SSC CPO 2026
SSC Central Police Organization (Sub-Inspector) — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
SSC CPO SI 2026 (Delhi Police & CAPFs): Physical Endurance (PET/PST) Standards, Paper-I Scoring Strategy & Post-Wise Cut-Off Analysis
With SSC CPO 2026 applications closing on 30 September 2026, Mohit Verma breaks down the exact physical standards (PET/PST), driving license mandates for Delhi Police, Paper-I high-scoring blueprint, and post-preference hierarchy.
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SSC CPO 2026 Overview
SSC CPO (Central Police Organization Examination) is the prestigious graduate-level uniform recruitment conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to induct Sub-Inspectors (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspectors (General Duty) across Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB), alongside Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI) in CISF.
SSC CPO 2026 has notified approximately 4,187 vacancies. The rigorous selection architecture includes Paper 1 (Computer-Based Objective Examination of 200 marks), Physical Standard Test & Physical Endurance Test (PST/PET), Paper 2 (English Language and Comprehension of 200 marks), Detailed Medical Examination (DME), and Document Verification.
Selected Sub-Inspectors hold Group C non-gazetted executive positions at Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 starting basic pay). Delhi Police Sub-Inspectors receive monthly in-hand compensation of ₹52,000–₹60,000 in the National Capital Region, while CAPF officers receive attractive risk, hardship, and field allowances with high authority and public service prestige.
SSC CPO 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 15 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 15 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university
Age Limit
20–25 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, Ex-Servicemen: +3 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Check Your SSC CPO Eligibility
Official Norms: OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, Ex-Servicemen: +3 years
SSC CPO Selection Process
Paper 1 — CBT: 200 marks, 2 hours
Paper 2 — English Language & Comprehension: 200 marks
PET/PST — Physical Endurance Test (qualifying)
Medical Examination & Document Verification
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026
Paper 1
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Paper 2
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
SSC CPO Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English
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SSC CPO Posts — Which is Best?
SSC CPO offers 3+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police) Group C TOP PICK | ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 | medium |
Sub-Inspector (CAPF) Group C | ₹35,000 – ₹50,000 | medium |
ASI (CISF) Group C | ₹35,000 – ₹48,000 | medium |
SSC CPO Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
SSC CPO Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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SSC CPO 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
SSC CPO 2024 Tier 1 Cut-off
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SSC CPO Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Core Subjects (Month 1–2)
- ›Focus on English — 200 marks in Paper 2
- ›Practice reasoning and GK daily
- ›Solve SSC CPO previous year papers
- ›Start physical training for PET early
Phase 2: Paper 2 + PET (Month 3)
- ›Practice English comprehension passages
- ›Attempt combined Paper 1 + 2 mocks
- ›Maintain running schedule for PET
- ›Target 300+ combined marks for safe selection
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Mohit Verma
✓ Verified ExpertSSC, Railways & Technical Recruitment Specialist · 8+ Years in Central Recruitment & CBT Analytics
Mohit has tracked over 100+ Staff Selection Commission and Railway Recruitment Board cycles. He focuses on quantitative reasoning strategies, multi-shift CBT score normalization, and defense/police recruitment procedures.