SSC CPO 2026
Central Police Organisation Examination
SSC CPO recruits Sub-Inspectors and ASIs for Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces. Includes Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
Official WebsiteVacancies
3,000
Age Limit
20-25 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)
Fee
₹100
Salary Range
₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Pay Level
Pay Level 6
Salary Range (Monthly)
₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Key Posts
Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police & CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB), Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in CISF
Pay Levels & Salary
| Pay Level | Monthly Range |
|---|---|
| Pay Level-6 | ₹₹35,400 - ₹₹1,12,400 |
Application Fee
₹100
General/OBC
Free
SC/ST/Women
Free
PwBD/ESM
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Total marks in Paper-II
- Older candidate placed higher
- Alphabetical order of names
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
Age Limit
20-25 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | No relaxation |
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years |
| PwD | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | Free |
Exam Pattern
Paper I
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
Paper II
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | — |
Syllabus
- Number Systems
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Data Interpretation
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Time Speed Distance
- Average
- Mixture & Alligation
- General
- Mensuration
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Number System
Posts & Pay Levels
Vacancies
3,073
Tentative Total
Nationality & Citizenship
- ✓Citizen of India
- ✓Subject of Nepal
- ✓Subject of Bhutan
- ✓Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intention of permanently settling in India
Certificate of Eligibility Required For
- • Subject of Nepal
- • Subject of Bhutan
- • Person of Indian origin from listed countries
Educational Qualification
All Posts (General)
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
Must possess qualification by: 2025-08-01
⚠ Result of requisite qualification must have been declared by the university by the cut-off date; mere processing is not sufficient.
Age Limits & Relaxation
Age cutoff date: 2025-08-01
Age Bands
| Age Band | DOB Not Earlier Than | DOB Not Later Than |
|---|---|---|
| 20-25 years | 2000-08-02 | 2005-08-01 |
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years (up to 30 years) |
| OBC | 3 years (up to 28 years) |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years (up to 35 years) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years (up to 38 years) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years (up to 40 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on 01-08-2025 |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities / disturbed area | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities / disturbed area (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees with 3 years regular continuous service | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees SC/ST with 3 years regular continuous service | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and not remarried | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and not remarried (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
Date of birth in Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted; no later change allowed.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules
Category Certificate Rules
⚠ Debarment/cancellation possible
How to Apply
- ✓ Application not rejected for photo/signature not meeting prescribed standards
- ✓ Recent colour photographs and original valid photo-ID proof not required for admission to CBT venue
Photo Rules
- • Use good light and plain background
- • Camera at eye level
- • Face fully inside prescribed area
- • No cap, mask or spectacles
- • Do not capture a pre-existing photograph
Certificate of Disability as applicable to be uploaded during application if claiming reservation/scribe/both
Application Fee
₹100
General
Free
Women
Free
SC/ST
Free
PwBD
Free
ESM
Payment: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Debit cards
Non-refundable
Correction Window
2025-10-24
Opens
2025-10-26
Closes
₹200
1st Correction
₹500
2nd Correction
Max 2 corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.
Exam Centres
⚠ SSC may add, cancel, or shift centres
Admission Certificate & Exam Day
Accepted Photo IDs
⚠ DOB mismatch: Not allowed to appear
Paper-I — Computer Based Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks | Per Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 1 |
Paper-II — English Language and Comprehension
| Section | Questions | Marks | Per Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 1 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 1 |
Answer Key Policy
Normalization & Re-evaluation
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Stage | UR | OBC/EWS | SC/ST/Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| paper I | 30% | 25% | 20% |
| paper II | 30% | 25% | 20% |
Shortlisting & Merit Rules
Dme After Paper II
Candidates shortlisted based on Paper-I + Paper-II for Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Final Merit Basis
Paper-I + Paper-II combined (including NCC bonus marks in both papers)
Paper I To Post PET
Category-wise shortlisting from Paper-I (including NCC bonus) for PST/PET. Commission may fix different cut-off marks in each part of Paper-I.
Paper II For Qualified Only
Only candidates qualifying Paper-I + PST/PET appear in Paper-II
Separate Cut Offs For Forces
Separate category-wise cut-offs may be fixed for Delhi Police and CAPFs
Post Preference Rules
⚠ Candidate will not be considered for any post in final result
Scribe & Compensatory Time
Auto-eligible for Scribe
- ✓PwBD blindness
- ✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA)
- ✓PwBD cerebral palsy
Scribe Requirements
- • Scribe must complete OTR on SSC website
- • Scribe must be Aadhaar authenticated
- • Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in same examination
- • Candidate of same examination cannot act as scribe for another candidate
- • Scribe qualification must be one step below candidate qualification
- • Scribe must not be debarred by SSC
Additional Rules
- • Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
- • No attendant other than scribe allowed
- • One-eyed/partially blind candidates may use own magnifying glass and will not be entitled to scribe in that case
Physical & Medical Standards
Disability-specific Notes
Note
PwBD candidates must meet functional requirements for the post. Physical standards may be relaxed for specific disability categories as per government rules. Certain PET components may be exempted for specific disability types.
