SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: 1,871 Sub-Inspector Posts, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Salary

 SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for recruitment to Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF.

The Commission has announced 1,871 tentative vacancies. The online application process started on 10 September 2026, and eligible candidates can apply up to 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. The examination date will be announced separately. (NDTV)

This year is particularly important because the SSC CPO 2026 examination pattern has been changed, including a shorter Paper-I and a revised Paper-II structure.

📋 SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Overview

The vacancy figures are tentative, and candidates should treat the SSC notification as the controlling document if a later vacancy revision is issued. (Rojgar Suchna)

🔢 SSC CPO Vacancy 2026

The 1,871 vacancies are distributed among Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire.

CAPF-wise Vacancy

(Oliveboard)

🎓 Educational Qualification

SI in Delhi Police & SI (GD) in CAPFs

Candidates generally need a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.

Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination can apply subject to the condition that they obtain the required qualification within the prescribed deadline.

SI (Fire) in CISF

For the Fire post, the notification provides specific science/technical qualification routes, including the prescribed B.Sc. route with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or specified engineering diploma qualifications. Candidates should check the exact qualification before selecting this post. (Bongjobs)

🚗 Important: Male candidates opting for Delhi Police SI must have the prescribed LMV driving licence for motorcycle and car at the relevant physical-test stage. (Bongjobs)

🎯 Age Limit

The age is reckoned as on 1 August 2026.

Applicable relaxation is available for eligible categories such as SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen and departmental candidates, subject to the conditions in the SSC notification. (Rojgar Suchna)

💳 Application Fee

The application is submitted online through SSC. (Rojgar Suchna)

💰 SSC CPO Salary 2026

SSC CPO Sub-Inspector posts carry Pay Level-6 under the 7th CPC.

Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

The selected candidates are also entitled to applicable allowances and benefits according to the rules of the concerned organization. (AssamJobDesk)

📝 SSC CPO Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process consists of multiple stages:

1. 💻 Paper-I – Computer Based Examination

2. 🏃 Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)

3. 💻 Paper-II – Computer Based Examination

4. 🩺 Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

5. 📄 Document Verification

PST/PET is qualifying in nature. Candidates must clear the required physical standards to continue in the recruitment. (AssamJobDesk)

📚 SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026

⚠️ Important: SSC has changed the CPO examination structure for 2026.

Paper-I

Negative marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. (AssamJobDesk)

Paper-II

Paper-II carries 0.50 mark negative marking for each incorrect answer. The 2026 structure is substantially different from the previous pattern, so candidates should prepare according to the new scheme. (Bongjobs)

🏃 Physical Test

The physical stage is important because clearing the written examination alone does not guarantee selection.

The prescribed PET includes events such as:

• 100-metre race

• 1.6 km/800-metre race

• Long Jump

• High Jump

• Shot Put for applicable male candidates

The exact standards vary according to gender, category and post, so candidates should carefully check the physical-standard section of the official notice. (Bongjobs)

📅 SSC CPO Important Dates 2026

(Rojgar Suchna)

💻 How to Apply Online for SSC CPO 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. 🌐 Visit the official SSC website.

2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC portal if you have not already done so.

3. Login to your SSC account.

4. Select Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026.

5. Enter personal, educational and other required information.

6. Select applicable post/force preferences.

7. Complete the live photograph/signature requirements specified by SSC.

8. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

9. Preview the application carefully.

10. Submit the form before 30 September 2026, 11:00 PM.

11. Save/download the submitted application for future use.

Do not wait until the last day, especially because SSC application portals can experience heavy traffic near the deadline.

📄 Documents Required

Candidates should keep these ready:

• Aadhaar/valid identity document

• Matriculation certificate

• Graduation certificate/marksheets

• Category certificate, if applicable

• ESM/age-relaxation documents, where applicable

• Driving Licence for eligible Delhi Police male candidates

• NCC certificate, if claiming bonus marks

• Other documents specified by SSC

📊 Previous SSC CPO Recruitment Data

The previous SSC CPO cycle was 2025.

The 2025 recruitment initially carried 3,073 vacancies for Delhi Police and CAPFs. (Oliveboard)

Previous Paper-I Cut-Off

The 2025 Paper-I result shortlisted 48,615 candidates for PET/PST: 4,320 female candidates, 44,067 male candidates and 228 Delhi Police departmental male candidates. (The Times of India)

(The Times of India)

What About Total Forms Filled?

A consolidated official SSC figure for the total applications received in the 2025 CPO cycle was not found in the official SSC documents reviewed for this article.

An RTI-based figure of approximately 5.64 lakh applications is circulated online, but because the underlying RTI response could not be independently verified from an official SSC publication, NaukriDoot is not presenting that number as an official figure.

This is important because application-count figures are frequently copied between job websites without checking the original source.

🏆 Why NaukriDoot Is Useful for Candidates

At NaukriDoot, our focus is to make government-job information easier to understand while keeping a clear difference between official information and unofficial estimates.

For SSC CPO 2026, candidates can use NaukriDoot to quickly check:

✅ Vacancy details
✅ Eligibility
✅ Age limit
✅ Application fee
✅ Salary
✅ New exam pattern
✅ Physical requirements
✅ Previous cut-off
✅ Important dates
✅ Admit-card and result updates

Where reliable official data is unavailable—such as a consolidated application-count figure—we prefer to say “not officially verified” rather than publish an attractive but unsupported number.

Candidates should always read the original SSC notification before submitting their application.

🔗 Important Links

Official SSC Website: Staff Selection Commission – SSC

The SSC website currently lists the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination among its examinations and provides the official candidate/application facilities. (Staff Selection Commission)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are there in SSC CPO Recruitment 2026?

There are 1,871 tentative vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts.

2. What is the SSC CPO 2026 last date?

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

3. What qualification is required for SSC CPO?

A Bachelor’s Degree is required for Delhi Police and CAPF SI posts. Separate qualification rules apply to CISF SI (Fire).

4. What is the SSC CPO salary?

The Sub-Inspector posts carry Level-6 pay of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. (AssamJobDesk)

5. Is the SSC CPO 2026 exam pattern changed?

Yes. Paper-I has been reduced to 100 questions/100 marks, while Paper-II now has 160 questions carrying 320 marks, with a revised subject structure. (AssamJobDesk)

6. When will the SSC CPO 2026 exam be conducted?

The Paper-I examination date has not yet been announced. SSC will release the schedule separately.

7. Is the SSC CPO application fee refundable?

The application fee is generally non-refundable once paid, subject to the conditions stated by SSC.

📌 Conclusion

The SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for graduates seeking Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire. With 1,871 tentative vacancies, the recruitment offers opportunities across CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB.

The application window is open from 10 September to 30 September 2026, and candidates should pay special attention to the new SSC CPO 2026 exam pattern before beginning preparation.

👉 Eligible candidates should complete their application well before the deadline and regularly check the official SSC website for the exam date, admit card, answer key and result.