SSC CPO Answer Key 2024 (OUT): Paper 1 Response Sheet PDF Link

SSC CPO Paper 1 answer key 2024 was released on July 6, 2024 by SSC. The exam was conducted on June 27, 28 and 29, 2024. The answer key was released online on the official website. However, the direct link to check the answer key was provided on this page. The total marks allotted to the Paper 1 exam was 200. SSC CPO answer key comprise the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can use the answer key to compare the responses marked in the exam. After the release of the provisional answer key, the final answer key is released.

SSC CPO answer key is released online. Candidates can access the answer key by logging with the required credentials. The steps to download the answer key are given below:

• Visit the official website of SSC
• Click the 'SSC CPO answer key' link on the home page
• Enter the required credentials
• SSC CPO answer key appears on the screen
• Download the answer key and save it

SSC CPO answer key is released separately for the Tier 1 and 2 exams. The links to download the answer keys are made available on the official website. However, we provide the direct link to download the answer key. Candidates can download the answer key of SSC CPO by logging with the user ID and password. Candidates can also raise objections against the answer key in case they find any discrepancies in the same. They can challenge the SSC CPO answer key through the objection tracker. To raise  objections, candidates need to pay INR 100.

The details regarding SSC CPO answer key are given below:

Provisional answer key: SSC first releases the provisional answer key. The provisional answer key is released so that candidates get the scope to compare and review the answers and raise objections if they have any doubts. 

Final answer key: The final answer key is released after reviewing the objections submitted by candidates. After candidates submit the objections, the same is reviewed by the team of experts. If the objections are found to be correct, the examination authority revises the answers and publishes the final answer key. SSC CPO result is prepared based on the final answer key. The decision of the commission in this regard is considered final. 

The answer key of SSC CPO is released for the following stages of the exam:

SSC CPO Answer Key for Paper-I

Paper-I comprises questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. The total marks for the test are 200.

SSC CPO Answer Key for Paper-II

Paper-II is conducted for candidates qualifying Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST). Paper-II comprises a section on English language & Comprehension. The total marks allotted for the test are 200.

SSC releases the tentative and final SSC CPO answer key. The provisional answer key is released so that candidates can check the answers and raise objections if they find any discrepancies. The final answer key is released after examining the responses submitted by the candidates. The challenges submitted by candidates are examined by the subject matter experts.  By refering to the answer key, candidates can also calculate the probable score for the exam.

According to the official notification, the minimum qualifying marks for SSC CPO Tier 1 and Tier 2 are set at 30% for UR candidates, 25% for OBC/EWS, and 20% for all other categories. Besides these qualifying marks, candidates need to secure the required cut off marks decided by the examination authority inorder to qualify the exam. The total marks allotted to the tier 1 exam are 200.

After submitting the representations against SSC CPO answer key, the challenges are examined by the experts. Once the challenges are accepted by the experts, the final answer key is published. SSC CPO answer key is released for Tier 1 and 2 exams. All the questions asked in the Tier 1 and 2 exams are objective. The total marks allotted to the Tier 1 and 2 exams are 200. With good preparation, candidates can crack the exam.

SSC CPO answer key is released online on the official website. However, the direct link to download the answer key is provided on this page. The commission first releases the provisional answer key. Candidates can even challenge the provisional SSC CPO answer key. The final answer key is published once the objections submitted by candidates against the provisional answer key are examined by the examination authority. Some of the key points related to the SSC CPO answer key are given below:

• SSC releases provisional and final answer key
• Objections can be raised against the provisional answer key
• Candidates need to log in using their credentials to view the SSC CPO Answer Key

SSC provides the window to challenge SSC CPO answer key. The objection tracker is made available along with the answer key. To raise objection, candidates need to login with the required credentials. The objection fee is INR 100 for per question. The objections submitted by candidates are examined by the experts following which the final answer key is released. The objection fee is non-refundable.

The window to raise objection against the provisional answer key of SSC CPO is made available on the same day when the answer key is released. Candidates who have any doubt with regard to the questions asked in the exam can raise objections online. To raise objection, candidates need to pay INR 100 for per question and answer. The fee once paid by candidates are not refunded. The objections submitted by candidates are examined by the experts. 

SSC CPO exam pattern is such that it comprises Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Questions in Paper 1 and 2 are objective types. The Paper 1 exam comprises questions from four sections, while Paper 2 consists of one section. The duration of both papers is two hours.

It is not tough to crack SSC CPO exam if candidates have prepared it well. Candidates should prepare a proper strategy to crack the exam. The strategy should include solving the previous years' question papers, mock test, going the exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates should study regularly.

SSC CPO syllabus for Paper 1 comprises topics from General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. The syllabus of SSC CPO is given below:

General Intelligence and Reasoning: Questions are asked from 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, etc. 

General Knowledge and General Awareness: The test 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: Questions are asked from whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers,  Percentage, Ratio and Proportion,  Square
roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds, etc. 

English Comprehension: This section assesses a candidate's ability to understand basic English,  Comprehension & Writing Ability. 

The syllabus for Paper 2 comprises questions from error recognition, filling in the blanks (using verbs, prepositions, articles, etc.), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, sentences Completion, Phrases, and Idiomatic use of Words, Comprehension, etc.