The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO Notification 2026 on 10th September 2026 for the recruitment of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Along with the notification, the Commission has activated the online application process on its official website, ssc.gov.in.

Interested and eligible candidates who aspire to join the Delhi Police or CAPFs as Sub-Inspectors can now check the detailed notification, eligibility criteria, vacancy details, selection process, exam pattern, salary, and other important information before applying online.

SSC CPO Notification 2026 Out

The SSC CPO Notification 2026 PDF has been released on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission. The notification contains complete information regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, physical standards, medical examination, salary, and important dates.

Download SSC CPO Notification 2026 PDF

Quick Takeaways from SSC CPO Official Notification

• New post added: SI (Fire)-Male in CISF, Level-6, ₹35,400- 1,12,400, did not exist in the previous year notifications.
• Exam Pattern Changed: Paper 1 has been made qualifying and reduced to 100 marks from previous 200 marks. Paper 2 has been completely redesigned. It now covers Reasoning, GA, Quant, and English. Total marks is however, the same (200).
• Negative marking doubled in Paper-II: Increased from 0.25 to 0.50 per wrong answer.
• Age limit for SI (Fire)-Male in CISF is 18 to 30 years unlike other posts.
• Delhi Police SI seats have grown, while CAPF SI (GD) seats have shrunk significantly.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: Highlights

The SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 is one of the most sought-after recruitment drives conducted annually for graduates seeking a career in the police force. Candidates are advised to submit their application forms from 10th September to 30th September 2026 (11 PM).

SSC CPO 2026 Important Dates

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SSC CPO Vacancy 2026

The Staff Selection Commission has announced 1871 vacancies for the post of Sub-Inspector in various Central Armed Police Forces and Delhi Police. The category-wise and force-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification PDF and is also shared here.

Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Male

Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Female

Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs

Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF – Male

SSC CPO 2026 Vacancy Analysis

Total vacancies have been dropped from 3,073 (2025) to 1,871 (2026), a fall of 1,202 vacancies, even after adding 234 new SI Fire posts.

• Delhi Police SI (Male): Increased from 142 to 205 (+63 vacancies).
• Delhi Police SI (Female): Increased from 70 to 112 (+42 vacancies).
• CAPF SI (GD): Sharp cut from 2,861 to 1,320 – a reduction of 1,541 vacancies.
• CISF SI (Fire): Entirely new stream, 234 vacancies, not available in previous years.

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed by SSC before submitting the application form. 

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.

For the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police (Male), candidates must possess a valid LMV (Motor Car) Driving License on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests.

SSC CPO Age Limit 2026 (As on 1/8/2026)

All posts except SI (Fire) in CISF: 20 to 25 years. Candidates must be born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006.

SI (Fire) in CISF: 18 to 30 years. Candidates must be born between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008.

Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

Age Relaxation

SSC CPO Apply Online 2026 Direct Link

The Staff Selection Commission has activated the SSC CPO Apply Online 2026 link along with the release of the official notification. Eligible graduates can register online through the SSC’s new portal. For the ease of candidates, we have provided the direct link to apply below. The last date to apply is 30th September 2026 (11 PM).

SSC CPO Apply Online 2026 Direct Link (ACTIVE)

How to Apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to apply online for SSC CPO 2026:

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
3. Log in using your Registration ID and Password.
4. Click on the SSC CPO 2026 Apply Online link.
5. Fill in all personal, educational, and communication details.
6. Upload the required photograph and signature.
7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
8. Preview the application form carefully.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required for SSC CPO Apply Online

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the application form.

• Graduation Certificate/Marksheet
• Aadhaar Card or Valid ID Proof
• Passport Size Photograph
• Signature
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (if required)
• Valid Driving Licence (Delhi Police SI Male)

SSC CPO Application Fee 2026

Application Correction Window

The Application Correction Window will be open from 8th October to 10th October 2026 (up to 11:00 PM). Candidates who have successfully submitted their online application along with the required fee within the prescribed deadline will be eligible to make corrections.

Candidates can modify and resubmit their application up to two times during this window. A correction fee of Rs. 200 for the first correction and Rs. 500 for the second correction will be applicable to all candidates.

SSC CPO Selection Process 2026

The SSC CPO recruitment process consists of the following stages: 

1. Paper 1 (Computer-Based Examination)
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Physical Endurance Test (PET)
4. Paper 2 (Computer-Based Examination)
5. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
6. Document Verification

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026 and PET/PST

Candidates can go through the following exam pattern insights and the Physical Endurance Test and Physical Standard Test details for the SSC CPO 2026 Recruitment:

Paper 1

The duration of the exam is 2 hours, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer.

Paper 2

What is the negative marking in SSC CPO 2026 Exam?

The SSC CPO exam consists of Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). There is a negative marking for incorrect answers in both papers:

SSC CPO Physical Standards Test (PST) for Male Candidates

SSC CPO Physical Standards Test (PST) for Female Candidates

SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test (PET) for Male Candidates

SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test (PET) for Female Candidates

SSC CPO NCC Bonus Marks

Candidates holding NCC certificates as on the closing date of applications will be awarded bonus marks in both Paper-I and Paper-II. These bonus marks will be added to the candidate’s normalised score.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2026

SSC CPO Salary 2026

Selected candidates are appointed as Sub-Inspectors under Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC.