GovexamprepSSC CPO (Sub-Inspector) Preparation – Subjects and Pattern
How to prepare for SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector) with free practice: which subjects to study, what is covered here and what you must prepare separately.
Subjects covered on Govexamprep
Paper 1 areas: Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude and English.
- Reasoning5161 questions
- General Knowledge2938 questions
- Maths (Quantitative Aptitude)6012 questions
- English Language3052 questions
Exam pattern (latest available information)
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Minus for wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 1 | 0.25 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 1 | 0.25 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Total | 100 | 60 minutes | |
⏱️ New 2026 pattern: 100 questions in 60 minutes, 15 minutes for each section. You cannot go back to a section after it ends.
Prepare separately
Paper 2: from 2026 it has four parts (not English only), as per notification.
Other selection stages
Physical tests (PET/PST), Paper 2 and medical examination, as per notification.
Official website
ssc.gov.in — each recruitment has its own notification there; always read the latest one before applying.
Completing this practice does not guarantee eligibility, selection or complete syllabus coverage. Patterns and syllabi can change with each notification.