SSC CPO Exam Analysis 2024 (27th, 28th & 29th June): Difficulty Level & Good Attempts
SSC Central Police Organisation (SI/ASI) 2024 ( SSC CPO )
Registration - 16 May '25 - 14 Jun '25
SSC successfully conducted SSC CPO Paper 1 2024 exam on June 27, 28 and 29, 2024. According to students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. Questions in the Current Affairs were asked from the events that took place last year. All the sections were easy and the total marks allotted to the test were 200. However, students found the GK section to be moderate. Check here SSC CPO 2024 Exam Analysis & Student Reaction.
SSC CPO 2024 Exam Analysis & Student Reaction
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducted the SSC CPO 2024 exam successfully on June 27, 28 & 29, 2024. Lakhs of students appeared for SSC CPO 2024 exam against 4,187 vacancies. According to students, the overall difficulty level of SSC CPO 2024 exam was easy. However, the GK section was moderate. The Maths and Reasoning sections were easy. In Maths, questions were asked from Geometry, Triangle, Chord, Length, Hemisphere, Questions in English were asked Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word, Grammar, Idioms, Spellings, etc. Questions in the Current Affairs were asked from the events that took place last year. SSC CPO cut off 2024 for Tier 1 is expected to be around 130. Read below for more details on SSC CPO 2024 Tier 1 exam analysis.
Also Read: SSC CPO Paper 1 Answer Key 2024 Live Updates
SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2024 (June 29)
The overall difficulty level of SSC CPO 2024 exam held on June 29 was easy to moderate. The overall difficulty level is given in the table below.
Q: How tough is it to crack SSC CPO exam?
Q: How should I prepare for the SSC CPO?
SSC CPO exam always focus on previous years' question papers. Candidates must give due importance to solve the previous year question papers thoroughly. Candidates must prepare the physical in advance. Candidates must solve mock tests to improve speed and accuracy of solving questions. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus and exam pattern.
Q: Is SSC CPO a good job?
Yes, it is a good job. The salary for Sub-Inspector (GD) and Sub Inspector (Executive) (Male/ Female) in Delhi Police in CAPFs is between INR 35,400 and INR 1,12,400. The salary for Assistant Sub-Inspector (Executive) in CISF is between INR 29,200 and INR 92,300.
| Section | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence | Easy-Moderate |
| General Awareness | Easy-Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Easy-Moderate |
| English Language | Easy-Moderate |
Number of Good Attempts
| Section | Good Attempt |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 34-35 |
| General Awareness | 32-35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30-32 |
| English Language | 32-36 |
Section-Wise Distribution of Questions
General Intelligence
| Topics | Number Of Questions Asked |
|---|---|
| Mirror Image | 1-2 |
| Seating Arrangement | 2-3 |
| Dice | 1-2 |
| Logical Reasoning | 2-3 |
| Syllogism | 1 |
| Coding Decoding | 1 |
| Alphabet | 3-4 |
General Awareness
| Topics | Number Of Questions Asked |
|---|---|
| Constitution | 1-2 |
| State News | 1-2 |
| Samudragupta | 1 |
| Chemistry | 2-3 |
| Biology | 2-3 |
| Sports | 1-2 |
| Battle of Kanoj | 1 |
| Classical/ Folk Dance | 1 |
| Biggest Solar Power Plant | 1 |
| Khaelo India Games | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 1-2 |
| Padma Shree | 1 |
| Biosphere | 1 |
| Census | 1 |
| Policy (Finance Commission) | 1-2 |
| Static GK | 5-6 |
Quantitative Aptitude
| Topics | Number Of Questions Asked |
|---|---|
| Time and Work | 1-2 |
| Boat And Stream | 1-2 |
| Graph | 1-2 |
| Profit and Loss | 3-4 |
| Average | 1-2 |
English Language
| Topics | Number Of Questions Asked |
|---|---|
| Cloze Test | 3-4 |
| Comprehension | 5 |
| Vocab | 3-4 |
| Active and Passive Voice | 1-2 |
SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2024 (June 28)
The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. The Reasoning paper was easy. The English and Quant papers were easy. The General Awareness paper was moderate. Some of the questions asked in the General Awareness section are given below:
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SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024: Overall Analysis (Shift 2)
The overall and section-wise difficulty level of Shift 2 is given below:
Overall
| Subject | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Easy |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate |
| English Comprehension | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate |
Section-Wise SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Analysis Shift 2
