

🏃Physical PreparationQualifying

PET is knockout — begin running (1.6 km) and jump training 3 months before exam. Clearing PET is mandatory.

📚 Detailed Syllabus

30 topics · 165 subtopics

🔗 Official Resources & Notifications

Official SSC WebsitePrimary↗SSC CGL Official NotificationNotification↗Download Admit CardAdmit Card↗Check Result / Cut-offsResults↗

Always verify dates and eligibility from the official SSC notification. ZestExam provides study resources only — not official communication.

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Quantitative Aptitude·Logical Reasoning·English Language·General Awareness

165 concepts

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2122

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Deep dives · topic-focused · difficulty drills

🔢Quantitative Aptitude

Data Interpretation · Geometry & Mensuration· 20 sessions

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Mixed🏆 Highest ROI

Data Interpretation Master

DI alone = 5–8 Qs in Tier 1 · highest marks per time spent

30 Q · ~36 min5–8 Qs in exam

Hard👀 Most Skipped

Geometry + Trigonometry

Together = 6–8 Qs · most candidates skip this · easy marks if you practice

30 Q · ~40 min6–8 Qs in exam

Medium

Algebra Deep Dive

Formula application under time pressure — 4–5 Qs every paper

30 Q · ~36 min4–5 Qs in exam

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Medium

Number System Sprint

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30 Q · ~32 min3–5 Qs in exam

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Medium

Percentage + Profit & Loss

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30 Q · ~35 min5–6 Qs in exam

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Medium

Time, Speed & Work

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30 Q · ~35 min5–6 Qs in exam

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Easy

Simple & Compound Interest

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30 Q · ~28 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Medium

Ratio + Statistics

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30 Q · ~34 min3–4 Qs in exam

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PYQ📜 PYQ Focus

PYQ Focus: Quant 2018–2024

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30 Q · ~38 min

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Mixed⚡ Speed Drill

Speed Drill: Full Quant

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30 Q · ~22 min

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Medium

Mensuration: Areas & Volumes

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30 Q · ~34 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Easy

Averages + Mixture & Alligation

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30 Q · ~28 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Easy

Boats, Streams & Pipes

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30 Q · ~26 min1–2 Qs in exam

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Medium

Surds & Indices Drill

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30 Q · ~30 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Medium

Sequences & Series

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30 Q · ~30 min2 Qs in exam

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Permutation, Combination & Probability

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30 Q · ~38 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Mixed

Full Quant: Exam Simulation

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30 Q · ~36 min

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Hard🧠 Brain Trainer

Hard Challenge: Advanced Quant

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30 Q · ~45 min

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Hard🧠 Brain Trainer

Advanced DI: Tables & Caselets

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30 Q · ~42 min5–8 Qs in exam

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Mixed

Weak Area Sweep: All Topics

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30 Q · ~35 min

🧠Logical Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning · Puzzles & Seating· 20 sessions

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Verbal Reasoning Master

Analogy + Coding-Decoding + Blood Relations = 8–10 Qs every paper

30 Q · ~30 min8–10 Qs in exam

Hard🧠 Brain Trainer

Puzzles & Seating Arrangements

Hardest but most rewarding — crack puzzles = crack the paper

30 Q · ~40 min4–6 Qs in exam

Medium

Non-Verbal Patterns

Series + Mirror + Paper Fold = 4–5 Qs · purely visual, no formula

30 Q · ~32 min4–5 Qs in exam

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Critical Reasoning Drill

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30 Q · ~38 min5–6 Qs in exam

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Medium

Data Sufficiency Focus

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30 Q · ~34 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Easy

Confidence Builder: Easy Reasoning

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30 Q · ~24 min

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Mixed

Verbal + Critical Combo

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30 Q · ~34 min

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Hard🧠 Brain Trainer

Hard Puzzles Challenge

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30 Q · ~45 min

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PYQ📜 PYQ Focus

PYQ Focus: Reasoning 2019–2024

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30 Q · ~36 min

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Mixed⚡ Speed Drill

Speed Drill: Full Reasoning

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30 Q · ~22 min

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Easy

Direction Sense + Distance

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30 Q · ~24 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Medium

Matrix & Letter Coding

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30 Q · ~28 min2 Qs in exam

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Easy

Number & Alphabet Series

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30 Q · ~24 min4–5 Qs in exam

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Easy

Classification & Odd One Out

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30 Q · ~22 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Medium

Venn Diagrams & Mathematical Operations

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30 Q · ~28 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Medium

Syllogism Deep Dive

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30 Q · ~30 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Easy

Analogy & Ranking

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30 Q · ~24 min5–6 Qs in exam

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Mixed

Full Reasoning: Exam Simulation

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30 Q · ~34 min

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Hard🧠 Brain Trainer

Hard Reasoning: Full Sweep

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30 Q · ~42 min

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Mixed

Mixed Reasoning Sprint

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30 Q · ~35 min

🌍General Awareness

Polity · Science & Technology· 20 sessions

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Medium🏆 Highest ROI

Polity Deep Dive

Constitution + Parliament = 4–5 Qs every CGL paper — high return

30 Q · ~25 min4–5 Qs in exam

Medium

Economics Focus

Budget + GDP + RBI = 3–4 Qs · increasingly more in recent papers

30 Q · ~25 min3–4 Qs in exam

Medium

Science & Technology

Physics + Chemistry + Biology basics = 4–5 Qs · factual, easy to revise

30 Q · ~24 min4–5 Qs in exam

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Medium

Static GK Marathon

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30 Q · ~24 min4–5 Qs in exam

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Medium

History: Ancient + Medieval + Modern

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30 Q · ~24 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Easy

Geography: Physical + Indian

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30 Q · ~22 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Mixed🏆 Highest ROI

