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SSC CGL vs SSC CPO: salary, eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus

  • SSC CGL is conducted by SSC; SSC CPO is conducted by SSC.
  • Qualification — SSC CGL: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university for most posts. SSC CPO: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
  • Age limit — SSC CGL: Varies by post: 18–27, 18–30, 20–30 or 18–32 years (as on 1 August 2026). SSC CPO: 20–25 years (born 2 Aug 2001 – 1 Aug 2006); SI (Fire) in CISF: 18–30 years (as on 1 August 2026).
  • Pay levels printed — SSC CGL: Level 8, Level 7, Level 6, Level 5, Level 4. SSC CPO: Level 6.
  • SSC CGL has 3 stages in its printed pattern; SSC CPO has 2.

SSC CGL vs SSC CPO: side by side

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FactSSC CGLSSC CPO
Conducting body
  • SSC
  • ssc.gov.in
  • SSC
  • ssc.gov.in
Latest notice
  • Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 21 May 2026)
  • Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 10 September 2026)
Application status
  • Applications closed on 22 June 2026.
  • Applications closed on 30 September 2026.
Posts
  • Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts in central ministries, departments and constitutional / statutory bodies
  • Examples named in the notice: Assistant Audit Officer, Junior Statistical Officer and other Group B/C posts
  • Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police — male and female
  • Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
  • Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF
Pay (as printed)
  • Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100)
  • Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
  • Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
  • Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
  • Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)

Pay Level 8 →Pay Level 7 →Pay Level 6 →Pay Level 5 →Pay Level 4 →

  • Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)

Pay Level 6 →

Age limit
  • Varies by post: 18–27, 18–30, 20–30 or 18–32 years (as on 1 August 2026)
  • 20–25 years (born 2 Aug 2001 – 1 Aug 2006); SI (Fire) in CISF: 18–30 years (as on 1 August 2026)
Qualification
  • Bachelor's degree from a recognised university for most posts
  • Junior Statistical Officer: 60% in 12th-level Mathematics, or Statistics as a degree subject; Statistical Investigator Gr-II: degree in a listed subject
  • Qualification must be held as on 1 August 2026
  • Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
  • Final-year candidates may apply if they hold the degree by the cut-off date in the notice
Selection stages
  • Tier-I (1 hour (15-minute sectional timer))
  • Tier-II, Paper-I (compulsory) (Session-I 2 h 15 min; Session-II 15 min)
  • Tier-II, Paper-II and Paper-III (2 hours each)
  • Paper-I (1 hour (15-minute sectional timer))
  • Paper-II (1 hour + 1 hour)
Negative marking
  • Tier-I: Negative marking: 0.50 per wrong answer.
  • Tier-II, Paper-I (compulsory): Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer in Sections I–III.
  • Tier-I has 100 questions for 200 marks in one hour, with negative marking of 0.50 per wrong answer.
  • Paper-I: Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
  • Paper-II: Negative marking: 0.50 per wrong answer.
  • Paper-I has negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer and Paper-II of 0.50.
Vacancies
  • Approx. 12,256 (tentative; post- and category-wise list on ssc.gov.in)
  • 1,871 (Delhi Police SI 317, CAPF SI 1,320, CISF SI Fire 234)
Application fee
  • ₹100
  • Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee.
  • ₹100
  • Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between SSC CGL and SSC CPO eligibility?

SSC CGL: age Varies by post: 18–27, 18–30, 20–30 or 18–32 years as on 1 August 2026; Bachelor's degree from a recognised university for most posts. Junior Statistical Officer: 60% in 12th-level Mathematics, or Statistics as a degree subject; Statistical Investigator Gr-II: degree in a listed subject. Qualification must be held as on 1 August 2026. SSC CPO: age 20–25 years (born 2 Aug 2001 – 1 Aug 2006); SI (Fire) in CISF: 18–30 years as on 1 August 2026; Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Final-year candidates may apply if they hold the degree by the cut-off date in the notice. Both from the latest official notices.

What is the salary of SSC CGL vs SSC CPO?

As printed in the notices — SSC CGL: Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100); Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400); Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400); Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300). SSC CPO: Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400). Allowances are paid on top; in-hand pay is not estimated here.

How is the selection process of SSC CGL different from SSC CPO?

SSC CGL: Tier-I: computer-based test (qualifying/shortlisting); Tier-II: computer-based test (Paper-I for all posts; Paper-II for JSO; Paper-III for specified posts); Document verification and post preference. SSC CPO: Paper-I: computer-based test; Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET); Paper-II: computer-based test; Detailed Medical Examination and document verification.

How many vacancies are there in SSC CGL and SSC CPO?

SSC CGL: Approx. 12,256 (tentative; post- and category-wise list on ssc.gov.in). SSC CPO: 1,871 (Delhi Police SI 317, CAPF SI 1,320, CISF SI Fire 234). As printed in each latest notice.

What is the application fee for SSC CGL and SSC CPO?

SSC CGL: ₹100. SSC CPO: ₹100. Fee exemptions are listed in each notice.

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