2026 examination guide
SSC CPO Exam 2026: SI Eligibility, Physical Test, Pattern and Syllabus
Graduate-level recruitment for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces, as notified.
What is SSC CPO?
Graduate-level recruitment for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces, as notified. SSC conducts the recruitment under an examination notice that defines the posts, vacancies, age cut-off, reservation, fee, examination scheme and document rules. This guide helps you understand the route; the latest notice remains final.
Education
Bachelor’s degree; post-specific conditions such as a driving licence may apply to named candidates/posts.
Jobs covered
Sub-Inspector posts named in the current Delhi Police/CAPFs notice.
Age and nationality
Post- and category-specific. Calculate age on the notice’s cut-off date and apply only after checking relaxation and nationality rules.
Pay and posting
Pay level, allowances, department, location and service conditions differ by post. Compare post preferences in the vacancy/notice annexures.
2026 official-calendar window
SSC’s tentative 2026–27 calendar lists the broad window below. A later notice, corrigendum or schedule can replace it.
Eligibility decision
1. Match education exactly
Bachelor’s degree; post-specific conditions such as a driving licence may apply to named candidates/posts. The result/status and cut-off date rules in the notice control eligibility.
2. Check every post condition
Start running and mobility work gradually; use the official PET/PST standards for your category and post.
3. Calculate age correctly
Use the notified reckoning date—not today’s date. Check post-wise limits and valid category relaxation.
4. Prepare documents
Keep name/date-of-birth records, education proofs, photo/signature, category certificates and post-specific evidence consistent.
Selection process
Clearing one stage does not remove later eligibility, skill, physical, medical or document requirements.
Exam pattern at a glance
| Stage | Coverage | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension | Objective computer-based paper |
| PET/PST | Running, jumps and physical measurements under category-specific rules | Qualifying |
| Paper II | English Language and Comprehension | Objective computer-based paper |
| Medical/DV | Notified medical standards and documents | Qualifying/eligibility checks |
Syllabus map
Use this as an orientation, then open the detailed syllabus page and cross-check it against the current notification.
01
Reasoning, analogy, series, coding, spatial visualisation and decision making
02
History, geography, polity, economy, science and current affairs
03
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry and data interpretation
04
English grammar, vocabulary, error recognition and comprehension
Preparation strategy
Foundation
Map the official syllabus, diagnose your baseline, and rebuild weak concepts before chasing full mocks.
Topic practice
Solve original SSC-pattern questions by topic. Record wrong answers, guessed answers and time-consuming methods.
Timed sections
Move to timed sectional tests only after accuracy is stable. Review every attempt before the next test.
Full simulation
Use the notified duration and marking rule. Combine mock analysis with revision, skill or physical preparation.
Application-to-result flow
SSCExam.in will explain each stage, but registration, login, payment, correction, admission certificate, answer-key objection and official result actions must be completed through ssc.gov.in or the destination named in the notice.
Practice and previous-paper policy
We publish original, newly typed SSC-pattern practice with worked explanations. A page is not described as an official previous-year paper unless SSC has released it or reuse rights are clear. Thin year shells remain outside the index until they contain unique reviewed material.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for SSC CPO?
Bachelor’s degree; post-specific conditions such as a driving licence may apply to named candidates/posts. Age, nationality, category and post-specific requirements must match the current notice.
What is the SSC CPO selection process?
Paper I computer-based examination; PET/PST; Paper II computer-based examination; Medical examination and document verification. The current notification controls the exact sequence and qualifying rules.
When is the SSC CPO exam?
The tentative calendar window is October–November 2026. Confirm the exact date, city and shift through the latest SSC notice and candidate login.
Where should I confirm changes?
Use ssc.gov.in, the current examination notice, corrigenda, candidate login and regional/departmental instructions where referenced.
Related guidance
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