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SSB OIR test preparation with Prepology
Prepology is an adaptive exam-preparation app for SSB OIR (Officer Intelligence Rating tests of the Services Selection Board interview). For SSB OIR it has 350+ original practice questions across Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning (19 topics), timed mock tests on the exam pattern (two tests of 50 questions in 30 minutes), a personalised daily study plan, spaced revision and an AI mentor that explains questions. It runs in the browser and on Android, is free to start, and Plus costs ₹49 a month or ₹499 a year. It is for learners aged 18 and over.
SSB OIR is a pair of reasoning tests taken on Stage I of the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, together with the Picture Perception and Description Test, by candidates for officer entry to the armed forces.
- 350+original practice questions
- 2subjects
- 19topics covered
- ₹0to start · Plus ₹49/month
What Prepology offers for SSB OIR
- Chapter-wise practice: 350+ original SSB OIR-style questions across 19 topics, pitched at your level, with an explanation after every answer.
- Timed mock tests (Plus): full papers on the SSB OIR pattern below, with the exam’s marking and negative marking.
- A personalised daily study plan: built around your classes and study hours, weighted by how much each topic counts in the exam, and rebuilt when you fall behind.
- Spaced revision: topics and missed questions come back for review before you forget them.
- AI Mentor: explains questions and answers doubts about your plan and topics.
- Test history and retakes: review every mock test you have taken and retake it.
- Syllabus coverage: see which SSB OIR topics you have practised and which are not assessed yet.
SSB OIR exam pattern
The OIR tests are not officially published. Prepology models them as they are commonly practised: one verbal and one non-verbal reasoning test, each of 50 questions in 30 minutes, 1 mark per question and no negative marking. Real boards vary, at about 40 to 50 questions in 25 to 35 minutes.
| Section | Questions | Marks if right | Marks if wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning | 50 | +1 | 0 |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | 50 | +1 | 0 |
The linked UPSC notice describes the SSB procedure (OIR and PP&DT at Stage I); it does not publish the OIR format. Source: UPSC CDS notification, SSB procedure (upsc.gov.in). Exam patterns can change; always check the official notification.
SSB OIR subjects and topics covered
Topics follow the official SSB OIR syllabus. Each topic has its own practice questions, revision and progress.
Verbal Reasoning 10 topics · 200+ questions
- Number and Letter Series
- Analogies
- Odd One Out
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Ranking and Arrangement
- Alphabet Test and Word Formation
- Arithmetic Reasoning (Ages, Clocks, Calendars)
- Syllogism and Inference
Non-Verbal Reasoning 9 topics · 150+ questions
- Figure Series
- Figure Analogy
- Odd Figure Out
- Mirror and Water Images
- Pattern Completion and Embedded Figures
- Paper Folding and Cutting
- Figure Matrix and Dot Situation
- Cubes and Dice
- Counting Figures
SSB OIR preparation: questions and answers
Is Prepology free for SSB OIR preparation?
Yes, you can start free. The Free plan includes 20 practice questions a day, the daily study plan, revision, notes, flashcards and 20 AI Mentor messages a day. Plus (₹49 a month or ₹499 a year) raises practice to 200 questions a day, adds timed SSB OIR mock tests and allows 150 Mentor messages a day.
Are the questions taken from past SSB OIR papers?
No. They are original questions written for Prepology to the SSB OIR syllabus and pattern, each with a worked explanation. Questions are checked by a reviewer, and you can report a mistake from the app.
Do the mock tests follow the real SSB OIR pattern?
The OIR format is not officially published, so the mock tests follow the commonly practised format described on this page. Expect some variation between boards.
Is Prepology affiliated with the SSB, the UPSC or the armed forces?
No. Prepology is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSB, the UPSC or the armed forces or any other exam-conducting body.
Who can use Prepology?
Anyone aged 18 or over. Use it in a browser or install the Android app; both sync to the same account.
Start preparing for SSB OIR
Set up in about three minutes: pick SSB OIR, add your study hours, and get your first study plan. No payment needed to start.
Related: NDA, CDS, AFCAT. All exams on Prepology.