SSC CPO 2026 — Sub Inspector Exam: Sub Inspector recruitment in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB) and Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF.Vacancies: ~4,000. Salary: ₹35–50K/mo. Education: Graduation. Age: 20–25 years.SSC CPO (Central Police Organisation) exam recruits Sub Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police and CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB), and Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) in CISF. It's conducted by SSC annually. SI is an officer-rank entry — you directly join as a uniformed officer commanding a police station or CAPF unit.
Registration OpenUpdated: March 2026
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SSC CPO 2026 — Sub Inspector Exam
Sub Inspector recruitment in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB) and Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF
Vacancies
~4,000
Salary
₹35–50K/mo
Education
Graduation
Age
20–25 years
📋Key Details
EducationBachelor's degree from recognized university
Age20-25 years (General). OBC: 28, SC/ST: 30.
Physical (Male)Height: 170 cm. Chest: 80/85 cm. Run: 100m in 16 sec. Long jump: 3.65m.
Physical (Female)Height: 157 cm. Run: 100m in 18 sec. Long jump: 2.70m.
SelectionPaper 1 → PST/PET → Paper 2 (English) → Medical
📝Paper 1 — CBT (120 minutes)
200 MCQs in 4 sections. This determines your merit ranking.
General Intelligence & Reasoning50 Qs · 50 marks
General Knowledge & General Awareness50 Qs · 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude50 Qs · 50 marks
English Comprehension50 Qs · 50 marks
Total200 Qs · 200 marks · 120 minutes
⚠️ Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
💰Posts & Salary
Sub Inspector — Delhi Police(Delhi Police)
₹40,000–50,000/monthSub Inspector — CAPF(BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB)
₹35,000–45,000/month + allowances📅Important Dates
NotificationPer SSC Calendar — check ssc.gov.in
Paper 12026 (as per SSC schedule)
PST/PETAfter Paper 1 results
📚Preparation Strategy
1.SSC CPO Paper 1 is identical to SSC CGL Tier 1 in difficulty and syllabus. If you're preparing for CGL, appear for CPO as well — no additional preparation needed for the written exam.
2.Physical fitness preparation is equally important. Start running sprints (100m timing), practice long jump, and ensure you meet height/chest requirements before applying. Many candidates clear the written but fail physical tests.
3.English Paper 2 is qualifying — you need to pass but marks don't count for merit. Focus preparation on Paper 1 and physical fitness, not Paper 2.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
🔗Related Exams
Staff Selection Commission
ssc.gov.in