SSC CPO 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Age Limit, Vacancy & Apply Online
CPO is the only SSC route to a gazetted-track uniformed post at Sub-Inspector rank, and it pays at Level 6 — above most CGL entry posts. The trade-off is the narrowest age window of any graduate exam here: 25 years, which for a General candidate finishing a degree at 21 means about four attempts total.
SSC CPO 2026 at a glance
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Examination | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPF Examination |
| Total vacancies | 4,187 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Age limit | 20–25 years as on 01 Aug 2026 (relaxation below) |
| Application dates | 01 Aug 2026 – 28 Aug 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹100 (nil for women, SC, ST and ex-servicemen) |
| Exam date | Oct 2026 |
| Salary | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month (Level 6) |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in ↗ |
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SSC CPO age limit and relaxation 2026
The age limit for SSC CPO 2026 is 20 to 25 years as on 01 Aug 2026. Your age is counted on that cutoff date, not on the day you apply — so a candidate who turns 26 after the cutoff date is still eligible.
| Category | Relaxation | Effective maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | None | 25 years |
| OBC-NCL | +3 years | 28 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years | 30 years |
| PwD (General) | +10 years | 35 years |
| PwD (OBC-NCL) | +10 +3 years | 38 years |
| PwD (SC / ST) | +10 +5 years | 40 years |
PwD relaxation is added on top of your category relaxation, not instead of it. A PwD OBC-NCL candidate for SSC CPO is eligible to 38, not 35. Full age relaxation rules →
SSC CPO posts and salary
| Post | Department | Pay level | Monthly pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) | Delhi Police | Level-6 | ₹35,400–1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | BSF / CRPF / CISF / ITBP / SSB | Level-6 | ₹35,400–1,12,400 |
SSC CPO selection process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper-I | Computer based, 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. |
| PET / PST | Running, long jump, high jump; height and chest measurement. |
| Paper-II | English language and comprehension, 200 marks. |
| Medical and DV | Detailed medical examination and document verification. |
Who should apply for SSC CPO
For graduates who are genuinely fit and want a policing career with command responsibility. Delhi Police postings are city-based; CAPF postings can be anywhere. The physical standards are strict and the medical, particularly eyesight, rejects a meaningful number.
- Male candidates for Delhi Police must also meet a driving licence requirement for certain posts.
- Eyesight standards are strict and are tested without correction for several posts.
- The age limit of 25 makes this one of the first exams a graduate ages out of — check your runway early.
SSC CPO 2026 — आयु सीमा और योग्यता
उप-निरीक्षक भर्ती परीक्षा (SSC CPO) 2026 के लिए आयु सीमा 01 Aug 2026 को 20 से 25 वर्ष है। OBC-NCL उम्मीदवारों को 3 वर्ष, SC/ST को 5 वर्ष और दिव्यांग (PwD) उम्मीदवारों को अपनी श्रेणी की छूट के अतिरिक्त 10 वर्ष की छूट मिलती है।
शैक्षणिक योग्यता: किसी भी विषय में स्नातक। कुल 4,187 पद · वेतन ₹35,400 से ₹1,12,400 प्रति माह · आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 28 Aug 2026।
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Vacancy figures, dates and salaries are compiled from official notifications and change between cycles. Age limits vary between posts within the same exam. Always confirm against the official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.