SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: 1,871 Sub-Inspector Vacancies, Apply Online

Last Updated: 10 September 2026 | Source: Official SSC CPO 2026 Notification | Exam: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026 | Posted By: GovtJobDeck | Reading Time : 8-10 Minutes

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026, commonly known as SSC CPO 2026.

The recruitment includes Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. The notification carries 1,871 tentative vacancies across these posts. The online application process will run from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026, with applications closing at 11:00 PM on the last date.

The posts carry Pay Level 6 with a pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. Candidates should note that the recruitment involves written examinations as well as mandatory physical and medical stages.

• If you are also looking for other SSC opportunities, see the latest SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 notification.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Candidates selected for CAPF Sub-Inspector posts are liable to serve anywhere in India.

SSC CPO Important Dates 2026

The application closing time is 11:00 PM on 30 September 2026.

• For other upcoming SSC examinations and their schedules, check our SSC Exam Dates 2026 page.

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SSC CPO Vacancy 2026

The SSC CPO 2026 vacancies are tentative and have been reported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, CAPFs and Delhi Police. SSC does not determine the vacancies or allocate candidates state-wise, region-wise, zone-wise or city-wise.

The recruitment includes 1,871 tentative Sub-Inspector vacancies across Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF.

Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Male

Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Female

Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs – Force-wise

The category-wise breakup of the 1,320 CAPF SI (GD) vacancies is:

The official notification reports the CAPF vacancies force-wise for CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB, with separate male and female figures.

Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF – Male

Therefore, the current SSC CPO 2026 vacancy count is:

Important: Candidates selected for SI posts in CAPFs are liable to serve anywhere in India. The Delhi Police SI posts do not carry the same All India Service Liability (AISL).

SSC CPO Eligibility 2026

SSC CPO Educational Qualification 2026

Important: Candidates awaiting their Bachelor’s degree result may apply for the Delhi Police/CAPF SI posts, but they must possess the required qualification on or before the closing date of online applications.

Driving Licence Requirement

For SI in Delhi Police, male candidates must have a valid LMV driving licence for motorcycle and car on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT).

Male candidates who do not have the required driving licence can still apply for SI posts in CAPFs, but they will not be eligible for the Delhi Police SI post.

SSC CPO Age Limit 2026

The crucial date for age calculation is 1 August 2026.

For all posts except SI (Fire) in CISF, the age limit is:

20–25 years

Candidates must have been born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006.

For SI (Fire) in CISF, the age limit is:

18–30 years

Candidates must have been born between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008.

Age Relaxation

Additional relaxations apply to specified Delhi Police departmental candidates and eligible women candidates under the conditions given in the notification.

SSC CPO Application Fee 2026

The application fee is:

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
• Women candidates: Exempted
• SC/ST: Exempted
• Eligible Ex-Servicemen: Exempted

The fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or eligible debit cards. The last date for fee payment is 1 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.

SSC CPO Salary 2026 and Post Classification

All three categories of SSC CPO 2026 posts carry Pay Level 6, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.

The official notification confirms Level 6 and the ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 pay scale for these posts.

Want to estimate your monthly salary after joining as an SSC CPO Sub-Inspector? Use our Central Government Salary Calculator to estimate basic pay, allowances and deductions.

• To compare SSC pay levels with another major SSC recruitment, see our SSC CHSL Salary guide.

SSC CPO Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of multiple mandatory stages:

Paper-I → PST/PET → Paper-II → Detailed Medical Examination/Review Medical Examination → Document Verification → Final Selection

Paper-I performance is used to shortlist candidates for PST/PET. PST/PET is qualifying in nature, and only candidates who qualify are allowed to appear in Paper-II. Candidates are subsequently shortlisted for medical examination, and those qualifying in medical and document verification are considered for final selection.

Final post/force allocation is based on Paper-II performance and the candidate’s post/force preferences.

For another police recruitment opportunity, check the latest Haryana Police SPO Recruitment 2026.

SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 Selection Process / Scheme of Examination

The SSC CPO 2026 examination consists of Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). PST/PET and DME are qualifying in nature, while candidates are shortlisted for subsequent stages based on their performance in the written examinations.

Paper-I

*Paper-I has a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part.

Paper-II

*Paper-II has a sectional timer of 20 minutes for each part.

Questions in both papers are Objective Multiple Choice Type. Questions in Parts I, II and III are set in Hindi and English. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II.

The Commission will normalize scores where the Computer-Based Examination is conducted in multiple shifts.

