When will the SSC CPO 2026 Notification be released?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the SSC CPO 2026 Notification soon.

What is the salary range for selected candidates in SSC CPO?

Selected candidates will receive a salary in the range of Rs. 35400-112400/- as per Pay Level-6.

What is the selection process?

The selection process for SSC CPO includes Tier 1 Computer Based Test, PST, PET, Tier 2 CBT, and Document Verification.

Who can apply for SSC CPO?

Anyone with a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university. For Delhi Police SI (Male), a valid Driving License for LMV is also needed.

What is the age limit to apply for SSC CPO?

Candidates must be between 20 to 25 years. Age relaxation is given to reserved categories

What is the exam pattern for Paper 1?

The exam pattern for SSC CPO Tier 1 is given below. 200 questions (50 each from Reasoning, GK, Maths, English) Total: 200 marks Time: 2 hours Negative marking: -0.25 marks for each wrong answer

SSC CPO 2026 Notification, Exam Date Out, Online Form

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC CPO Exam every year to recruit eligible candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), as well as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

The SSC CPO Notification 2026 is expected to be released soon on the official website, www.ssc.gov.in. Interested candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC website for the latest updates regarding the notification, application dates, eligibility criteria, and other important announcements related to the SSC CPO 2026 recruitment.

SSC CPO Notification 2026

The official Notification PDF contains vacancy details, exam date, online application dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, exam centre, etc. It is important to read the PDF before applying to ensure your suitability for the post and to get familiar with the examination cycle. We will share the official PDF here after it gets released on the SSC website.

About SSC CPO Exam

SSC CPO stands for the Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organisation Examination, which is conducted annually to recruit candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI). Candidates who possess a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for this examination.

The selection process includes Tier 1 (Paper 1), Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Standard Test (PET/PST), Tier 2 (Paper 2), and a Medical Examination. Candidates who successfully clear all stages are appointed based on the requirements of the respective force or department.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: Highlights

Particular	Details
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name	Sub Inspector in Delhi Police, Sub Inspector in CAPFs, Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF
Vacancies	TBA
Category	Govt Jobs
Application Mode	Online
Exam Level	National
Selection Process	Paper-I PET/PST Paper-II Medical Examination
Salary	For SI- Rs. 35400-112400/- For ASI- Rs. 29200-92300/-
Job Location	Delhi
Official Website	@ssc.gov.in

SSC CPO SI 2026 Important Dates

The details of the important dates have been mentioned in the table given below for the SSC CPO 2026.

Events	Dates
Notification Release Dates	Soon
Online Application Starts	–
Last Date to Apply Online	–
Last date for making fee payment (Online)	–
Window for Application Form Correction and online payment of Correction Charges	–
SSC CPO Paper-I Exam Date 2026	October-November 2026
SSC CPO PET PST Exam Date 2026	—

SSC CPO Vacancy Details 2026

The Vacancy details will be announced along with the official notification. This year, the SSC CPO Exam will be held to fill SI posts in Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB. Candidates can also refer to the previous year’s post-wise vacancy distribution for reference.

Last year (2025), a total of 3073 vacancies were released, and a similar number of openings can be expected this year as well.

SSC CPO 2026 Application Process

The Registration will start soon on the official website of SSC at www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates have to make an Aadhaar authentication-based One Time Registration, and then they can fill out the application form.

Application Fee

The application fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards. The application fee is:

For Gen/OBC: Rs. 100/-

For Female candidates/SC/ST/ESM: Exempted

Steps to Fill Out the SSC CPO Application Form

Go to the official website of SSC at www.ssc.gov.in.
Now, click on the Apply Online button given on the homepage. After you click, you will see the link to apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026.
Now, make your Aadhaar authentication-based One Time Registration, if not done.
A unique ID and Password will be provided to you after completing the registration, and you can login to proceed to fill out the application form.
Now, upload documents, fill in the details, and pay the application fee.
Before submitting, cross-check for any mistakes and after that, submit the application form.
Take a printout of the application form for future use.

SSC CPO 2026 Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must fulfil the eligibility criteria to apply for SSC CPO. Educational Qualifications and Age Limit required for the job are explained below points.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates having a Graduation Degree in any stream from any recognized university will be eligible for this post.
For the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (only) – Male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) as on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Standard Tests. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to undergo Physical Endurance and Standard Tests.

Age Limit

Minimum Age Limit – 20 years
Maximum Age Limit – 25 years

Age Relaxation

The age relaxation is given to the reserved category as per the government rules and is tabulated below.

