SSC CPO 2026 Registration Ends Today for 1,871 SI Posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs

The Staff Selection Commission will close SSC CPO 2026 registration today, September 30, for candidates seeking Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces and the newly included Sub-Inspector (Fire) posts in CISF. Eligible applicants can submit their online forms until 11 PM through the SSC website.

The recruitment drive covers 1,871 tentative vacancies across Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF. Candidates who complete their application before the deadline will get additional time to pay the examination fee, with the online payment facility remaining available until October 1 at 11 PM.

SSC CPO 2026: Important Dates

SSC CPO Vacancy 2026

Delhi Police has 205 vacancies for male candidates and 112 for female candidates. The CAPF component includes 1,173 male and 147 female vacancies across forces including CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB. All 234 Sub-Inspector (Fire) vacancies in CISF are for male candidates.

Who Can Apply for SSC CPO 2026?

• Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent institution.
• Applicants must satisfy the age requirements prescribed in the SSC CPO notification.
• Category-based age relaxation is available according to government recruitment rules.
• Male applicants for Delhi Police must also satisfy the prescribed driving licence requirement at the relevant stage.
• Candidates must meet the physical standards applicable to their category and post.
• Final eligibility will be verified using original documents during the recruitment process.

SSC CPO Selection Process 2026

The SSC CPO recruitment process includes a computer-based Paper I, Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test, Paper II and subsequent medical and document-related stages. The examination structure has undergone changes for the 2026 recruitment cycle.

Paper I will contain 100 questions carrying 100 marks and will be completed in one hour. Candidates will answer questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension.

SSC CPO Salary

Sub-Inspector posts covered under the recruitment carry Pay Level 6, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. The exact monthly salary received by a selected candidate will depend on allowances, posting location and applicable deductions.

How to Apply for SSC CPO 2026

• Visit the Staff Selection Commission website.
• Log in using the SSC registration credentials.
• Open the SSC CPO Examination 2026 application form.
• Enter personal, educational and communication details carefully.
• Upload the required photograph and supporting information.
• Choose examination preferences where required.
• Pay the applicable examination fee.
• Review the application carefully before final submission.
• Download the submitted form for future reference.

Candidates who have not yet submitted their forms should complete registration before 11 PM today rather than waiting until the final minutes. Applicants who successfully submit the form can use the subsequent fee-payment and correction windows according to the SSC schedule.