SSC CPO 2026 notification is out with 1,871 SI vacancies. Check the vacancy breakdown, application dates (10 to 30 September 2026), eligibility, Paper-1 and Paper-2 exam pattern and salary.
The SSC CPO 2026 notification is out. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CPO 2026 notification on 10 September 2026 for 1,871 Sub-Inspector (SI) vacancies in Delhi Police and the CAPFs, with the online application window open from 10 September to 30 September 2026. To apply you need a Bachelor's degree in any discipline and an age of 20 to 25 years, with relaxations for reserved categories. Paper-1 is a 100-question computer-based test with a 15-minute sectional timer per part, followed by the physical tests (PST/PET) and a restructured four-section Paper-2 of 160 questions. This page answers the exact questions aspirants are searching, with a vacancy-breakdown table, a key-dates table and the full exam pattern, all grounded in the official SSC notification dated 10 September 2026 on ssc.gov.in.
The Paper-1 exam date is not fixed yet: the notification calls the vacancies and exam dates tentative, and Paper-1 is expected in late 2026. Treat any circulating exam date as expected rather than confirmed, and use the waiting weeks as intensive revision and mock-test time.
Per the official SSC notification dated 10 September 2026 on ssc.gov.in, SSC CPO 2026 recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and the CAPFs through a graduate-level exam. It lists 1,871 tentative vacancies, opens applications from 10 to 30 September 2026, and keeps the Paper-1 exam date tentative, to be announced separately.
The selection runs through Paper-1 (a computer-based test), the Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test (PST/PET), Paper-2, and a final medical examination. A new SI (Fire) post in CISF has been added this year, and the Paper-1 sectional timer makes speed within each part decisive.
SSC CPO 2026 has 1,871 total vacancies per the notification dated 10 September 2026, down from 3,073 in the 2025 cycle. The count splits across SI (Executive) in Delhi Police, SI (GD) in the CAPFs and SI (Fire) in CISF, as the table below shows.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SI (Exe) in Delhi Police - Male | 205 |
| SI (Exe) in Delhi Police - Female | 112 |
| SI (GD) in CAPFs | 1,320 |
| SI (Fire) in CISF - Male | 234 |
| Total | 1,871 |
The vacancies are tentative and can be revised, and the largest block by far is the 1,320 SI (GD) posts in the CAPFs. Always confirm the final post and category split in the official PDF before you apply, because the force-wise and category-wise numbers decide your real competition.
The last date to apply is 30 September 2026 (till 23:00), per the notification dated 10 September 2026. Online fee payment stays open till 1 October 2026 (23:00), and the application correction window runs from 8 to 10 October 2026. Apply only on ssc.gov.in.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Online application window | 10 to 30 Sep 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 30 Sep 2026 (23:00) |
| Last date for online fee payment | 1 Oct 2026 (23:00) |
| Application correction window | 8 to 10 Oct 2026 |
| Paper-1 exam date | To be announced (tentative, expected late 2026) |
Do not wait for the final day. Servers slow down near the deadline, so complete your form and fee payment early and keep a printout of the confirmation. The correction window on 8 to 10 October 2026 is your only chance to fix mistakes, so review your details carefully before then.
Per the notification dated 10 September 2026, Paper-1 is a computer-based test of 100 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour, with a 15-minute sectional timer on each of its four parts and 0.25 negative marking. PST/PET and a restructured four-section Paper-2 of 160 questions for 320 marks then follow for candidates who qualify.
| Stage | Details | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 (CBT) | 4 parts of 25 questions each, 15-minute sectional timer per part, 0.25 negative marking | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
| PST / PET | Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test | Qualifying | - | - |
| Paper-2 (CBT) | Four sections: Reasoning (20), GK & GA (20), Quantitative Aptitude (20), English Comprehension (100); 0.50 negative marking; merit-decider | 160 | 320 | 2 hours |
The four parts of Paper-1 are General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), General Knowledge (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25) and English Comprehension (25). Note the 15-minute sectional timer, not the 30-minute figure some pages still carry: you must finish each part in its own window and cannot borrow time from an easier part. Because Paper-1 carries 0.25 negative marking and Paper-2 carries 0.50, accuracy matters as much as attempts. The 2026 notification also restructured Paper-2 into a four-section paper of 160 questions for 320 marks, making it the merit-decider over Paper-1's 100 marks. For the full topic list, see our SSC CPO syllabus 2026 Paper-1 and Paper-2 breakdown.
You need a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university and an age of 20 to 25 years, with relaxations for reserved categories, per the notification dated 10 September 2026. Delhi Police SI posts also carry physical standards and measurement requirements that act as a hard filter.
Because the PST/PET follows Paper-1 closely, start running and endurance training early. Fitness cannot be built in a fortnight, and many written-strong candidates lose the post at the physical stage.
An SSC CPO Sub-Inspector is appointed in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC, with a basic pay of Rs 35,400 in a range of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400. After DA, HRA and force allowances, the approximate in-hand salary is about Rs 55,000 to Rs 75,000 per month, higher in X-category cities like Delhi.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6 (7th CPC) |
| Basic pay | Rs 35,400 |
| Pay range | Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 |
| Approximate in-hand | Rs 55,000 to Rs 75,000 (with DA, HRA, allowances) |
The Sub-Inspector role is a supervisory field post in Delhi Police or a CAPF, with force allowances, medical benefits, pension and clear promotion prospects through service and departmental exams.
With applications open and Paper-1 expected in late 2026, you have a clear runway if you use it well. Lock your basics in reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general knowledge and English, then move to sectional tests under the 15-minute clock so you never overspend on one part.
Practise on an exam-accurate interface with the SSC CPO mock test series, available in English, Hindi and Marathi with all-India rank and detailed solutions. For a full plan, read our how to prepare for SSC CPO 2026 SI strategy guide.
Always confirm the latest dates, vacancies and pattern on the official website before applying.
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CPO 2026 notification on 10 September 2026 on ssc.gov.in, for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and the CAPFs. Online applications are open from 10 September to 30 September 2026, so the last date to apply is 30 September 2026, with fee payment allowed till 1 October 2026.
SSC CPO 2026 has 1,871 total vacancies per the notification dated 10 September 2026. These split into SI (Exe) Delhi Police Male 205, SI (Exe) Delhi Police Female 112, SI (GD) in CAPFs 1,320 and SI (Fire) in CISF Male 234. The count is tentative and lower than the 3,073 vacancies in the 2025 cycle.
The online application window is 10 September to 30 September 2026, so the last date to apply is 30 September 2026 (till 23:00). Online fee payment stays open till 1 October 2026 (23:00), and the application correction window runs from 8 to 10 October 2026. Apply only on the official portal, ssc.gov.in.
Paper-1 is a computer-based test of 100 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour, with four parts of 25 questions each, a 15-minute sectional timer per part and 0.25 negative marking. Candidates who clear it take PST/PET, then Paper-2, restructured by the 2026 notification into a four-section paper of 160 questions for 320 marks in 2 hours with 0.50 negative marking (Reasoning 20, General Knowledge & General Awareness 20, Quantitative Aptitude 20 and English Comprehension 100).
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You need a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university and an age of 20 to 25 years, with relaxations for reserved categories, per the notification dated 10 September 2026. Physical standards apply, including a minimum height of 170 cm and chest 80 to 85 cm for male candidates and 157 cm for female candidates, with relaxations for hill and tribal categories.
