SSC CPO Notification 2026
SSC CPO Notification 2026 is the recruitment notice on ssc.gov.in.
Details taken from the official notification. Confirm on the official website before applying. Official Website Official notification
Overview at a Glance
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | E/37/2026-C-2 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,871 |
| Qualification | Bachelor degree (Fire: B.Sc. PCM or listed diploma) |
| Selection Process | Paper-I, PST/PET, Paper-II, medical |
| State / UT | All India |
| Job Location | All India / Delhi Police and CAPFs |
| Salary | ₹35,400 – ₹112,400 per month |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Application Begins | |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | |
| Correction Window Closes |
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 25 years |
| Age Reckoned As On | 01 August 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS male | 100 |
| Women, SC, ST, eligible ESM | 0 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI (Exe.) Delhi Police Male | All | 205 | As per notice |
| SI (Exe.) Delhi Police Female | All | 112 | As per notice |
| SI (GD) CAPFs Male | All | 1173 | As per notice |
| SI (GD) CAPFs Female | All | 147 | As per notice |
| SI (Fire) CISF Male | All | 234 | As per notice |
| Total SSC CPO 2026 | All | 1871 | As per notice |
The Staff Selection Commission has uploaded the SSC CPO Notification 2026 for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 on ssc.gov.in (File E/37/2026-C-2, 10 September 2026). Tentative vacancies are 1,871: SI (Executive) in Delhi Police, SI (GD) in CAPFs and SI (Fire) in CISF. Graduates (and the Fire-specific science/diploma routes in the notice) in the printed age bands can apply online from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 (23:00 hrs). Fee last date is 01 October 2026 (23:00 hrs); correction is 08–10 October 2026 (23:00 hrs). The Computer Based Examination date will be notified later. This page covers vacancies, dates, eligibility, Paper-I / Paper-II, PST-PET, fee and official links only.
SSC CPO Notification 2026 @ssc.gov.in
The notice is for Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs (Group B, Level-6), Sub-Inspector (Executive) Male/Female in Delhi Police (Group C, Level-6) and Sub-Inspector (Fire) Male in CISF (Group B, Level-6). Pay printed is ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. Vacancies are tentative. Delhi Police departmental Constables / HCs / ASIs with at least three years’ service may apply for open SI (Exe.) Male vacancies under the age ceilings in Para 5. Download the full PDF from the Commission’s website — do not use third-party copies.
Download SSC CPO 2026 notice from ssc.gov.in (Notice Board / Apply, dated 10.09.2026).
Official links
Helpline in the notice: 1800 309 3063 (toll free)
Highlights
Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
Commission | Staff Selection Commission |
Exam | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 (SSC CPO) |
File | E/37/2026-C-2 |
Posts | SI (Exe.) Delhi Police; SI (GD) CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB; SI (Fire) CISF (Male) |
Vacancies | 1,871 (tentative) |
Apply | 10.09.2026 – 30.09.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
Fee last date | 01.10.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
Correction window | 08.10.2026 – 10.10.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
CBT | To be notified later |
Pay | Level-6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
Vacancy (tentative, as printed)
Post / force | Posts |
|---|---|
SI (Exe.) Delhi Police — Male | 205 |
SI (Exe.) Delhi Police — Female | 112 |
SI (GD) CAPFs — Male | 1,173 |
SI (GD) CAPFs — Female | 147 |
SI (Fire) CISF — Male | 234 |
Total | 1,871 |
CAPF (GD) force-wise totals in the notice: CRPF 254, BSF 457, ITBP 187, CISF 250, SSB 172 (includes 10% ESM horizontal where printed). Category cells are in the PDF. SI in CAPFs can be posted anywhere in India.