Document Verification
Required Documents
- Matriculation/Secondary Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificate (Graduation)
- Caste/Category Certificate if applicable
- PwBD Certificate if applicable
- Serving Defence Personnel Certificate / Undertaking / Discharge Certificate for ESM as applicable
- Relevant age relaxation certificate if applicable
- No Objection Certificate if already employed in Government/Government undertakings
- Valid Driving License for LMV (for Delhi Police SI candidates)
- Name change documents if applicable
- Any other document specified in Admission Certificate for DV
Tie-Breaking Rules
- 1Total marks in Paper-II
- 2Older candidate placed higher
- 3Alphabetical order of names
Misconduct & Debarment
Post-exam Analysis Methods
| Offense | Debarment |
|---|---|
| Taking away exam material from exam hall or passing to unauthorized persons | 1-2 years |
| Leaving examination venue before completion of due exit procedure | 1 year |
| Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening exam functionaries | 2-3 years |
| Obstructing conduct of examination / instigating others not to take examination | 3 years |
| False statements / fabricated documents / irregular influence | 1-3 years |
| Obtaining support/influence for candidature by irregular or improper means | 3 years |
| Possession of mobile phone, bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras or electronic gadgets | 3-5 years |
| Appearing in same exam more than once in contravention of rules | 2-5 years |
| Deliberately damaging examination infrastructure/equipment | 1-3 years |
| Appearing with forged admit card, identity proof | 3-5 years |
| Possession of firearms/weapons or threatening exam functionaries | 7 years |
| Using unfair means — copying from unauthorized sources | 7 years |
| Impersonation / procuring impersonation | 7 years |
| Taking snapshots/videos of question papers or exam material | 7 years |
| Sharing exam terminal through remote desktop/LAN/VAN | 7 years |
| Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers/data/systems | 7 years |
| Candidate acting as scribe in same examination or false scribe declaration | 3-5 years |
| Scribe independently answering questions or prompting answers | 7 years |
| Applying with same photograph but different personal details in different recruitments | 1-5 years |
⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.
Public Disclosure Policy
SSC May Publish After Final Result
Disqualification Rule
A person who has contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or who having a spouse living has contracted marriage with any person, is disqualified unless exempted by Central Government under applicable personal law.
Important Warnings
2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline
⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.
Vacancies
Per-post breakdown not yet published.
Previous Year Cut-Offs
| Year | Tier | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Paper 1 (Female) | 135.27 (67.6%) | 128.64 (64.3%) | 127.4 (63.7%) | 106.75 (53.4%) | 98.11 (49.1%) | 200 |
| 2025 | Paper 1 (Male) | 119.8 (59.9%) | 113.51 (56.8%) | 111.44 (55.7%) | 89.86 (44.9%) | 82.66 (41.3%) | 200 |
| 2024 | Paper 1 (Male) | 119.8 (59.9%) | 113.51 (56.8%) | 111.44 (55.7%) | 89.86 (44.9%) | 82.66 (41.3%) | 200 |
| 2022 | Paper 1 (Female) | 126.3 (63.1%) | 118.22 (59.1%) | 120.67 (60.3%) | 95.74 (47.9%) | 88.61 (44.3%) | 200 |
| 2022 | Paper 1 (Male) | 115.05 (57.5%) | 102.96 (51.5%) | 103.97 (52.0%) | 79.32 (39.7%) | 78.14 (39.1%) | 200 |
| 2022 | Final (Female) | 288.45 (72.1%) | 203.73 (50.9%) | 222.93 (55.7%) | 157.33 (39.3%) | 158.27 (39.6%) | 400 |
| 2022 | Final (Male) | 252.69 (63.2%) | 154.46 (38.6%) | 160.82 (40.2%) | 121.69 (30.4%) | 123.52 (30.9%) | 400 |
* Cut-offs vary by year and vacancies. Scores shown as marks (percentage of total).
Important Dates — 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SSC CPO 2026 — Advertisement(Tentative) | 15 May 2026 | Upcoming |
| SSC CPO 2026 — Application Opens(Tentative) | 15 May 2026 | Upcoming |
| SSC CPO 2026 — Application Closes(Tentative) | 15 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
| SSC CPO 2026 — Paper-I (CBE)(Tentative) | 15 Oct 2026 — 31 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
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Mock Tests
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