SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: 1871 Sub-Inspector Posts in Delhi Police & CAPFs, Apply Online

The Staff Selection Commission has officially launched SSC CPO Recruitment 2026, and it’s a big one — 1,871 vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts across Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Whether you’re a fresh graduate or someone who’s been preparing for a uniformed government job for a while, this notification (Notice No. E/37/2026-C-2) is worth your full attention.

The posts on offer include SI (Executive) in Delhi Police for both male and female candidates, SI (GD) across CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB, and SI (Fire) in CISF. Online applications opened on 10 September 2026, and the pay and job security that come with these roles are hard to beat. Here’s your complete guide — eligibility, salary, selection process, and a step-by-step apply guide.

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SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

SSC CPO Important Dates 2026

Don’t lose track of the timeline — every stage of SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 runs on a fixed schedule, and SSC rarely extends deadlines.

⚠️ Pro Tip: Don’t wait for the last day to submit your form. SSC’s servers tend to slow down as the deadline approaches, and a last-minute technical glitch could cost you the entire application. Apply at least 3–4 days early.

SSC CPO Vacancy Details 2026

The 1,871 vacancies under SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 are spread across four categories:

Within SI (GD) in CAPFs, BSF has the largest share with 457 posts, followed by CRPF (254), CISF (250), ITBP (187), and SSB (172). Category-wise reservation details for UR, EWS, OBC, SC and ST are given in the official notification.

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SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

For SI (Executive) in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs, you need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. If you’re still awaiting your final-year results, you can still apply — but you must have the degree in hand by the closing date of the application.

For SI (Fire) in CISF, you need either a B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or Matriculation plus a 3-year diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering.

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

✅ Standard age relaxation applies: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and certain categories of women (widowed, divorced, or judicially separated). Departmental candidates of Delhi Police with qualifying service also get relaxation up to 30–35 years depending on category.

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SSC CPO Physical Standards 2026

This is a uniformed post, so physical eligibility matters as much as academic eligibility.

Male candidates also need a minimum unexpanded chest of 80 cm (85 cm expanded). Beyond height and chest, you’ll need to clear the Physical Endurance Test (PET) — a 100-metre race, a longer-distance run, long jump, high jump and shot put, with separate (relaxed) standards for female candidates. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must still meet the physical measurement standards.

SSC CPO Application Fee 2026

The fee can only be paid online — through BHIM UPI, net banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards. There is no offline payment option, so keep a working payment method ready before you start filling the form.

SSC CPO Salary 2026

This is usually the first thing candidates want to know, so here are the real numbers: SI posts under SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 carry a pay scale of Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) under the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.

On top of the basic pay, selected candidates get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and other uniformed-service allowances, which typically push the in-hand monthly salary well above the basic figure depending on posting location.

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SSC CPO Selection Process 2026

Selection for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 happens in four mandatory stages:

1. Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) – Objective questions on Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET) – Height, chest and running/jumping standards, for candidates who clear Paper-I.
3. Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) – A more detailed test with extra weightage on English Comprehension.
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) – A thorough medical check to confirm fitness for uniformed service.

There’s negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks per wrong answer in Paper-II, so guesswork can hurt your score. Minimum qualifying marks are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS, and 20% for all other reserved categories.

How to Apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Register with your basic details and generate your login credentials.
3. Log in and fill out the SSC CPO 2026 application form with your personal, educational and category details.
4. Upload your recent photograph (live capture) and scanned signature.
5. Complete Aadhaar-based authentication as prompted.
6. Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
7. Review every field carefully, then submit the form.
8. Download and save a copy of the confirmation page for your records.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your photo and signature scanned and saved in the correct format before you start — it makes the whole process a lot smoother and avoids last-minute upload errors.

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Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph (live photo capture)
• Scanned signature
• Aadhaar number for authentication
• Matriculation/Secondary certificate
• Educational qualification certificate
• Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
• Valid driving licence for motorcycle and car (Delhi Police male candidates only)
• Ex-Servicemen discharge documents (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate, if already employed in government service

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Summing Up…

If you’ve been looking for a stable, respected uniformed government job, SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 is exactly the kind of opportunity you shouldn’t let slip by. With 1,871 vacancies, a solid Level-6 salary, and all the security that comes with a Sarkari Naukri in Delhi Police or the CAPFs, it’s worth putting in the effort. Submit your application well before 30 September 2026, keep a printed copy of your confirmation handy, and start your physical and written exam preparation early. For the latest updates on SSC CPO admit cards, exam dates, and results, bookmark govtserviceinfo.com and share this with friends preparing for the same exam.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website (ssc.gov.in). We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.