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SSC CPO vs UPSC CAPF AC: salary, eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus

  • SSC CPO is conducted by SSC; UPSC CAPF AC is conducted by UPSC.
  • Qualification — SSC CPO: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. UPSC CAPF AC: Bachelor's degree of a university incorporated by an Act of the central or a state legislature in India.
  • Age limit — SSC CPO: 20–25 years (born 2 Aug 2001 – 1 Aug 2006); SI (Fire) in CISF: 18–30 years (as on 1 August 2026). UPSC CAPF AC: 20–25 years (born 2 Aug 2001 – 1 Aug 2006) (as on 1 August 2026).
  • SSC CPO has 2 stages in its printed pattern; UPSC CAPF AC has 3.

SSC CPO vs UPSC CAPF AC: side by side

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FactSSC CPOUPSC CAPF AC
Conducting body
  • SSC
  • ssc.gov.in
  • UPSC
  • upsc.gov.in
Latest notice
  • Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 10 September 2026)
  • Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 — Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF (published 20 February 2026)
Application status
  • Applications closed on 30 September 2026.
  • Applications closed on 12 March 2026.
Posts
  • Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police — male and female
  • Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
  • Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF
  • Assistant Commandant (Group A) in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB
  • Force allocation by merit position and the force preferences given in the online application
Pay (as printed)
  • Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)

Pay Level 6 →

  • Not printed in the notice data shown here
Age limit
  • 20–25 years (born 2 Aug 2001 – 1 Aug 2006); SI (Fire) in CISF: 18–30 years (as on 1 August 2026)
  • 20–25 years (born 2 Aug 2001 – 1 Aug 2006) (as on 1 August 2026)
Qualification
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree of a university incorporated by an Act of the central or a state legislature in India
  • Candidates appearing in (or intending to appear in) the qualifying examination in 2026 may apply, and must later prove they passed within the time limit
  • Both men and women are eligible
Selection stages
  • Paper-I (1 hour (15-minute sectional timer))
  • Paper-II (1 hour + 1 hour)
  • Paper-I: General Ability and Intelligence (2 hours (10 am – 12 noon))
  • Paper-II: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension (3 hours (2 pm – 5 pm))
  • Interview / Personality Test (—)
Negative marking
  • 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.
  • Negative marking: one-third (0.33) of the marks of a question for each wrong answer; no penalty for an unanswered question.
Vacancies
  • 1,871 (Delhi Police SI 317, CAPF SI 1,320, CISF SI Fire 234)
  • 349 (tentative: BSF 108, CRPF 106, CISF 70, SSB 53, ITBP 12)
Application fee
  • ₹100
  • Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice.
  • ₹200
  • All women and SC/ST candidates are exempted from the fee. OBC and EWS candidates get no exemption and must pay the full fee.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between SSC CPO and UPSC CAPF AC eligibility?

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. UPSC CAPF AC: age 20–25 years (born 2 Aug 2001 – 1 Aug 2006) as on 1 August 2026; Bachelor's degree of a university incorporated by an Act of the central or a state legislature in India. Candidates appearing in (or intending to appear in) the qualifying examination in 2026 may apply, and must later prove they passed within the time limit. Both men and women are eligible. Both from the latest official notices.

How is the selection process of SSC CPO different from UPSC CAPF AC?

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. UPSC CAPF AC: Written examination: Paper-I (objective) and Paper-II (descriptive), both on 19 July 2026; Physical Standards Tests (PST) and Physical Efficiency Tests (PET); Interview / Personality Test (150 marks); Medical Standards Tests (for candidates who appeared in the interview).

How many vacancies are there in SSC CPO and UPSC CAPF AC?

SSC CPO: 1,871 (Delhi Police SI 317, CAPF SI 1,320, CISF SI Fire 234). UPSC CAPF AC: 349 (tentative: BSF 108, CRPF 106, CISF 70, SSB 53, ITBP 12). As printed in each latest notice.

What is the application fee for SSC CPO and UPSC CAPF AC?

SSC CPO: ₹100. UPSC CAPF AC: ₹200. Fee exemptions are listed in each notice.

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