SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

The notification provides tentative vacancies for Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces. The vacancies are subject to change as reported by the concerned organizations.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on 01 August 2026. For most posts, candidates should be between 20 and 25 years. For Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, the prescribed age range is 18 to 30 years.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification

• For Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
• For Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF: Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or the prescribed alternative qualification involving a three-year diploma in specified engineering disciplines.
• Male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police must possess a valid LMV driving licence for Motorcycle and Car on the prescribed PET/PST date.
• Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination may apply, but the required qualification must be acquired within the prescribed closing-date conditions.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Application Process

Applications are accepted online through the new SSC website. Candidates are required to complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before submitting the examination application.

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Complete OTR on the new SSC portal if not already registered.
3. Open the application for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026.
4. Enter personal, educational and other required information.
5. Upload the required photograph and signature as instructed.
6. Review the complete form before final submission.
7. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
8. Save and print the submitted application for future reference.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

The fee can be paid through online payment methods such as BHIM UPI, Net Banking and eligible debit cards. Once paid, the fee is not refundable.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Exam Pattern

The examination process includes Paper-I, Physical Standard Test / Physical Endurance Test, Paper-II and Detailed Medical Examination. The physical and medical stages are mandatory where applicable.

Paper-I

Paper-I is of 1 hour with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part.

Paper-II

Paper-II carries 320 marks and has a total duration of 2 hours, with the first three sections having sectional timing of 20 minutes each.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Negative Marking & NCC Bonus

• Paper-I: 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
• Paper-II: 0.50 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
• NCC certificate holders may receive bonus marks as prescribed.
• NCC ‘C’ Certificate: 5% of maximum marks in each paper.
• NCC ‘B’ Certificate: 3% of maximum marks in each paper.
• NCC ‘A’ Certificate: 2% of maximum marks in each paper.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Physical Standard Test

Delhi Police – Male Candidates

Delhi Police – Female Candidates

CAPFs – Physical Standards

CAPF standards include prescribed height and chest requirements for different categories. Relaxations are available for specified regions and categories, including Scheduled Tribes, according to the notification.

Physical Endurance Test – Male

• 100 metre race – 16 seconds
• 1.6 km race – 6.5 minutes
• Long Jump – 3.65 metres in 3 chances
• High Jump – 1.2 metres in 3 chances
• Shot Put (16 lbs) – 4.5 metres in 3 chances

Physical Endurance Test – Female

• 100 metre race – 18 seconds
• 800 metre race – 4 minutes
• Long Jump – 2.7 metres in 3 chances
• High Jump – 0.9 metre in 3 chances

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Medical Examination

Candidates qualifying Paper-II are required to undergo the prescribed Detailed Medical Examination / Review Medical Examination. The medical assessment includes physical fitness and prescribed visual standards.

• 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.
• Corrective glasses or visual-aid surgery for improving visual acuity are not permitted under the stated standard.
• Candidates should not have knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins or squint eyes.
• High colour vision and general physical fitness are required.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Tattoo Rules

• Tattoos depicting religious symbols, figures or names followed in Indian Army may be permitted.
• Traditional tattoo locations such as the inner aspect of the left forearm may be allowed under the specified conditions.
• The tattoo size must be less than one-fourth of the particular body part.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

1. Computer Based Examination – Paper-I
2. PST/PET
3. Computer Based Examination – Paper-II
4. Detailed Medical Examination / Review Medical Examination
5. Document Verification
6. Final selection and allocation of Post/Force

Minimum qualifying marks are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for other categories. Candidates are shortlisted for PST/PET based on Paper-I performance, while Paper-II performance is used for shortlisting for the medical stage.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Document Verification

Candidates called for Document Verification must produce original certificates along with the required copies and photographs.

• Matriculation / Secondary Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificate
• Equivalent qualification certificate, where applicable
• Caste / Category Certificate
• Valid LMV Driving Licence for eligible male Delhi Police candidates
• Ex-Servicemen certificates, where applicable
• Age-relaxation supporting documents, where applicable
• No Objection Certificate for candidates already employed in Government
• Other documents specifically mentioned in the admission certificate

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Post Preference

Candidates will be required to submit their preference for posts and forces. The available preference codes include Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and SI (Fire) in CISF. Once exercised, the preference is treated as final and irreversible.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

You can also explore our Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 article for the latest recruitment details, eligibility and application updates.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Conclusion

The Sub-Inspector examination offers opportunities in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces, with the recruitment process covering written examinations, physical standards, endurance testing, medical examination and document verification. Candidates should read the official notification carefully and complete their online application before the deadline.

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Career Job Alert Team

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