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SSC CPO 2026 Online Form: SI Delhi Police, CAPF — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (per month — 7th CPC) |
| Important Dates | 31 May 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
📅 NOTIFICATION RELEASES 31 MAY 2026 — APPLY BY 30 JUNE
SSC CPO is the gateway to Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, CISF, BSF, ITBP, SSB). Pay Level 6 with in-hand ₹55,000–₹75,000 depending on posting city.
Key Highlights
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the CPO 2026 notification on 31 May 2026 at
ssc.gov.in.- Posts: SI (Executive) in Delhi Police + SI (GD) in CAPF — CRPF, CISF, BSF, ITBP, SSB.
- Application window: 31 May – 30 June 2026 via SSC OTR portal.
- Paper-1 CBT: October–November 2026. 200 marks, 100 questions, ¼ negative marking.
- Pay: 7th CPC Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400). In-hand ₹55,000–₹75,000.
- Fee: ₹100 (General/OBC/EWS male). Zero for female, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen.
What posts does SSC CPO recruit for?
SSC CPO selects Sub-Inspectors across two distinct career tracks:
- SI (Executive) — Delhi Police: civil-policing role under the Ministry of Home Affairs, posted only in Delhi. Law enforcement, crime investigation support, traffic management, VIP security. Career path: SI → Inspector → ACP → DCP.
- SI (GD) — Central Armed Police Forces: CRPF (internal security, anti-Naxal, election duty); CISF (airports, metro, PSU plants); BSF (Pakistan + Bangladesh borders); ITBP (China border); SSB (Nepal + Bhutan borders). Career path: SI → Inspector → AC → DC → Commandant.
How to apply on the SSC portal
- Complete SSC One Time Registration (OTR) at ssc.gov.in if not done already.
- Login and click "Apply" against SSC CPO Examination 2026.
- Fill personal details, post preference (Delhi Police / CAPF / both), exam centre preferences (4 cities), driving licence number (mandatory for male Delhi Police SI).
- Upload photograph (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB).
- Pay fee online via UPI / debit card / net banking.
- Submit and download the application PDF.
Selection process — 4 stages over ~12 months
Stage 1 — Paper-1 CBT (200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours): Four sections (50 marks each): Reasoning, GK & GA, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension. Negative ¼ per wrong answer. October-November 2026.
Stage 2 — PET + PST (qualifying): Male PET — 100m in 16 sec, long jump 3.65m, 1.6 km in 6.5 min. Female PET — 100m in 18 sec, 800m in 4 min. PST: height + chest measurements (male only).
Stage 3 — Paper-2 (200 marks, 2 hours): Descriptive English + comprehension. Pen-and-paper. March 2027.
Stage 4 — Detailed Medical Examination: at empanelled CGHS hospital. Critical disqualifiers: knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins, colour blindness.
Final merit: Paper-1 (200) + Paper-2 (200) = 400. PET/PST and medical are qualifying gates only.
Salary, perks, career progression
7th Pay Commission Pay Level 6: basic ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400.
- SI Delhi Police — Delhi posting only (HRA Class X, 24%). Gross ~₹75,000-₹85,000, in-hand ~₹65,000-₹75,000.
- SI CAPF — posting varies. Hard-area postings (J&K, North-East, anti-Naxal) get HAA (10-30%). In-hand ₹55,000-₹68,000.
Perks: CGHS medical, government accommodation or HRA, uniform allowance, ration allowance (CAPF), railway pass once a year.
SSC CPO vs SSC CGL vs SSC GD — which to pick?
- SSC CPO — uniformed police service, highest physical demand, in-hand ₹55-75K, faster police-hierarchy promotion.
- SSC CGL — civilian posts (Income Tax, CBI, Audit, ED, CSS), no physical test, in-hand ₹45-65K.
- SSC GD Constable — Constable rank, Pay Level 3 (₹21,700–₹69,100), only Class 10 required.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | |
| Application Window Open | |
| Application Close | |
| Paper-1 CBT Examination |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹0 |
| Female (all categories) | ₹0 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹0 |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Paper-1 Computer-Based Examination
- Stage 2: Physical Endurance Test (PET) + Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Stage 3: Paper-2 (Descriptive English + General Studies)
- Stage 4: Medical Examination
- Final Merit
Salary & Pay Scale
| Post / Group | Pay Level | Pay Range | Gross / Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | — |
| — | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | — |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of SSC (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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SSC CPO 2026 Online Form: SI Delhi Police, CAPF — Analysis & Trends
Editorial analysis — three considerations the SSC notification won't tell you.
1. The LMV Driving Licence is a quiet 30%+ rejection trap for male SI Delhi Police aspirants. SSC requires a valid Light Motor Vehicle driving licence for male candidates applying for SI in Delhi Police. The licence must be valid at the time of document verification — not at the time of application. Many candidates apply without one, qualify Paper-1, and then face disqualification because the LMV application + driving test + 30-day permanent licence wait takes ~90 days. If you don't have an LMV licence, start the learner's licence process the day you apply for SSC CPO.
2. Cadre allocation favours Delhi Police, but BSF promotes faster. Top-decile rankers pick Delhi Police for the Delhi-only posting comfort. But BSF/SSB historically show faster Inspector-rank promotion (4-5 years vs 6-7 years in Delhi Police) because they are larger forces with more vacancy churn at senior levels. If the long-game (Commandant rank by age 50) matters more than the early-years posting comfort, BSF is structurally a faster track.
3. Paper-2 quietly catches Hindi-medium candidates. Paper-2 is descriptive English — essay, letter, comprehension. Hindi-medium candidates under-prepare because English Comprehension in Paper-1 is only 50 marks. SSC's Paper-2 cut-offs of the past 3 years show even strong Paper-1 performers losing 30-50 marks here. Allocate 4-6 weeks specifically to Paper-2 writing practice between Paper-1 result (Dec 2026) and Paper-2 (March 2027).