SSC CPO Notification 2026 Out: Check 4000+ Vacancy, Dates and Fee

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO Notification 2026 for recruitment to the posts of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The recruitment drive is aimed at graduates seeking police and central armed forces jobs.

As per the SSC exam schedule, the SSC CPO 2026 Paper 1 exam is scheduled for October-November 2026. The recruitment covers Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and various CAPFs.

The SSC CPO recruitment is conducted through multiple stages, including Paper 1, Physical Standard Test/Physical Endurance Test (PST/PET), Paper 2 and the medical examination.

SSC CPO 2026 Important Details

The key details of the SSC CPO Notification 2026 are given below. Candidates should check the official SSC website for the latest notice, vacancy details and application-related updates.

The vacancy figure for SSC CPO includes posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs. The final force-wise and category-wise vacancy details are notified by the Commission and can be revised. In the previous recruitment, vacancies were announced across CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB.

SSC CPO 2026 Vacancy

The SSC CPO recruitment provides opportunities for candidates to join as Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces.

The CAPF posts include recruitment in forces such as:

• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
• Border Security Force (BSF)
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

The final number of vacancies may vary based on requirements communicated by the respective departments.

SSC CPO 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for SSC CPO 2026 must meet the educational, age and other eligibility conditions prescribed by SSC.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent institution.

For the Sub-Inspector post in Delhi Police, male candidates may also need to fulfil the prescribed driving licence requirement for the relevant category of appointment.

Age Limit

The SSC CPO eligibility criteria generally prescribe an age limit of 20 to 25 years, with relaxation applicable to candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories as per government rules.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the exact cut-off date and applicable age relaxation.

SSC CPO 2026 Application Fee

The SSC CPO application fee is generally INR 100 for eligible candidates. Women candidates and candidates belonging to exempted categories are not required to pay the application fee.

Candidates who need to pay the fee can complete the payment through the online payment options provided by SSC.

SSC CPO 2026 Selection Process

The SSC CPO selection process consists of several stages. Candidates need to qualify at each applicable stage to remain in the recruitment process.

• Paper 1: Computer-Based Examination
• PST/PET: Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test
• Paper 2: Computer-Based Examination
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

The physical tests are qualifying in nature, while performance in the computer-based papers plays an important role in the selection process.

SSC CPO Notification 2026 PDF

SSC CPO Notification 2026 PDF: Download Official SSC CPO Notification PDF

SSC CPO 2026 Exam Pattern

Paper 1 generally tests candidates in four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension.

Each section carries 50 questions, making the paper a total of 200 questions. Candidates should prepare all four subjects along with regular mock-test practice.

Paper 2 focuses on English Language and Comprehension. Candidates who qualify the required stages are considered for the subsequent selection process.

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