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SSC CPO 2026: Notification, Exam Date & Vacancy

SSC CPO recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and central armed police forces (CAPF), through a multi-stage process including a physical efficiency/standard test.

Facts last verified 5 July 2026

CPO (latest cycle)

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Eligibility summary

Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Age limit: Typically 20-25 years, with standard category relaxations

Process

Selection process

Tier 1 — Computer-Based Test.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) for Tier 1-qualified candidates.
Tier 2 — Computer-Based Test.
Medical examination, followed by the final merit list.

Exam pattern

Tier 1: 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours

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Which forces recruit through SSC CPO?

SSC CPO recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and central armed police forces (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB) — the exact vacancy split is notified each cycle.