SSC CPO 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
SSC CPO 2026 Overview
SSC CPO (Central Police Organization) recruits Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB), and Assistant Sub-Inspectors in CISF.
SSC CPO 2026 is expected to notify approximately 4,187 vacancies. Selection includes Paper 1 (CBT), Paper 2 (English), PET/PST, Medical, and Document Verification. CPO SI is one of the most popular police exams for graduates.
Sub-Inspectors earn ₹35,000–₹55,000/month in-hand with uniform allowance, government accommodation, and strong job 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
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
All Cut-offs →SSC CPO 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
SSC CPO 2024 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
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