SSC CPO2026 Recruitment
SSC CPO 2026
SSC CPO 2026 recruitment for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire. Check notification, vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, physical tests, important dates and preparation resources.
Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission
Exam Mode
Computer Based Examination
Selection Process
Paper-I → PST/PET → Paper-II → Medical
Application Fee
₹100 (exemptions apply)
📢 Latest SSC CPO 2026 Notification
SSC CPO 2026 applications are being conducted through the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates should check the official SSC website regularly for the notification, application status, examination schedule and subsequent recruitment updates.
View Official SSC Updates📅 SSC CPO 2026 Important Dates
SSC CPO 2026 Notification
10 September 2026Application Start Date
10 September 2026Application Last Date
30 September 2026Last Date for Fee Payment
1 October 2026Application Correction Window
8–10 October 2026Paper-I Computer Based Examination
To be notifiedMedical Examination
To be notified📊 SSC CPO 2026 Vacancy
SSC CPO 2026 has announced 2,018 tentative vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire. Vacancy figures may be updated by SSC during the recruitment process.
SI in Delhi Police
317
Tentative vacancies
SI in CAPFs
1,467
Tentative vacancies
SI Fire in CISF
234
Tentative vacancies
Total tentative vacancies: 2,018
✅ SSC CPO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent, subject to the post-specific requirements.
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Age Limit
Generally 20–25 years for SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs, subject to applicable relaxations and post-specific conditions.
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CISF SI Fire
CISF SI Fire has separate age and educational qualification requirements as specified in the notification.
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Driving Licence
Male candidates applying for SI in Delhi Police require a valid LMV driving licence by the prescribed stage.
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Nationality
Candidates must satisfy the nationality conditions prescribed in the SSC CPO notification.
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Physical Standards
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical standards, PET/PST and medical requirements.
📝 SSC CPO 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper-I
Questions: 200
Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
Sectional Timing: 30 Minutes for each section
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
Paper-II
Questions: 200
Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
Sectional Timing: No sectional timing
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
Important: Paper-I has a sectional timing of 30 minutes for each section. Candidates cannot freely carry forward unused time from one section to another. Candidates should check the official SSC notification for the latest examination instructions and any subsequent changes.
📋 SSC CPO Paper-I Syllabus
200 Questions|200 Marks|2 Hours|30 Min Sectional Timer|0.25 Negative Marking
General Intelligence & Reasoning
50Q / 50M
AnalogiesSimilarities & DifferencesClassificationSeriesCoding-DecodingSyllogismVenn DiagramsStatement & ConclusionProblem SolvingDecision MakingSpace VisualizationSpatial OrientationVisual MemoryFigural ClassificationNon-Verbal SeriesEmbedded FiguresPattern FoldingCritical ThinkingEmotional IntelligenceSocial Intelligence
General Knowledge & General Awareness
50Q / 50M
Current AffairsIndian HistoryIndian CultureGeographyIndian PolityIndian ConstitutionEconomic SceneGeneral ScienceScientific ResearchSportsAwards & HonoursImportant EventsIndia & Neighbouring Countries
Quantitative Aptitude
50Q / 50M
Number SystemPercentageRatio & ProportionAverageProfit & LossDiscountSimple InterestCompound InterestTime & WorkPipes & CisternsTime & DistanceAlgebraGeometryMensurationTrigonometryData InterpretationTables & Graphs
English Comprehension
50Q / 50M
VocabularyGrammarSentence StructureSynonymsAntonymsError SpottingFill in the BlanksIdioms & PhrasesOne Word SubstitutionSentence ImprovementActive & Passive VoiceDirect & Indirect SpeechCloze TestReading ComprehensionPara JumblesSpelling
🏃 SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test (PET)
100 Metres Race
Male: 16 seconds
Female: 18 seconds
Distance Race
Male: 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes
Female: 800 metres in 4 minutes
Long Jump
Male: 3.65 metres
Female: 2.7 metres
High Jump
Male: 1.2 metres
Female: 0.9 metres
Shot Put
Male: 4.5 metres — 16 lbs
Female: Not applicable
PET/PST requirements can vary according to the applicable post, category and conditions specified by SSC. Candidates should refer to the official notification before relying on any physical measurement.
📏 Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category | Height | Chest |
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| Male – General | 170 cm | 80–85 cm |
| Male – Specified Hill Areas | 165 cm | 80–85 cm |
| Male – ST | 162.5 cm | 77–82 cm |
| Female – General | 157 cm | Not applicable |
| Female – Specified Hill Areas | 155 cm | Not applicable |
| Female – ST | 154 cm | Not applicable |
Physical standards may differ for specific posts and categories. Always verify the applicable standard from the latest SSC notification.
📚 SSC CPO Paper-II Syllabus
200 Questions|200 Marks|2 Hours|0.25 Negative Marking
English Language & Comprehension
200Q / 200M
Reading ComprehensionVocabularyGrammarSentence StructureSynonymsAntonymsError DetectionSentence ImprovementIdioms & PhrasesOne Word SubstitutionActive & Passive VoiceDirect & Indirect SpeechCloze TestPara JumblesSpelling
🩺 Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify the applicable stages are required to undergo the prescribed medical examination. Medical requirements include the standards specified by the concerned forces and the SSC recruitment notification.
💰 SSC CPO Salary & Posts
SI – Delhi Police
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Pay Level 6
SI – CAPFs
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Pay Level 6
SI Fire – CISF
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Pay Level 6
💳 SSC CPO 2026 Application Fee
Women Candidates
Fee Exemption
Eligible Reserved Categories
As per SSC rules
📄 Documents & Information to Keep Ready
Valid Mobile NumberEmail IDAadhaar / Valid IDEducational Qualification DetailsRecent PhotographSignatureCategory Certificate if applicableDriving Licence where applicable
🔗 SSC CPO 2026 Important Links
📚 SSC CPO Previous Year Papers
Practice SSC CPO previous year questions to understand the question pattern, difficulty level and subject-wise distribution. Regular practice can also help candidates identify topics that need additional preparation.
Practice SSC CPO Previous Year Papers🎯
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