NCC Bonus Marks

NCC certificate holders as on the closing date of online applications will receive bonus marks in both Paper-I and Paper-II, which will be added to their normalized scores.

Shortlisting for PST/PET and Further Stages

Candidates are shortlisted for PST/PET on the basis of Paper-I performance, including applicable NCC bonus marks. PST/PET is mandatory but qualifying in nature. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must undergo PST.

Only candidates who qualify PST/PET are allowed to appear in Paper-II. Candidates are subsequently shortlisted for medical examination on the basis of Paper-II performance. DME/RME and Document Verification are mandatory qualifying stages for final selection.

For another CAPF physical-test related update, see the latest SSB PET/PST Admit Card 2026 update.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

These percentages are calculated without adding NCC bonus marks.

Physical Standard Test (PST) – Height & Chest Norms

The PST requirements vary according to the post, gender and applicable candidate category/region. The notification provides different standards for general candidates, candidates belonging to specified hill areas, Gorkhas, Scheduled Tribes, North-Eastern States and other eligible categories.

For the standard categories, the prescribed height is generally 170 cm for male candidates and 157 cm for female candidates, with specified relaxations. Female candidates have no minimum chest measurement requirement. Weight should correspond to height for all posts.

PST/PET does not carry marks and is qualifying/eliminating in nature. Relaxation in height or chest is allowed only on production of the prescribed certificate from the competent authority.

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Ex-Servicemen: Candidates belonging to the Ex-Servicemen category are exempt from PET, but they must qualify the written examinations and meet the prescribed PST and medical standards.

Medical Examination

Candidates who qualify Paper-II are required to undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Candidates declared medically unfit in DME may undergo a Review Medical Examination (RME), preferably on the following day.

DME/RME is mandatory but qualifying in nature, and the decision of the Review Medical Board is final.

The prescribed medical standards include:

• Near vision: N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye)
• Distant vision: 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye)
• Vision standards are without correction through spectacles or surgery.
• Candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins or squint.
• Candidates must possess high colour vision and be in good mental and bodily health.

Document Verification

Candidates who qualify the required examination and medical stages will undergo Document Verification (DV). The relevant user departments/CAPFs verify the claims made in the application against original certificates.

Candidates may be required to produce:

• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificate
• Equivalence Certificate, where applicable
• Caste/Category Certificate, where applicable
• Valid Driving Licence for eligible male candidates applying for Delhi Police SI
• Ex-Servicemen certificates/undertaking, where applicable
• Other documents specified in the Admission Certificate or by the concerned authority

If a claim made in the application cannot be substantiated through the required documents, the candidature may be cancelled.

For candidates who have not used Aadhaar-Based Authentication, the examination-stage instructions also require two recent passport-size colour photographs and an original valid Photo ID showing the date of birth.

SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 Indicative Syllabus

The indicative syllabus for Paper-I and Paper-II covers the following subjects:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, problem solving, coding-decoding, number and figural series, syllogistic reasoning, Venn diagrams, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, social intelligence and related topics.
• General Knowledge and General Awareness: Current events, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research and general awareness of the environment and society.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number systems, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, time and work, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration and data interpretation.
• English Comprehension: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, spellings, error recognition, fill in the blanks, idioms and phrases and comprehension.

Note: The official notification describes the syllabus as indicative, so candidates should refer to the complete SSC CPO 2026 notification for the detailed topic coverage.

How to Apply for SSC CPO 2026

Candidates should complete the application through the new SSC website.

SSC CPO Apply Online Step-by-Step Process:

1. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
2. Log in using the registration credentials.
3. Select Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2026.
4. Enter the required educational and personal details.
5. Complete the required application information.
6. Capture the real-time photograph as instructed.
7. Upload the prescribed signature.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee.
9. Preview the application carefully.
10. Submit the application and retain the application details for future reference.

The old SSC website OTR will not work on the new website. Applications can be submitted through the SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.

SSC CPO Application Correction 2026

SSC will provide an application correction window from 8 October to 10 October 2026, up to 11:00 PM.

Candidates can resubmit the corrected application up to two times during the correction window.

• First correction: ₹200
• Second correction: ₹500

The correction charges apply to all candidates irrespective of gender or category.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following information/documents ready as applicable:

• Educational qualification details
• Graduation certificate/marksheets
• Date of birth details
• Category certificate, if applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
• Delhi Police departmental documents, where applicable
• Valid LMV driving licence for eligible male candidates applying for Delhi Police SI
• Aadhaar authentication details, if opting for Aadhaar-based authentication

Original supporting documents will be required during the applicable verification stage.

