SSC CPO 2026 Recruitment: Notification, Vacancies, and Selection Process

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is gearing up to release the notification for the highly anticipated SSC CPO 2026 recruitment drive. This examination is the gateway for candidates aspiring to serve as Sub-Inspectors in the Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). With approximately 339 vacancies expected, candidates should begin their preparation early by reviewing the SSC CPO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Attribute	Value
Board	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Posts	Sub Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs
Vacancies	339 (Expected)
Mode of Exam	Online
Registration Dates	To be Notified
Selection Process	Paper-1, PET/PST, Paper-2, Medical Examination
Salary	Rs. 35400-112400/
Job Location	Delhi for Delhi Police, All India for other Forces
Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in/

Eligible Positions for SSC CPO 2026

Successful candidates will be recruited into the following prestigious forces:

• Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police
• Sub-Inspector (GD) in Border Security Force (BSF)
• Sub-Inspector (GD) in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
• Sub-Inspector (GD) in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
• Sub-Inspector (GD) in Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
• Sub-Inspector (GD) in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

Age Relaxation Criteria

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• Ex-servicemen: 3 years after military service deduction
• Widows/Divorced women (General): Up to 35 years
• Widows/Divorced women (SC/ST): Up to 40 years
• Departmental (Unreserved): Up to 30 years
• Departmental (OBC): Up to 33 years
• Departmental (SC/ST): Up to 35 years

Application Steps for SSC CPO 2026

1. Visit the official website at https://ssc.gov.in/.
2. Wait for the official notification release.
3. Complete the registration process as per the schedule.
4. Submit the application form online before the deadline.
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online modes (Net-Banking, Credit/Debit cards, BHIM, UPI).

Preparation Resources

To excel in this competitive exam, utilize the following resources: SSC CPO Apply Online 2026- Click to Apply, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, SSC CPO Previous Year Question Paper - Click to Check, Books and Authors, Mensuration, Important Dates, Antonyms, Active and Passive Voice, Online Result Offline Classroom Program, and SSC CPO Cut Off [Previous Year]- Click to Check.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will the SSC CPO 2026 Notification be released?

The SSC CPO Notification 2026 will be released soon.

Why is the SSC CPO Exam conducted?

SSC conducts the SSC CPO Exam to recruit candidates for the position of Sub Inspector in the Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

What is the selection process for SSC CPO?

The selection includes three stages: Paper-1, PET/PST, Paper-2, and Medical Examination.