The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CPO Exam Date 2026 for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in the Delhi Police, CISF, and various CAPFs. This competitive drive aims to fill 1,871 essential vacancies. Eligible male and female aspirants can review the updated exam schedule and critical recruitment timelines below.
Official SSC CPO Exam Date 2026 Released
The Staff Selection Commission has finalized the SSC CPO Exam Schedule 2026 for candidates targeting the Sub-Inspector positions in the Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces. According to the official announcement, the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) is scheduled to be held from 20 to 28 November 2026.
We recommend that candidates regularly monitor the official SSC portal for further updates. Essential details, including specific shift timings, hall ticket release dates, and schedules for the PET/PST and Paper-II, will be announced by the Commission in the coming weeks.
SSC CPO Recruitment Notification 2026
The 2026 recruitment cycle introduces several significant updates to the selection process. Key changes include a revised examination pattern for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, the introduction of the SI (Fire) Male post, and an updated list of designated examination centers. For a comprehensive breakdown of these changes, please refer to the official notification document.
Download Delhi Police SI 2026 Notification PDF
SSC CPO SI Exam 2026: Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC CPO Exam 2026 |
| Posts | Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police & CAPFs) |
| Vacancy | 1871 |
| Level | National |
| Exam Date | 20 to 28 November 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Selection Process | Paper 1, PET/PST, Paper 2, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates for SSC CPO 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 10th September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 10th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit form |
30th September 2026 (11 PM)
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| Last Date for Fee Payment |
1st October 2026 (11 PM)
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| Application Correction Window |
8th to 10th October 2026 (11 PM)
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| Paper 1 Exam Date | 20th to 28th November 2026 |
| PET/PST | TBA |
| Paper 2 Exam | TBA |
| Final Result |
TBA
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Category-Wise SSC CPO SI Vacancy 2026
The Staff Selection Commission has officially declared 1,871 vacancies for Sub-Inspector roles across Delhi Police and various CAPFs. Candidates are encouraged to review the force-wise and category-specific vacancy distribution outlined in the official notification.
Delhi Police SI (Executive) Male Vacancies
| Details | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| Open | 77 | 49 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 184 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Others) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Special Category) | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 9 |
| Total Vacancies | 87 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 20 | 205 |
Delhi Police SI (Executive) Female Vacancies
| Details (Open) | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| Total Vacancies | 47 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 112 |
CAPF SI (GD) Vacancies
| Force | Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Grand Total | ESM (10%) |
| CRPF | Male | 90 | 23 | 61 | 34 | 17 | 225 | 254 | 25 |
| BSF | Male | 178 | 43 | 117 | 65 | 32 | 435 | 457 | 46 |
| BSF | Female | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 | ||
| ITBP | Male | 89 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 1 | 159 | 187 | 19 |
| ITBP | Female | 16 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 28 | ||
| CISF | Male | 82 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 200 | 250 | 25 |
| CISF | Female | 21 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 50 | ||
| SSB | Male | 103 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 154 | 172 | 17 |
| SSB | Female | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18 | ||
| Total | Male | 542 | 118 | 280 | 163 | 70 | 1,173 | 1,320 | 132 |
| Total | Female | 59 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 147 |
| Force | Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Grand Total | ESM (10%) |
| CRPF | Male | 90 | 23 | 61 | 34 | 17 | 225 | 254 | 25 |
| CRPF | Female | 12 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 29 | ||
| BSF | Male | 178 | 43 | 117 | 65 | 32 | 435 | 457 | 46 |
| BSF | Female | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 | ||
| ITBP | Male | 89 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 1 | 159 | 187 | 19 |
| ITBP | Female | 16 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 28 | ||
| CISF | Male | 82 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 200 | 250 | 25 |
| CISF | Female | 21 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 50 | ||
| SSB | Male | 103 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 154 | 172 | 17 |
| SSB | Female | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18 | ||
| Total | Male | 542 | 118 | 280 | 163 | 70 | 1,173 | 1,320 | 132 |
| Total | Female | 59 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 147 |
CISF SI (Fire) Male Vacancies
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Category-wise
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UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | ESM (10%) |
| Total Vacancies | 74 | 75 | 52 | 16 | 17 | 234 | 18 |
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the recruitment process, all candidates must meet the specific criteria mandated by the SSC prior to application submission.
