SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024, Complete Paper I, II And PET/PST Exam

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SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024: The Staff selection Commission has released the official notification for SSC CPO 2024 on its official website i.e. www.ssc.gov.in. The candidate who wants to start the career with the SSC CPO 2024 Exam, must be aware of the SSC CPO Exam pattern. The SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 comprises 4 stages. In these 4 stages, 1st stage is Computer based Examination consist of 4 sections, 2nd Stage will be Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET), 3rd stage will be done for English Language & Comprehension & the 4th & the final stage will be Medical test of the candidate. The Candidate has to qualify all the stages for SSC CPO 2024 exam selection.

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SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 Overview

In order to crack the SSC CPO 2024 exam, the candidate should know the SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024. In SSC CPO 2024 exam, Paper 1 & Paper 2 both the exams are of objective type. SSC CPO Exam pattern comprises Paper 1, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper 2 & Last is medical Test of the candidate. Last take the deep SSC CPO Exam pattern Overview:

SSC CPO Exam Pattern Overview
Exam Name	SSC CPO
Exam Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post	Sub-Inspector (Executive) posts in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPF
No of Vacancy	4187
SSC CPO 2024 Exam Date	9th, 10th & 13th May 2024
SSC CPO Selection Process 2024	Paper 1 Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET) Paper 2Medical Test
Official Website	www.ssc.gov.in

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SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 For Paper 1

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern for Paper 1 is conducted in online mode. The paper 1 exam comprises 4 sections. As per the official notification the SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1 are as follows:

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1
Parts	Sections	Questions	Marks	Time Duration
Part A	General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50	2 Hours or (120 Mins)
Part B	General Knowledge and General Awareness	50	50
Part C	Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
Part D	English Comprehension	50	50

SSC CPO 2024 Paper 1 consists of 4 sections i.e. General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
As per SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 Paper 1, there will be 200 multiple choice questions, 50 Questions from each section.
For every correct answer, the candidate will Score 1 Mark.
For Every Wrong answer, there will be the deduction of 0.25 Marks.
As per SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024, the total time duration for SSC CPO Paper 1 is 2 Hours.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 Physical Standard Test

The candidate who has qualified the SSC CPO Paper 1 exam has to appear for the Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET). Both PST & PET are qualifying in nature, and do not carry any marks. The specification for the SSC CPO Physical Standard Test for male & female are as follows:

SSC CPO Exam Pattern Physical Standard Test For Male

SSC CPO Exam Pattern PST for Male Candidate
Category	Height (in cm)	Chest (in cm)
Category	Height (in cm)	Unexpanded	Expanded
Male Unreserved Category candidates	170	80	85
Candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, North-Eastern States SikkimKashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions	165	80	85
SC/ST	162.5	77	82

SSC CPO Exam Pattern Physical Standard Test For Female

SSC CPO Exam Pattern PST for Female Candidate
Category	Height (in cm)
Female Unreserved Category candidates	157
Candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, North-Eastern States SikkimKashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions	155
SC/ST	154

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 Physical Endurance Test

SSC CPO 2024 Physical Endurance Test (PET) is also qualifying in nature. The candidate has to qualify this test. The specification for the SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test for male & female are as follows:

SSC CPO Exam Pattern Physical Endurance Test For Male

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 PET For Male Candidate
For Male Candidates	100 metre race in 16 seconds
	1.6 Kms race in 6.5 minutes
	Long Jump: 3.65 metre in 3 chances
	High Jump : 1.2 metre in 3 chances
	Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metre in 3 chances

SSC CPO Exam Pattern Physical Endurance Test For Female

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 PET For Female Candidate
For Female Candidates	100 metre race in 18 seconds
	800 metre race in 4 minutes
	Long Jump: 2.7 metre in 3 chances
	High Jump: 0.9 metre in 3 chances.

