Last Chance for SSC CPO 2026: Apply Before Tonight’s Deadline to Secure Your Spot

Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 12:46 [IST]

SSC CPO 2026 applications close tonight, September 30, at 11 pm IST. Finish OTR, form, document uploads, fee payment and final submit on ssc.gov.in. Roles include Delhi Police and CAPFs Sub-Inspector, plus CISF Sub-Inspector (Fire). Avoid last‑minute rush and payment retries.

Registration opened September 10; applications close tonight, September 30, at 11 pm. Online fee payment ends October 1, 11 pm; corrections run October 8 to 10. The notification lists 1,871 vacancies across Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire. Computer based test dates will be announced on the official portal.

Who can apply: SSC CPO 2026 eligibility and age

Bachelor’s degree is mandatory; results must be declared by September 30. Age for most posts is 20 to 25 years, as on August 1, 2026. CISF Sub-Inspector (Fire) permits 18 to 30 years. Male Delhi Police candidates need an LMV licence by PE and MT.

SSC CPO 2026 fees, exemptions and payment cut‑offs

Fee is Rs 100; women, SC, ST and eligible Ex‑Servicemen are exempt. Pay via BHIM UPI, net banking or cards; confirm Payment Status shows success. Online payment deadline is October 1, 11 pm. If status remains Incomplete, the form is not accepted.

PET/PST standards for SSC CPO 2026

PET and PST are qualifying; they do not add marks. Height: men 170 cm, women 157 cm; male chest 80–85 cm; relaxations apply as notified. Core PET standards are below; schedule practice to meet sprint and endurance thresholds safely.

Test	Male	Female
100 metre race	16 seconds	18 seconds
Long distance	1.6 km in 6.5 minutes	800 m in 4 minutes
Long jump	3.65 m	2.7 m
High jump	1.2 m	0.9 m
Shot put (16 lb)	4.5 m	—

Documents and OTR steps for SSC CPO 2026

Keep Class 10 certificate, degree, category or EWS proof, and valid photo ID. Delhi Police males need an LMV licence issued before PET. Flow: complete OTR, fill application, upload photo and signature, review, pay, submit. Save the generated form and fee receipt for verification.

Server‑rush tips, exam schedule and admit card for SSC CPO 2026

Apply before 9 pm to avoid the 10:30–11 pm traffic spike. If UPI shows pending, switch to net banking or cards and retry. CBT dates will be announced; admit cards upload online only. Use helpline 1800 309 3063 during working hours for support.