SSC CPO
Conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC8 series112 testsFree starter includedExam Date · 23 November 2026
About this exam
SSC Central Police Organisation (CPO) - recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Multi-stage selection: Paper-1 (objective, 4 sections, sectional timing) + Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET) + Paper-2 (objective, English Language & Comprehension) + Detailed Medical Examination.
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university; age 20-25 (relaxations per norms). Male candidates for some posts must hold a valid Driving Licence for LMV (motorcycle and car) at the PST/PET stage. Physical standards (height/chest/endurance) apply. Confirm against the live notification on ssc.gov.in.
Important Dates
- 23 November 2026Exam DateSSC CPO 2026 Paper 1 ExamThe Commission's corrigendum dated 26 October 2026 revised the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2026 computer based examination to run from 23 to 28 November 2026. The original Important Notice of 1 October 2026 had set 20 to 28 November 2026. The examination city intimation was released on 13 November 2026.Official link
Recently
- 10 September 2026NotificationSSC CPO 2026 NotificationSSC released the CPO 2026 notification on 10 September 2026 for Sub Inspector posts in Delhi Police and the CAPFs.
- 10 September 2026RegistrationSSC CPO 2026 Registration OpensOnline registration for SSC CPO 2026 opened on 10 September 2026.
- 30 September 2026Last dateSSC CPO 2026 Registration ClosesThe last date to apply for SSC CPO 2026 is 30 September 2026.
Dates follow the official notification or the published calendar of the conducting body. A date marked Estimated is our expectation from past cycles, not an announcement. Always confirm on the official website.
Exam Pattern
Paper 1
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 25 | 25 | 0.25 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 0.25 | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 0.25 | 15 min |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 0.25 | 15 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
Paper 2
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | 40 | 0.5 | 20 min |
| General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 0.5 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 | 0.5 | 20 min |
| English Language | 100 | 200 | 0.5 | 60 min |
| Total | 160 | 320 | 120 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
Pattern as configured for our mock tests. Always confirm against the official notification.
Exam Tiers
Paper 1
Paper 2
