SSC CPO 2026 Notification, Exam Date & Online Application Guide

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will soon release the official SSC CPO Notification 2026, announcing vacancies for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Prospective candidates can submit their applications via the official website, www.ssc.gov.in, once the notification is live. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the upcoming exam pattern and the complete selection process.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026

The SSC CPO recruitment is a premier examination held annually to recruit dedicated personnel for the Delhi Police and CAPFs. The selection process for the 2026 cycle comprises four mandatory stages: Paper I, Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper II, and a Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Qualifying across all phases is essential for candidates aiming for a career as a Sub-Inspector (Executive) or Sub-Inspector (General Duty).

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 2026 Notification

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to publish the official notification in June 2026 at www.ssc.gov.in for the prestigious Sub-Inspector positions in the CAPFs and Delhi Police. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for graduates to launch a rewarding career in government service. The forthcoming notification PDF will contain critical information regarding registration timelines, eligibility requirements, and post-wise vacancy details.

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

SSC CPO 2026 Exam Summary

The SSC CPO 2026 recruitment aims to fill critical Sub-Inspector vacancies in the Delhi Police and various CAPF wings. The multi-tiered selection process is designed to evaluate candidates through Paper-I, physical testing (PET/PST), and Paper-II. Refer to the summary table provided below for a quick snapshot of the recruitment cycle.

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 the SSC CPO 2026 exam will open concurrently with the release of the official notification, remaining active for one month. Mark your calendars, as the main examination is tentatively scheduled for October-November 2026.

SSC CPO 2026- Important Dates
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 are announced officially upon the release of the recruitment notification. You can review the previous year’s category-wise vacancy distribution in the table below to gauge the competition.

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 Online Form 2026

The online application portal at https://ssc.gov.in/ will open immediately upon the notification release. Candidates are advised to submit their forms before the closing date of 30th June 2026 to ensure their eligibility. All registrations must be completed exclusively through the official SSC digital portal.

SSC CPO Apply Online 2026- Click to Apply

SSC CPO 2026 Application Fee

Mode of Payment- Accepted via online channels only, including Net-Banking, Credit/Debit cards, BHIM, and UPI.

The application fee for the SSC CPO 2026 exam is Rs. 100/- for General and OBC male candidates. Female candidates, as well as those belonging to SC, ST, and Ex-servicemen (ESM) categories, are exempt from the fee. All transactions must be completed via secure digital payment methods.

SSC CPO 2026 Eligibility

To be eligible for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet specific criteria regarding nationality, education, and age. Please review the detailed eligibility requirements outlined below:

SSC CPO SI Nationality/ Citizenship

A candidate must meet the following nationality requirements:

1. A citizen of India, or
2. A subject of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan, or
4. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
5. Candidates from categories 2 and 3 must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India to be considered for final appointment.

SSC CPO SI Educational Qualification

For the post of Sub-Inspector (GD) in Delhi Police & CAPFs- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.

For the post of Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Males only) – A valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) is mandatory as of the date of the Physical Endurance and Standard Tests. Failure to produce this will disqualify the candidate from the physical stages.

SSC CPO SI Age Limit

The candidate's age must fall within the range of 20 to 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 re-married.	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 2026 Selection Process

The four-stage selection process begins with Paper 1, a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Successful candidates proceed to the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Following this is Paper 2, which focuses on English comprehension. The final stage is a Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Advancing to each subsequent stage depends on qualifying in the preceding one.

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 covers four core sections: Reasoning, General Studies (GS), English, and Mathematics, each contributing equally to the total score. Paper 2 is an English Comprehension test designed to assess linguistic proficiency. Explore the detailed syllabus for these four sections below:

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

SSC CPO Sub-Inspectors in the Delhi Police and CAPFs are entitled to a competitive salary structure as per the 7th Pay Commission. Selected candidates will receive emoluments in line with standard government salary policies.

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

SSC releases separate Admit Cards for Paper I and Paper II. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from the official SSC website well before the examination date using their registration credentials.

SSC CPO 2026 Result

Results are declared stage-wise on the official portal, https://ssc.gov.in/. The SSC CPO result is provided as a PDF containing the names and roll numbers of qualified candidates, allowing aspirants to track their status throughout the selection cycle.

SSC CPO 2026 Cut Off

The SSC CPO Cut-Off 2026 is published alongside the result for each phase. By reviewing previous years' trends, candidates can better predict the scores required to qualify. To gain insight into current competition levels, review 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 2026 Preparation

Effective preparation for the SSC CPO 2026 requires mastery of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 subjects. Additionally, rigorous physical training is essential to clear the PET/PST and medical standards. Enhance your study plan with our Online Mock Test Series or by joining the Online Result Offline Classroom Program. Start your preparation now for a successful career as a Sub-Inspector.