The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced a revision to the examination schedule for the 2026 CPO recruitment. Candidates aiming for positions as Sub-Inspectors in the Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) should note that the Computer Based Examination, originally planned for November 20–28, is now rescheduled to take place from November 23 to 28, 2026.
Recruitment Overview and Key Changes
With 4,22,917 applications received for the 1,871 available vacancies, the competition for the 2026 cycle is significant. A major highlight of this year's recruitment is the inclusion of the SI (Fire) Male post in CISF, which offers 234 vacancies and a broader age eligibility criteria (18–30 years). Successful candidates will be remunerated under Pay Level-6, with a salary scale ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
SSC CPO Selection Process
To secure a position, candidates must navigate several stages of the selection process:
- Paper 1
- PET/PST (Physical Endurance/Standard Test)
- Paper 2
- First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Essential Documents and Preparation
Preparation is key, not just in studying, but in administrative readiness. Ensure you have the following items ready for the subsequent stages of the recruitment cycle:
- Valid LMV (Motor Car) Driving License for Delhi Police (Male) post (required for PET/PST date)
- Original educational certificates
- Category certificates
- Other relevant documents for verification
Important Resources
Candidates are encouraged to review the official notification thoroughly to understand the updated examination criteria and negative marking schemes (0.25 for Paper 1 and 0.50 for Paper 2). You can access the official notification here:
Download Delhi Police SI Notification 2026 PDFNext Steps for Candidates
- Monitor the official SSC website for your city intimation slip, which will be released 10 days before your exam.
- Prepare your travel arrangements well in advance based on your city intimation.
- Download your official admit card 2-3 days before the scheduled exam date.
- Review the updated exam pattern, noting that the final merit list and medical shortlisting are strictly based on Paper 2 marks.