The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO Exam Date 2026 on 1st October 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,871 vacancies for the posts of SI (Fire) in CISF, SI (GD) in CAPFs, and SI (Executive) in Delhi Police. Both male and female candidates who meet the eligibility requirements are eligible. Candidates can check the complete SSC CPO Exam Schedule 2026 below.
SSC CPO Exam Date 2026 Out
The Staff Selection Commission has officially announced the examination schedule for SSC CPO 2026. According to this notice, the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 is scheduled to take place between 20th and 28th November, 2026, and will be conducted entirely in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) format.
Candidates should regularly check the SSC’s official website for the latest updates. Details such as shift timings, admit card release, and the dates for the next selection stages, including PET/PST and Paper-II, are expected to be announced soon.
SSC CPO Notification 2026
This year, SSC has made some vital changes to the Delhi Police SI Examination process. The exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 has been completely revised; a new post – SI (Fire) Male has been added to the post list. The exam centre list has also been updated. Candidates can read the Official Notification PDF provided here.
Download Delhi Police SI Notification 2026 PDF
SSC CPO SI Exam 2026: Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC CPO Exam 2026 |
| Posts | Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police & CAPFs) |
| Vacancy | 1871 |
| Level | National |
| Exam Date | 20 to 28 November 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Selection Process | Paper 1, PET/PST, Paper 2, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CPO Exam 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 10th September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 10th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit form |
30th September 2026 (11 PM)
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| Last Date for Fee Payment |
1st October 2026 (11 PM)
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| Application Correction Window |
8th to 10th October 2026 (11 PM)
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| Paper 1 Exam Date | 20th to 28th November 2026 |
| PET/PST | TBA |
| Paper 2 Exam | TBA |
| Final Result |
TBA
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SSC CPO SI Vacancy 2026 Details Category Wise
The Staff Selection Commission has released 1,871 vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces. Candidates can check the category-wise and force-wise vacancy details in the official notification PDF provided here.
Delhi Police SI (Executive) Male Vacancy
| Details | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| Open | 77 | 49 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 184 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Others) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Special Category) | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 9 |
| Total Vacancies | 87 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 20 | 205 |
Delhi Police SI (Executive) Female Vacancy
| Details (Open) | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| Total Vacancies | 47 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 112 |
CAPF SI (GD) Vacancy
| Force | Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Grand Total | ESM (10%) |
| CRPF | Male | 90 | 23 | 61 | 34 | 17 | 225 | 254 | 25 |
| BSF | Male | 178 | 43 | 117 | 65 | 32 | 435 | 457 | 46 |
| BSF | Female | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 | ||
| ITBP | Male | 89 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 1 | 159 | 187 | 19 |
| ITBP | Female | 16 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 28 | ||
| CISF | Male | 82 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 200 | 250 | 25 |
| CISF | Female | 21 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 50 | ||
| SSB | Male | 103 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 154 | 172 | 17 |
| SSB | Female | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18 | ||
| Total | Male | 542 | 118 | 280 | 163 | 70 | 1,173 | 1,320 | 132 |
| Total | Female | 59 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 147 |
| Force | Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Grand Total | ESM (10%) |
| CRPF | Male | 90 | 23 | 61 | 34 | 17 | 225 | 254 | 25 |
| CRPF | Female | 12 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 29 | ||
| BSF | Male | 178 | 43 | 117 | 65 | 32 | 435 | 457 | 46 |
| BSF | Female | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 | ||
| ITBP | Male | 89 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 1 | 159 | 187 | 19 |
| ITBP | Female | 16 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 28 | ||
| CISF | Male | 82 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 200 | 250 | 25 |
| CISF | Female | 21 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 50 | ||
| SSB | Male | 103 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 154 | 172 | 17 |
| SSB | Female | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18 | ||
| Total | Male | 542 | 118 | 280 | 163 | 70 | 1,173 | 1,320 | 132 |
| Total | Female | 59 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 147 |
CISF SI (Fire) – Male Vacancy
|
Category-wise
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UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | ESM (10%) |
| Total Vacancies | 74 | 75 | 52 | 16 | 17 | 234 | 18 |
SSC CPO Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed by SSC before submitting the application form.
Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised 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.
CPO SI 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 applies to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
CPO SI Age Relaxation
| Category |
Age Relaxation / Upper Age Limit After 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 for receipt of online applications
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| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried |
Up to 35 years of age
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| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried (SC/ST) |
Up to 40 years of age
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| Departmental candidates (UR/EWS) with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service |
Up to 30 years of age
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| Departmental candidates (OBC) with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service |
Up to 33 years of age
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| Departmental candidates (SC/ST) with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service |
Up to 35 years of age
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SSC CPO Application Form 2026
The application process window has been closed. Eligible graduates can apply online through the new application portal.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen (Eligible) | Nil |
SSC CPO Selection Process
The SSC CPO/Delhi Police SI recruitment process consists of the following stages:
| Stage | Selection Process | Details |
| 1 | Paper 1 |
Candidates first appear for the computer-based Paper 1 examination. Those who qualify are shortlisted for the physical tests.
