SSC CPO Study Plans

6-Month Comprehensive Study Plan

Phase 1: Foundation Building (Months 1-2)

Week 1-2: Assessment & Planning

• Take diagnostic mock test to identify current level
• Create daily study schedule (6-7 hours)
• Focus on both Paper-I and Physical standards
• Set realistic weekly targets

Week 3-4: General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Focus on: Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding
• Practice 40-50 reasoning questions daily
• Work on logical reasoning and analytical skills
• Learn problem-solving shortcuts

Week 5-6: General Knowledge & Awareness

• Focus on: Static GK, Current Affairs (last 8 months)
• Daily newspaper reading and magazine reading
• Learn important dates, events, and personalities
• Create GK notes by topic

Week 7-8: Quantitative Aptitude

• Focus on: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
• Practice 30-40 math questions daily
• Learn shortcut techniques and formulas
• Focus on speed and accuracy

Phase 2: Concept Development (Months 3-4)

Month 3: Advanced Topics & English

• Advanced mathematics and reasoning
• English comprehension and grammar
• Scientific knowledge and general awareness
• Physical fitness preparation for PET

Month 4: Practice & Physical Training

• Previous year papers (last 5 years)
• Mock tests under time constraints
• Physical training for Physical Efficiency Test
• Document preparation

Phase 3: Intensive Practice (Months 5-6)

Month 5: Mock Tests & Analysis

• Take 3-4 mock tests weekly
• Analyze performance and weak areas
• Complete syllabus revision
• Physical fitness improvement

Month 6: Final Preparation

• Quick revision of all topics
• Full-length mock tests under exam conditions
• Physical test standard achievement
• Stress management and confidence building

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Preparation

PET Requirements (Male Candidates)

• 100 meters race: 16 seconds
• 1.6 km race: 6.5 minutes
• Long jump: 3.65 meters (3 chances)
• High jump: 1.2 meters (3 chances)
• Shot put (16 lbs): 4.5 meters

PET Requirements (Female Candidates)

• 100 meters race: 18 seconds
• 800 meters race: 4 minutes
• Long jump: 2.7 meters (3 chances)
• High jump: 0.9 meters (3 chances)

Physical Standards

• Male Height: Minimum 170 cm (165 cm for ST)
• Chest: Minimum 81 cm (expanded 85 cm)
• Female Height: Minimum 157 cm (154 cm for ST)

Daily Study Schedule

Morning Session (2.5 hours):

• General Knowledge/Current Affairs (1 hour)
• Break (15 minutes)
• Reasoning Practice (1 hour 15 minutes)

Afternoon Session (2.5 hours):

• Quantitative Aptitude (1.5 hours)
• Break (15 minutes)
• English Language (45 minutes)

Evening Session (2 hours):

• Mock test practice (1 hour)
• Physical training (1 hour)

Subject-Wise Strategy

Paper-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Marks)

• Focus Areas: Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
• Practice: 40-50 questions daily
• Key Topics: Analogies, Series, Classification, Coding

Paper-II: General Knowledge & Awareness (50 Marks)

• Focus Areas: Static GK, Current Affairs, General Science
• Practice: Daily newspaper reading and GK quizzes
• Key Topics: History, Geography, Polity, Science

Paper-III: Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks)

• Focus Areas: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
• Practice: 30-40 questions daily
• Key Topics: Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss, Mensuration

Paper-IV: English Comprehension (50 Marks)

• Focus Areas: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension
• Practice: Daily reading and vocabulary building
• Key Topics: Error detection, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension

Mock Test Strategy

• Take 2-3 mock tests weekly
• Analyze performance thoroughly
• Focus on time management
• Work on accuracy and speed

Important Tips

• Balance study with physical training
• Focus on both written exam and PET standards
• Maintain physical fitness throughout preparation
• Practice previous year papers regularly