SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination, 2026 under Advertisement Number E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION for a total of 1871 vacancies. The official notification has been published on 10.09.2026. Eligible candidates can submit their online application forms starting from 10.09.2026, and the last date to apply online is 30.09.2026.
This competitive recruitment drive is an exceptional opportunity for graduates seeking prestigious uniform roles across Delhi Police, BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. Candidates are advised to carefully review all eligibility terms, physical criteria, and examination guidelines before submitting their applications.
SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Overview
Recruitment Organization
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name
Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police & Sub-Inspector (GD/Fire) in CAPFs
Advt. No.
E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION
Total Vacancy
1871
Pay Scale
Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/-)
Notification Date
10.09.2026
Category
SSC CPO Recruitment 2026
Official Website
ssc.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
10.09.2026
Online Application Start Date
10.09.2026
Last Date to Apply Online
30.09.2026 (23:00 hrs)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment
01.10.2026 (23:00 hrs)
Application Form Correction Window
08.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 (23:00 hrs)
Computer Based Examination Date
To be notified later
Application Fees
Category
Fee
UR / OBC / EWS (Male)
Rs. 100/-
SC / ST / ESM / Female
Nil
Mode of Payment
Online
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 is 20-25 Years (18-30 Years for SI Fire in CISF). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.08.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
B.Sc. (PCM) OR 10th with 3-Year Engineering Diploma
Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Physical Standard Test (PST) Norms
Category of Candidates
Height (Male)
Chest (Male – Unexp./Exp.)
Height (Female)
General / OBC / SC
170 cm
80 / 85 cm (81/86 cm for CISF Fire)
157 cm
Hill Areas (Garhwal, Kumaon, Dogras, Marathas, etc.)
165 cm
80 / 85 cm (81/86 cm for CISF Fire)
155 cm
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
162.5 cm
77 / 82 cm
154 cm
Physical Endurance Test (PET) Norms
Male Candidates: 100m Race in 16 seconds, 1.6 Km Race in 6.5 minutes, Long Jump: 3.65m (3 chances), High Jump: 1.2m (3 chances), Shot Put (16 Lbs): 4.5m (3 chances).
Female Candidates: 100m Race in 18 seconds, 800m Race in 4 minutes, Long Jump: 2.7m (3 chances), High Jump: 0.9m (3 chances).
SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
Paper-I Computer Based Examination
Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Paper-II Computer Based Examination
Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
Document Verification
How to Apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026:
Visit the official portal at ssc.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
Log in using your OTR Registration Number and Password.
Navigate to the “Latest Notifications” tab and click “Apply” under the SSC CPO 2026 recruitment section.
Complete the required educational details, category data, and post preferences.
Capture a real-time live photograph following guidelines and upload the scanned signature (10–20 KB).
Preview your filled application form, agree to the declaration, and submit.
Pay the application fee online through the payment portal and take a printout for future reference.
