SSC CPO 2026 Recruitment: 1,871 Vacancies Announced, Check Eligibility and Apply Now

SSC has opened Central Police Organisation recruitment for 2026 with 1,871 Sub‑Inspector vacancies. Applications started on September 10, 2026, and close at 11 pm on September 30. Posts span Delhi Police, CAPFs, and Sub‑Inspector (Fire) in CISF. Graduates can apply online at ssc.gov.in. Dates are official and recent.

The vacancy mix matters for choices and cut‑offs. Delhi Police offers 317 posts, including 205 for men and 112 for women. CAPFs add 1,320 seats across CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB. CISF Sub‑Inspector (Fire) contributes 234 male posts. Exam dates will follow the window.

SSC CPO 2026 eligibility and age limits

Candidates need a bachelor’s degree. Male applicants for Delhi Police require an LMV driving licence on PE&MT day. Age is 20–25 years for Delhi Police and CAPFs. CISF Sub‑Inspector (Fire) allows 18–30 years, plus science degree with PCM or specified engineering diploma. Category relaxations apply per rules.

SSC CPO 2026 fees, PET/PST and eyesight norms

Application fee is Rs 100 for unreserved, OBC and EWS males. Women, SC, ST and eligible Ex‑Servicemen are exempt. Online fee payment remains open till October 1, 2026, 11 pm. PET benchmarks include 100 metres in 16 seconds and 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes for men. Eyesight must be 6/6 and 6/9 without correction.

SSC CPO 2026 application process and documents

Complete fresh One‑Time Registration on ssc.gov.in, then fill the form, set force and post preferences, upload photo and certificates, and pay the fee. Keep Aadhaar for e‑authentication, degree or mark sheet, caste or EWS proof, NCC if any, domicile, and LMV licence for Delhi Police male candidates. Corrections open October 8–10.

SSC CPO 2026 selection stages and quick prep moves

Selection has Paper‑1, PET/PST, Paper‑2, then medical and document checks. SSC has flagged a revised computer‑based exam pattern this cycle, so track updates before planning sections. Start timed runs now, verify eyesight early, and assemble documents to avoid PET or DV setbacks.

The clock is tight. Submit your form well before 11 pm on September 30, 2026, and keep fee proof handy. Read the official notice carefully for force‑wise preferences and standards. Science and diploma holders should weigh CISF Fire openings. Smart, early action improves margins in every stage.