SSC CPO 2026 Notification: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the SSC CPO 2026 notification on its official website ssc.gov.in in May 2026. Along with the SSC CPO notification 2026, the SSC CPO 2026 application form will also be released. As per the eligibility criteria, students who have completed their Bachelor’s degree can apply for the SSC CPO 2026 exam. SSC CPO exam dates are scheduled in the months of October – November 2026.
SSC CPO exam is conducted in online mode. Candidates can know the SSC CPO 2026 exam dates after the release of the SSC CPO 2026 official notification. SSC CPO 2026 exam is conducted once a year by the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates who clear the SSC CPO exam can get job opportunities in various sectors such as Central Armed Forces (CAPF), Sub-Inspector, Deputy Commissioner of Police, and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
Staff selection commission (SSC) is conduct the SSC CPO Exam to select the eligible candidates to take the physical efficiency test (PET)/Physical Standard test (PST) in a total of 5308 Sub-Inspector (Executive) and Sub-Inspector (General Duty) vacancies in the Delhi Police and CAPFs respectively. One of the most challenging national level examinations is SSC CPO exam 2026, which is usually given by millions of candidates annually.

SSC CPO 2026 Notification Overview
The SSC CPO 2026 exam will be used to hire Sub Inspector in the Delhi police as well as other paramilitary forces such as CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB. A summarized details are given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | SSC CPO 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Sub Inspector (Executive) – Delhi Police & Sub Inspector (GD) – CAPFs |
| Selection Process | Paper 1 → PET/PST & Medical → Paper 2 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
SSC CPO 2026 Important Dates
| Events | SSC CPO 2026 |
| SSC CPO Notification 2026 Date | May 2026 |
| SSC CPO apply start date | May 2026 |
| SSC CPO application last date | June 2026 |
| Admit Card | TBA |
| SSC CPO exam dates 2026 for paper 1 | October-November, 2026 |
| Provisional answer key release date | TBA |
| Answer key challenge window | TBA |
| SSC CPO Result Date 2026 | TBA |
| SSC CPO exam dates for paper 2 | TBA |
| Paper 2 result date | TBA |
SSC CPO Online Form 2026
Online applications for SSC CPO 2026 will commence from May 31, 2026, with the release of the SSC CPO 2026 official notification on the official website https://ssc.gov.in/. Candidates can submit their applications till 30th June 2026, i.e. the last date. It is important to apply before the deadline to be eligible for the exam. The SSC CPO 2026 application process must be completed online only through the official website of SSC.
SSC CPO 2026 Application Form
The Commission releases the SSC CPO 2026 application form as well as the SSC CPO 2026 notification on its official website, ssc.gov.in. The SSC CPO application form has to be filled in two parts: One Time Registration and Application Form. Applicants have to submit basic details like name, date of birth, age, nationality and others to fill the SSC CPO 2026 online application form.
Applicants are required to upload all their scanned documents while registering for the SSC CPO 2026 exam. After uploading the documents, candidates can complete the SSC CPO 2026 application process by paying the online application fee of Rs 100.
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2026
The exam conducting body releases the eligibility criteria for SSC CPO 2026 in the official notification. Candidates who are willing to appear for the SSC CPO exam can check the eligibility criteria given below.
- Applicants must be citizens of India and must have a graduate degree.
- The age of the candidate should be between 20 to 25 years. There is a provision for age relaxation up to 40 years for reserved categories.
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026
| Exam | Subjects/Sections | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | • General Intelligence & Reasoning • General Awareness • English Language & Comprehension • Quantitative Aptitude | 50 for each subject/section | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 |
How to Download SSC CPO Result 2026?
By downloading the Result properly in the right manner, the exam would be hassle free. To obtain your SSC CPO Merit List 2026, just follow the following steps:
- Visit the official page of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) which is www.ssc.gov.in.

- In the home page, there is a block with quick links, and in this block, one should select the results link.
- There will be a List of Female/Male Candidates Qualified in Paper 1 of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 in the Results section that needs to be clicked on and the Roll Number Wise.
- The result of SSC CPO 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
- Open the file. The list of candidates eligible will be presented. Now, use the key integrity of Control+F and type your name/roll number.
- In case your name and roll number appears in the list, you are now qualified to write Paper 1 of the examination.
The Result should be printed with two copies and one of them should be kept by the candidate as a backup to be used in future.
Details on SSC CPO Result 2026
The SSC CPO Scorecard 2026 does not only confirm your candidature, but also has some important information on the day of examination. Make sure that you have the following information on your SSC CPO Result 2026 correct:
- Exam Name – Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces SI Exam 2025
- Roll Number- The SSC CPO Result PDF has roll numbers of the short-listed candidates.
- Category and Sub-Category- The corresponding category and sub-category of the candidates who passed the SSC CPO Result of 2024-25.
- Position – The position of the shortlisted applicants is also displayed in the SSC CPO Result 2024-25.
- Father’s Name – The PDF also indicates the father name of the shortlisted candidates.
- Mother Name – Name of the mother is also given.
The publication of the SSC CPO Result 2026 is one of the crucial stages in the path of getting a job in the Delhi Police or Central Armed Police Forces. Aspirants are advised to be attentive, install their Scorecard prior to time, ensure that all information is correct and comply with the official instructions. Visit www.ssc.gov.in routinely to get the most recent updates, official announcements and link of Result based on the region of the SSC CPO 2026.
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FAQ’s About SSC CPO 2026
When is the SC CPO Notification 2026 to be released?
It is anticipated that the SSC CPO Notification 2026 will be out in May 2026.
What is the SSC Official Website?
The official SSC website at, https://ssc.gov.in or on region based SSC portals.
What are the pre-requisites to download SSC CPO Result?
You will require your Registration Number/Roll Number/Password and Date of Birth.
Is SSC CPO tier 1 qualifying?
No, SSC CPO Tier 1 is not exclusively qualifying, Tier 1 marks are added with Tier 2 marks in the final merit list, but serves as a entry point to the Physical Tests.
What is the CPO SI salary?
The pay of an SSC CPO Sub-Inspector (SI) begins with a basic salary of 35400 (Level 6) and goes up to 112400 with an average in hand salary of 50-60k per month.

