SSC CPO 2026 · Salary & pay level

SSC CPO Salary 2026: Pay Level, Pay Scale and Post-wise Pay

SSC CPO pay: Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400), as per the official notice published 10 September 2026. Allowances are paid on top of basic pay.

Pay level and pay scale for each post, as printed in the official notice. Allowances are paid on top of basic pay at government rates; no in-hand figure is guessed here.

SSC CPO salary and post classification

Every post in this examination is in Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, which starts at a basic pay of ₹35,400 and goes up to ₹1,12,400. Allowances such as dearness allowance and house rent allowance are paid on top of basic pay at the rates applicable to central government employees; the notice does not print an in-hand figure, so none is shown here.

Pay level and group by post

PostPay levelClassification
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFsLevel-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)Group 'B', non-gazetted, non-ministerial
Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi PoliceLevel-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)Group 'C' (as classified by Delhi Police)
Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISFLevel-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)Group 'B', non-gazetted, non-ministerial

Frequently asked questions

What is the salary of an SSC CPO Sub-Inspector?

All SSC CPO posts are in Pay Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400, plus allowances as per central government rules.

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