Official-source audit · 2026
SSC CPO Eligibility 2026: Qualification, Age and Conditions
Final 2026 eligibility cannot be confirmed until SSC issues the notice. The previous-cycle structure below is preparation context only.
Final 2026 eligibility cannot be confirmed until SSC issues the notice. The previous-cycle structure below is preparation context only.
Last verified: 13 August 2026, 10:15 IST
Eligibility status
Latest applicable update: SSC annual calendar (tentative only) ↗
When an exam-specific notice or corrigendum is issued, it overrides the annual calendar.
Four checks before applying
Education
The final 2026 qualification is pending. Recent CPO notices required a bachelor’s degree; specified Delhi Police male SI candidates also needed a valid driving licence by the prescribed stage/date.
Age and cut-off
The final 2026 age rule and cut-off are pending. Recent notices commonly used 20–25 years with notified category relaxations.
Post-specific condition
PET/PST and medical standards are qualifying but essential. Start progressive physical preparation early and use the exact standards in the issued notice.
Documents
The exact certificate format, issue date and claiming rules come from the current notice.
Eligibility check sequence
- Confirm the examination cycle and notice version.
- Match the qualification by the notified cut-off date.
- Calculate age on the notified reckoning date—not today.
- Apply category relaxation only when the notice lists it.
- Read post/force physical, licence, subject or skill conditions before preference selection.
Important limitation
Related SSC CPO guidance
Editorial and indexing status
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