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or an equivalent educational qualification.
For the Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police Male) position, candidates are required to possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license by the date of the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests.
SSC CPO SI Age Limits (As of 1/8/2026)
Standard Age Bracket (Excluding SI Fire): 20 to 25 years. Candidates must have been born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006.
SI (Fire) in CISF: 18 to 30 years. Applicants must have been born between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008.
Age relaxation is available for specific reserved categories as per the official Government of India regulations.
CPO SI Age Relaxation Policies
| Category |
Age Relaxation / Upper Age Limit After Relaxation
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| 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 for receipt of online applications
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| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried |
Up to 35 years of age
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| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried (SC/ST) |
Up to 40 years of age
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| Departmental candidates (UR/EWS) with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service |
Up to 30 years of age
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| Departmental candidates (OBC) with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service |
Up to 33 years of age
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| Departmental candidates (SC/ST) with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service |
Up to 35 years of age
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SSC CPO Application Process 2026
The online application window has officially concluded. Candidates who have successfully applied may now focus on their exam preparations using the official portal.
Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen (Eligible) | Nil |
SSC CPO Selection Procedure
The recruitment journey for the Delhi Police SI/SSC CPO post follows a multi-stage selection process.
| Stage | Selection Process | Details |
| 1 | Paper 1 |
Candidates first appear for the computer-based Paper 1 examination. Those who qualify are shortlisted for the physical tests.
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| 2 | PET/PST |
Shortlisted candidates must qualify the Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). This stage is qualifying in nature.
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| 3 | Paper 2 |
Candidates who qualify the PET/PST appear for Paper 2. The exam pattern for Paper 2 has been revised.
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| 4 | First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) |
The result will be announced in FRTA format, after which candidates will have to submit their post preferences.
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| 5 | Document Verification |
Candidates who qualify the required stages must produce their original educational, category, and other relevant documents for verification.
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| 6 | Medical Examination |
Finally, candidates undergo a medical examination to determine their medical fitness for appointment to the post.
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Updated SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026
Details regarding the current exam pattern, including the Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) requirements, are outlined below.
Paper 1 Examination Pattern
The Paper 1 exam duration is 2 hours, with a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 15 Mins |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 15 Mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 Mins |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 25 | 15 Mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Paper 2 Examination Pattern
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
Time Duration
|
| I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 20 Mins |
| II | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 20 Mins |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 | 20 Mins |
| IV | English Comprehension | 100 | 200 | 1 Hour |
| Total | – | 160 | 320 | 2 Hours |
Negative Marking Guidelines
The exam consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Negative marking for incorrect responses applies to both examination papers.
| Paper |
Negative Marking per Wrong Answer
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| Paper-I | 0.25 marks |
| Paper-II | 0.50 marks |
Major Changes to SSC CPO Exam Structure
- Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 has been changed completely. Paper 1 is cut in half and sectional timing added.
- Paper 2 no longer consists of English only, and now it includes Reasoning, Quants, and GA as well. The complete pattern is provided above.
- Negative marking in Paper 2 doubled to 0.50 per wrong answer.
- Paper-II difficulty officially flagged as higher. The notification states Paper-2 will be tougher than Paper-I.
- Final merit now based on Paper-II only.
- Medical shortlisting also shifted to Paper-II only. Paper-I marks are no longer part of the medical-shortlisting basis either.
