SC CPO Exam Date 2026
SSC CPO Exam Date 2026: Check Complete Schedule
Check SSC CPO Exam Date 2026 with notification date, application schedule, paper 1 exam date and complete SSC CPO timeline.
SSC CPO Exam Date 2026: Exam Date, Notification Date, Application Schedule
As per the official SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27, the SSC CPO 2026 notification is expected to be released on 31 May 2026, while the application process may continue till 30 June 2026. The SSC CPO Paper-1 exam is tentatively scheduled to be conducted in October–November 2026 in online mode.
The SSC CPO exam is conducted annually to recruit Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and CAPFs through a multi-stage selection process consisting of Paper-1, PET/PST, Paper-2 and Medical Examination.
SSC CPO Exam Date 2026 Overview
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | SSC CPO 2026 |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
Post | Sub Inspector (Delhi Police & CAPFs) |
Notification Date | 31 May 2026 (Tentative) |
Application Dates | May – June 2026 |
Paper-1 Exam Date | October – November 2026 |
Official Website |
SSC CPO Important Dates 2026
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification Release | 31 May 2026 |
Apply Start Date | 31 May 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 30 June 2026 |
Admit Card | September 2026 |
Paper-1 Exam | October–November 2026 |
PET/PST | To be announced |
Paper-2 Exam | To be announced |
Final Result | To be announced |
SSC CPO 2026 Exam Timeline
SSC CPO recruitment follows a fixed cycle:
Notification
Application
CBT Paper-1
Physical Test
Paper-2
Medical
Final Merit
SSC CPO Selection Timeline
Stage | Process |
|---|---|
Stage 1 | Paper-1 CBT |
Stage 2 | PET/PST |
Stage 3 | Paper-2 |
Stage 4 | Medical |
Stage 5 | Final Merit |
SSC CPO Exam Date 2026 (Paper-1 Expected Schedule)
Paper-1 is the most important stage.
Paper-1 includes:
Reasoning
GK
Quant
English
Total: 200 marks.
SSC CPO Exam Date 2026 (Stage Wise Schedule)
Stage | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
Notification | May 2026 |
Application | May–June 2026 |
Paper-1 | Oct–Nov 2026 |
PET | Early 2027 |
Paper-2 | Early 2027 |
Final Result | Mid 2027 |
SSC CPO Exam Date 2026 Preparation Strategy Based on Timeline
Candidates should:
Start preparation before notification
Complete syllabus before August
Start mocks by September