Polity + Economy Power Combo

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30 Q · ~26 min7–8 Qs in exam

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Mixed

Current Affairs Sprint

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20 Q · ~18 min2–3 Qs in exam

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PYQ📜 PYQ Focus

PYQ Focus: GA 2019–2024

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30 Q · ~24 min

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Mixed⚡ Speed Drill

Full GA Speed Round

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30 Q · ~15 min

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Easy

Art, Culture & Heritage

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30 Q · ~22 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Easy

Environment & Ecology

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30 Q · ~22 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Easy

Sports & Games GK

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30 Q · ~20 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Awards, Honours & Books

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30 Q · ~20 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Medium

Science & Tech: Inventions & Discoveries

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30 Q · ~24 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Medium

National & International Organizations

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30 Q · ~24 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Indian Economy & Budget Focus

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30 Q · ~26 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Medium

Modern India: Freedom Struggle

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30 Q · ~25 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Mixed

Full GA: Complete Sweep

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30 Q · ~26 min

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Hard🧠 Brain Trainer

Hard GA Challenge

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30 Q · ~28 min

📝English Language

Grammar · Reading Comprehension· 20 sessions

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Grammar Foundation

Subject-Verb agreement + Tenses + Articles = 5–7 Qs every paper

30 Q · ~30 min5–7 Qs in exam

Hard🧠 Brain Trainer

Reading Comprehension Master

2 passages × 5 Qs = 10 marks · one passage usually scoring, one hard

30 Q · ~38 min10 Qs in exam

Medium

Sentence Correction & Improvement

4–5 Qs · tests grammar in context · common trap question type

30 Q · ~32 min4–5 Qs in exam

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Medium👀 Most Skipped

Para & Sentence Ordering

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30 Q · ~35 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Medium

Vocabulary Builder

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30 Q · ~28 min4–5 Qs in exam

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Medium

Spotting Errors Drill

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30 Q · ~30 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Mixed

Grammar + Vocabulary Power Combo

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30 Q · ~33 min10–12 Qs in exam

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Easy

Easy English: Confidence Builder

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30 Q · ~25 min

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PYQ📜 PYQ Focus

PYQ Focus: English 2019–2024

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30 Q · ~34 min

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Mixed⚡ Speed Drill

Speed Drill: Full English

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30 Q · ~18 min

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Medium

Cloze Test Practice

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30 Q · ~28 min5 Qs in exam

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Easy

One Word Substitution

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30 Q · ~24 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Idioms & Phrases Sprint

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30 Q · ~24 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Medium

Active/Passive & Direct/Indirect

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30 Q · ~28 min2–4 Qs in exam

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Fill in the Blanks: Grammar & Vocab

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30 Q · ~26 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Synonyms & Antonyms Blitz

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30 Q · ~22 min3–4 Qs in exam

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Hard🧠 Brain Trainer

Para Completion & Summary

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30 Q · ~35 min2–3 Qs in exam

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Hard🧠 Brain Trainer

Hard RC + Inference Questions

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30 Q · ~42 min10 Qs in exam

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Mixed

Full English: Complete Sweep

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30 Q · ~34 min

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Mixed

Exam Simulation: English Section

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30 Q · ~30 min

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Staff Selection Commission · Computer Based Test (CBT)

SSC CPO

Central Police Organisations Examination — National — Group C (Sub-Inspector)

🏢 Vacancies

4,187+

💰 Pay Scale

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

📋 Posts

Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, CISF, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB

🔄 Frequency

Annual

🔀 Selection Process

Paper I — CBT

Objective · 200Q · 200M · 2 hrs

PET / PST

Physical tests — qualifying only

Paper II — CBT

English only · 200M · 2 hrs

Medical Examination

Medical fitness as per Govt standards

Document Verification

Final shortlisting

📝 Exam Pattern — Tier Breakdown

Screening

4 sections, 50Q each. Negative marking −0.25. Must qualify separately.

200Q

Questions

200M

Total Marks

120 min

Duration

General IntelligenceGeneral KnowledgeQuantitative AptitudeEnglish Comprehension

✅ Eligibility Criteria

🎓 Education

Bachelor's Degree (any discipline)

📅 Age Limit

20–25 years (UR)

🔁 Attempts

No limit (within age bracket)

🌐 Nationality

Indian Citizen (or as per rules)

⚖️ Official Rules & Regulations

PET is knockout — failing PET disqualifies from further stages regardless of Paper I marks
Medical standards are strict: vision 6/6 (corrected) for certain posts
Age: 20–25 years. Relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5 years
Negative marking: −0.25 in both Paper I and Paper II

Source: SSC CGL official notification · Always refer to ssc.gov.in for authoritative information.

📅 Important Dates — 2024–25 Cycle

Notification ReleasedMay 2024

Paper I ExamSep–Oct 2024

PET / PSTDec 2024

Paper IIFeb 2025

Final ResultMay 2025

🎯 Subject-wise Preparation Strategy

📖English Comprehension50%

English appears in both papers — Paper I and Paper II. Strong English skills directly doubles your advantage.

📐Quantitative Aptitude25%

Arithmetic focus: Percentage, Ratio, Speed-Time, Trigonometry basics. Graduate level — slightly tougher than CHSL.

🏃Physical PreparationQualifying

PET is knockout — begin running (1.6 km) and jump training 3 months before exam. Clearing PET is mandatory.

📚 Detailed Syllabus

30 topics · 165 subtopics

🔗 Official Resources & Notifications

Official SSC WebsitePrimary↗SSC CGL Official NotificationNotification↗Download Admit CardAdmit Card↗Check Result / Cut-offsResults↗

Always verify dates and eligibility from the official SSC notification. ZestExam provides study resources only — not official communication.

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