The SSC CPO exam, officially the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). It is one of the most sought-after exams for graduates who want a uniformed career with the rank of a Sub-Inspector.
The SSC CPO 2026 notice was released on 10 September 2026 for 1,871 tentative vacancies: Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (male and female), Sub-Inspector (GD) in CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB, and, new this year, Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. All posts carry Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400).
Selection happens in four stages: Paper-I (computer based), Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test (PST/PET), Paper-II (computer based) and a Detailed Medical Examination. As per SSC's corrigendum dated 26 October 2026, Paper-I will be held from 23 to 28 November 2026.
SSC CPO 2026 at a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Exam Name | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | SI (Executive) in Delhi Police; SI (GD) in CAPFs; SI (Fire) in CISF |
| Vacancies | 1,871 (tentative) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree (SI Fire: B.Sc. with PCM, or Matriculation + 3-year engineering diploma) |
| Age Limit | 20–25 years (SI Fire: 18–30 years) as on 01-08-2026 |
| Selection Process | Paper-I → PST/PET → Paper-II → Detailed Medical Examination → Document Verification |
| Application Fee | ₹100; women, SC, ST and ESM candidates exempted |
| Paper-I Date | 23 to 28 November 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CPO 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification released | 10 September 2026 |
| Online application | 10 September to 30 September 2026 (11 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 1 October 2026 (11 PM) |
| Application correction window | 8 to 10 October 2026 |
| Paper-I (CBE) | 23 to 28 November 2026 (revised by SSC on 26 October 2026) |
| Admit card / city slip | Before the exam, on ssc.gov.in (date to be notified) |
| PST/PET, Paper-II and DME | To be notified |
SSC CPO 2026 Vacancies
| Post | Male | Female | Total |
|---|
| SI (Executive) in Delhi Police | 205 | 112 | 317 |
| SI (GD) in CAPFs | 1,173 | 147 | 1,320 |
| SI (Fire) in CISF | 234 | – | 234 |
| Total | 1,612 | 259 | 1,871 |
Force-wise, the 1,320 CAPF vacancies are: BSF 457, CRPF 254, CISF 250, ITBP 187 and SSB 172. These are tentative figures from the official notice.
SSC CPO Salary
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF are Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) posts, and Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police is classified as Group 'C' by Delhi Police. All three are in Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400). Allowances such as DA and HRA are paid as per central government rules, so the in-hand amount varies with the place of posting.
Admit Card and Result
SSC issues the exam city intimation slip and then the admit card for Paper-I on ssc.gov.in before the exam. After Paper-I, SSC publishes tentative answer keys (challenges cost ₹50 per question) and then declares the result to shortlist candidates for PST/PET. Results of later stages are notified by SSC.
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