SSC has started conducting the CPO ASI and SI 2018-19 Paper-I Exam from 12th March, 2019 till 16th March, 2019. SSC CPO 2018 Exam can be a great opportunity for those who wish to join Delhi Police and some of the best paramilitary forces of India (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB) as Sub-Inspectors and Assistant Sub-Inspector (Executive) in CISF. SSC CPO 2018-19 Examination will consist of Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). All these stages of the examination are mandatory.
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In this article we are going to share the detailed Exam Analysis of SSC CPO SI and ASI 2018-19 Exam conducted online on 12th, 13th, 14th March, 2019. Let’s first look at the Exam Pattern of SSC CPO SI and ASI Paper-I 2018-19 Online Exam.
Exam Pattern of SSC CPO SI and ASI Paper-I: Computer Based Examination (CBE)
This is an online based examination comprising of four sections having 200 questions (50 questions in each section) which will account for a total of 200 marks (maximum 50 marks in each section). The time duration for this exam will be 2 hours:
| SSC CPO SI and ASI Paper-I (CBE) 2018-19 Exam Pattern |
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| Subjects |
Number of Questions (1 mark each) |
Time Duration |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
50 |
2 Hours |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness |
50 |
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| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
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| English Comprehension |
50 |
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| Total |
200 |
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SSC CPO SI and ASI Paper-I 2018-19 Online Exam Analysis – 12th, 13th, 14th March 2019
SSC CPO (SI and ASI) 2018-19 Computer Based Exam (CBE) consisted of total 200 questions for 200 marks in the MCQ Format. Questions asked in the exam consisted of easy to moderate to difficult level questions in different subjects. Also, there will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers. So let’s take a look at the questions asked in this SSC CPO SI and ASI Paper-I 2018-19 Online exam held on 12th, 13th, 14th March 2019:
| SSC CPO SI and ASI 2018-19 Paper-I Online Exam Analysis held on 12th, 13th, 14th March 2019 (All Shifts) |
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| Category (Number of Question and Marks) |
Topics |
Difficulty Level (Good Attempts) |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning (50) |
Analogy; Classification (Odd One Out); Series; Coding – Decoding; Blood Relations; Ordering and Ranking; Alphabet or Word Test; Direction and Sense; Venn Diagrams; Missing number; Puzzles; Data Sufficiency, Mirror Image, Paper Cutting and Folding |
Easy to Difficult (40 to 42) |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness (50) |
Polity - Constitution of India, Judiciary; Science & Technology - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environment, Nutrition, Diseases, etc; History - Indian Freedom Struggle, Ancient & Medieval History; Geography - Indian Geography & World Geography; Economy - Indian & World Economy, Economic Organisation; National & International Affairs - National & International News, Days & Events, Government Policies & Schemes |
Easy to Moderate (35 to 40) |
| Quantitative Aptitude (50) |
Simplification (BODMAS, Fraction, Decimal); Ratio and Proportion; Mixture and Alligation; Number Systems (LCM, HCF, Integers, Rational Irrational Numbers); Algebra (Identities, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations); Profit and Loss; Average; Percentage; Time and Work; Simple Interest and Compound Interest; Speed, Distance and Time (Problems on Trains, Boats and Streams, Relative Speed); Geometry and Mensuration (Triangles, Circles, Chords, Quadrilaterals); Trigonometry |
Easy to Difficult (35 to 40) |
| English Comprehension (50) |
Grammar Section (Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement, Fill in the Blanks); Vocabulary (Cloze Test, Synonym Antonym, Spellings, Idiom Meaning, One Word Substitution); Reading Comprehension |
Easy to Moderate (30 to 33) |
| Total 200 Objective MCQs of 200 Marks |
Easy to Moderate to Difficult (140 to 155) |
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Highlights of SSC CPO SI and ASI 2018-19 Paper-I Online Exam
- The paper was conducted in Online Mode across different cities.
- All the questions were compulsory and were in Objective Type MCQ Format.
- Each question was of 1 mark.
- The exam was conducted in both English and Hindi Language except for English Comprehension Section.
- There was negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I.
- SSC will decide the minimum qualifying marks of the online exam through normalization method.
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- It is compulsory to carry at least one original Photo ID such as Voter’s ID, Aadhaar Card, Driving License, ID Cards issued by Government or other Offices where the candidates may be working. Candidates without such ID cards will not be allowed entry into the Examination Halls.
- Candidates must bring 3 passport size photographs for affixing it in the Commission’s copy of Admission Certificate in the presence of Invigilator, if required. Candidates not carrying photographs will not be allowed to appear in the examination.
- Candidates were given rough paper and pen by the examination center only.
- Candidates were not allowed to leave the examination hall/room before the test was concluded.
Important Points to Remember after SSC CPO SI and SI Paper-I 2018-19 Online Exam
- Phase-II: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) - On the basis of their performance in Paper-I, candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in PET/ PST Examination. The Commission shall have the discretion to fix different minimum qualifying marks in each part of Paper-I taking into consideration among others, category-wise vacancies and category-wise number of candidates.
- Phase-III: Paper-II Objective Multiple Choice Type - This will be an online based examination consisting of 200 marks in 2 hour of time duration. This exam will test your English Language & Comprehension skills.
- Phase-IV: Medical Examination and Document Verification - On the basis of their performance in Paper-I and Paper-II, candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in Medical Examination. Candidates, who are successful in Medical Examination, will be called for detailed Document Verification.
- Final Selection: Final selection will be made on the basis of aggregate marks scored by candidates in Paper-I and Paper-II. Allocation of candidates to various User Departments/ Forces will be made based on their merit position and the preference of posts exercised by them at the time of Document Verification. Candidates, who are appointed on the basis of this examination, shall be on probation for a period of two years and during the period of probation, the candidates would be required to undergo such training or pass such examinations as prescribed by the Controlling Authority. On successful completion of the period of probation, the candidates shall, if considered fit for permanent appointment, be confirmed to their post by the Controlling Authority. The final merit list will be tabulated on the basis of a candidate’s performance in all the three phases of SSC CPO Exam.
The above analysis will help you to assess your rank among the thousands of candidates, who have appeared for the SSC CPO SI and ASI 2018-19 Online Exam held on 12th, 13th, 14th March, 2019. Also, mere studying hard would not help you in clearing this exam. Candidates must make themselves physically and mentally fit through physical exercises to clear the physical and medical tests.
