SSC CPO 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for Sub-Inspector Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO 2026 notification for recruitment to Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the newly included Sub-Inspector (Fire) post in CISF.
The online application process started on September 10, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official SSC website until September 30, 2026, at 11 PM.
The last date for online fee payment is October 1, 2026, at 11 PM, while the application correction window is scheduled from October 8 to October 10, 2026.
The Computer-Based Examination date has not yet been announced.
SSC CPO 2026 Vacancy: 1,871 Tentative Posts
The latest recruitment information puts the total tentative vacancies at 1,871.
The vacancies are distributed across Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire services.
Post Vacancies
SI Executive, Delhi Police – Male 205
SI Executive, Delhi Police – Female 112
SI GD in CAPFs 1,320
SI Fire in CISF – Male 234
Total 1,871
Candidates should remember that these vacancies are tentative and may be revised by the concerned departments.
SSC CPO 2026 Important Dates
Event Date
Notification release September 10, 2026
Application starts September 10, 2026
Last date to apply September 30, 2026, 11 PM
Last date for fee payment October 1, 2026, 11 PM
Correction window October 8–10, 2026
Computer-Based Examination To be announced
Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial examination dates until SSC publishes the official schedule.
SSC CPO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
For most SSC CPO posts, the age limit is 20 to 25 years as on August 1, 2026.
Candidates must generally have been born between August 2, 2001 and August 1, 2006, both dates inclusive.
For the SI Fire post in CISF, the age limit is 18 to 30 years.
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories according to government rules.
For example:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
Other applicable relaxations as prescribed by SSC
Candidates should check the official notification for the exact category-specific requirements.
Educational Qualification
For Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and SI GD in CAPFs, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
Candidates appearing in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree may also apply, provided they obtain the required qualification by the prescribed closing date.
For SI Fire in CISF, the qualification requirements are different. Candidates may need either a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or a specified three-year engineering diploma, subject to the notification’s conditions.
Driving Licence Requirement for Delhi Police SI
Male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police are required to possess a valid driving licence for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) by the date specified for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests.
Candidates without the required licence may still be eligible for the CAPF SI posts, subject to fulfilling the applicable eligibility conditions.
SSC CPO 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100.
Women candidates, SC candidates, ST candidates and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempted from paying the application fee.
Category Fee
General/Other eligible candidates ₹100
Women Exempted
SC Exempted
ST Exempted
Eligible Ex-Servicemen Exempted
The fee can be paid through the online payment options specified by SSC.
How to Apply Online for SSC CPO 2026
Candidates can follow these steps:
Visit the official SSC website.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
Log in using the registered credentials.
Select the SSC CPO 2026 examination.
Enter personal, educational and other required details.
Complete the photograph and signature requirements.
Preview the application carefully.
Pay the applicable fee.
Submit the application.
Download or print the submitted application for future reference.
SSC has also advised candidates to use Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR where applicable.
The Commission has clarified that OTR created on the old ssc.nic.in website will not work for applications submitted through the new SSC website.
SSC CPO 2026 Exam Pattern
The selection process includes:
Paper-I → PST/PET → Paper-II → DME/RME → Document Verification → Final Selection
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
Paper-I is of one-hour duration, with sectional timing.
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
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
Paper-II is also conducted for one hour, with sectional timing.
Negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer applies in Paper-II.
SSC CPO 2026 Syllabus
The examination covers four broad areas:
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
Topics include analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, problem-solving and related reasoning concepts.
2. General Knowledge & General Awareness
Questions can cover current affairs, history, geography, culture, polity, Constitution, economics and scientific developments.
3. Quantitative Aptitude
Important areas include percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, profit and loss, time and distance, time and work, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and data-related topics.
4. English Comprehension
Candidates should prepare vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion and reading comprehension.
SSC CPO 2026 Physical Test: PET/PST
The physical stage is extremely important because candidates who qualify the written examination must also clear the prescribed physical requirements.
PET for Male Candidates
The prescribed events include:
100-metre race: 16 seconds
1.6-km race: 6.5 minutes
Long jump: 3.65 metres in three chances
High jump: 1.2 metres in three chances
Shot put: 4.5 metres in three chances
PET for Female Candidates
The events include:
100-metre race: 18 seconds
800-metre race: 4 minutes
Long jump: 2.7 metres in three chances
High jump: 0.9 metres in three chances
PST/PET is qualifying in nature and does not carry marks.
Physical standards such as height and chest requirements vary according to the post and applicable category.
SSC CPO 2026 Selection Process
The selection process broadly consists of:
Paper-I → PST/PET → Paper-II → Detailed Medical Examination/Review Medical Examination → Document Verification → Final Selection
Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage.
