SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online 1,871 Posts

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,871 SI Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 (SSC CPO 2026). The recruitment is being conducted for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF.

According to the official SSC notification, a total of 1,871 tentative vacancies is available. The online application process has started on 10 September 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.

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Candidates selected through SSC CPO 2026 will receive a Level-6 pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, along with applicable allowances and benefits under Government of India rules.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particular	Details
Exam Name	SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026
Conducting Authority	Staff Selection Commission
Advertisement/Notice No.	E/37/2026-C-2
Post Name	Sub-Inspector
Departments/Forces	Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB
Total Vacancies	1,871 (Tentative)
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	1 October 2026
Correction Window	8 October to 10 October 2026
Computer-Based Examination	To be notified later
Pay Level	Level 6
Basic Pay	₹35,400
Maximum Pay in Level	₹1,12,400
Official Website	SSC

The official notification identifies the recruitment notice as E/37/2026-C-2 and states that the computer-based examination schedule will be announced later.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 – Fully Updated ✨

Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following SSC CPO 2026 dates in mind:

Event	Date
SSC CPO Notification	10 September 2026
Online Application Starts	10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026, 11:00 PM
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	1 October 2026, 11:00 PM
Application Correction Window	8–10 October 2026
SSC CPO Paper-I	To be announced
PST/PET	To be announced
SSC CPO Paper-II	To be announced
Medical Examination	To be announced

SSC has specifically stated that the application correction window will remain open from 8 October to 10 October 2026 until 11:00 PM. The correction fee is ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second correction.

SSC CPO Vacancy 2026

The SSC CPO 2026 recruitment has 1,871 tentative vacancies across Delhi Police and CAPFs. The vacancy distribution in the official notification is as follows.

Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police

Post	Total Vacancies
SI (Executive), Delhi Police – Male	205
SI (Executive), Delhi Police – Female	112
Total	317

The male vacancies include open vacancies as well as vacancies reserved for eligible Ex-Servicemen categories.

Sub-Inspector GD in CAPFs

Force	Male	Female	Total
CRPF	225	29	254
BSF	435	22	457
ITBP	159	28	187
CISF	200	50	250
SSB	154	18	172
Total	1,173	147	1,320

Sub-Inspector Fire in CISF

Post	Total
SI (Fire), CISF – Male	234

Therefore:

Delhi Police: 317 + CAPFs: 1,320 + CISF Fire: 234 = 1,871 vacancies.

The vacancies are tentative and may be revised by the concerned departments/forces.

SSC CPO Salary 2026

SSC CPO posts carry Pay Level-6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Salary Structure

Component	Details
Pay Level	Level 6
Basic Pay	₹35,400
Pay Matrix Range	₹35,400–₹1,12,400
Dearness Allowance	As applicable
House Rent Allowance	As applicable
Transport Allowance	As applicable
Other Benefits	As per government rules

The official notification specifies Level-6 pay of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 for SI in CAPFs, SI Executive in Delhi Police and SI Fire in CISF.

The actual monthly salary received by an SSC CPO officer will depend on the place of posting, applicable allowances and statutory deductions. Therefore, candidates should not treat a fixed “in-hand salary” figure published by coaching websites as an official SSC figure.

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.

Candidates whose graduation result has been declared by the prescribed closing date may also be considered eligible, subject to production of documentary proof.

Driving Licence Requirement for Delhi Police SI Male

Male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police must possess a valid LMV driving licence for motorcycle and car by the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests.

Candidates without the required driving licence can still be eligible for the CAPF SI posts, subject to fulfilling other requirements.

Age Limit

For most SSC CPO posts, the age limit is 20 to 25 years as on 1 August 2026.

Candidates must have been born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006, inclusive.

For SI (Fire) in CISF, the age limit is 18 to 30 years, with the candidate’s date of birth required to fall between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008.

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after permissible deduction of military service
Eligible departmental candidates of Delhi Police	As per applicable rules

Special age-relaxation provisions also apply to certain eligible widows, divorced women, women judicially separated from their husbands and departmental candidates of Delhi Police.

Application Fee

The SSC CPO 2026 application fee is ₹100.

Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories are exempt from paying the application fee.

The fee can be paid online through:

• BHIM UPI
• Net Banking
• Visa
• MasterCard
• Maestro
• RuPay Debit Card

The last date for online fee payment is 1 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.

SSC CPO Selection Process

The SSC CPO 2026 selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Paper-I Computer-Based Examination
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Physical Endurance Test (PET)
4. Paper-II Computer-Based Examination
5. Detailed Medical Examination (DME/RME)
6. Document Verification
7. Final Selection and Force/Post Allocation

Paper-I is used to shortlist candidates for PST/PET. Candidates qualifying in PST/PET proceed to Paper-II. Medical examination is qualifying in nature, while final allocation is based principally on Paper-II performance and the preferences exercised by candidates.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-I

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Knowledge & General Awareness	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25
English Comprehension	25	25
Total	100	100

Duration: 1 hour

There is a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part.

Paper-II

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	20	40
General Knowledge & General Awareness	20	40
Quantitative Aptitude	20	40
English Comprehension	100	200
Total	160	400

Duration: 1 hour, with sectional timing for the first three parts and the prescribed time for English Comprehension.

