SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT For 1871 Posts, Apply Online For CAPF and Delhi Police Sub-Inspector

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the detailed recruitment advertisement notice for the position of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), as well as Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. Issued under Advertisement No. E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION on September 10, 2026, this national-level examination offers a total of 3,073 tentative vacancies across various forces. The SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 10 September 2026. Interested candidates can submit their online applications through the official website starting from September 10, 2026, with the final deadline to complete the registration set for September 30, 2026 (up to 23:00 hrs).

This recruitment drive provides an exciting career opportunity for defense and law enforcement aspirants seeking Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ non-gazetted positions within central government security organizations. Candidates must thoroughly review the required educational qualifications, mandatory physical standards, and age limitations before submitting their applications.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fees

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 is 20-25 Years for most Sub-Inspector posts and 18-30 Years for Sub-Inspector (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.

Physical Standards (PST & PET)

Physical Standard Test (PST) Heights & Chest Requirements:

• Male Candidates (General/OBC/SC): Height: 170 cm | Chest: 80-85 cm
• Male Candidates (Hill Areas/Gorkhas/Dogras etc.): Height: 165 cm | Chest: 80-85 cm
• Male Candidates (ST Category): Height: 162.5 cm | Chest: 77-82 cm
• Female Candidates (General/OBC/SC): Height: 157 cm | Chest: N/A
• Female Candidates (Hill Areas): Height: 155 cm | Chest: N/A
• Female Candidates (ST Category): Height: 154 cm | Chest: N/A

Physical Endurance Test (PET) Benchmarks:

• For Male Candidates: 100m race in 16 seconds, 1.6 Km race in 6.5 minutes, Long Jump of 3.65m (3 chances), High Jump of 1.2m (3 chances), Shot Put (16 Lbs) of 4.5m (3 chances).
• For Female Candidates: 100m race in 18 seconds, 800m race in 4 minutes, Long Jump of 2.7m (3 chances), High Jump of 0.9m (3 chances).

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

• Computer Based Examination (Paper-I)
• Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
• Computer Based Examination (Paper-II)
• Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Document Verification (DV)

How to Apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026:

• Visit the new official portal of the Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in or open the ‘mySSC’ mobile application.
• Complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) process by providing personal details, mobile number, and email address.
• Log in using your generated Registration Number and newly set Password.
• Navigate to the active examinations section and choose Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026.
• Capture your real-time live photograph following on-screen guidelines (plain background, good lighting, no caps/glasses) and upload your scanned signature.
• Fill in your category, educational credentials, post preferences, and exam center choices.
• Pay the required application fee online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card (if applicable).
• Review all details in the preview window carefully and submit the application form, taking a printout for future reference.

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