Physical Standards Test (PST) for Male Applicants
| Category | Height | Chest |
| General | 170 cm | 80-85 cm |
| Hill Areas | 165 cm | 80-85 cm |
| ST Candidates | 162.5 cm | 77-82 cm |
Physical Standards Test (PST) for Female Applicants
| Category | Height |
| General | 157 cm |
| Hill Areas | 155 cm |
| ST Candidates | 154 cm |
Physical Endurance Test (PET) for Male Applicants
| Event | Standard |
| 100 Metre Race | 16 Seconds |
| 1.6 Km Race | 6.5 Minutes |
| Long Jump |
3.65 Metres (3 Chances)
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| High Jump |
1.2 Metres (3 Chances)
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| Shot Put (16 lbs) |
4.5 Metres (3 Chances)
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Physical Endurance Test (PET) for Female Applicants
| Event | Standard |
| 100 Metre Race | 18 Seconds |
| 800 Metre Race | 4 Minutes |
| Long Jump |
2.7 Metres (3 Chances)
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| High Jump |
0.9 Metres (3 Chances)
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NCC Bonus Mark Provisions
Candidates possessing valid NCC certificates by the application closing date are eligible for bonus marks in both Paper-I and Paper-II. These marks will be integrated into the candidate’s normalized final score.
| S. No. | NCC Certificate |
Bonus Marks in Paper-I & Paper-II
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| 1 | NCC ‘C’ Certificate |
5% of the maximum marks
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| 2 | NCC ‘B’ Certificate |
3% of the maximum marks
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| 3 | NCC ‘A’ Certificate |
2% of the maximum marks
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Frequently Asked Questions: SSC CPO Exam Date 2026
While specific dates for later stages are pending, the core examinations are set for late 2026, with further milestones expected to follow in early 2027.
Official, comprehensive schedules, including city intimation and admit card download instructions, will be released via the SSC official website.
Exam City Intimation and Admit Card Downloads
Exam city intimation slips are generally released 8-10 days before the exam, while admit cards are made available 2-3 days prior. Candidates can access these using their Registration ID and password.
SSC CPO Syllabus Overview
The SSC CPO syllabus covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language & Comprehension. Detailed topics are as follows:
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Classification
- Number Series
- Logical Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
B. General Knowledge & General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian History
- Geography
- Polity
- Economy
- Science
- Static GK
- Awards
- Sports
- Books and Authors
C. Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio
- Average
- Time & Work
- Speed
- Time & Distance
- Mensuration
- Geometry
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Data Interpretation
D. English Language & Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Cloze Test
- Reading Comprehension
- Error Detection
- Sentence Improvement
SSC CPO SI Salary Scale 2026
Selected candidates will be recruited as Sub-Inspectors under the Pay Level-6 bracket of the 7th CPC structure.
| Post | Pay Scale | Classification |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs | Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial
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| Sub-Inspector (Executive) – Male/Female in Delhi Police | Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | Group ‘C’ |
| Sub-Inspector (FIRE) – Male in CISF | Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial
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FAQs
What is the total Delhi Police SI Vacancy for 2026?
A total of 1,871 vacancies have been announced for Sub-Inspector roles across the Delhi Police, CAPFs, and the new CISF (Fire) division.
When is the SSC CPO 2026 Exam scheduled?
The Computer-Based Examination for the 2026 cycle is scheduled for 20 to 28 November 2026.
What is the prescribed age limit for the SSC CPO?
The general age limit is 20-25 years; however, for the CISF (Fire) post, the range is 18 to 30 years.
What stages constitute the Delhi Police SI selection process?
The process includes Paper-I, PST/PET, Paper-II, Detailed Medical Examination (DME), and Document Verification.
Were there changes to the 2026 SSC CPO exam pattern?
Yes, the Commission has implemented significant structural changes to both Paper-I and Paper-II to streamline the recruitment process.
What is the latest format for Paper 2?
Paper-II features 160 questions totaling 320 marks, covering Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English, with a 2-hour completion time.
When is the application correction window available?
The correction window will be accessible from 8 October to 10 October 2026, closing at 11 PM.
What is the salary for Delhi Police SI in 2026?
Sub-Inspectors fall under Pay Level-6, with a salary range of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
Is SI (Fire) a new addition to the 2026 recruitment?
Yes, the Sub-Inspector (Fire) position in CISF for male candidates is a new entry for 2026, offering 234 vacancies.
What is the age criteria for CISF SI (Fire)?
Applicants for the SI (Fire) post must be aged between 18 and 30 years as of 1 August 2026.