SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026 (CPO)

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) routinely conducts the highly competitive Central Police Organization (CPO) examination for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in the Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) — which prominently includes vital forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB.

Aspirants actively looking for the ssc cpo si 2026 notification, the exact delhi police si exam date 2026, detailed syllabus, and verified physical standards can find all comprehensive, up-to-date Sarkari Result information detailed below.

1. SSC CPO 2026 Overview

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs)
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Job Category	Defense & Police Government Jobs
Selection Process	Paper-I, PET/PST, Paper-II, Detailed Medical Examination
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

2. SSC CPO 2026 Important Dates

When is the ssc cpo 2026 exam date? According to the standard SSC examination calendar and recent announcements, the official notification for SSC CPO 2026 is set to be released on May 31, 2026.

• SSC CPO 2026 Notification Date: May 31, 2026
• Online Application Starts: May 31, 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: June 30, 2026
• Paper-I Examination (CBT): October - November 2026 (Tentative)
• SSC CPO Physical Date 2026 (PET/PST): To be announced post Paper-I results
• Paper-II Examination: Early 2027

3. Comprehensive Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

A candidate must securely have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent institution. Note: For the highly sought-after post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police ONLY, male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) precisely on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests. Without this, candidates will only be considered for CAPF posts.

Age Limit (As on Crucial Date defined in Notification)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 25 Years
• Age Relaxations apply: SC/ST - 5 Years; OBC - 3 Years; Ex-Servicemen - 3 Years after deduction of military service. Departmental candidates (Delhi Police) get further relaxation.

4. Vacancy Details & Salary Allowances

While the exact vacancy count for 2026 will be exclusively released alongside the notification, previous recent cycles boasted over 4000+ vacancies indicating strong recruitment drives.

• Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs: Pay Scale Level-6 (₹35,400-₹1,12,400). It is classified as Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial.
• Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police: Pay Scale Level-6 (₹35,400-₹1,12,400). It is classified as Group 'C' by Delhi Police.

5. SSC CPO Selection Process & Detailed Syllabus

The competitive CPO examination comprises four rigorous testing stages. Candidates must clear each stage to progress.

Stage 1: Paper-I (Computer Based Test)

Consists purely of Objective Multiple Choice Questions. Total time allotted is 2 Hours. There is a strict negative marking of 0.25 marks currently standard for each incorrect answer.

• General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 Marks): Verbal reasoning, seating arrangements, blood relations, syllogisms, and coding-decoding.
• General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 Marks): Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Environment, Science & Technology, Economy, and detailed Polity.
• Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks): Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Data Interpretation, Mensuration, Geometry, Algebra, Number Systems.
• English Comprehension (50 Marks): Grammar, vocabulary, error recognition, synonyms/antonyms.

Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Only candidates successfully clearing the rigorous Paper-I cutoffs are called for PET/PST. This stage is distinctly qualifying in nature but mandatory.

• Male Candidates: 100 meters sprint in 16 seconds, 1.6 kms endurance race in 6.5 minutes, Long Jump (3.65 meters in 3 chances), High Jump (1.2 meters in 3 chances), Shot put 16 Lbs (4.5 meters in 3 chances).
• Female Candidates: 100 meters sprint in 18 seconds, 800 meters endurance race in 4 minutes, Long Jump (2.7 meters in 3 chances), High Jump (0.9 meters in 3 chances).

Stage 3: Paper-II (English Language focus)

• Subject tested: English Language and Comprehension exclusively.
• Questions format: 200 MCQs
• Maximum Marks: 200 Marks
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Syllabus coverage: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, phrases and idiomatic use of words, comprehensive reading skills.

Stage 4: Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Candidates qualifying the English Paper-II will invariably undergo a strict medical examination by Medical Officers of the CAPFs checking eyesight (6/6 and 6/9), flat foot, knock knee, squint in eyes, and general fitness.

6. Important Links (Sarkari Result)

Access / Action	Direct Link
Apply Online	SSC New Portal Login
Download Official Notification PDF	SSC Notice Board
Detailed Syllabus	SSC Syllabus page

7. Strategic Preparation Guidance

• A major chunk of the final selection heavily depends on English Proficiency (forming 50 marks in Paper-I + 200 marks in Paper-II).
• Maintain active physical fitness corresponding exactly to the PET/PST criteria alongside your written preparation, as historically many academically brilliant candidates fail the physical endurance tests.