SSC CPO 2026 · Notification & recruitment
SSC CPO Notification 2026: Recruitment, Vacancy, Dates, Fee and How to Apply
The latest SSC CPO notice is "Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 — Notice", published 10 September 2026. Applications closed on 30 September 2026.
Dates, vacancies, fee, eligibility and selection process, copied from the latest official notice. Nothing here is estimated; the official notice is the final word.
SSC CPO 2026 important dates
Applications closed on 30 September 2026.
| Online application | 10 – 30 September 2026 (11 pm) |
|---|---|
| Last date for fee payment | 1 October 2026 (11 pm) |
| Form correction window | 8 – 10 October 2026 |
Source: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 10 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
SSC CPO vacancy 2026
Vacancies: 1,871 (Delhi Police SI 317, CAPF SI 1,320, CISF SI Fire 234)
- Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police — male and female
- Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
- Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF
Source: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 10 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
SSC CPO 2026 vacancies: force-wise and category-wise
The notice lists 1,871 vacancies across four groups: 205 for Sub-Inspector (Executive) male and 112 for female in Delhi Police, 1,320 for Sub-Inspector (GD) in the CAPFs and 234 for Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. Ten percent of the CAPF posts are reserved for ex-servicemen.
BSF has the largest share of CAPF posts (457), followed by CRPF (254), CISF (250), ITBP (187) and SSB (172). Women can apply to every force for SI (GD) and to Delhi Police; SI (Fire) in CISF is open to men only.
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
| Force | Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRPF | Male | 90 | 23 | 61 | 34 | 17 | 225 |
| CRPF | Female | 12 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 29 |
| BSF | Male | 178 | 43 | 117 | 65 | 32 | 435 |
| BSF | Female | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 |
| ITBP | Male | 89 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 1 | 159 |
| ITBP | Female | 16 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 28 |
| CISF | Male | 82 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 200 |
| CISF | Female | 21 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 50 |
| SSB | Male | 103 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 154 |
| SSB | Female | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| All CAPFs | Male | 542 | 118 | 280 | 163 | 70 | 1,173 |
| All CAPFs | Female | 59 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 147 |
Grand total 1,320, of which 132 (10%) are for ex-servicemen.
Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male — open | 77 | 49 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 184 |
| Male — ex-servicemen (others) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Male — ex-servicemen (special category) | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 9 |
| Male — total | 87 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 20 | 205 |
| Female — total | 47 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 112 |
Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF (male)
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | Ex-servicemen (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 75 | 52 | 16 | 17 | 234 | 18 |
SSC CPO eligibility summary
Age limit: 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
SSC CPO application fee
₹100
Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice.
Source: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 10 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
SSC CPO selection process
- 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 to apply for SSC CPO 2026
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Complete One-Time Registration
Register on ssc.gov.in or the mySSC app. A registration made on the old ssc.nic.in website does not work on the new site. Aadhaar-based authentication is advised; if you skip it, you must upload proof of name, date of birth, address, photograph and gender.
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Keep these details ready
A working mobile number and email (both verified by OTP), your Aadhaar or another ID number, and your matriculation board, roll number and year of passing.
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Capture your photo live
The photograph is taken live by the application module — an existing photo cannot be uploaded. Sit in good light against a plain background, camera at eye level, face fully inside the frame, without cap, mask or spectacles.
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Upload your signature
A scanned signature in JPEG format of 10–20 KB is required (check the size guidance in the notice before scanning).
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Fill preferences carefully
Your post and force preferences decide allotment along with Paper-II merit. Once exercised, the preference is final and cannot be changed later.
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Pay the fee and submit
The fee is ₹100, payable online by BHIM UPI, net banking or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit card until 1 October 2026 (11 pm). Women, SC, ST and eligible ex-servicemen candidates are exempt. Submit only one application — multiple applications are rejected.
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Use the correction window if needed
Corrections can be made from 8 to 10 October 2026 (11 pm): ₹200 for the first resubmission and ₹500 for the second, and only two resubmissions are allowed. SSC's toll-free helpline is 1800 309 3063.
SSC CPO official links
- Official notice (PDF): Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 10 September 2026)
- Official website: ssc.gov.in (the only place to apply)
Latest official SSC CPO updates
- Result: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2025: Declaration of result of PET/PST to shortlist candidates for appearing in Paper-II. (Staff Selection Commission, seen 29 Oct 2026)
Check the official notice before applying: https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_capf_2026.pdf
Frequently asked questions
When can I apply for SSC CPO?
Online application: 10 – 30 September 2026 (11 pm), as per the notice published on 10 September 2026. Applications are made only on ssc.gov.in.
How many vacancies are there in SSC CPO?
1,871 (Delhi Police SI 317, CAPF SI 1,320, CISF SI Fire 234), according to the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 — Notice.
What is the application fee for SSC CPO?
₹100. Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice. (as per the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 — Notice).
How many vacancies are there in SSC CPO 2026?
1,871: 205 male and 112 female Sub-Inspector (Executive) posts in Delhi Police, 1,320 Sub-Inspector (GD) posts in the CAPFs and 234 Sub-Inspector (Fire) posts in CISF.
Can women apply for SSC CPO?
Yes, for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in all five CAPFs. Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF is for men only. Women are exempt from the application fee.
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