SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2024 (All Shifts June 28): Check Difficulty Level
SSC Central Police Organisation (SI/ASI) 2024 ( SSC CPO )
Registration - 16 May '25 - 14 Jun '25
The level of SSC CPO Paper 1 exam held on June 28 was easy to moderate. Reasoning section was easy, Quant was easy, English was easy and GA was moderate. Scroll down to read SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2024.
SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2024 June 28
Staff Selection Commission conducted the Shift 1 exam of SSC CPO Paper 1 2024 on June 28, 2024. According to students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. The Reasoning paper was divided into Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. A total of 42-43 questions were asked from Verbal Reasoning and 7-8 questions were asked from Non-Verbal Reasoning. Weightage has been given to Coding and Decoding questions. The level of these questions was easy. The English and Quant papers were easy. The General Awareness paper was moderate.
According to SSC CPO exam pattern 2024, the exam paper carried questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. The duration of the test is two hours. In this article, we have provided SSC CPO Paper 1 exam analysis 2024 so that candidates can know the difficulty level of the exam.
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.
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SSC CPO Shift Timings 2024
SSC CPO exam is being conducted in three shifts. SSC CPO shift timings are given below.
| Shifts | Reporting time | SSC CPO Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
8.00 am |
9.00 am-11.00 am |
| Shift 2 |
11.30 pm |
12.30 pm-02.30 pm |
| Shift 3 |
3.00 pm |
4.00 pm-6.00 pm |
SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam Analysis: Overall Difficulty
The overall difficulty level of SSC CPO Tier 1 exam is given below.
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| Sections | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Easy to Moderate |
| General Awareness |
Moderate |
| English Language |
Easy to Moderate |
General Intelligence & Reasoning
This section carried a total of 50 questions. The total marks allotted to this section are 50. The topic-wise distribution of questions is given below.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Coding-Decoding |
4-5 |
| Analogy |
2-3 |
| Number Series |
2-3 |
| Blood Relation |
2 |
| Direction |
2 |
| Venn Diagram |
2-3 |
| Dice |
3 |
| Seating Arrangement |
1 |
| Mathematical Operations |
4-5 |
| Dictionary |
2-3 |
| Word Formation |
2 |
| Mirror Image |
2-3 |
| Figure Series |
2 |
| Hidden Figure |
1 |
| Paper Folding & Cutting |
1 |
Quantitative Aptitude
The Quantitative Aptitude questions were easy. Candidates could easily solve the questions. The standard of questions were of high school level. There were no questions from System, LCM/HCF, Partnership, Height & Distance, etc. The distribution of questions is given below.
- Simlification-7/8 questions
- DI-5-6 questions
- Percentage-3
- Profit & Loss-4-5
- Discount-1
- Boat & Stream-1
- 3D-4 questions
- Volume of Cube-1
English Language
The English Language section carried a total of 50 questions of 50 marks. The topic-wise weightage of questions is given below:
- Spotting Errors-4-5 questions
- Spellings-6
- Synonyms-4-5
- Antonyms-4-5
- OWS-4-5
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Improvement-4-5
- Idioms-4-5
General Awareness
The Current Affairs questions asked in the General Awareness section were asked from past six months to one year events. This section also carried questions from Science, Polity, History, Economics, Geography, etc. Few questions asked in this section are 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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 10 hours 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 10 hours 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
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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 a week 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 a week 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
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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 a week 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.