About SSC CPO Paper-I 2026

The career opportunities offered by the SSC CPO exam are diverse and challenging. The selected candidates will be appointed as Sub-Inspectors (SIs) or Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) in the Central Police Organizations (CPOs). They will be responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and protecting the nation's borders. The candidates will also have opportunities for promotion and career advancement, based on their performance and experience.

📌 Exam Highlights

Exam Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Total Vacancies	1500-2000
Exam Mode	Online CBT
Exam Date	June 2026

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release

10 Mar 2026

Application Start

15 Mar 2026

Exam Date

15 Jun 2026

✅ Eligibility Criteria

🌐 Nationality

Indian Citizen

🎂 Age Limit

20–25 years

🎓 Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent

Category / Post	Min Age	Max Age
UR/General	20 yrs	25 yrs
OBC	20 yrs	28 yrs
SC/ST	20 yrs	30 yrs
Ex-Servicemen	20 yrs	35 yrs

ℹ️ Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per government rules

📊 Exam Pattern

Stage/Tier	Mode	Subjects	Qs	Marks	Duration	Negative
Tier-I	Online CBT	General Intelligence, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, English	200	200	2 hours	-0.25
Tier-II	Online CBT	English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence, General Knowledge	200	200	2 hours	-0.25

👥 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale
Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police	150	Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35400-112400)
Sub-Inspector (SI) in CAPFs	1200	Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35400-112400)
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in CISF	100	Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29200-92300)
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in CRPF	50	Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29200-92300)

🔄 Selection Process

Tier-I: Computer Based Test

Tier-II: Computer Based Test

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Medical Examination

Document Verification

📝 How to Apply

Visit the official website of SSC (ssc.nic.in)

Click on the 'Apply' tab and select the exam

Fill Part-I: Basic registration

Fill Part-II: Online application form

Upload scanned copies of documents

Pay the application fee online

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The exam is tentatively scheduled for June 2026.

The application fee is Rs. 100 for UR/OBC candidates and Rs. 0 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

The selection process consists of Tier-I, Tier-II, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), Medical Examination, and Document Verification.

The pay scale for the posts is Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35400-112400) for Sub-Inspector (SI) and Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29200-92300) for Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI).