Begin with the official notification
Find the notification on the recruiting authority’s official website. Check the exam name and year before using its dates or rules. Save the original link so you can check for updates.
Make a syllabus checklist
List the subjects and topics from that notification. Mark what you have studied, practised and reviewed separately. A topic is not necessarily finished just because you have read it once.
Use previous papers thoughtfully
Check the year and source of a previous paper before practising. Compare its format with the current official notification. Older papers can help you practise, but they do not establish the rules for a future exam.