The minimum qualifying percentages stated for the examination are:
UR: 30%
OBC/EWS: 25%
Other categories: 20%
SSC may prescribe higher cut-offs depending on vacancies and the number of candidates.
SSC CPO 2026 NCC Bonus Marks
Eligible NCC certificate holders can receive bonus marks in Paper-I and Paper-II.
NCC Certificate Bonus in Each Paper
NCC ‘C’ 5% of maximum marks
NCC ‘B’ 3% of maximum marks
NCC ‘A’ 2% of maximum marks
The candidate must possess the relevant NCC certificate by the closing date of the application.
SSC CPO Post and Force Preferences
Candidates will have to provide their preferences for posts and forces at the stage specified by SSC.
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 carefully consider their preferences because SSC states that submitted preferences cannot subsequently be changed.
SSC CPO 2026 Admit Card
The SSC CPO admit card will be available online and will not be sent by post.
Examination city and centre information will be made available through the concerned regional SSC websites.
Candidates should regularly check the official SSC website and their regional SSC website for updates.
🇮🇳 SSC CPO 2026: ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಮಾಹಿತಿ
SSC CPO 2026 ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾಗಿದೆ.
🔹 ಅರ್ಜಿ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭ: ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 10, 2026
🔹 ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಲು ಕೊನೆಯ ದಿನ: ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 30, 2026
🔹 ಶುಲ್ಕ ಪಾವತಿ ಕೊನೆಯ ದಿನ: ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 1, 2026
🔹 ತಾತ್ಕಾಲಿಕ ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳು: 1,871
🔹 ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳು: ದೆಹಲಿ ಪೊಲೀಸ್, CAPFs ಮತ್ತು CISF Fire
🔹 ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ದಿನಾಂಕ: ಇನ್ನೂ ಪ್ರಕಟವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ
🔹 ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ: Paper-I → PST/PET → Paper-II → Medical → Document Verification
ಪುರುಷ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳ PET:
100 ಮೀಟರ್ ಓಟ – 16 ಸೆಕೆಂಡ್
1.6 ಕಿ.ಮೀ ಓಟ – 6.5 ನಿಮಿಷ
Long Jump – 3.65 ಮೀಟರ್
High Jump – 1.2 ಮೀಟರ್
Shot Put – 4.5 ಮೀಟರ್
ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವ ಮೊದಲು ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಮ್ಮ ವಯಸ್ಸು, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಹತೆ, ದೈಹಿಕ ಮಾನದಂಡ ಮತ್ತು ಇತರ ಅರ್ಹತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸುವುದು ಮುಖ್ಯ.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates interested in SSC CPO 2026 should not wait until the final day to apply.
First, complete the new SSC One-Time Registration and verify all personal and educational details. After submitting the application, candidates should immediately begin preparation for both the written examination and physical tests.
A balanced preparation plan should include:
Daily reasoning practice
Quantitative aptitude revision
Current affairs and general awareness
English comprehension practice
Mock tests
Running and endurance training
Long jump and high jump practice
Required documents and certificates
Candidates should also keep checking SSC’s official website for the Computer-Based Examination schedule and admit-card updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SSC CPO 2026 notification released?
The SSC CPO 2026 notification was released on September 10, 2026.
What is the last date to apply for SSC CPO 2026?
The last date to submit the application is September 30, 2026, up to 11 PM.
How many vacancies are available in SSC CPO 2026?
The latest reported tentative vacancy figure is 1,871 posts.
What is the SSC CPO application fee?
The application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.
Has the SSC CPO 2026 exam date been announced?
No. The Computer-Based Examination date is yet to be announced.
What is the age limit for SSC CPO?
For most posts, the age limit is 20–25 years. The SI Fire post in CISF has a different age limit of 18–30 years.
Is a graduation degree required?
Yes. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification is required for the Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI posts, subject to the specific notification conditions.
Does SSC CPO include a physical test?
Yes. Candidates shortlisted after Paper-I must qualify the prescribed PST/PET.
Final Takeaway
The SSC CPO 2026 recruitment provides opportunities for candidates seeking Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire.
With applications open until September 30, 2026, eligible candidates should complete the application carefully and begin preparation for both the written examination and physical tests.
The SSC CPO examination date is still awaited, so candidates should rely on ssc.gov.in and the concerned regional SSC websites for official updates.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for informational and educational purposes. Candidates should verify eligibility, vacancy figures, dates, examination rules and other requirements from the latest official SSC notification before applying. Vacancy figures are tentative and may be revised by SSC or the concerned departments.
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