Note: The candidate has to qualify both PST & PET to appear for the SSC CPO 2024 Paper 2 exam.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 For Paper 2

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern for Paper 2 is conducted in online mode. As per the official notification the SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2 are as follows:

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2
Subject	Question	Marks	Time Duration
English Language & Comprehension	200 Questions	200 Marks	2 Hours/120 Minutes

The SSC CPO 2024 Paper 2 comprises English Language & Comprehension exam only.
As per SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 Paper 2, there will be 200 multiple choice questions.
For every correct answer, the candidate will Score 1 Mark.
For Every Wrong answer, there will be the deduction of 0.25 Marks.
As per SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024, the total time duration for SSC CPO Paper 2 is 2 Hours.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 Medical Test

The candidates who have qualified the SSC CPO Paper 2 exam are eligible for the medical test. The SSC CPO Medical test is based on various factors like EyeSight, Physical health, mental helth & more. The Candidates are examined by the medical officer of the CAPF or any other Medical Officer or Assistant Surgeon belonging to Grade I of any Central/State Govt. Hospital or Dispensary. The SSC CPO Medical Test are as mentioned below:

SSC CPO Exam Pattern Medical Test- EyeSight
Particular	EyeSight
Minimum Near Vision	N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye)
Minimum Distant Vision	6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye)

Must not have a knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes and they should possess high colour vision.
Eye standards should be without visual correction of any kind even by glasses.

SSC CPO Marking Scheme 2024

If you are going to appear for the upcoming SSC CPO 2024 exam then you must be aware about the SSC CPO Marking scheme for the year 2024. The SSC CPO Marking Scheme 2024 are as follow:

SSC CPO Marking Scheme 2024
Marking Scheme For Paper- 1 & Paper- 2	Marks
Mark Awarded for Correct Answer	1 Mark
Mark Deducted for Incorrect Answer	0.25 Mark

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SSC CPO 2024 Preparation Tips

Preparing for the SSC CPO (Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization) exam requires a structured approach and dedication. Here are some tips to help you prepare effectively:

Familiarize with Exam Pattern: Understand the SSC CPO exam pattern 2024, including all 4 stages, the number of questions, marking scheme, and duration of the exam. Knowing the SSC CPO pattern will definitely help the candidate to plan the preparation accordingly.
Familiarize with Syllabus: The candidate should understand the detailed syllabus provided by SSC for the CPO exam. Break the SSC CPO syllabus into parts. Make a study plan covering each and every topic and prioritize the topics & subject on the basis of strengths and weaknesses.
Create a Study Plan: Develop a realistic SSC CPO 2024 study plan that allocates sufficient time to each subject & each topic. Make sure to cover each and every topic.
Focus on Basics: Build a strong foundation by understanding the basic concepts of each SSC CPO subject. Once basic concepts are cleared, the candidate can tackle more complex topics easily.
Practice Regularly: Practice Makes a man perfect. Practice is key to success in the SSC CPO exam. Solve as many practice papers, Attempt mock tests as many as you can to improve your speed and accuracy.
Time Management: Practice time management skills by solving questions within the stipulated time frame. This will help you manage your time effectively during the actual exam.
Regular Revision: Allocate time for regular revision of each and every subject & topic to reinforce what you have learned. Don’t forget to Create summary notes or flashcards at the time of the preparation to revise important concepts quickly.
Attempt Mock Tests & Do Analysis: Take regular PracticeMock SSC CPO 2024 mock tests to assess the progress and identify the weaker areas that really need improvement. After attempting the SSC CPO Mock test don’t forget to analyze the mistakes and work on them to avoid repeating them in the actual exam.

By following these SSC CPO exam tips this will definitely increase the chances to get the success in SSC CPO 2024 exam.

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SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2024 FAQs

SSC CPO Paper 1 is conducted through online mode or offline mode?

The SSC CPO Paper 1 exam will be conducted through online mode.

What is the negative marking in the SSC CPO 2024 Exam?

For every Incorrect answer the 0.25 mark will be deducted.

How many sections are there in SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam?

In SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam there is 4 Sections i.e. General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.

How many sections are there in SSC CPO Paper 2 Exam?

In SSC CPO Paper 2 exam, there is only 1 section i.e. English Comprehension & Language.

What is the Time duration for SSC CPO 2024 Exam?

The time duration for SSC CPO paper 1 & Paper 2 is the same i.e. 2 hours/120 Minutes.

How many question are there in SSC CPO 2024 Paper 1?

SSC CPO 2024 Paper 1 consist of 200 question for 200 marks (each section 50 question for 50 marks)

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