SSC CPO Selection Process 2026, Stage-Wise Details Here

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Lakhs of candidates participate in the SSC CPO exam to fulfil their aspirations of getting a government job. The SSC CPO Selection Process 2026 is designed to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPF, SI (Executive) – Male/Female in Delhi Police, and Sub-Inspector (Fire)- Male in CISF.

The process is carried out in multiple stages to thoroughly test a candidate’s knowledge, physical fitness, and overall suitability for the role. Understanding the complete selection process is essential for candidates to plan their preparation effectively and improve their chances of final selection.

SSC CPO Selection Process 2026

Once you are familiar with the SSC CPO selection process, you can start the preparation accordingly. Have a look at the selection process mentioned below.

Paper 1 Written Exam
Physical Endurance Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
Paper 2 written exam
Medical Examination

Tier	Type of Examination
Tier-I	Objective Multiple Choice
PET/PST	Running, Long Jump, High Jump, and Short Put
Tier-II	Objective Multiple Choice

The final merit list will be tabulated based on a candidate’s performance in all three phases of the SSC CPO Exam.

SSC CPO Selection Stage 1: Paper I

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026 is explained below.

Questions asked in both paper-1 and paper-2 of SSC CPO will be of objective multiple-choice type.
Questions asked will be bilingual, i.e. in both Hindi and English.
0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

Part	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Part A	General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25	1 Hour (15 Mins per section)
Part B	General Knowledge & General Awareness	25	25
Part C	Quantitative Aptitude	25	25
Part D	English Comprehension	25	25
–	Total	100	100

SSC CPO Selection Stage 2 2026- Physical Standard Test (PST)

Only those candidates, who have scored above the cut-off marks fixed by the Commission in Paper I would be required to appear in the Physical Endurance Test/Medical examination. Only those candidates, who qualified in PET/PST and were found medically fit will be allowed to appear in SSC CPO Paper II

Physical Standard Test for Male Candidates:

Activity	Time
100 Meters Race	16 Seconds
1.6 Km Race	6.5 Minutes
3.65 Metres Long Jump	3 Chances
1.2 Metres High Jump	3 Chances
Shot put (16 Lbs)	4.5 Metres, 3 Chances

Physical Standard Test for Female Candidates:

Activity	Time
100 Meters Race	18 Seconds
800 Metres Race	4 Minutes
2.7 Metres (9 Feet) Long Jump	3 Chances
0.9 Metres (3 Feet) High Jump	3 Chances

SSC CPO Stage 3: Paper 2

The questions in SSC CPO Exam paper 2 will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type.
A negative marking of 0.50 marks will be made for each incorrect answer marked.

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	20	40	20 Mins
General Knowledge and General Awareness	20	40	20 Mins
Quantitative Aptitude	20	40	20 Mins
English Comprehension	100	200	1 Hour
Total	160	320	2 Hours

SSC CPO Stage 3: Medical Examination

Candidates who pass the paper 2 examinations and turn up for the medical test will be assessed by the medical officers of the CAPFs/ Central/State Government Hospital or Dispensary.
Candidates who are assessed to be unfit are informed about the same. Within 15 days, they can apply for review by the Medical Review Board.
The decision from the Review Medical Board is considered to be final, and no further appeals are entertained.