SSC CPO 2026 Notification PDF Out, 1871 Vacancies, Apply Online Link, Exam Dates @ssc.gov.in

The Staff Selection Commission has released SSC CPO Notification 2026 on 10th September at the official website https://ssc.gov.in/. As per notification, a total of 1871 Vacancies has been announced for Sub Inspector (Executive, GD & Fire) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB. All the candidates who have completed their graduation in any discipline are eligibile to apply online from 10th September. The last date to apply for SSC CPO Recruitment is 30th September 2026. Read below to get complete SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 notification with exam dates, vacancies, qualification, physical requirements, major changes in CPO, selection process, application fee and other.

SSC CPO Notification 2026 PDF Out

The SSC CPO Notification 2026 has been released by Staff Selection Commission for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and CAPF. A total of 1,871 tentative SSC CPO vacancies have been announced. The selection process of SSC Sub Inspector includes Paper I, PST/PET, Paper II, Medical Exam and Document Verification. Eligible graduates can apply online from 10th September to 30th September 2026. The direct link to download the SSC CPO Notification 2026 PDF has been updated below:

SSC CPO Notification 2026 PDF Out: Click to Download

What’s New in SSC CPO:

• This year, the new post known as SSC Sub Inspector (Fire) has been introduced for a total of 234 vacancy.
• Also, the negative marking for SSC CPO Paper II Exam has been revised from 0.25 to 0.50 per wrong answer. 
• New SSC CPO Paper 1 Pattern: Now, Paper I has 4 sections with sectional timing. Each section has 25 questions for 25 marks. Overall, the paper includes 100 questions for 100 marks, with 15 minutes allotted to each section. 
• Where for Paper 2 Pattern comprising of four sections. The first 3 sections have 20 questions for 40 marks each, while English Comprehension has 100 questions for 200 marks. The first three sections have 20 minutes each, and English Comprehension has 1 hour. Click to Know more

SSC CPO Mock Test 2026: Click to Attempt

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 @ssc.gov.in

SSC CPO stands for Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organisation. The SSC CPO recruitment is to select candidates for Sub Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire.  Check the table below for complete information for SSC CPO 2026 Notification:

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SSC CPO Apply Online 2026

The SSC CPO application process starts from 10th September. Candidates can click on the direct link to apply online given below to fill the form before last date i.e. 30th September 2026. Candidates need to complete OTR, fill in their details, upload the required documents, pay the application fee and submit the form before the last date. The direct link to SSC CPO Apply Online 2026 has been activated and updated below:

SSC CPO Apply Online 2026 Link Active: Click to Apply

Note: 30th September 2026 is the last date to apply online for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026. Bookmark this page for all the updates related to the SSC CPO 2026 Notification. 

SSC CPO Vacancy 2026

The Staff Selection Commission has announced a total of 1871 Sub Inspector Vacancies 2026 on 10th September for different posts in 2026 recruitment cycle. Candidates should remember that these are tentative vacancies, and the vacancy position may change later. Check the below table for complete SSC CPO Vacancy 2026:

The vacancies are subject to change because the final number depends on the vacancies reported by Delhi Police and the Ministry of Home Affairs/CAPFs. SSC itself does not decide the number of vacancies.

SSC CPO Vacancy Force & Post Wise

The SSC CPO Vacancy Force and Post Wise details show vacancies for Sub Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB, along with SI (Fire) vacancies in CISF. Among the listed posts, SI (GD) in BSF for male candidates has the highest number of vacancies at 435, followed by SI (Fire) in CISF with 234 vacancies. Check the SSC CPO vacancies are distributed separately for male and female candidates across General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories.

SSC CPO Male Vacancy 2026

Check the force or department wise SSC Sub Inspector Vacancy for Male in the table below:

SSC CPO Female Vacancy 2026

Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police: Male

Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police: Female

There are 112 SSC CPO vacancies for female candidates.

Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs

The SSC CPO 2026 notification has vacancies in five Central Armed Police Forces:

Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF – Male

There are 234 tentative vacancies for SI (Fire) in CISF.

SSC CPO Vacancy Trends

SSC CPO Vacancy includes year wise vacancy from 2018 to 2026 distribution of the posts. The highest number of vacancies was recorded in 2025 with 5,308 posts, while SSC CPO 2026 has announced 1,871 vacancies. The total vacancies stood at 1,223 in 2018 and increased to 2,745 in 2019 before falling to 1,564 in 2020. The number then rose sharply to 4,300 in 2022, dropped to 1,876 in 2023, and again increased to 4,187 in 2024.

How to Apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 only through online mode. First, candidates need to complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website and then fill out the CPO application form. The application can also be submitted through the mySSC mobile app.

Step 1: Go to the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.

Step 2: If you are applying for the first time on the new SSC website, complete your One-Time Registration (OTR). The OTR made on the old SSC website will not work on the new website.

Step 3: After completing OTR, log in with registered information and open SSC CPO 2026 application form.

Step 4: Enter your personal, educational and other required details properly. Select the post/force preferences as asked in the application form.

Step 5: Candidates can use Aadhaar-Based Authentication during the registration/application process.

Step 6: The application system captures a real-time photograph while filling out the form, so candidates do not need to keep a pre-existing photograph for the application.

Step 7: Pay the required application fee through the available online payment methods. Candidates who are exempted from the fee do not need to make the payment.