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Clock
- Coding Decoding
- Number series
- Direction- 1
- Syllogism- 2
- Ven Diagram- 4
- Sitting Arrangement
General Awareness
- Finance Commission
- RBI Related Question
- Classic Dance
- Article 141
- Magna Carta
- 2023- Ice Hockey
- Not a Dance Of Goa
- Sajda and Pabos
- Kathak Dance (Gharana)
- 2011- Women Employment
- 1st Busshist Council
- Economics- 4 Question
- SLR (Related Question)
- Article 174
- Mohan Jo Daro
- Milan ( Mughals)
- Chlorop Cast
- Primary Sector (economic)
English Language
- Antonyms and Synonyms- 2 Questions
- Voice- 2 Questions
- Passage- 8 Questions
- Idioms- (Take with a pinch of salt)
- Interrogative Case (Indirect Speech)
Quant Section
- Percentage- 3
- Profit and Loss- 2
- Geometry (triangle 1, circle 2)
- Ratio
SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024: Overall Analysis (Shift 1)
The overall difficulty level of the exam held in Shift 1 was easy to moderate. The overall difficulty level is given below.
| Subject | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence &Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness |
Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Easy to Moderate |
| English Comprehension |
Easy to Moderate |
| Overall |
Easy to Moderate |
SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024: Good Attempts
According to the SSC CPO exam pattern, the exam carried questions from four sections. Each section carried 50 questions. For correct answer, one mark will be awarded to candidates. 0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers. The number of good attempts in Shift 1 of SSC CPO 2024 exam is given below.
Q: How to crack SSC CPO exam in first attempt?
The tips and tricks to crack SSC CPO exam in first attempt are given below:
- To crack SSC CPO exam in first attempt, candidates must understand the exam pattern and syllabus
- Candidates should practice previous years' question papers
- Candidates must practice mock tests to understand the overall structure of the exam
- Candidates must refer to the best books to understand the concepts of different topics
- Candidates must prepare as per the syllabus.
Q: How to prepare for SSC CPO exam in 1 month?
The tips and tricks to prepare for SSC CPO exam in 1 month are given below:
- Candidates must understand the exam pattern and syllabus
- Candidates must familiarise themselves with the exam pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus of the SSC CPO exam. Candidates must prioritise topics and allocate time accordingly
- Candidates must create a study schedule and plan their preparations accordingly
- Candidates must practice previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses
- Revision is key to success and helps to remember the concepts, formulas, and facts.
Q: How to prepare for SSC CPO exam in 2 months?
The tips and tricks to prepare for SSC CPO exam in two months are given below:
- Candidate should understand the exam pattern and syllabus
- Solve previous year's question papers and mock tests to find their strengths and weaknesses
- Proper study plan and regularly practice every topic
- Candidate should be physically fit to undergo PET/PST examination
Q: What was the difficulty level of SSC CPO exam in 2023?
The difficulty level of SSC CPO exam held in 2023 was moderate. The overall difficulty level of the exam is given below.
Subject | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | Easy | 32-34 |
General Knowledge & General Awareness | Moderate | 27-28 |
Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 29-30 |
English Comprehension | Easy to Moderate | 35-37 |
Overall | Moderate | 123-129 |
Q: How is SSC CPO merit list prepared?
The merit list for the SSC CPO 2024 Tier 1 Exam is prepared based on candidates’ performance in the CBT and in accordance with reservation rules. It will include the roll numbers of candidates who qualify for the PST and PET. The PET/PST is qualifying in nature. Candidates qualifying the PET/PST are called for Paper 2 exam. The final merit list is prepared based on the performance in the Paper 1 and 2 subject to the candidates qualifying the PET/PST, document verification and medical exam.
| Subject |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
39 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness |
37 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
29 |
| English Comprehension |
39 |
SSC CPO 2024 Student Reaction
Shiksha reported live from one of the SSC CPO exam centres in Noida. Check below the feedback shared by the students.
Neeraj said, “The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. In Maths, questions were asked from BODMAS. The difficulty level of GK paper was moderate. The Reasoning and English sections were easy.”