Category	Age 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.
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married.	Up to 35 years of age
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not re-married. (SC/ ST)	Up to 40 years of age
Departmental candidates (Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date	Up to 30 years of age
Departmental candidates (OBC) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date.	Up to 33 years of age
Departmental candidates (SC/ ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date.	Up to 35 years of age

Nationality/ Citizenship

A candidate must be either:
1. a citizen of India, or
2. a subject of Nepal, or
3. a subject of Bhutan, or
4. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories 2 and 3 above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
5. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary will be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.

SSC CPO Selection Process

The selection is done in four different stages. The classification of the stages of the SSC CPO Selection Process has been shared below in the table.

Stages	Name of the Stages
Stage 1	Paper 1- Computer-Based Test
Stage 2	Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Stage 3	Paper 2- Computer-Based Test
Stage 4	Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

SSC CPO Exam Pattern

The SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026 is explained below.

Questions asked in both paper-1 and paper-2 of SSC CPO 2026 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.
Duration is 2 hours
There are a total of 4 sections in the Tier 1 Exam, and each carries equal number of questions

SSC CPO Exam Pattern for Tier 1
Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50
General Awareness	50	50
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
English Comprehension	50	50
Total	200	200

The final merit list will be tabulated based on a candidate’s performance in all three phases of the SSC CPO Exam and then the Medical Examination of the selected candidates will take place.

The SSC CPO Tier 2 exam is Test of English Language and Comprehension. Total Marks is 200 and total questions are 200.

Section	No. of Questions	Total Marks
English Language and Comprehension	200	200

Also Check: SSC CPO Previous Year Question Paper

SSC CPO Syllabus

The SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 consists of topics from the subjects such as General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Before starting their preparation, candidates must know the topics in detail and recognise their weaknesses and strengths. This will help in planning systematically for higher chances of success.

Paper Name	Section	Topics Covered
Paper 1	1. General Intelligence & Reasoning	• Verbal & Non-verbal reasoning • Analogies (Semantic, Symbolic/Number, Figural) • Classification (Semantic, Symbolic/Number, Figural) • Series (Semantic, Number, Figural) • Coding-Decoding • Word Building, Syllogism • Problem Solving, Judgment, Decision Making • Space Orientation & Visualization • Venn Diagrams, Embedded Figures • Pattern Folding & Completion • Drawing Inferences, Critical Thinking • Address, Date & City Matching • Emotional & Social Intelligence
	2. General Knowledge & General Awareness	• Current Events • Environmental & Social Awareness • History & Culture of India • Geography (India & Neighbouring countries) • Indian Polity & Constitution • Economic Scene • Scientific Research
	3. Quantitative Aptitude	• Number System (Whole numbers, Decimals, Fractions) • Percentage, Ratio & Proportion • Square Roots, Averages • Profit & Loss, Discount, Mixture & Alligation • Time, Work, Speed & Distance • Algebra (Basic Identities, Surds) • Geometry (Triangles, Circles, Polygons, etc.) • Mensuration (Cylinders, Cones, Spheres, etc.) • Trigonometry (Ratios, Heights & Distances) • Graphs of Linear Equations • Data Interpretation (Histogram, Bar Graph, Pie Chart)
	4. English Comprehension (Paper 1)	• Basic English Understanding • Reading Comprehension • Grammar & Sentence Structure • Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms) • Writing Ability
Paper 2:	English Language & Comprehension	• Error Detection • Fill in the Blanks (Verbs, Prepositions, Articles) • Grammar Rules & Sentence Completion • Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms) • Idioms & Phrases • Comprehension Passages • Spellings & Usage

SSC CPO 2026 Salary

SSC CPO Salary is a common attraction to candidates who prepare for this exam. SSC CPO offers a highly respectable position, a well-paid salary, allowances, and an assured future through a pension making the job too much more appealing.

Post Name	Level	Group	Pay Scale / Salary
Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (Male/ Female)	6	‘C’ Non-Gazetted	Rs. 35400-112400/-
Sub Inspector in CAPF	6	‘B’ Non-Gazetted	Rs. 35400-112400/-

SSC CPO 2026 Hall Ticket

The SSC CPO Hall Ticket is an important document that candidates must carry to the exam centre. It will be released 2-3 days before the exam on the official SSC website. Candidates can download their hall ticket by logging in with their registration number and date of birth. The hall ticket contains important details like exam date, time, venue, and instructions. Without it, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam.