SSC CPO · 2026 candidate guide

SSC CPO Practice Papers: Original Questions and Solutions

A direct, source-aware guide to practice with the current annual-calendar context, practical checks and the correct next action.

Last reviewed12 August 2026
Source statusSSC calendar + official-site check
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SSC CPO original practice

This starter diagnostic contains newly written questions in SSC-like subject areas. It is practice—not an official previous-year paper. Use the result to select your next syllabus block.

EducationA bachelor’s degree; a driving-licence condition may apply to specified Delhi Police candidates/posts.
Calendar windowOctober–November 2026
Selection route4 principal stages

Five-question starter diagnostic

Question 1

If the ratio of men to women is 3:2 and the total is 150, how many women are there?

A) 50 · B) 60 · C) 75 · D) 90

Answer and solution: B) 60. Two of five equal parts are women: 150 × 2/5.
Question 2

Complete the analogy: Book : Read :: Song : ?

A) Write · B) Listen · C) Paint · D) Count

Answer and solution: B) Listen.
Question 3

Choose the synonym of “vigilant”.

A) Careless · B) Watchful · C) Noisy · D) Silent

Answer and solution: B) Watchful.
Question 4

The Parliament of India consists of the President and which two Houses?

A) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha · B) Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha · C) Rajya Sabha and Supreme Court · D) Cabinet and Lok Sabha

Answer and solution: A) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Question 5

A runner covers 400 m in 80 seconds. What is the speed in m/s?

A) 4 · B) 5 · C) 6 · D) 8

Answer and solution: B) 5 m/s. Divide distance by time.

How to score this diagnostic

5 correct

Strong start; move to a longer timed section and inspect speed.

3–4 correct

Useful base; repair the missed concepts before a full test.

1–2 correct

Return to core arithmetic/reasoning/language/awareness foundations.

0 correct

Read the syllabus and solve untimed worked examples before retrying.

Build practice in the right order

  1. Topic drills for one micro-skill.
  2. Mixed sectional test under a time cap.
  3. Full paper using current question count and marking.
  4. Detailed error review and targeted repair.
  5. Reattempt and compare accuracy, not only attempts.

Practice FAQs

Are these official questions?

No. They are original SSC-pattern practice questions written for diagnosis.

Should I count marks with negative marking?

Use the exact current examination rule in full mocks; this five-question starter is primarily diagnostic.

Where should I go next?

Open the syllabus, repair missed topics, then take a longer timed set.

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