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SSC CPO 2026: Admit Card, Exam Date, Result, Answer Key, Syllabus

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SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination · दिल्ली पुलिस और केंद्रीय सशस्त्र पुलिस बल में Sub-Inspector परीक्षा) is conducted by Staff Selection Commission. As of , the 2026 exam is scheduled for . Source: official notice on sscmpr.gov.in.

SSC's graduate-level exam for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB) and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, all in Pay Level 6.

Exam scheduled

Exam scheduled for 20 Nov 2026.

Based on: Notice of sub-inspector in delhi police and central armed police forces examination, 2026 · 10 Sept 2026

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SSC CPO 2026 quick answers

Notification 202610 Sept 2026PDF
Notice of the examination (PDF)ssc.gov.in ↗
Paper-I schedule notice (PDF)ssc.gov.in ↗
Official websitessc.gov.in ↗

SSC CPO Exam Date 2026

EventDateStatus
Online application10 Sept – 30 Sept 2026 Fee payment till 01.10.2026 (23:00). PDF p.1Done
Application form correction8 Oct – 10 Oct 2026 PDF p.1Done
Paper-I (CBE)20 Nov – 28 Nov 2026 Proposed dates. PDF p.1Scheduled

SSC CPO Result 2026 and result date

No 2026 result on ssc.gov.in yet.

Estimate · not an official date

In the last 2 cycles, the result came 65–108 days after the last exam day. Applied to 28 Nov 2026, that points to 1 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027.

Past cycles, from the official result notices
CycleLast examResultGap
202512 Dec 202530 Mar 2026108 days
202429 Jun 20242 Sept 202465 days

Looking for an earlier result? SSC CPO Result 2025 · Result 2024 · Result 2022

SSC CPO Vacancy 2026: 1,871 posts

SI (Exe.) Delhi Police - Male205
SI (Exe.) Delhi Police - Female112
SI (GD) in CAPFs1,320
SI (Fire) in CISF - Male234
Source: Notice: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 · PDF p.2 ↗

SSC CPO Age Limit and Eligibility 2026

18–30 years on 1 Aug 2026

20-25 years for all posts except SI (Fire) in CISF, which is 18-30 years. Delhi Police departmental candidates (3 years' service): up to 30 years (33 OBC, 35 SC/ST).

Age relaxation
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
Ex-Servicemen3 years after deducting military service
Widows / divorced / judicially separated women, not remarried (SI Delhi Police)up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST)
Source: Notice: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 · PDF p.4 ↗

Am I eligible? Age check

Post-wise limits can differ: confirm in the notification.

Qualification: SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university by the closing date (30.09.2026). SI (Fire) in CISF: B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or 10th plus a 3-year engineering diploma in a listed branch. Male SI (Delhi Police) candidates need a valid LMV (motorcycle and car) driving licence on the PE&MT date. Fee: ₹100. Women, SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempted. PDF p.8

SSC CPO Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern

Paper-I: 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 1 hour (15-minute sectional timer); 0.25 negative marking; Hindi and English (except English Comprehension). NCC certificate holders get 5%/3%/2% bonus marks (C/B/A). PDF p.16
SubjectQs / Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning25 / 25
General Knowledge and General Awareness25 / 25
Quantitative Aptitude25 / 25
English Comprehension25 / 25
Paper-II: Only for candidates who qualify PST/PET. Parts I-III: 60 MCQs, 120 marks, 1 hour (20-minute sectional timer); Part IV English Comprehension: 100 MCQs, 200 marks, 1 hour. 0.50 negative marking. PDF p.16
SubjectQs / Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning20 / 40
General Knowledge and General Awareness20 / 40
Quantitative Aptitude20 / 40
English Comprehension100 / 200
PET: Men: 100 m in 16 s, 1.6 km in 6.5 min, long jump 3.65 m, high jump 1.2 m, shot put (16 lbs) 4.5 m (3 chances each). Women: 100 m in 18 s, 800 m in 4 min, long jump 2.7 m, high jump 0.9 m. PDF p.20
PST: Height: men 170 cm (chest 80-85 cm), women 157 cm, with relaxations for hill areas, NE States, Gorkhas and ST candidates; SI (Fire) men chest 81-86 cm. PDF p.18

Selection process: Paper-I (CBE) → PST/PET → Paper-II (CBE) → Detailed Medical Examination.

SSC CPO Salary per Month

PostPay levelBasic payBasic + DA 63%
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFsLevel 6₹35,400₹57,702
Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male/Female)Level 6₹35,400₹57,702
Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISFLevel 6₹35,400₹57,702
Source: Notice: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 · PDF p.2 · Entry basic pay from the 7th CPC pay matrix; DA 63% from 1 Jul 2026 (DoE order). HRA and allowances depend on the city. Pay matrix and DA → · 7th CPC PDF

SSC CPO Cut Off by year

Paper-I, male (open) candidates - old pattern out of 200
YearUROBCEWSSCSTESM
2025119.47517115.02519114.6011588.9516489.0623440
2024119.80335113.50911111.435289.858182.656840.07024
Marks out of 200, from each year’s official cut-off notice (tap the year).
Paper-I, female candidates - old pattern out of 200
YearUROBCEWSSCSTESM
2025128.0161124.22057126.55856100.9197295.1964140
2024135.27003128.64348127.40295106.7502298.1061442.69427
Marks out of 200, from each year’s official cut-off notice (tap the year).

SSC CPO Answer Key 2026

No 2026 answer key on ssc.gov.in yet. · Answer keys →

SSC official website and login

SSC’s only official website is ssc.gov.in (old address: ssc.nic.in). Every PDF link here opens there directly.

SSC CPO 2026: questions people ask

Is the SSC CPO 2026 notification out?

Yes. The SSC CPO 2026 notification is dated 10 Sept 2026 on ssc.gov.in. Latest: Exam scheduled for 20 Nov 2026.

When will the SSC CPO 2026 result come?

There is no official date yet. In the last 2 cycles the result came 65–108 days after the last exam day, which points to 1 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 — an estimate, not an official date.

When was the latest SSC CPO Result released?

The latest SSC CPO Result is dated 29 Oct 2026 on ssc.gov.in: "Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2025: LIST OF FEMALE CANDIDATES QUALIFIED…". Its official PDF is linked on this page.

What is the SSC CPO salary per month?

SSC CPO posts are at pay Level 6: entry basic pay ₹35,400 per month under the 7th CPC, plus DA, HRA and allowances.

What is the age limit for SSC CPO?

18–30 years on 1 Aug 2026, as per the official notification. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Ex-Servicemen 3 years after deducting military service, Widows / divorced / judicially separated women, not remarried (SI Delhi Police) up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST).

How many vacancies are there in SSC CPO 2026?

1,871 posts as per the official notice (SI (Exe.) Delhi Police - Male 205, SI (Exe.) Delhi Police - Female 112, SI (GD) in CAPFs 1,320, SI (Fire) in CISF - Male 234).

Where can I find previous SSC CPO cut-offs?

SSC CPO cut-offs from 2024–2025 are listed by year on this page: 2 official documents, each linked to the PDF on ssc.gov.in.

What is the full form of SSC CPO?

SSC CPO stands for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, conducted by Staff Selection Commission.

What is the official website of SSC?

The only official website of SSC is ssc.gov.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.

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