SSC CPO 2026 Notification: Exam Date, Eligibility, and Online Application Form

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the prestigious SSC CPO Exam to recruit eligible candidates for Sub-Inspector (SI) positions in the Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The recruitment process comprises four rigorous stages: Paper I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper II, and a Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Successful candidates are appointed as Sub-Inspectors (Executive) in the Delhi Police or Sub-Inspectors (General Duty) in CAPFs. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming SSC CPO Recruitment 2026.

1. Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police
2. Sub-Inspector (GD) in Border Security Force (BSF)
3. Sub-Inspector (GD) in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
4. Sub-Inspector (GD) in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
5. Sub-Inspector (GD) in Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
6. Sub-Inspector (GD) in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

SSC CPO Notification 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will soon publish the official SSC CPO 2026 Notification and open the online application window. This notification will detail vacancies for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in the Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector in Central Armed Police Forces. Candidates can access the official notification PDF, registration deadlines, and updated eligibility criteria directly at www.ssc.gov.in. 

SSC CPO Notification PDF (Previous Year) - Click to Download

SSC CPO 2026 Exam Summary

The SSC CPO 2026 examination is the primary gateway for aspirants seeking to serve as Sub-Inspectors (SI) in CAPF and the Delhi Police. The structured selection process is designed to evaluate candidates through Paper-1, physical assessments (PET/PST), and Paper-2. Review the summary table provided below for a quick overview of key highlights.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026- Overview
Board	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Posts	Sub Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs
Vacancies	To be Announced
Mode of Exam	Online
Registration Dates	June-July 2026
Selection Process	Paper-1 PET/PST Paper-2
Salary	Rs. 35400-112400/
Job Location	Delhi for Delhi Police All India for other Forces
Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in/

SSC CPO 2026 Important Dates

Online registration for SSC CPO 2026 (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs) commences immediately upon the release of the official notification and typically remains open for one month. The examinations are currently scheduled to be conducted in October-November 2026.

Events	Dates
SSC CPO Notification 2026 Release Date	June 2026
SSC CPO Apply Online 2026 Starts from	June 2026
Closing date for application	July 2026
Exam Date	October-November 2026

SSC CPO Vacancy 2026

Vacancies for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs for the 2026 recruitment cycle will be detailed in the official notification. To understand the expected competition, please refer to the previous year’s post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution in the table below. 

SSC CPO Vacancy (Previous Year) for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Male

Details	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
OPEN	50	27	15	08	14	114
Ex-Servicemen (others)	04	02	01	01	–	08
Ex-Servicemen (Spl. category)	03	02	01	–	–	06
10% Reservation for Departmental Candidates	06	04	02	01	01	14
Total	63	35	19	10	15	142

SSC CPO Vacancy (Previous Year) for Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Female

Details	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
OPEN	32	17	09	05	07	70
Total	32	17	09	05	07	70

SSC CPO Vacancy (Previous Year) for Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs 

Name of the Force	Gender	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total	Grand Total
CRPF	Male	407	101	272	151	75	1006	1029
	Female	10	2	6	3	2	23
BSF	Male	87	21	57	31	16	212	223
	Female	4	1	3	2	1	11
ITBP	Male	85	18	52	32	11	198	233
	Female	15	3	9	6	2	35
CISF	Male	473	116	314	175	86	1164	1294
	Female	53	13	35	19	10	130
SSB	Male	30	7	14	15	5	71	82
	Female	6	1	4	0	0	11
Total	Male	1082	263	709	404	193	2651	2861
	Female	88	20	57	30	15	210

SSC CPO 2026 Eligibility

To apply for the SSC CPO 2026 recruitment, candidates must satisfy specific mandatory eligibility requirements. These criteria are categorized into three main sections. Please review the detailed eligibility guidelines below: 

SSC CPO SI Nationality/ Citizenship

To be eligible, a candidate must be:

1. A citizen of India, or
2. A subject of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan, or
4. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories 2 and 3 above possesses a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
5. Candidates requiring an eligibility certificate may be permitted to appear for the exam, but the final offer of appointment is contingent upon the issuance of said certificate by the Government of India.

SSC CPO SI Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification for Sub-Inspector (GD) in Delhi Police & CAPFs: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

For the post of Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Males only): Male applicants must possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving License (for motorcycle and car) on the date of the Physical Endurance and Standard Tests. Candidates without this requirement will be disqualified from the physical assessment stage.

SSC CPO SI Age Limit

The prescribed age limit for all candidates is between 20 and 25 years.

Minimum Age Limit – 20 years

Maximum Age Limit – 25 years

SSC CPO Age Relaxation:

SSC CPO Age Relaxation
Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Ex-servicemen (ESM)	3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not remarried.	Up to 35 years of age
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. (SC/ ST)	Up to 40 years of age
Departmental candidates (Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date	Up to 30 years of age
Departmental candidates (OBC) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date.	Up to 33 years of age
Departmental candidates (SC/ ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date.	Up to 35 years of age

SSC CPO Online Form 2026

The online application portal at https://ssc.gov.in/ will open concurrently with the release of the official notification. Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the closing date on 30th June 2026. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the official SSC website to be considered valid. 