Ankit said, “The GK questions were easy. The English section was doable. The Maths and Reasoning sections were moderate.”
Dipanskh said, “I have attempted 151 questions. The Maths paper was bit time-taking. However, the overall difficulty level of the paper was easy to moderate.”
Also Read: SSC CPO Answer Key 2024
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SSC CPO Exam Analysis 2024: Section-Wise Difficulty
Questions in Paper 1 were asked from General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Given below is the section-wise difficulty level.
SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024 for General Intelligence
General Intelligence & Reasoning section questions were asked from topics like Counting Figure, Embedded Figure, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding/Decoding, Blood Relation, Questions, Dice, Direction and Distance, Venn Diagram, Mathematical Operations, Number/Alphabetical Series, etc. Candidates can check below the distribution of qiestions.
- Mirror Image- 3 Questions
- Coding Decoding- 8 Questions
- Number Serious- 4 Questions
- Dictionary- 2 Questions
- Direction- 2 Questions
- Seating Arrangement- 2 Questions
- Vem Diagram- 4 Questions
SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024 for General Intelligence
General Awareness section carried questions from topics like news of national and international importance, Book and Authors, etc. Topic-wise distribution of questions are given below:
Current Affairs
- Padma Shri Dance
- Sport
- Government Schemes
- Khelo India Games
- Common Wealth Games Venue 2023
Static GK
- Dance- 4 Questions
- Music Instrument- 2 Questions
- Biosphere
- Cancer Population Density
Polity 4-5 Question
- DPSP- 48 A
- Fundamental Duties
- Governor- 2 Question
- Finance Commission
- Books and Author- 2 Questions (Bad man book author)
- The Guide Author Name
- Ancient History
- Megathas
Science
Periodic table
Chemistry (2-3 Question)
Biology- 2-3 Question
SSC CPO Exam Analysis 2024 for English
English Comprehension section carried questions from Idiom Antonym, Synonym, Para Jumbles, Error Detection, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Improvement, etc. The distribution of questions is givenm below.
- Spelling- 4-5 Question
- Idioms- 4-5
- Grammer- 4-5
- One Word Substitution- 4-5
- Synonyms And Antonyms- 5-6
- Reading Comprehension- 5
- Cloze Test- 5
SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024 for Quant
Quantitative Aptitude carried questions from topics like Trigonometry, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Time and Work, DI, Algebra Identity-Based Questions, ctc.
- DI- 5-6 Questions
- Mensuration
- Geometery: 2 to 3
- Ratio- 3 Questions
- Circle Tangent- 2 Question
- Triangle- 1 Question
- Trigonometry- 1 Question
- Compound Interest
- Simple Interest
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
SSC CPO result 2024 for PET/PST was declared on February 3, 2025. The result was made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. A total of 24,190 candidates qualified the PET/PST.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 5 days ago
The scores of SSC CPO are calculated as per the marking scheme given below:
- There are negative marking for wrong answers in SSC CPO exam.0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers
- For correct answer, candidates score one mark
- Marks are normalised to adjust the difficulty level of the question papers
- SSC
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
SSC CPO shift timings are given below.
| Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|
Reporting Time: 08.30 am Exam Time: 09.30 am to 11.30 am | Reporting Time: 14.00 pm Exam Time: 15.00 pm to 17.00 pm |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
SSC CPO 2025 notification will be released on May 16, 2025. The notification will be released to select candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The notification will be released in PDF form and comprises the important details related t
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
After the closing date for receipt of online applications, the Commission will provide a period of 02 days to enable candidates to correct/modify online application parameters, wherein candidates will be allowed to resubmit applications after making requisite corrections/changes in the one-time regi
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor will it be adjusted against any other examination or selection. Candidates must ensure that their online payment has been successfully made to SSC. If the fee is not received by SSC, status of the application form is shown as 'Incomplet
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Fee can be paid only through online payment modes, namely BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Credit or Debit card. Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted fr
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
SSC CPO 2025 application form will be released on May 16, 2025. Interested candidates can fill out their application forms till June 14, 2025. Only online applications will be accepted for the exam. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of their application forms. The application fees ca
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Beginner-Level 4
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.