Important dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notice on website | 10.09.2026 |
Apply online | 10.09.2026 – 30.09.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
Online fee | Till 01.10.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
Correction + correction charges | 08.10.2026 – 10.10.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
Paper-I CBT | To be notified later |
Posts covered
Sub-Inspector (Executive), Delhi Police — Male and Female
Sub-Inspector (GD) — CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB
Sub-Inspector (Fire), CISF — Male only
Eligibility
Item | Rule in the notice |
|---|---|
Citizenship | India, or Nepal/Bhutan with GoI eligibility certificate |
Age as on | 01.08.2026 |
SI Delhi Police / SI (GD) CAPFs | 20–25 years (born not earlier than 02.08.2001 and not later than 01.08.2006) |
SI (Fire) CISF | 18–30 years (born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008) |
Relaxation | SC/ST 5 years; OBC 3 years; ESM 3 years after deducting military service; Delhi Police departmental and widow/divorced codes as in Para 5 |
EQ — Delhi Police & CAPF GD | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent, as on 30.09.2026 |
EQ — SI (Fire) CISF | B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or Matric + 3-year diploma in listed engineering streams (higher B.Tech/M.Tech only if the diploma base is there) |
Delhi Police SI (Male) | Valid LMV driving licence (motorcycle and car) by the PE&MT date; without it you remain eligible for CAPFs only |
Selection process
Stage | What it is |
|---|---|
Paper-I | CBT — shortlisting for PST/PET |
PST / PET | Qualifying / elimination; ESM skip PET but do PST |
Paper-II | CBT after PST/PET qualify |
DME / RME | Medical after Paper-II qualify |
Documents / force allocation | As per Commission and user departments |
Merit uses Paper-I + Paper-II (plus NCC bonus as in the notice). Ties: Paper-II total, then English in Paper-II, then older DoB, then name A–Z.
Exam pattern
Paper-I (objective): four parts — Reasoning, GK/GA, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension — 25 questions / 25 marks each (100 / 100), 1 hour with a 15-minute sectional timer per part. Hindi and English for Parts I–III. Negative marking −0.25.
Paper-II (objective): four parts — Reasoning, GK/GA, Quantitative Aptitude, English — 20 questions / 40 marks each, 1 hour with a 20-minute sectional timer. Negative marking −0.50. Confirm every cell on the official PDF if SSC issues a corrigendum.
Multi-shift scores are normalised (SSC notice 02.06.2025). Answer-key challenge: ₹50 per question, non-refundable.
PET (qualifying)
Male: 100 m in 16 s; 1.6 km in 6.5 min; long jump 3.65 m; high jump 1.2 m; shot put 16 lb 4.5 m (3 chances where printed). Female: 100 m in 18 s; 800 m in 4 min; long jump 2.7 m; high jump 0.9 m. Height/chest relaxations are category-wise in Para 12.10 — read the PDF before you travel for PST.
How to apply
Complete One-Time Registration on ssc.gov.in (old ssc.nic.in OTR does not work).
Prefer Aadhaar-based authentication as explained in the notice.
Open the CPO 2026 form on the website or the mySSC app. Capture the live photo (no cap, mask or spectacles).
Pay ₹100 if you are not exempt. Check Payment Status; incomplete fee = rejected.
Use the 08–10 October window only if you must correct the form.
Application fee
Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS (male, not ESM) | ₹100 |
Women, SC, ST, eligible ESM | Nil |
Mode | BHIM UPI, net banking, Visa / MasterCard / Maestro / RuPay debit |
Salary
All three post groups are printed at Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400). Allowances follow the force after appointment.
Apply before 30.09.2026 (23:00 hrs) and match every cell with ssc.gov.in only.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for SSC CPO 2026?
Submit the form by 30 September 2026, 23:00 hrs. Pay the fee by 1 October 2026, 23:00 hrs.
How many vacancies are there?
The notice prints 1,871 tentative posts — Delhi Police SI, CAPF SI (GD) and CISF SI (Fire).
What are the age and education rules?
Age as on 01.08.2026. Delhi Police/CAPF GD: 20–25 and a bachelor’s degree. CISF Fire: 18–30 and B.Sc. PCM or a listed diploma.
What is the application fee?
₹100. Women, SC, ST and eligible ESM are exempt. Pay by UPI, net banking or debit card.