Admit Card

SSC will issue Admission Certificates online. They will not be sent by post.

Candidates should regularly check the SSC Headquarters and concerned regional websites.

Important Instructions

Candidates should pay particular attention to the following:

• The CBT examination date will be announced later.
• PST/PET is qualifying and mandatory for candidates required to undergo it.
• Medical examination is also mandatory.
• Candidates should verify their eligibility before applying because applications are provisionally accepted.
• Incorrect claims or unsupported documents can lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates should select post/force preferences carefully because final allocation is based on merit and preferences.
• CAPF SI candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
• There is no re-evaluation/re-checking of scores.

SSC CPO भर्ती 2026 – 1,871 सब-इंस्पेक्टर पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन

स्टाफ सिलेक्शन कमीशन (SSC) ने दिल्ली पुलिस और केंद्रीय सशस्त्र पुलिस बलों (CAPFs) में सब-इंस्पेक्टर भर्ती के लिए SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 अधिसूचना जारी की है। इस भर्ती के तहत कुल 1,871 अस्थायी सब-इंस्पेक्टर पद भरे जाएंगे। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 10 सितंबर से 30 सितंबर 2026 तक स्वीकार किए जाएंगे।

कौन आवेदन कर सकता है? दिल्ली पुलिस और CAPFs में सब-इंस्पेक्टर पदों के लिए मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय से स्नातक डिग्री आवश्यक है। CISF में SI (Fire) पद के लिए B.Sc. में Physics, Chemistry और Mathematics या निर्धारित इंजीनियरिंग डिप्लोमा की आवश्यकता है। दिल्ली पुलिस के पुरुष SI पद के लिए वैध LMV ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस भी जरूरी है।

वेतन और चयन: सभी पद Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) के हैं। चयन प्रक्रिया में Paper-I, PST/PET, Paper-II, Detailed Medical Examination और Document Verification शामिल हैं। अंतिम चयन Paper-II में प्रदर्शन, NCC बोनस और उम्मीदवार की पोस्ट/फोर्स वरीयता के आधार पर किया जाएगा। कोई इंटरव्यू नहीं है।

आवेदन कैसे करें? उम्मीदवार SSC की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट ssc.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 30 सितंबर 2026 रात 11 बजे है। आवेदन शुल्क सामान्य/OBC/EWS उम्मीदवारों के लिए ₹100 है, जबकि महिला, SC, ST और पात्र Ex-Servicemen उम्मीदवारों को शुल्क से छूट दी गई है।

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SSC CPO Notification 2026 : FAQs

How many vacancies are available in SSC CPO Recruitment 2026?

The SSC CPO 2026 notification lists 1,871 tentative vacancies across Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF SI (Fire).

What is the last date to apply for SSC CPO 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.

What is the SSC CPO 2026 salary?

SSC CPO Sub-Inspector posts carry Pay Level 6 with a pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

What is the educational qualification for SSC CPO 2026?

Candidates applying for Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI (GD) generally need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.

What is the SSC CPO age limit?

For most posts, the age limit is 20–25 years as on 1 August 2026. For SI (Fire) in CISF, the age limit is 18–30 years.

Is a driving licence required for SSC CPO?

A valid LMV driving licence for motorcycle and car is required for male candidates applying for the Delhi Police SI post on the prescribed PET/PST date. It is not required for candidates applying only for CAPF SI posts.

What is the SSC CPO selection process?

The selection process includes Paper-I, PST/PET, Paper-II, medical examination and document verification, followed by final post/force allocation based on Paper-II merit and preferences.

Is PET/PST compulsory in SSC CPO?

PST/PET is a mandatory qualifying stage for candidates required to undergo it. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must undergo PST and meet the prescribed standards.

What is the SSC CPO Paper-I exam pattern?

Paper-I has 100 questions for 100 marks, covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension.

What is the SSC CPO Paper-II exam pattern?

Paper-II consists of 200 English Language and Comprehension questions for 200 marks.

What is the SSC CPO application fee?

The application fee is ₹100. Women candidates, SC/ST candidates and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempt from payment.

When will the SSC CPO 2026 exam date be announced?

The notification currently states that the Computer-Based Examination schedule will be notified later.

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