SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026. Through this recruitment examination, eligible candidates can apply for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF.
The online application process starts on 10 September 2026 and the last date to submit the application is 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. The Computer Based Examination date will be announced later by SSC.
This recruitment is a good opportunity for graduates looking for Central Government Jobs, Police Jobs, SSC Jobs and Defence/Paramilitary Jobs.
SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Recruiting Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Examination: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026
- Post: Sub-Inspector
- Total Tentative Vacancies: 1,871
- Application Mode: Online
- Starting Date: 10 September 2026
- Last Date: 30 September 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 1 October 2026
- Application Correction: 8 October 2026 to 10 October 2026
- Computer Based Examination: To be notified
- Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
The notification states that the posts carry Pay Level-6 with a salary scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF are classified as Group B posts, while Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police is classified as Group C.
SSC CPO 2026 Vacancy Details
The SSC CPO 2026 notification includes vacancies for Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire.
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police – Male
Total Vacancies: 205
These include vacancies under Open, Ex-Servicemen and special Ex-Servicemen categories.
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police – Female
Total Vacancies: 112
- The category-wise vacancies include UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS posts.
- Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
- The notification provides vacancies in:
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
The CAPF vacancies include both male and female posts. The total CAPF vacancies mentioned in the notification are 1,320 for male and female candidates combined.
Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF
- Total Vacancies: 234
- These vacancies are for male candidates and include UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories.
Therefore, the notification contains 1,871 tentative vacancies in total.
SSC CPO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should carefully check the eligibility conditions before submitting the online application.
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 equivalent qualification.
- Candidates who have appeared for their Bachelor's degree examination may also apply, provided they acquire the required qualification on or before the closing date of the online application.
- For Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, the educational qualification is different. Candidates require a Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or the specified three-year diploma qualification in the relevant engineering disciplines mentioned in the notification.
Driving Licence Requirement
For Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, male candidates must possess a valid LMV driving licence for Motorcycle and Car on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests.
Male candidates without the required driving licence can still be eligible for the Sub-Inspector posts in CAPFs.
SSC CPO Age Limit 2026
The crucial date for determining age is 1 August 2026.
For all posts except SI (Fire) in CISF, the age limit is:
20 to 25 years
The candidate must have been born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006.
For Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, the age limit is:
18 to 30 years
The notification also provides age relaxation for eligible categories.
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
Ex-Servicemen: As per the applicable rules
Other specified categories: Relaxation as mentioned in the official notification.
SSC CPO Salary 2026
- The selected candidates will receive a Pay Level-6 salary of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
- The post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector in CAPFs and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF carries the Level-6 pay scale specified in the notification.
- Apart from basic pay, government employees may receive applicable allowances and benefits according to the relevant rules.
SSC CPO Selection Process 2026
The SSC CPO recruitment process consists of multiple stages.
- Paper-I – Computer Based Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Paper-II – Computer Based Examination
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Document Verification
PST/PET and medical examination are qualifying stages. Final selection and force/post allocation are based mainly on performance in Paper-II, including applicable NCC bonus marks, and the candidate's post/force preference.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026
The duration is 1 hour, with sectional timing for the first three parts and the English Comprehension section.
Negative Marking
- Candidates should be careful while attempting the examination because there is negative marking.
- Paper-I: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Paper-II: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Questions are objective multiple-choice type.
SSC CPO Physical Test 2026
Physical fitness is an important part of SSC CPO recruitment.
PET for Male Candidates
The notification prescribes:
- 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
PET for Female Candidates
- 100 metre race – 18 seconds
- 800 metre race – 4 minutes
- Long Jump – 2.7 metres, 3 chances
- High Jump – 0.9 metres, 3 chances
PST/PET does not carry marks and is qualifying/elimination in nature. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must meet the prescribed PST and other requirements.
SSC CPO Physical Standards
- For many candidates, the prescribed height for SI posts is 170 cm for male candidates and 157 cm for female candidates, with specific relaxations for eligible categories and regions.
- For example, certain male candidates from specified hill areas and other listed regions have a minimum height of 165 cm, while the prescribed standard for certain female categories is 155 cm or 154 cm depending on the category.
- Candidates should read the official notification carefully because physical standards vary according to the post and category.
SSC CPO Application Fee 2026
- The application fee is:₹100
- However, women candidates, SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
- The fee can be paid through online payment methods such as BHIM UPI, Net Banking and eligible debit card options.
How to Apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit the application online through the SSC website.
Step-by-step application process
Step 1: Visit the official SSC website.
Step 2: Complete the required One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
Step 3: Log in using the Registration Number and Password.
Step 4: Select “Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2026” under the Latest Notifications section.
Step 5: Enter the required educational and other details.
Step 6: Select examination centres and other required preferences.
Step 7: Upload/capture the photograph and upload the signature according to the prescribed instructions.
Step 8: Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Step 9: Carefully check the application preview.
Step 10: Submit the application and keep a copy for future reference.
SSC specifically advises candidates to complete the OTR on ssc.gov.in, as an OTR created on the old SSC website will not function on the new website. Applications can be submitted through the SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.
SSC CPO Important Dates 2026
- Notification / Application Start: 10 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 30 September 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 1 October 2026
- Application Correction: 8 October 2026 to 10 October 2026
- SSC CPO Computer Based Examination: To be announced
The last date for online application submission is 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final hours to submit the application.
NCC Certificate Bonus Marks
NCC certificate holders can receive bonus marks in both Paper-I and Paper-II.
The notification provides:
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate: 5% of maximum marks in each paper
- NCC ‘B’ Certificate: 3% of maximum marks in each paper
- NCC ‘A’ Certificate: 2% of maximum marks in each paper
These bonus marks are added to the normalized scores as specified in the notification.
SSC CPO Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks, before adding applicable NCC bonus marks, are:
- UR: 30%
- OBC/EWS: 25%
- Other categories: 20%
However, qualifying marks alone do not guarantee selection. Candidates are shortlisted at different stages based on their performance and the applicable cut-off.
SSC CPO Post and Force Preferences
Candidates can indicate their preference for posts/forces.
The options include:
- Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police
- Sub-Inspector in BSF
- Sub-Inspector in CISF
- Sub-Inspector in CRPF
- Sub-Inspector in ITBP
- Sub-Inspector in SSB
- Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF
Candidates should be careful while selecting preferences because the preference once submitted is treated as final and irreversible. A candidate who does not opt for a particular post/force will not be considered for that post/force.
Important Things Candidates Should Remember
If you are planning to apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026, don't wait until the last date.
Before submitting the application, make sure that:
- Your educational qualification meets the requirements.
- Your age is within the prescribed limit.
- You have the required driving licence if applying for Delhi Police as a male candidate.
- You meet the required physical standards.
- Your category certificates are valid and in the prescribed format.
- Your photograph and signature meet SSC requirements.
- You carefully select your examination centres.
- You carefully check your post/force preferences.
- You complete the fee payment, if applicable.
- You save the final submitted application for future reference.
Candidates who qualify the written examination must be prepared for the physical tests as well. The recruitment process is not limited to the written examination, so physical preparation should start early.
Important Link
Official SSC Website: https://ssc.gov.in
Candidates are advised to read the complete official SSC CPO 2026 notification before applying. The information above is prepared from the official examination notice and highlights the major recruitment details.