SSC CPO Notification 2026 Out: Check Vacancies, Eligibility, and Important Dates
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CPO 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). This is a premier national-level examination for graduates aspiring to join uniformed defense and police services.
Here is everything you need to know about the SSC CPO 2026 recruitment drive.
🔍 SSC CPO 2026: Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,018 (Tentative) |
| Job Category | Group ‘B’ (Gazetted/Non-Gazetted) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
📊 Total Posts & Vacancy Breakdown
The commission has announced 2,018 tentative vacancies for various security forces:
- Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police (Male):317 Posts
- Sub-Inspector (SI) (GD) in CAPFs:1,467 Posts
- Sub-Inspector (SI) (Fire) in CISF:234 Posts
Detailed category-wise allocations (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS) are available in the official notification PDF.
🎓 SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2026
1. Educational Qualification (As of closing date)
- For SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs:Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- For SI (Fire) in CISF:Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects (or equivalent engineering diploma requirements).
- Note for Delhi Police (Male): Must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Light Motor Vehicle – Motorcycle and Car) on the date of Physical Tests.
2. Age Criteria (As on 1st August 2026)
- For General Posts (Delhi Police / CAPFs):20 to 25 Years (Candidates must have generally been born between 2nd August 2001 and 1st August 2006).
- For SI (Fire) in CISF:18 to 30 Years.
Age Relaxations:
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
- (Other category relaxations apply as per government guidelines).
📅 Important Dates to Remember
- Notification Release Date:10th September 2026
- Online Application Start Date:10th September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online:30th September 2026 (up to 11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment:1st October 2026
- Application Correction Window:8th to 10th October 2026
- Paper-I Exam Date:To be notified soon
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS:₹100/-
- Women / SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen:Exempted (Nil)
Important Note for Applicants: Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) on the updated official portal (
ssc.gov.in) before starting your application process.