The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC CPO examination every year to recruit candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). SSC CPO is one of the most popular exams among graduates who want to join uniform services under the Central Government.

Through SSC CPO 2026 recruitment, candidates will be selected for:

• Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police
• Sub-Inspector (GD) in BSF
• Sub-Inspector (GD) in CISF
• Sub-Inspector (GD) in CRPF
• Sub-Inspector (GD) in ITBP
• Sub-Inspector (GD) in SSB

SSC CPO is considered a prestigious government job because of:

• Central Government status
• Attractive salary
• Promotion opportunities
• Job security
• Social respect
• Pension benefits

The exact number of vacancies will be announced in the official notification. Based on previous recruitment cycles, vacancies are expected around:

Expected total vacancies:

Approximately 3000 posts

Vacancies are divided category-wise:

UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

And also separated for: Male/ Female

The SSC CPO application process is completely online.

Candidates must apply through:

https://ssc.gov.in

Step 1: Visit SSC website

Step 2: Complete One Time Registration

Step 3: Login using credentials

Step 4: Fill SSC CPO form

Step 5: Upload documents:

Photo
Signature
Certificates

Step 6: Pay application fee

Step 7: Submit form

Candidates must verify details before submission.

Payment modes:

Net banking
Debit card
Credit card
UPI

SSC CPO eligibility depends on:

Education
Age
Nationality

Candidate must be:

Citizen of India

OR

Citizen of Nepal

OR

Citizen of Bhutan

Candidate must have:

Bachelor degree from recognized university.

For Delhi Police SI (Male):

Driving license mandatory.

SSC CPO selection consists of four stages.

Computer based test.

Tests:

Reasoning
GK
Math
English

Includes:

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Physical Standard Test (PST)

English comprehension test.

Candidates undergo medical fitness test.

Final selection based on:

Paper 1
Paper 2
Medical fitness

Total:

200 Questions
200 Marks
120 Minutes

Negative marking: 0.25

Coding decoding
Blood relations
Seating arrangement
Direction
Ranking
Syllogism
Data sufficiency

Current affairs
History
Geography
Polity
Science
Awards

Percentage
Ratio
Time work
Profit loss
Number system
DI

Grammar
Vocabulary
Reading comprehension
Error detection
Synonyms
Antonyms

SSC CPO SI salary comes under Pay Level 6.

Approx: ₹47000–52000

Dearness allowance
House rent allowance
Transport allowance
Medical benefits
Uniform allowance

SSC releases admit cards separately for:

Paper 1
Paper 2

Candidates download from:

ssc.gov.in

Required:

Registration number
Password

SSC releases result after every stage.

Paper 1 result

PET result

Paper 2 result

Final result

Results published in PDF format.

Contains:

Roll numbers
Qualified candidates

To crack SSC CPO:

Focus on:

Concepts
Practice
Physical fitness

Daily schedule:

Reasoning – 2 hrs

Math – 2 hrs

GK – 1 hr

English – 1 hr

Mock test – daily

Running practice

Endurance training

Strength exercises

English comprehension

Vocabulary

Grammar

Mahendras provides:

Foundation batches

Prelims batches

Mains batches

Mock tests

Speed Test Pro

Physical preparation guidance

Interview support

Achievements:

5 lakh selections

200+ branches

Expert faculty

Selection focused model

31 May 2026 expected.

Graduation required.

₹35400 basic.

Online.

Yes.

Male 170 cm

Female 157 cm