SSC CPO Apply Online 2026 - Click to Apply

SSC CPO 2026 Application Fee

Mode of Payment: Online only (Net-Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, BHIM, UPI, etc.)

The application fee is Rs. 100/- for male candidates under the General and OBC categories. Female candidates, as well as those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Ex-servicemen (ESM) categories, are fully exempted from the application fee. All payments must be processed using approved online methods such as Net-Banking, Credit/Debit cards, or UPI.

SSC CPO 2026 Selection Process

The selection process is a four-tier system. Candidates first appear for Paper 1 (a Computer-Based Test). Qualifiers proceed to the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The next stage is Paper 2, which assesses English Comprehension. Finally, candidates who pass all preceding rounds undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Success in each stage is mandatory to progress to the next.

SSC CPO Selection Process
Stages	Name of the Stages
Stage 1	Paper 1- Computer Based Test
Stage 2	Physical Standard Test (PST) Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Stage 3	Paper 2- Computer Based Test
Stage 4	Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

SSC CPO 2026 Exam Pattern

1. Questions asked in both paper-1 and paper-2 will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
2. Questions asked in Paper 1 will be bilingual, i.e. in both Hindi and English, while questions in Paper 2 will be only in the English.
3. 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer marked by a candidate for both Paper 1 & 2.
4. The total time duration is 2 hours, with a sectional timer of 30 minutes for each part.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026
Subjects	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	30 minutes
General Knowledge and General Awareness	50	50	30 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	30 minutes
English Comprehension	50	50	30 minutes
Total	200	200	120 minutes
SSC CPO Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026
Subjects	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
English language & Comprehension	200	200

SSC CPO 2026 Syllabus

Paper-1 comprises four core subjects: Reasoning, General Studies (GS), English, and Mathematics, with equal weightage for each. Paper 2 is dedicated to testing English language comprehension. Explore the detailed syllabus for these four sections to streamline your studies:

SSC CPO 2026 Syllabus
General Reasoning	General Knowledge	Quantitative Aptitude	English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning	Current Affairs	Percentage	Reading Comprehension
Syllogism	Awards and Honours	Ratio and Percentage	Grammar
Circular Seating Arrangement	Books and Authors	Data Interpretation	Vocabulary
Linear Seating Arrangement	Sports	Mensuration and Geometry	Verbal Ability
Double Lineup	Entertainment	Quadratic Equation	Synonyms-Antonyms
Scheduling	Obituaries	Interest	Active and Passive Voice
Input Output	Important Dates	Problems of Ages	Para Jumbles
Blood Relations	Scientific Research	Profit and Loss	Fill in the Blanks
Directions and Distances		Number Series	Error Correction
Ordering and Ranking		Speed, Distance and Time
Data Sufficiency		Time and Work
Coding and Decoding		Number System
Code Inequalities		Data Sufficiency

SSC CPO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 - Click to Check

SSC CPO 2026 Salary

The salary structure for an SSC CPO Sub-Inspector in the Delhi Police and CAPF is determined by the 7th Pay Commission. Selected candidates will be entitled to a competitive salary package as per government service guidelines.

Post Name	Level	Group	Pay Scale / Salary
Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (Male/ Female)	6	‘C’ Non-Gazetted	Rs. 35400-112400/-
Sub Inspector in CAPF	6	‘B’ Non-Gazetted	Rs. 35400-112400/-

SSC CPO 2026 Admit Card

The SSC releases separate Admit Cards for Paper I and Paper II. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website well in advance of the exam date. It is essential to keep your registration credentials handy to access the portal and obtain your SSC CPO Admit Card.

SSC CPO 2026 Result

SSC releases results for each stage at https://ssc.gov.in/. The SSC CPO Result is provided as a PDF document containing the names and roll numbers of qualifying candidates. Candidates should monitor the official website to verify their selection status and prepare for subsequent recruitment phases. 

SSC CPO 2026 Cut Off

The SSC CPO Cut-Off 2026 is published alongside the result for each phase. The Paper-1 cut-off is announced initially, followed by the Paper-2 threshold. By analyzing previous years' cut-offs, candidates can gauge their performance and estimate their prospects. To better understand these trends, examine the SSC CPO 2024 Paper-I Cut-Off for both male and female candidates.

SSC CPO 2024 Paper-I Cut Off:

SSC CPO Cut Off 2024
Category	Cut Off Marks(Females)	Cut Off Marks(Male)	Cut Off Marks [Male Departmental Candidates of Delhi Police]
SC	106.75022	89.85810	96.85972
ST	98.10614	82.65680	88.19063
ESM	42.69427	40.07024	-
OBC	128.64348	113.50911	125.06044
EWS	127.40295	111.43520	109.17362
UR	135.27003	119.80335	134.59289

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SSC CPO Previous Year Question Paper - Click to Check

SSC CPO 2026 Preparation

Effective preparation for SSC CPO 2026 requires mastery of all subjects covered in Paper 1 and Paper 2. Additionally, intensive physical training is non-negotiable for passing the endurance and medical tests. Candidates can prepare for the written components through our Online Mock Test Series or by enrolling in the Online Result Offline Classroom Program. Now is the perfect time to accelerate your preparation and gear up for success.