Both papers consist of objective multiple-choice questions. Paper-I carries 0.25 marks negative marking for each wrong answer, while Paper-II carries 0.50 marks negative marking for each wrong answer.

SSC CPO Physical Test

The PST/PET is qualifying in nature and does not carry marks.

Physical Endurance Test for Male Candidates

Event	Requirement
100-metre race	16 seconds
1.6 km race	6.5 minutes
Long Jump	3.65 metres, 3 chances
High Jump	1.2 metres, 3 chances
Shot Put, 16 lbs	4.5 metres, 3 chances

Physical Endurance Test for Female Candidates

Event	Requirement
100-metre race	18 seconds
800-metre race	4 minutes
Long Jump	2.7 metres, 3 chances
High Jump	0.9 metres, 3 chances

There is no minimum chest measurement requirement for female candidates.

For male candidates applying for SI in Delhi Police, the standard height is generally 170 cm, while specified relaxations apply to candidates belonging to certain hill areas, Gorkhas, ST categories and other notified groups.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2026: Short Syllabus

The SSC CPO syllabus covers four major subjects in Paper-I and Paper-II.

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

Important areas include:

• Analogy
• Classification
• Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Syllogism
• Venn Diagrams
• Statement and Conclusion
• Spatial Visualization
• Problem Solving
• Visual Memory
• Figural Classification
• Non-verbal Reasoning
• Critical Thinking

2. General Knowledge & General Awareness

Questions are broadly based on:

• Current Affairs
• Indian History
• Geography
• Indian Polity
• Constitution
• Culture
• Economy
• Scientific Research
• General Science
• India and neighbouring countries

3. Quantitative Aptitude

Important topics include:

• Number System
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Average
• Profit & Loss
• Discount
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Time & Distance
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Data Interpretation
• Graphs and Charts

4. English Comprehension

The English section includes:

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Error Recognition
• Fill in the Blanks
• Spellings
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Sentence Structure
• Sentence Completion
• Idioms and Phrases
• Reading Comprehension

The official SSC syllabus states that Paper-II is of a higher difficulty level than Paper-I.

For candidates looking for a detailed subject-wise preparation guide, see our SSC CPO Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 guide.

NCC Bonus Marks

SSC provides bonus marks to eligible NCC certificate holders in both Paper-I and Paper-II:

NCC Certificate	Bonus
NCC ‘C’ Certificate	5% of maximum marks
NCC ‘B’ Certificate	3% of maximum marks
NCC ‘A’ Certificate	2% of maximum marks

The bonus is added to the normalized scores of eligible candidates.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying percentage prescribed by SSC is:

Category	Minimum Marks
UR	30%
OBC/EWS	25%
All Other Categories	20%

These qualifying marks are applicable to Paper-I and Paper-II, subject to the provisions of the official notification.

How to Apply for SSC CPO 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
3. Log in using the registered credentials.
4. Select the SSC CPO 2026 examination.
5. Complete the online application form.
6. Upload/provide the required details and photograph/signature as prescribed.
7. Pay the applicable application fee.
8. Carefully review the application.
9. Submit the application before 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
10. Download and retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

SSC has stated that the old OTR generated on the previous SSC website will not function on the new website. Candidates therefore need to complete OTR on ssc.gov.in.

Important Links

Particular	Link
SSC Official Website	Click Here
SSC CPO 2026 Official Notification	Download Notification
Apply Online	Visit SSC Website
SSC Tentative Vacancy Page	Check Vacancies
Previous Year Question Papers	Download Papers

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should carefully check their eligibility before submitting the application. The recruitment is highly competitive, and merely submitting an application does not guarantee admission to subsequent stages.

Candidates applying for Delhi Police SI should pay particular attention to the LMV driving licence requirement for male candidates. Candidates applying for CAPF positions should also remember that selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in India.

Candidates should also keep copies of their application, payment receipt and relevant educational/category documents safely until completion of the recruitment process.

SSC CPO 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

What is SSC CPO 2026?
SSC CPO 2026 is the Staff Selection Commission’s recruitment examination for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces.
How many vacancies are available in SSC CPO 2026?
There are 1,871 tentative vacancies in the 2026 recruitment.
When does SSC CPO 2026 registration start?
The online application process starts on 10 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for SSC CPO 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
What is the SSC CPO application fee?
The application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt.
What is the SSC CPO salary?
SSC CPO SI posts carry Pay Level-6, with a basic pay starting at ₹35,400 and a pay-matrix range of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400, plus applicable allowances.
What is the educational qualification for SSC CPO?
Candidates generally need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.
What is the age limit for SSC CPO?
For most posts, the age limit is 20–25 years as on 1 August 2026. The SI Fire post in CISF has an age limit of 18–30 years.
When will the SSC CPO exam be conducted?
The SSC notification states that the Computer-Based Examination schedule will be notified later.

The SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for graduates seeking Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police and India’s Central Armed Police Forces. With 1,871 tentative vacancies, Level-6 pay and a nationwide recruitment process, the examination is expected to attract a large number of applicants.

Interested candidates should complete their applications well before the 30 September 2026 deadline and begin preparing for Paper-I, particularly Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English. Physical preparation should also begin early because the PST/PET is a mandatory qualifying stage for eligible candidates.

Candidates should rely on the official SSC website for subsequent announcements regarding examination dates, admit cards, results and other recruitment updates.