The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The examination provides an opportunity for eligible graduates to apply for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB, along with the Sub-Inspector (Fire) post in CISF.
According to the official examination notice, the online application process started on 10 September 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. The last date for online fee payment is 1 October 2026, while the application correction window will be available from 8 October to 10 October 2026. The date of the Computer-Based Examination will be announced separately by SSC.
The recruitment covers a total of 1,871 tentative vacancies across Delhi Police, CAPFs and the CISF Fire post. Candidates interested in this recruitment should carefully check the post-wise vacancies, age limit, educational qualification, physical requirements, examination scheme and application instructions before submitting the form.
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SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Overview
The SSC CPO examination is conducted for selecting Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces. The posts included in the 2026 recruitment carry Level-6 pay, with the pay scale mentioned in the notification as ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. The SI (GD) posts in CAPFs and SI (Fire) in CISF are classified as Group B posts, while Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police is classified as Group C by Delhi Police.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation Name | Staff Selection Comission(ssc) |
| Examination Name | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 |
| Posts | Sub-Inspector |
| Total Tentative Vacancies | 1,871 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 1 October 2026 |
| Correction Window | 8 October to 10 October 2026 |
| Computer-Based Exam | To be notified later |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CPO 2026 Notification Out
The SSC CPO 2026 notification has been issued for an open competitive examination for recruitment to Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs. The official notice also states that eligible departmental candidates of Delhi Police with the required service experience may apply for the open vacancies of Sub-Inspector (Executive)-Male in Delhi Police, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Candidates should read the complete official notification before applying because eligibility requirements differ for certain posts, particularly the CISF Fire post and Delhi Police Sub-Inspector post for male candidates.
SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The notification contains tentative vacancies for different posts and forces. The combined number of vacancies mentioned in the notice is 1,871.
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police – Male
A total of 205 vacancies have been notified for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police for male candidates.
The 205 vacancies include open vacancies as well as vacancies under the prescribed Ex-Servicemen categories.
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police – Female
For female candidates, 112 vacancies are available for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police.
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The official notice provides these vacancies as tentative figures.
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
The CAPF vacancies are distributed among CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB for male and female candidates.
The notice gives 1,320 male/female vacancies in total for SI (GD) in CAPFs, consisting of 1,173 male vacancies and 147 female vacancies. The force-wise figures are distributed among the participating CAPFs.
Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF – Male
The notification also includes 234 vacancies for Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF.
Therefore, the combined tentative vacancies under SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 are:
205 + 112 + 1,320 + 234 = 1,871 vacancies.
The SSC notice clearly states that the vacancies are tentative and that the Commission recruits according to vacancies reported by the concerned departments and organisations.
SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must make sure they satisfy the nationality, age and educational requirements prescribed for their selected post.
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan subject to the conditions and eligibility certificate requirements specified by the Government of India.
Age Limit
# For most SSC CPO posts, the age limit is 20 to 25 years as on 1 August 2026. Candidates must have been born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006, as specified in the notice.
# For Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, the age requirement is different. Candidates should be between 18 and 30 years as on the prescribed date, with the notification specifying the applicable date-of-birth range.
*Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories according to Government rules. The notification specifies 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC, along with applicable provisions for Ex-Servicemen and certain Delhi Police categories.
Educational Qualification
# For Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
Candidates whose degree result is declared by the closing date may also be considered, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
# For Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, the educational requirement is different. Candidates require a Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or the prescribed three-year diploma route in specified engineering disciplines.
# For the Delhi Police Sub-Inspector post, male candidates must have a valid LMV driving licence for motorcycle and car on the date specified for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests. Male candidates without the required licence can still be eligible for the CAPF SI post, subject to other eligibility requirements.
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SSC CPO 2026 Selection Process
The SSC CPO 2026 selection process consists of multiple stages. Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage to progress through the recruitment process.
The broad selection structure is:
- Paper-I Computer-Based Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Paper-II Computer-Based Examination
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/Review Medical Examination
- Document Verification
- Final selection and post/force allocation
PST and PET are qualifying stages and do not carry marks. Candidates who qualify the physical tests are permitted to appear for Paper-II. Medical examination is also qualifying in nature. Final selection and allocation are based on the prescribed merit and post/force preferences.
SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of every important deadline because an application submitted after the closing time will not normally be accepted.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Out | 10th September 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 10th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th September 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 1st October 2026 |
| Application Correction window | 8th to 10th October 2026 |
| Admit Card | Update Soon |
| Coputer Based Examination | Update Soon |
The SSC notification advises candidates not to wait until the final day because heavy website traffic or technical problems may affect the submission process.
SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for SSC CPO 2026 is ₹100.
The examination fee can be paid online using BHIM UPI, Net Banking or eligible debit cards. The final date for online fee payment is 1 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026
Paper-I
Paper-I contains four sections, with 25 questions and 25 marks in each section.
| Subjects | Quations | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The duration is 1 hour, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part.
Paper-II
Paper-II focuses on the same broad subject areas but places greater weight on English Comprehension.
| Subjects | Quations | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 |
| English Comprehension | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 160 | 320 |
Paper-II carries 400 marks and has a duration of 1 hour, with sectional timing as prescribed in the notification.
There is negative marking in both papers. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in Paper-I, while 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in Paper-II.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical standards vary according to the post and category.
# For SI in Delhi Police, the general height requirement is 170 cm for male candidates and 157 cm for female candidates, with prescribed relaxations for specified categories and regions.
# For CAPFs, the general male height requirement is 170 cm, while the standard is relaxed for specified hill areas, North-Eastern States, Gorkha candidates and certain Scheduled Tribe categories. The general female height requirement is 157 cm, with applicable relaxations.
The notification also specifies chest measurements for applicable male candidates and states that weight should correspond to height. Female candidates do not have a minimum chest measurement requirement.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The PET is a qualifying stage. Candidates should prepare according to the physical activities specified by SSC.
For Male Candidates
- 100 metre race – 16 seconds
- 1.6 km race – 6.5 minutes
- Long Jump – 3.65 metres, 3 chances
- High Jump – 1.2 metres, 3 chances
- Shot Put – 4.5 metres, 3 chances
For Female Candidates
- 100 metre race – 18 seconds
- 800 metre race – 4 minutes
- Long Jump – 2.7 metres, 3 chances
- High Jump – 0.9 metre, 3 chances
The official notice confirms that PST/PET does not carry marks and is qualifying/elimination in nature. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must fulfil the prescribed PST, written examination and medical requirements.
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How to Apply SSC CPO Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit the application through the official SSC website. Candidates are required to complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website before proceeding with the examination application. An OTR created on the old SSC website will not work on the new website.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete the One-Time Registration on the new SSC portal.
- Log in using the registration details.
- Select Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026.
- Enter the required personal and educational information.
- Select the applicable post and examination preferences.
- Upload/provide the required photograph and signature information as prescribed.
- Pay the examination fee, if applicable.
- Carefully preview the complete application form.
- Submit the application.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
The application can be submitted online through the SSC website or the mySSC mobile application. The notice also describes a real-time photograph capture facility during application and provides specific requirements for the scanned signature.
Candidates should verify every detail before final submission because incorrect information can result in rejection during document verification.
SSC CPO Important Link
Candidates interested in SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 should use the official SSC portal for registration, application submission, examination updates and future admit-card/result information.
| Full Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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| Official Website | Click Here |