Step 8: Check your name, date of birth, category, educational details, post preferences and other information, before submitting.

Step 9: Submit completed application form before last date.

Step 10: After successful submission, download or save a copy of the application form and payment confirmation for later.

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates need to meet the nationality, age, educational and physical requirements stated in the SSC CPO notification 2026.

Nationality

A candidate must be

1. A citizen of India, or
2. A subject of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan.

Candidates from Nepal or Bhutan must have the required certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

SSC CPO Age Limit 2026

For SSC CPO posts in Delhi Police & CAPFs, candidates must be 20 to 25 years old as on 1st August 2026, Whereas for SI Fire in CISF, it is 18 to 30 years. 

SSC CPO Age Relaxation 2026

Candidates must have valid documents to claim any applicable age relaxation.

SSC CPO Educational Qualification

Driving Licence for Delhi Police SI

Male candidates who apply for SI Executive in Delhi Police must have a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence for motorcycle and car by the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT). Candidates who do not have the required driving licence can still be considered for CAPF SI posts, subject to fulfilling the other eligibility conditions.

SSC CPO Application Fee

Candidates applying for SSC CPO 2026 recruitment need to pay the application fee through online payment modes. However, women, SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. The SSC CPO application fee payment can be made through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card.

SSC CPO Selection Process

The SSC CPO 2026 selection process comprises Paper 1, PST/PET, Paper 2, DME/RME and Document Verification. PST/PET and medical tests are qualifying and Paper 2 marks, along with NCC bonus marks and post preferences, determine final merit and post allocation.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026

The SSC CPO exam has two computer-based papers along with the physical and medical stages. A new sectional timing system has been introduced in SSC CPO 2026. Candidates get fixed time for each section and cannot use the time of one section for another. Paper I has 15 minutes per section and Paper II has 20 minutes per section. Paper 1 and Paper 2 carry marks and PST/PET and medical examination are qualifying stages.

SSC CPO Tier 1 New Exam Pattern

Paper-I tests Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English through 100 questions.

• Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

SSC CPO Tier 2 New Exam Pattern

Paper-II gives more weight to English and has a total of 160 questions carrying 320 marks.

• Negative marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

SSC CPO 2026 NCC Bonus Marks

Candidates holding valid NCC certificates can receive bonus marks as prescribed by SSC.

SSC CPO Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II, before adding NCC bonus marks, are:

However, merely obtaining the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee selection. Actual cut-offs can be higher depending on competition, vacancies and other factors.

SSC CPO Post/Force Preference

Candidates have to provide their preference for posts/forces during the application process. Candidates should fill their preferences carefully because the preference is important for final allocation. Once a candidate receives the first available preference according to merit, they are not considered for the other options. The available preference codes are stated in the following table.

SSC CPO Sub Inspector Salary and Posts

SSC CPO recruitment includes Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs. The posts carry Level-6 pay, with a basic pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.

SSC CPO Physical Standard Test (PST)

Candidates shortlisted after CPO Paper I have to appear for the Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test.

The PST checks requirements such as height and chest measurements, wherever applicable. The exact standards vary according to the post and permitted category-wise relaxations. Certain categories, including candidates belonging to specified hill/tribal areas and Gorkha categories, receive relaxation as stated in the SSC CPO notification.

SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test (PET)

The PET is qualifying in nature. Candidates have to meet the prescribed physical performance standards.

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

PST/PET is mandatory but qualifying in nature. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET, but they have to undergo PST.

SSC CPO 2026 Medical Examination

Candidates who qualify SSC CPO Paper II are shortlisted for Detailed Medical Examination (DME). A Review Medical Examination (RME) may also be conducted where applicable. The medical examination checks whether the candidate is physically fit to perform the duties of the post. Requirements include prescribed standards relating to eyesight and other physical conditions. Medical examination is qualifying in nature. Candidates need to qualify the medical requirements to remain eligible for final selection.

SSC CPO Document Verification

Candidates need to produce the required original documents during Document Verification. These may include the list given below.

• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificate
• Category/Caste Certificate, if applicable
• EWS Certificate, if applicable
• Driving Licence for male candidates opting for Delhi Police SI
• Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
• Age relaxation certificate, if applicable
• Delhi Police departmental certificate, where applicable
• Government employee NOC, where applicable
• Valid photo ID

FAQs on SSC CPO Recruitment 2026

Question: When was the SSC CPO 2026 notification released?

Answer: The SSC CPO 2026 notification was released on 10 September 2026.

Question: How many vacancies are announced for SSC CPO 2026?

Answer: SSC has announced 1,871 tentative vacancies for SSC CPO 2026.

Question: What is the SSC CPO application last date?

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

Question: What is the SSC CPO application fee?

Answer: The application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

Question: What is the age limit for SSC CPO?

Answer: For most posts, the age limit is 20 to 25 years. SI Fire in CISF has a different age limit of 18 to 30 years.

Question: What is the SSC CPO selection process?

Answer: The selection process comprises Paper 1, Physical Test, Paper 2, Medical Examination and Document Verification, followed by final selection and post/force allocation.

Question: What is the SSC CPO Paper-II total marks?

Answer: Paper 2 has 160 questions carrying 400 marks. English Comprehension carries the highest weightage with 100 questions for 200 marks.