SSC CPO Notification 2026 Out: 1,871 SI Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & PET/PST
Staff Selection Commission has released the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 with 1,871 tentative vacancies across Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Sub-Inspector (Fire).
Tentative SI posts
Across 5 CAPFs
205 Male + 112 Female
SSC CPO Notification 2026
SSC CPO 2026 recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces. The 2026 notice also includes Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. The Computer Based Examination date will be announced later by SSC.
SSC CPO Vacancy 2026 – 1,871 Posts
| Post / Force | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Police SI (Executive) | 205 | 112 | 317 |
| CRPF SI (GD) | 225 | 29 | 254 |
| BSF SI (GD) | 435 | 22 | 457 |
| ITBP SI (GD) | 159 | 28 | 187 |
| CISF SI (GD) | 200 | 50 | 250 |
| SSB SI (GD) | 154 | 18 | 172 |
| CISF SI (Fire) | 234 | — | 234 |
| Grand Total | — | — | 1,871 |
Delhi Police SI Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 87 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 20 | 205 |
| Female | 47 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 112 |
Educational Qualification
Delhi Police SI & CAPF SI (GD)
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before the closing date of the online application.
CISF SI (Fire)
Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; OR Matriculation/equivalent plus a three-year diploma in specified engineering disciplines, subject to the notification conditions.
SSC CPO Age Limit 2026
Born from 02.08.2001 to 01.08.2006, inclusive.
Born from 02.08.1996 to 01.08.2008, inclusive.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age, as prescribed |
SSC CPO Application Fee 2026
Online payment only.
No application fee.
SSC CPO SI Salary 2026
SI (GD) in CAPFs and CISF SI (Fire) are classified as Group B Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts. Delhi Police SI (Executive) is classified as Group C by Delhi Police.
SSC CPO Selection Process 2026
Paper I
PST / PET
Paper II
DME / RME
DV & Final
Minimum qualifying marks in Paper I and Paper II are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for all other categories. PST/PET and medical stages are qualifying in nature. Final selection and allocation of Post/Force are based on Paper II performance, including applicable NCC bonus marks, and candidate preferences.
SSC CPO Paper I 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 15 min |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 min |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 25 | 15 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
SSC CPO Paper II 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 20 min |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 | 20 min |
| English Comprehension | 100 | 200 | 60 min |
| Total | 160 | 320 | 120 min |
SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test 2026
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100 metre race | 16 sec | 18 sec |
| Distance race | 1.6 km in 6.5 min | 800 m in 4 min |
| Long Jump | 3.65 m / 3 chances | 2.7 m / 3 chances |
| High Jump | 1.2 m / 3 chances | 0.9 m / 3 chances |
| Shot Put (16 lbs) | 4.5 m / 3 chances | — |
Key PST Standards
| Post / Candidate | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Police / CAPF Male – General Standard | 170 cm | 80–85 cm |
| Delhi Police / CAPF Female – General Standard | 157 cm | Not applicable |
| CISF SI (Fire) Male – General Standard | 170 cm | 81–86 cm |
Category and region-specific height/chest relaxations apply. PST/PET carries no marks and is qualifying/elimination in nature. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must satisfy the applicable written, physical-standard and medical requirements.
SSC CPO DME / RME
Minimum near vision should be N6 in the better eye and N9 in the worse eye. Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye, without correction such as glasses or surgery to improve visual acuity. Candidates must also satisfy all other medical requirements prescribed in the notification.
How to Apply for SSC CPO 2026
- Visit the new SSC website and complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if required.
- Open the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 application.
- Complete the online application carefully and follow the live photograph/signature requirements.
- Pay the applicable ₹100 application fee online if you are not exempt.
- Submit the form on or before 30 September 2026 at 23:00.
- Save the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.
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