SC CPO Exam Date 2026
SSC CPO Exam Date 2026: Check Complete Schedule
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SSC CPO Important Dates 2026: Application Last Date, Exam Date, Admit Card and Complete Schedule
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CPO Notification 2026 on 10 September 2026. Online applications are open from 10 September to 30 September 2026.
The last time to submit the application is 11:00 PM on 30 September 2026, while online fee payment can be completed until 11:00 PM on 1 October 2026.
SSC will open the application correction window from 8 October to 10 October 2026. The dates for Paper-I, PST/PET, Paper-II, medical examination and results have not yet been announced.
All dates below have been verified from the official SSC CPO Notification 2026.
SSC CPO Important Dates 2026 Overview
SSC CPO Event | Official Date/Status |
|---|---|
Notification release date | 10 September 2026 |
Online application starting date | 10 September 2026 |
Last date to apply online | 30 September 2026 |
Application closing time | 11:00 PM |
Last date for online fee payment | 1 October 2026 |
Fee-payment closing time | 11:00 PM |
Application correction window | 8–10 October 2026 |
Correction-window closing time | 11:00 PM on 10 October 2026 |
Paper-I city information | Approximately 10 days before the examination |
Paper-I admit card | Approximately 2–3 days before the examination |
SSC CPO Paper-I exam date | To be notified |
Paper-I answer key | To be notified |
Paper-I result | To be notified |
PST/PET date | To be notified |
Paper-II exam date | To be notified |
Paper-II answer key | To be notified |
Paper-II result | To be notified |
Detailed Medical Examination | To be notified |
Document Verification | To be notified |
Final result | To be notified |
SSC CPO Application Dates 2026
Application Activity | Starting Date | Closing Date | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Online registration and application | 10 September 2026 | 30 September 2026 | 11:00 PM |
Online application-fee payment | 10 September 2026 | 1 October 2026 | 11:00 PM |
Application-form correction | 8 October 2026 | 10 October 2026 | 11:00 PM |
Candidates can apply through:
- The official SSC website; or
- The official mySSC mobile application.
Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
SSC CPO Notification Release Date 2026
The official notification for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 was released on 10 September 2026.
The notification contains details about:
- 1,871 tentative vacancies;
- Delhi Police SI posts;
- CAPF SI posts;
- CISF SI (Fire) posts;
- Important application dates;
- Eligibility criteria;
- Revised Paper-I and Paper-II patterns;
- PST/PET standards;
- Medical requirements;
- Application fee;
- Selection process; and
- Post and force allocation.
Read the complete SSC CPO Notification 2026.
SSC CPO Application Last Date 2026
The last date to submit the SSC CPO application is:
Particular | Official Deadline |
|---|---|
Last date | 30 September 2026 |
Closing time | 11:00 PM |
Mode | Online only |
Application website |
SSC has advised candidates not to wait until the last date. Heavy website traffic, payment delays, internet problems or login failures may prevent last-minute submission.
Recommended Application Timeline
Period | Recommended Action |
|---|---|
10–15 September | Complete OTR or verify existing OTR |
15–20 September | Fill the application and choose examination centres |
20–25 September | Check photograph, signature and category details |
Before 28 September | Submit the final application |
Before 1 October | Confirm successful fee payment |
8–10 October | Use correction window only if necessary |
SSC CPO Fee-Payment Last Date 2026
The application fee can be paid until 11:00 PM on 1 October 2026.
Application Fee Details
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General/UR male candidates | ₹100 |
OBC male candidates | ₹100 |
EWS male candidates | ₹100 |
Women candidates | Exempted |
SC candidates | Exempted |
ST candidates | Exempted |
Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Available Payment Methods
Payment Method | Accepted |
|---|---|
BHIM UPI | Yes |
Net Banking | Yes |
Visa Debit Card | Yes |
MasterCard Debit Card | Yes |
Maestro Debit Card | Yes |
RuPay Debit Card | Yes |
Offline challan | No |
Important Fee-Payment Rule
Candidates who are not exempted must ensure that the payment is successful. If SSC does not receive the fee, the application may appear as “Incomplete” and can be rejected.
Candidates should check the payment status through their SSC login instead of depending only on a bank debit message.
SSC CPO Application Correction Dates 2026
The SSC CPO correction window will remain open from 8 October to 10 October 2026.
Correction Event | Date/Amount |
|---|---|
Correction window opens | 8 October 2026 |
Correction window closes | 10 October 2026 |
Closing time | 11:00 PM |
First correction and resubmission | ₹200 |
Second correction and resubmission | ₹500 |
Maximum permitted resubmissions | Two |
Who Can Use the Correction Window?
Only candidates whose completed applications, including the applicable fee payment, were received within the original application period can make corrections.
Important Correction Rules
- A candidate can correct and resubmit the application a maximum of two times.
- The latest successfully submitted application will be treated as valid.
- The previous version will be cancelled after successful resubmission.
- Correction charges apply to all candidates, irrespective of gender or category.
- Correction charges are non-refundable.
- After 11:00 PM on 10 October 2026, no change will be accepted.
- Requests through email, post, fax or personal representation will not be entertained.
SSC CPO Correction-Fee Table
Attempt | Correction Charge |
|---|---|
First correction and resubmission | ₹200 |
Second correction and resubmission | ₹500 |
Any further correction | Not permitted |
Candidates should carefully preview every field before resubmitting the corrected application.
SSC CPO Exam Date 2026
The official date for the SSC CPO Computer-Based Examination has not yet been announced.
Examination Stage | Official Status |
|---|---|
Paper-I date | To be notified |
Paper-I shift timing | To be notified |
PST/PET date | To be notified |
Paper-II date | To be notified |
DME/RME date | To be notified |
Document Verification date | To be notified |
Candidates should not treat unofficial social-media posts or tentative coaching schedules as confirmed examination dates.
SSC will publish the official schedule through:
- SSC official website
- SSC regional websites;
- Examination city-information notice; and
- Candidate login.
SSC CPO Admit Card Date 2026
SSC refers to the admit card as the Admission Certificate.
Admit Card Event | Expected Official Timeline |
|---|---|
Examination city and centre information | Approximately 10 days before the exam |
Admit-card download facility | Approximately 2–3 days before the exam |
Mode of issue | Online |
Admit card sent by post | No |
Important Admit-Card Instructions
- SSC will not send the admit card by post.
- Candidates must download it from the concerned SSC website.
- A printed copy must be carried to the examination centre.
- Candidates should regularly check SSC and regional websites.
- If examination details are unavailable one week before the exam, the candidate should contact the concerned SSC regional office immediately.
SSC CPO Exam-City Information
SSC is expected to upload candidates’ examination timetable and city/centre information approximately 10 days before the examination.
The city-information slip and admit card are not necessarily the same document.
Document | Purpose | Likely Availability |
|---|---|---|
City-information notice | Informs examination city, date and related details | About 10 days before exam |
Admission Certificate | Required for entry to examination hall | About 2–3 days before exam |
SSC CPO Paper-I Important Dates
Paper-I Event | Date/Status |
|---|---|
Examination city information | About 10 days before Paper-I |
Paper-I admit card | About 2–3 days before Paper-I |
Paper-I exam | To be notified |
Tentative answer key | To be notified |
Last date to challenge answer key | Will be mentioned with answer-key notice |
Final answer key | After result, according to SSC schedule |
Paper-I result | To be notified |
Paper-I consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with a separate 15-minute timer for every section.
Check the revised SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026.