SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1871 Vacancies

Advt. No. : E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission has released the notification for recruitment to Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. A total of 1,871 tentative vacancies have been announced. The online application process is open from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026. Candidates should check the different eligibility requirements for Delhi Police, CAPF and CISF Fire posts before submitting their preferences and application.

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Age Limit

The age requirement is different for the newly introduced CISF SI (Fire) post. Candidates should check the post they intend to apply for before comparing their age with the prescribed limit.

Age Relaxation: Applicable age relaxation includes 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC. Other category-specific relaxations are available as prescribed in the recruitment notice.

Application Fee

SSC CPO Application Correction Window

The application correction window will be available from 8 October 2026 to 10 October 2026 up to 11:00 PM. Candidates can correct and resubmit the application up to two times during the correction window.

• Payment Mode: Application fee is payable online through the prescribed payment modes such as Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card and BHIM UPI.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility

Eligibility is not identical for every SSC CPO post. The educational qualification, subject requirement and additional driving-licence condition depend on the post selected.

Important for applicants: The SI (Fire) post should not be treated as a general graduation-only post. Its science/engineering qualification is specifically different from the degree requirement for the other SSC CPO posts.

For candidates applying for Delhi Police SI (Male), the driving licence requirement is also important: a valid licence for motorcycle and car must be available by the date fixed for the physical tests.

Nationality: A candidate must be an Indian citizen or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan. Candidates from Nepal or Bhutan must have the required certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

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SSC CPO Vacancy 2026

SSC CPO 2026 has announced 1,871 tentative vacancies. The posts are divided between Delhi Police, SI (GD) in CAPFs and the newly introduced SI (Fire) post in CISF.

The SI (GD) CAPF vacancies are distributed among CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB. The SI (Fire) vacancies are for male candidates.

SSC CPO Selection Process 2026

The recruitment is completed through a sequence of written, physical and medical stages. Candidates must qualify the applicable stage before moving to the next stage.

• Paper-I: Computer-Based Examination.
• PET/PST: Physical Endurance Test and Physical Standard Test for candidates shortlisted from Paper-I.
• Paper-II: Computer-Based Examination with the revised 2026 pattern.
• Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Candidates qualifying the preceding stages undergo the prescribed medical examination.

The important change for candidates is that the physical stage comes between Paper-I and Paper-II. Therefore, qualifying Paper-I alone does not mean that a candidate proceeds directly to Paper-II.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026

The 2026 examination pattern has been revised. The most important change is the introduction of sectional timing in both Paper-I and Paper-II, so candidates cannot freely transfer unused time from one section to another.

SSC CPO Paper-I Exam Pattern 2026

SSC CPO Paper-II Exam Pattern 2026

• Question Type: Objective multiple-choice questions.
• Paper-I Language: Questions are bilingual in Hindi and English, except the English section.
• Negative Marking in Paper-I: 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
• Negative Marking in Paper-II: 0.50 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
• Paper-I Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for other categories, before NCC bonus marks.
• NCC Bonus: NCC ‘C’ certificate holders can receive 5% of maximum marks, NCC ‘B’ 3% and NCC ‘A’ 2% in both papers, subject to the prescribed conditions.

What changed in 2026? Paper-I now has 100 questions and 100 marks with four separate 15-minute sections. Paper-II also has sectional timing, while English Comprehension accounts for 100 questions and 200 marks. This makes section-wise time management particularly important under the revised pattern.

SSC CPO Salary 2026

The SSC CPO Sub-Inspector posts covered by this recruitment carry Level-6 pay under the prescribed government pay structure.

The actual monthly amount received by a selected candidate will depend on applicable government allowances, deductions and the place and nature of posting.

How to Apply

How to Apply for SSC CPO Online Form 2026

The application is submitted online through the current SSC website. Candidates who have not registered on the new SSC portal must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before applying.

• One-Time Registration: Complete OTR on the current SSC website using the required personal, contact and identification details. An OTR created on the old SSC website will not be functional on the new portal.
• Login and Apply: Log in with the registered credentials and select Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026.
• Enter Application Details: Fill in personal information, educational qualification, category, nationality, address and other required details.
• Select Preferences: Enter the required examination centre and post/force preferences carefully. Check the notification before finalising preferences.
• Upload Required Details: Complete the photograph and signature requirements specified by SSC.
• Pay the Fee: Candidates who are not exempted should pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
• Final Submission: Preview the form carefully, especially name, date of birth, category, qualification and post/force preference, then submit the application.
• Save the Application: Download or save the submitted application form and payment confirmation for future reference.

Documents and Details to Keep Ready

• Aadhaar or valid identity details
• Class 10/Matriculation certificate
• Graduation certificate/degree and marksheets
• Category certificate, where applicable
• PwBD and Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
• Valid driving licence for candidates applying for Delhi Police SI Male
• Recent photograph and scanned signature
• NCC certificate, if claiming NCC bonus marks
• Active mobile number and email ID

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