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| 2 | PET/PST |
Shortlisted candidates must qualify the Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). This stage is qualifying in nature.
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| 3 | Paper 2 |
Candidates who qualify the PET/PST appear for Paper 2. The exam pattern for Paper 2 has been revised.
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| 4 | First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) |
The result will be announced in FRTA format, after which candidates will have to submit their post preferences.
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| 5 | Document Verification |
Candidates who qualify the required stages must produce their original educational, category, and other relevant documents for verification.
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| 6 | Medical Examination |
Finally, candidates undergo a medical examination to determine their medical fitness for appointment to the post.
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SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates can check the exam pattern along with the Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) requirements for the recruitment process below.
Paper 1 Pattern
The duration of the exam is 2 hours, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 15 Mins |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 15 Mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 Mins |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 25 | 15 Mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Paper 2 Pattern
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
Time Duration
|
| I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 20 Mins |
| II | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 20 Mins |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 | 20 Mins |
| IV | English Comprehension | 100 | 200 | 1 Hour |
| Total | – | 160 | 320 | 2 Hours |
Negative Marking
The exam consists of objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There is negative marking for incorrect answers in both papers:
| Paper |
Negative Marking per Wrong Answer
|
| Paper-I | 0.25 marks |
| Paper-II | 0.50 marks |
Important Changes in SSC CPO Exam Structure
- Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 has been changed completely. Paper 1 is cut in half and sectional timing added.
- Paper 2 no longer consists of English only, and now it includes Reasoning, Quants, and GA as well. The complete pattern is provided above.
- Negative marking in Paper 2 doubled to 0.50 per wrong answer.
- Paper-II difficulty officially flagged as higher. The notification states Paper-2 will be tougher than Paper-I.
- Final merit now based on Paper-II only.
- Medical shortlisting also shifted to Paper-II only. Paper-I marks are no longer part of the medical-shortlisting basis either.
Physical Standards Test (PST) for Male Candidates
| Category | Height | Chest |
| General | 170 cm | 80-85 cm |
| Hill Areas | 165 cm | 80-85 cm |
| ST Candidates | 162.5 cm | 77-82 cm |
Physical Standards Test (PST) for Female Candidates
| Category | Height |
| General | 157 cm |
| Hill Areas | 155 cm |
| ST Candidates | 154 cm |
Physical Endurance Test (PET) for Male Candidates
| Event | Standard |
| 100 Metre Race | 16 Seconds |
| 1.6 Km Race | 6.5 Minutes |
| Long Jump |
3.65 Metres (3 Chances)
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| High Jump |
1.2 Metres (3 Chances)
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| Shot Put (16 lbs) |
4.5 Metres (3 Chances)
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Physical Endurance Test (PET) for Female Candidates
| Event | Standard |
| 100 Metre Race | 18 Seconds |
| 800 Metre Race | 4 Minutes |
| Long Jump |
2.7 Metres (3 Chances)
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| High Jump |
0.9 Metres (3 Chances)
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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.
| S. No. | NCC Certificate |
Bonus Marks in Paper-I & Paper-II
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| 1 | NCC ‘C’ Certificate |
5% of the maximum marks
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| 2 | NCC ‘B’ Certificate |
3% of the maximum marks
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| 3 | NCC ‘A’ Certificate |
2% of the maximum marks
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What is SSC CPO Exam Date 2026?
The tentative dates for Delhi Police Paper 1 and Paper 2 are yet to be announced. The examinations are expected to take place in early 2027.
The detailed exam schedule, including shift timings, city intimation, and admit card information, will be published on the official website.
Exam City Intimation and Admit Card
The city intimation slip mentioning the exam city for Paper 1 will be released 8-10 days before the exam date and the admit card will be released 2-3 days before the exam date. Candidates will be able to check their exam city and admit card by logging in with their Registration ID and Password.
SSC CPO Syllabus
The Syllabus for the SSC CPO Exam is provided here. It consists of General Intelligence & Reasoning, GK & GA, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language & Comprehension. The topics included in the syllabus are provided below:
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Classification
- Number Series
- Logical Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
B. General Knowledge & General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian History
- Geography
- Polity
- Economy
- Science
- Static GK
- Awards
- Sports
- Books and Authors
C. Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio
- Average
- Time & Work
- Speed
- Time & Distance
- Mensuration
- Geometry
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Data Interpretation
D. English Language & Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Cloze Test
- Reading Comprehension
- Error Detection
- Sentence Improvement
SSC CPO SI Salary 2026
Selected candidates are appointed as Sub-Inspectors under Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC.
| Post | Pay Scale | Classification |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs | Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial
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| Sub-Inspector (Executive) – Male/Female in Delhi Police | Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | Group ‘C’ |
| Sub-Inspector (FIRE) – Male in CISF | Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial
|
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