SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector) Exam Survival Guide

Window: India | CBT + PET/PMT + Medical

Must-do topics

• Quant: %/ratio, SI/CI, TSD, algebra, geometry, mensuration, DI
• Reasoning: series, syllogism, coding, puzzles, directions, analogy
• English: grammar usage, comprehension, cloze, vocab, para jumbles
• GK/GA: polity, history, geography, economy, current affairs, science-in-daily-life
• PET: running, long/high jump, shot put; fitness regime for prep

Top traps (avoid)

• Quant: missing units; ignoring speed–time–distance conversions
• Reasoning: overthinking simple patterns; mixing blood relations
• English: misreading “except/incorrect” stems; choosing by sound
• GA: chasing trivial facts; missing polity articles and schemes

Time split

• CBT: 200 Q / 120 min → 36 sec/Q; super-fast scanning
• PET/PMT: train early; practice running & core strength

Last-48h checklist

• Quant formula sheet; %–fraction pairs; geometry/mensuration basics
• 1 mini-mock of reasoning + English; review errors
• GK one-pager: polity, economy, recent news, awards, appointments
• PET logistics: shoes, hydration, test center rules

Quick facts

• m/s↔km/h = ×3.6/÷3.6; work = rate×time; area/perimeter basics
• Reasoning: syllogism diagram sanity check; odd one out = category check
• English: tenses, modifiers, prepositions — frequent errors

Speed tactics

• Hit easy Q clusters first; skip puzzles and return later
• Eliminate 2 choices fast; guess if stuck beyond 30s
• Keep moving — attempt volume matters more than perfection

Day-of mini-plan

• 8-min warm-up: 10 simplifications + 1 RC + 1 puzzle
• Track pace every 30 Q; leave 2–3 min for guess sweep
• PET: warm-up jog, don’t sprint early; hydration before run